LAN-1100 - Introduction to Women’s Studies* (H, C) (3)

Prerequisite:

Reading and Writing Placement; or ENG-0900 and RDG-0800; or take one of the following: IRW-0900A ; IRW-0900B ; IRW-0900C
In this course, students investigate the experiences of women in the United States. The focus is on how women function in their various business, social, and personal roles, and how they contribute to and are influenced by their cultural context. The course covers a variety of topics such as women’s health, women’s history, and social policies and laws as they relate to women. In addition, students explore cultural constructions that affect women such as gender, work, and family. Works by women provide a significant means of investigation in the study. This course satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.