HIST 288R

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Women in a Changing World

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Examines women in particular historical settings, how women’s lives changed over time, and how women actively shaped their own lives as well as the societies in which they lived.

When Taught

Contact Department

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0.5

Fixed

3

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Historical understanding

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to outline major historical themes and controversies in women and gender history

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Recognizing agency

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize the ways that women exercised agency in specific historical contexts

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Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to evaluate women’s contributions to society historically, culturally, economically, and politically as well as appreciate variations in women’s experiences.

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Analysis and communication

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to demonstrate analytical and communication skills through critical reading, discussion, and writing about sources by and about women and women’s issues

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Present-day application

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to apply historical thinking skills to engage contemporary and historical issues about women and women’s issues