Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - GSWS 102 D100

Feminist Action (3)

Class Number: 3324

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 19, 2017
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An historical and comparative survey of feminisms and feminist activism in Western European, North American, and Global communities. Students who have completed WS 102 may not take GSWS 102 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course we will explore the history of feminist actions and social movements from the mid-eighteenth century to today. We will explore histories and activisms from around the globe.  We will use texts created by activists from a range of historical periods and geographies to come to an understanding of the diversity of feminist actions.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of this course you will:
· Be able to discuss definitions of ‘feminism’
· Be aware of the major schools of feminist thought
· Understand the concepts of, and problems with, ‘waves of feminism’
· Understand that different movements prioritised different agendas at different times
· Explain feminist action on major topics such as suffrage; education; reproductive rights; sexuality; and violence.
· Be able to provide examples and case studies from across the globe.

Grading

  • Paired Tutorial Reading Presentations 10%
  • Research Essay 20%
  • Artifact Analyses 20%
  • Exam 40%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  All required readings are from a custom courseware available from the bookstore.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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