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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3
PREFIX/NUMBER: PSY 205 CREDIT HOURS: 3
2. PREREQUISITE: REA 090 or equivalent recommended.
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: TBA
SUPPLIES:
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Examines gender comparisons in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span.
5. COURSE GOAL:
Students will explore the emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, and cultural contributions to female identity and gender role. Gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior through out the live span will be examined.
6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
I. Distinguish and contrast various historical/political aspects of gender.
II. Understand research methods used in the study of gender.
III. Recognize and evaluate biological influences on the individual as pertaining to gender.
IV. Examine and evaluate influences of gender on the developmental processes.
V. Assess the relationship between social systems and gender.
VI. Compare and contrast various cultural views of gender.
VII. Examine gender comparisons related to cognitive, social, and psychological domains.
VIII. Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays.
IX. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
X. Read, analyze, and apply written materials to new situations.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
I. Historical/political views of gender.
II. Research methods used in the study of gender.
A. Data collection methods.
B. Research design.
III. Biological perspectives of gender.
A. Research results.
B. Theories.
IV. Developmental aspects of gender.
A. Research results.
B. Theories
V. Sociocultural influences.
A. View of gender.
B. Gender roles.
VI. Gender comparisons
A. Gender roles
B. Cognitive abilities
C. Mental health
D. Health
E. Communication
F. Interpersonal relationships
G. Work
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10. ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information. |