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/Max
3
Title
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
