WS 100 Women's Studies I

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. describe the historical development of women's movements and their influences on contemporary issues, in North America and globally;
2. develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions;
3. demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form;
4. analyze the complex relationship of women to current issues such as popular culture, globalization and environment;
5. propose thoughtful solutions to contemporary challenges facing women in Canada and globally; and
6. exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work.
7. distinguish between related concepts such as gender and sex;
8. identify how gender roles are socially created;
9. use concepts to critically evaluate the world around you;
10. demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases;
11. research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications;
12. synthesize and summarize literature and data;
13. demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment;
14. acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being;