Summer 2025 - CMNS 455W D100
Feminist Approaches to Science and Technology (4)
Class Number: 1615
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jennesia Pedri
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Prerequisites:
26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Topics include the processes through which gendering of technologies takes place; information and communication technologies (ICTs), gender and public and private spheres; issues related to labour of women and gender minorities in tech sectors; and gender and the use of ICTs in relation to health; as well as the contributions which the study of gender and ICTs have made to theoretical debates within science, technology and society studies. Students with credit for CMNS 455 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
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