HUM 150 American Women’s Studies

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an inter-disciplinary study of the history, literature, and social roles of American women from Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on women’s roles as reflected in American language usage, education, law, the workplace, and mainstream culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze the roles of women as reflected in various cultural forms. (no change)

Pre-requisite(s): ENG 002 or ENG 025
Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Explain the evolution of women’s participation in American society from Colonial times to the present.
Analyze how aspects of American culture reflect and shape the roles of women.
Assess the impact of women’s contributions on American culture through an interdisciplinary perspective.