2010 Spring HISTORY 169A-01
Bulletin Course Description Major questions relating to women and women's place in society over the course of U.S. history, broadly defined, from the colonial period to the present: How did different groups of women see themselves as women? How did views of women's sexuality change? How did men's and women's relationships and roles change? How did women understand their connections to the larger society? How did race, ethnicity, and class shape all those issues? Course uses a variety of materials, including novels, movies, images, and music to explore the ethical contours of women's lives in the past, following change over time to better understand women's position today. Instructor: Edwards, Deutsch
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Title WOMEN, GENDER/SEXUALITY, US Department HISTORY Course Number 2010 Spring 169A Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Edwards,Laura F Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This course will examine major questions that relate to women and women’s place in society over the course of U.S. history, broadly defined, from the colonial period to the present: How did different groups of women see themselves as women? How did views of women's sexuality change? How did men’s and women's relationships and roles change? How did women understand their connections to the larger society? How did race, ethnicity, and class shape all those issues? These questions probe the ethical contours of the women’s lives in the past, following change over time to better understand women’s position today. The course then uses a variety of materials—including novels, movies, images, and music—to explore the issues in the course.
The materials in each class will speak to a particular historical issues relating to these larger questions. In two classes, you will gather your own historical evidence to share with the class. Class format will also vary, and will include long and short lectures as well as discussion. Preparation for discussion is very important, and you will receive a list of questions to guide your reading for classes devoted to discussion.
Exams
There are no exams.
Term Papers
There are two term papers.
Grade to be based on
Your grade will be based on two longer papers of 10 pages (25% each of your grade), two short research assignments (15% each of your grade), and class participation, which includes postings about the assigned materials (20% of your grade). We will talk further about all the assignments in class. Your attendance in class and careful reading of the assigned material is crucial to the successful completion of your written assignments and your participation grade.
Additional Information
AREAS: USC
THEME: WOMEN AND GENDER
