Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - GSWS 314 D100

Race, Class and Gender (4)

Class Number: 3382

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    15 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of feminist, Marxist and anti-racist theories pertaining to the historical development, social construction, and interactive nature of race, class and gender relations. Students with credit for either GSWS 301 (or WS 301) or GSWS 310 (or WS 310) as Special Topics: Race, Class and Gender may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides students with an overview of the interlocking nature of race, class and gender relations at the micro- and macro- levels of society. It explores a number of themes in the analysis of race, class, gender relations, and sexuality in contemporary industrial societies. Using feminist and anti-racist perspectives, the course examines how race is mediated through other forms of social difference such as gender, class, sexuality, dis/ability and age. Through a wide range of readings, this course aims to cover the following:
* Analyze and illustrate theoretical frameworks in the study of race, gender, and class relations;
* Explain and demonstrate an understanding of how race, class, and gender intersect with other categories of social experience such as sexuality,   nationality, ethnicity, dis/ability, religion, and age;
* Examine social inequality through theorizing anti-racism and comprehend the impact of social division and oppression on multiple level;
* Show an exercise how to break the cycles of oppression of various disadvantaged groups;
* Demonstrate the role of advocacy groups, grassroots organizations, and coalition building.

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.
IV Analyze assess, and apply interdisciplinary approaches to gender and sexuality.
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

  • Short Paper (1200 words; 4-5 pages) 25%
  • Mid-term in-class Exam (Two short essays out of 3 pre-selected questions) 30%
  • Final Paper (250 words per page; 2500 words) 30%
  • Class Attendance & Participation 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

·    Zawilski, Valerie. 2016 (Edited).  Inequality in Canada: A Reader on the Intersections of Gender, Race, and Class (Third Edition). Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-901331-9 (paperback)

·    GSWS 314 Electronic readings available through SFU Library

Registrar Notes:

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