1. Gender concepts, theories, and research findings
Students will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of (a) various concepts and theories of sex and gender, including models of how gender roles are developed and maintained, and (b) the major research findings regarding gender.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
2. Research knowledge and skills
Students will develop knowledge and skills within gender research for identifying and formulating research hypotheses and the theories supporting them, understanding threats to research validity, formulating designs to test hypotheses, appreciating the limitations of research findings, and critically analyzing the research literature.
Measurement: Writing assignment and/or conducting research project.
3. Develop skills in gender research
Students will develop knowledge and skills within gender research for identifying and formulating research hypotheses and the theories supporting them, understanding threats to research validity, formulating designs to test hypotheses, appreciating the limitations of research findings, and critically analyzing the research literature.
Measurement: Writing assignment.
4. Critical awareness of cultural effects on gender identity
Students will be aware of, identify with, and analyze the influence of media, institutions and culture on the development of gender identity, gender-related beliefs, and attitudes through class room activities and discussions; and develop an awareness of one's own expectations and biases as they relate to gender.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays, and/or conducting research project.
5. Influence of media, institutions, and culture
Students will be aware of, identify with, and analyze the influence of media, institutions and culture on the development of gender identity, gender-related beliefs, and attitudes through class room activities and discussions; and develop an awareness of one's own expectations and biases as they relate to gender.
Measurement: Writing assignment.
