Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - GSWS 101 B900

Gender Talk (3)

Class Number: 2916

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: TBA, TBA
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 6, 2025
    Sat, 11:59–11:59 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An interdisciplinary study of the social and cultural construction of gender, and how ideas about masculinity and feminity shape current issues, knowledge, popular culture, and social policy. Students who have completed WS 101 may not take GSWS 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

A recent browser search on the phrase gender reveal party returned about 171,000,000 results in 0.20 seconds. What is this phenomenon about and why does it capture so much attention? How does it relate to issues of gender and gender identity? GSWS 101 picks up this discussion, among many others. The course dives into the turbulence of contemporary constructions and understandings of gender with an emphasis on cultural, feminist, and intersectional approaches. GSWS 101 also delves into the controversies surrounding the meanings of masculinities and femininities today and looks at how the realities and experiences of those with diverse identities challenge dominant ideologies.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

For more detailed information please see the GSWS website: https://www.sfu.ca/gsws/undergraduate/courses/goals

Grading

  • Engage & Exchange: Tutorial Attendance & Participation 10%
  • Reflect & Edit: Three Portfolio Reflections 15%
  • Review: Midterm Exam 25%
  • Plan & Write: Research Assignment 15%
  • Synthesize: End of Term Exam 35%

NOTES:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All assigned material, including readings, assorted media, films & videos, will be available online, through SFU’s Library, or on Canvas, whether as PDFs or in other forms. The instructor will provide more information on the detailed course syllabus.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.