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Academic Year 2004/2005

Gender, Science, and British Cultural History
WMST 310 SP
Crosslistings:
HIST 368
SISP 310
COL 321

This course begins with "gender" as its theoretical focus and the substantive focus raises questions about scientific authority. The meaning of "science" is expanded to include medicine, the social sciences, and the use of scientific rhetoric in constructing public discourses of science. Focusing primarily on readings in British cultural history, the course introduces students to recent work in feminist studies as well as on the social construction of scientific knowledge.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected secondary works by Barbara Gates, Ludmilla Jordanova, Mary Poovey, Ann Shteir and Judith Walkowitz. The majority of readings are drawn from primary documents by Victorian anthropologists, astronomers, mathematicians, medical doctors, feminists, novelists, photographers, politicians, public health experts, science popularizers, social scientists, social reformers, spiritualists, and "lady" travelers.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

In-class exams and research project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preference will be given to WMST, HIST and SISP students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (WMST101 OR [HIST254 or SISP254] OR HIST362) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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