HIST 168 - Introduction to Gender History

This introductory course will use a global/comparative approach to introduce students to the ways that historians think about gender. Students will engage with a wide variety of historical sources, including memoirs, poems, novels, art, film, and photography and will engage with a range of theoretical approaches. This course will emphasize critical reading skills and will also introduce students to the basic tenets of historical research and writing. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)