HSTA 386 - Women’s History

4 Credit(s)

An examination of the roles played by women in shaping significant historical events, issues, and movements. The course will engage political, cultural, social, and economic aspects of those roles and examine how each either conforms to or challenges traditional views of women. Primary emphasis will be on American women post-1700, but with some comparative attention to women in European and non-Western societies. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions and prepare written assignments based on core readings and library research. Lecture, discussion, and group projects.

(spring/odd-numbered years)