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CHESS 16-57 NEW COURSE WGSS 38000

March 1, 2017

Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document

Program Name: women’s, gender, and sexuality studies

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  • Document No: CHESS 16-57 NEW COURSE WGSS 38000
  • Proposed Effective Date: 12/1/2017
  • Submitting Department: Communication
  • Date Reviewed by Department: February 24, 2017
  • Submission Date: March 1, 2017
  • Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: March 31, 2017
  • Contact Person: Theresa Carilli, Processor

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  • Approval by Faculty Senate: May 5, 2017
  • Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee: 4/14/17
  • Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: NA
  • Will New Library Resources Used?: No
  • Form 40 Needed?: Yes

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Task: Course Change or New Course Proposal

  • Degree Name(s): women’s, gender, and sexuality studies
  • Degree Name(s): 

Section 1: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates

  • List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate: Course offered in W. LAFAYETTE being included as part of WGSS minor on PNW campus (New to PNW)
  • Impact on Students: NA
  • Impact on University Resources: NA
  • Impact on other Academic Units: NA

Section II: This section is for changes in courses only

  • Subject: WGSS course being brought down from W. LAFAYETTE
  • Justification:Additional course offering for WGSS minors

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Current Minor:

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Proposed Minor:

WGSS 38000 – Gender and Multiculturalism Class 3, Credit 3 Gender & Multiculturalism is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on cross-cultural and global experiences and perspectives in the study of gender and the status of women. The course considers how gender, “race,” class, nationality, sexuality, disability, and other identity categories shape human experience, and the course examines how cultural beliefs concerning gender roles shape the experience of oppression and privilege. In addition, the course explores how individuals and communities resist oppression and realize social justice.

Prereq: WGSS 28000 or consent of instructor.

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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

  1. To explore the cultural contributions made by LGBT individuals.
  2. To explore the ways in which individuals’ identities helped to shape and change our culture.
  3. To broaden offerings for students who are working towards a minor in WGSS.
  • Impact on Students: NA
  • Impact on University Resources: NA
  • Impact on other Academic Units: NA