WMST241 - Introduction to Feminist Science Studies

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Introduction to Feminist Science Studies
WMST 241 FA

Crosslistings:
SISP 241

This Women's Studies gateway class will map the evolution of feminist science studies from the early twentieth century to the present. Students will be asked to think through the connections between biological and social explanations for gender and sexuality, and will read both primary and secondary material in multiple areas of feminist science studies. The course will also examine the relation of contemporary feminist science studies to the broader field of science and technology studies, and consider its interventions in terms of race and class, as well as gender and sexuality.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, one presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course serves as a freshmen and sophomore gateway course for the Women's Studies major.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Trumpler,Maria Jean

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: DWNY113;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 10 FR: 9

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006