Summer 2019 - GSWS 321 D100
Special Topics in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (4)
Class Number: 3340
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Sim Badesha
skbadesh@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
15 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A specific theme within the field of gender, sexuality, and women's studies, not otherwise covered in depth in regularly scheduled courses, will be dealt with as occasion and demand warrant.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will explore the intersection of race, gender and sexuality in a variety of different texts. We will recognize, analyze and critically engage with feminist discussions and debates regarding race and sexuality. Topics include: racial and sexual histories, immigration and diasporas, popular culture, masculinities and sex research and sexual agency. Students can expect readings, lecture, in-class discussions and assessments, presentations, and reflective responses.
Please note that this course will discuss systemic and colonial violence derived from racism, ethnocentrism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. We will cover these topics from a scientific and feminist, anti-racist, anti-homophobic and trans inclusive perspective to better understand racial and sexual histories, and complex understandings of racial and sexual identities to improve our own lives and the lives of others.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: http://www.sfu.ca/gsws/courses/Educational_Goals.html
Grading
- Participation and Attendance 20%
- Reflective Responses (x5) 25%
- In-class Assessments (x5) 25%
- Presentations 20%
- Final Quiz 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Readings and course materials will be linked or uploaded on Canvas, or will be made available by instructor.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS