HIST 3305 History of Women

Introduction to the history of American women, focusing on women's experiences in family, economic, and public life. Others topics to be examined include the role of women in America's westward expansion, religious revivals, urbanization, immigration and migration, and industrialization.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: even spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Greater knowledge of the history of the world’s civilizations. 
2. Understanding and appreciating various cultures and the society in which they live. 
3. Understanding contemporary events that are affecting and changing the world. 
4. Increased knowledge of the lives of women within their historical settings. 
5. Improved critical thinking skills through reading, evaluating, and synthesizing information and drawing their own conclusions.
6. Improved writing as the means of communication.