HIST 288R
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Historical understanding
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to outline major historical themes and controversies in women and gender history
Title
Recognizing agency
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize the ways that women exercised agency in specific historical contexts
Title
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.
Title
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
Title
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
