WS 151: Introduction to Women's Studies (3 credits)

Course Description

This interdisciplinary introductory course looks at gender roles and relationships, historically and in contemporary societies. The course examines the social, cultural, historical, and political influences on the status of women. It presents women’s experiences from diverse backgrounds, social structures, and cultures.(3 hours lecture)

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Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Show an understanding of the difference between sex as a biological category and gender as a social category.
• Analyze the ways in which gender is taught, how gender is reflected in written and visual images, and how gender influences the operation of major social institutions and human relationships.
• Describe the historical changes in both gender roles and the status of women in the United States.
• Explain the similarities and differences of women's roles across cultural, racial, social, and economic lines.

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Degrees and Certificates

• Associate in Arts: Social Sciences (DS)

For transfer information within the UH system, visit the System Transfer page

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Resources

• Pathfinder to Resources on
  • Women's Studies
• Curriculum Documents

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Classes Offered

• Fall 2013 - MW, 2:30pm to 3:45pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 64229
• Fall 2013 - TR, 2:30pm to 3:45pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 64305
• Spring 2013 - TR, 2:30pm to 3:45pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 62264 - view syllabus
• Spring 2012 - MW, 10:00am to 11:15am, Hale Pālanakila 225, Christine Lu - CRN: 64386 - view syllabus
• Fall 2012 - TR, 1:00pm to 2:15pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 61449
• Fall 2012 - MW, 1:00pm to 2:15pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 61295
• Fall 2011 - TR, 12:30pm to 1:45pm, Hale Pālanakila 212, Christine Lu - CRN: 63387 - view syllabus