GNDR 385 Sexes and Sensibilities

Cultural Diversity. social Science.
This course immerses students in an array of
important texts and conversations, primarily from
the past century, surrounding gender and
sexuality. Our time together this semester will be
spent in seminar-style discussions engaged with
key texts, thinking together about all the ways
that human life is tangled up with conceptions and
misconceptions of gender and sexuality. Upon
completing this course students will have: (1)
carried out a significant research project in
gender studies; (2) gained facility and
familiarity with major texts of gender theory and
utilized at least one of these texts for critical
scholarly analysis; (3) understood historical
developments and trajectories in theories of
gender and sexuality; (4) developed communication
skills necessary to discuss sensitive and
controversial questions surrounding gender and
sexuality with a variety of audiences.

In addition, the students plan and conduct the
events associated with Spring Fever Week in
February.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take CORE-110 or HNR-150 or an OC, Oral Communication, course previously or concurrently. A previous gender studies class is strongly encouraged.

Distribution

CD, SS

Offered

Annual Spring Semester