WIS 300: Synthesizing Perspectives: Women’s Experiences

Goal: While the topics vary, all seminars share the common goals of stimulating thought around topics related to women; emphasizing values; transcending disciplinary specialization; modeling interdisciplinary thinking and scholarship; and developing the habits, skills, and patterns of mind that foster a sustained passion for learning.
Content: This Synthesizing Perspectives Seminar within the general education program focuses on topics of women’s experiences and gender. The course may be taught by two faculty members. In this class, students will: 1) Identify relationships among different disciplines; 2) Synthesize ideas and knowledge; 3) Acquire a broader view of a topic by approaching it from different perspectives.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Women’s Experiences; (Interdisciplinary).
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 101 and one Expanding general education course.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate