GNDR 285 Sexes and Sensibilities

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. A previous gender studies class is strongly encouraged.

Distribution

CD,SS

Offered

Annual Spring Semester

Notes

GNDR 285/385 may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that the offerings are taught by different Gender Studies faculty.