Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - GSWS 102 D100

Feminist Action (3)

Class Number: 3328

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2018
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.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 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 understand the diversity of feminist actions.   

At the end of this course, students will:
·    Be able to discuss definitions of ‘feminism’ and be aware of major schools of feminist thought
·    Understand the concepts of, and problems with, ‘waves of feminism’
·    Understand the politics and priorities of different feminist movements
·    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.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

I Display disciplinary knowledge of core concepts of gender and sexuality.
II Develop Transferable Skills and Information Literacy.
III Analyze and assess the concept of gender with an intersectional focus.
V Display Engaged and Empathetic citizenship.
For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/courses/Educational_Goals.html

Grading

  • Paired tutorial reading presentations 10%
  • Artifact analyses 20%
  • Research essay 20%
  • Final exam 40%
  • Attendance and participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

•  Custom courseware is available for purchase at the SFU bookstore.
•  Various content (blog posts, podcasts, etc.) available on Canvas and/or via SFU library databases.

Registrar Notes:

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