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Fall 2024  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (18684)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Smith Hall 331
Enrollment Status:
Open (12 of 50 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18684/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2024  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (19529)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Appleby Hall 204
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (8 of 13 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19529/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2024  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (19530)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 002
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Appleby Hall 204
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (2 of 12 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19530/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2024  |  GWSS 3102W Section 006: Feminist Thought and Theory (21342)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Thu 12:15PM - 01:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (2 of 25 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21342/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2023  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (19084)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Akerman Hall 209
Enrollment Status:
Open (36 of 50 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19084/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2023  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (20032)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 130
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (13 of 13 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20032/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2023  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (20033)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 002
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 130
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (12 of 12 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20033/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2023  |  GWSS 3102W Section 006: Feminist Thought and Theory (34642)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Thu 12:15PM - 01:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 468
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 25 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34642/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2022  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (19695)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 275
Enrollment Status:
Open (44 of 47 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19695/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2022  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (20807)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 335
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (12 of 14 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20807/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2022  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (20808)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 002
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 335
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 12 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20808/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2022  |  GWSS 3102W Section 004: Feminist Thought and Theory (20809)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 005
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 512B
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (11 of 11 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20809/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2022  |  GWSS 3102W Section 005: Feminist Thought and Theory (21507)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102W Section 004
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 512B
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (10 of 9 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21507/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (21084)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Closed (80 of 80 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21084/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (22480)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22480/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (22481)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22481/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 004: Feminist Thought and Theory (22482)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22482/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 005: Feminist Thought and Theory (33799)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33799/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Spring 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (67179)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Closed (40 of 40 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67179/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Spring 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (67312)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue 01:25PM - 02:15PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67312/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Spring 2021  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (67313)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue 02:30PM - 03:20PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67313/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2020  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (15791)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Tue, Thu 10:15AM - 11:30AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (39 of 40 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Substantively, this course surveys the rich and varied history of influential feminist ideas. These ideas propel us to think critically about sex, gender, sexuality, and the categories that intersect with them; these ideas provide us with language to express ourselves more critically and creatively; these ideas enable us to rethink relationships of power and forge coalition-al values and connections across difference. This course also holds the field of feminism accountable for its influence, in hopes of contributing to more liberating feminist theories. Methodologically, this course develops students' skills in tracking arguments, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, learning how to apply theory to real life situations, and honing students' theoretical writing.
Class Notes:
This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Class Format:
40% Lecture
40% Discussion
20% Small Group Activities
Workload:
Other Workload: Graded components include a major writing project, a group project, short responses to readings, and participation. Required readings are frequently dense and analytically challenging.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15791/1209
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2019  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (19229)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Blegen Hall 5
Enrollment Status:
Open (56 of 60 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19229/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2019  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (21096)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Kolthoff Hall 140
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21096/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2019  |  GWSS 3102W Section 004: Feminist Thought and Theory (21098)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Blegen Hall 5
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (16 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21098/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2019  |  GWSS 3102W Section 005: Feminist Thought and Theory (21099)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Blegen Hall 5
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21099/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2018  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (19582)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Tue, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 275
Enrollment Status:
Open (70 of 80 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19582/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2018  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (33982)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall B53
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (19 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33982/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2018  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (33983)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Amundson Hall 162
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (17 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33983/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2018  |  GWSS 3102W Section 004: Feminist Thought and Theory (33985)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 115
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33985/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2018  |  GWSS 3102W Section 005: Feminist Thought and Theory (33986)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 110
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (14 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33986/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2017  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (16598)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2017 - 09/20/2017
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Mechanical Engineering 18
 
09/25/2017 - 12/13/2017
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Nicholson Hall 275
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16598/1179
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (17027)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Bell Museum Of Natural History 100
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17027/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 002: Feminist Thought and Theory (35197)

Instructor(s)
Hale Konitshek (Secondary Instructor)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Tue 12:20PM - 01:10PM
UMTC, East Bank
Burton Hall 123
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35197/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 003: Feminist Thought and Theory (35196)

Instructor(s)
SeungGyeong Ji (Secondary Instructor)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Tue 12:20PM - 01:10PM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 123
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35196/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 004: Feminist Thought and Theory (35199)

Instructor(s)
SeungGyeong Ji (Secondary Instructor)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Thu 12:20PM - 01:10PM
UMTC, East Bank
Vincent Hall 207
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35199/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 007: Feminist Thought and Theory (35841)

Instructor(s)
Hale Konitshek (Secondary Instructor)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 170
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35841/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Spring 2016  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (69476)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Mon 06:20PM - 08:50PM
UMTC, East Bank
Ford Hall 150
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/69476/1163
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2015  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (22152)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
GWSS 3102V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 155
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Course explores a range of feminist theoretical perspectives, asking how theory develops both in response to earlier theoretical traditions and in the context of diverse forms of practice, starting from the assumptions that theories emerge from (rather than just being applied to) practice, and that theory-making is itself a form of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is a feminist theory? How do different feminist theories help create alternative ways of understanding reality and your experience in the world? This course will provide students with a beginning foundation in contemporary feminist theory on gender, sexuality, race, national identity and culture with a special focus on different forms of power and ways of knowing. Students will be introduced to feminist theoretical perspectives and explore contemporary issues and controversies in feminist theoretical work. The purpose of the course is to develop student skills in reading theory, understanding commonly used theoretical terms, tracking arguments and analytical structures in theoretical writing and learning how to apply different kinds of theory to real life situations. This course offers an invaluable and useful gateway for students interested in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, GLBT studies, cultural studies, film theory and social justice struggles.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22152/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
23 February 2015

Fall 2014  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (23587)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
Mon, Fri 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, East Bank
Armory Building 116
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Feminist theoretical perspectives. How theory develops in response to traditions/forms of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is a feminist theory? How do different feminist theories help create alternative ways of understanding reality and our experience in the world? This course will provide students with a firm foundation in contemporary feminist theory on gender, sexuality, race, culture and power. Students will study an array of different theoretical perspectives and explore cutting edge contemporary issues and controversies in feminist theoretical work. The purpose of the course is develop student skills in reading theory, understanding high-level theoretical terms, following the mind maps in theoretical writing, and learning to apply different kinds of theory to real life situations. This course offers an invaluable and useful gateway for students interested in women's studies, gender studies, LGBT studies, sexuality studies, cultural studies, film theory, and social justice struggles.
Grading:
60% Reports/Papers
20% Quizzes
20% Class Participation
Class Format:
80% Lecture
20% Discussion
Workload:
50-70 Pages Reading Per Week
40 Pages Writing Per Term
4 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23587/1149
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

Fall 2013  |  GWSS 3102W Section 001: Feminist Thought and Theory (30198)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013
Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Anderson Hall 330
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Feminist theoretical perspectives. How theory develops in response to traditions/forms of practice.
Class Description:
What is theory? What is feminist theory? What does theory tell us about the world and our place in it? How do our experiences of race, class, gender, and sexuality create the possibility of theorizing difference and power? How have various feminist theories challenged some forms of oppression and yet been complicit with others? Feminist Thought and Theory is an intermediate level exploration of the major theoretical trends, debates, and politics of contemporary feminist analysis and critique. The course will address the historical role and continued relevance of feminist theory by tracking debates within the field and by applying "feminist thinking" to today's political and cultural conflicts. The course is fundamentally intersectional and interdisciplinary: It is intersectional in that it considers sex, gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, and other differences as deeply entwined with one another and central to both culture and politics. It is interdispciplinary in that it draws from multiple fields of study, including philosophy, ethnic studies, literature, political theory, law, history, sociology, and others. The course will work through feminist thought about epistemology/knowledge production, the role of experience in theory, identity politics, law and criminality, contemporary imperialism, corporeality, queer/trans/feminist debates, and feminist political agency. In doing so, the course will be a gateway for students interested in women's and gender studies, LGBT and queer studies, sexuality, cultural studies, and social justice struggles. As a ?Writing Intensive? course, Feminist Thought and Theory requires a semester-long major writing project that is distinct from other class assignments and that has a scheduled revision process. This major writing project is heavily weighted in students? final grades and is required to pass the course. In addition to the major writing project, the course requires weekly responses to study guide questions and a group project that examines in depth one of the weekly themes and guides class discussion of that theme. Student participation in class discussions is essential to success in this course, as is a willingness to read and grapple with theoretical writing.
Class Format:
40% Lecture
40% Discussion
20% Small Group Activities
Workload:
Other Workload: Graded components include a major writing project, a group project, short responses to readings, and participation. Required readings are frequently dense and analytically challenging.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/30198/1139
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
28 October 2014

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