WRITING THE SOCIAL WORLD (GS2120)

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This class is uniquely tailored to the interdisciplinary focus of students majoring in Psychology and/or Gender, Sexuality, and Society. Juxtaposing different forms of writing, evidence, and rhetorical practices in psychology, the social sciences, and the humanities, students will reflect on methods and writing practices in order to develop an authentic disciplinary voice. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, EN 1010, and PY 1000 or GS 2006

Code: 
GS2120
Name: 
WRITING THE SOCIAL WORLD
Discipline: 
GS (Gender Studies)
Type: 
CCR
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
College Level=Sophomore AND EN1010 AND (PY1000CCI OR GS2006CCI OR GS2006GE110)
Co-requisites: 
None
Equivalencies: 
WRITING THE SOCIAL WORLD (PY2120)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Correctly cite and reference in the style of the American Psychological Association, the Modern Language Association format and Chicago Style
  2. Skilfully use literature in order to build well-written and soundly constructed arguments
  3. Students in this course will be improve their ability to read, evaluate, critique and compare the primary and secondary research literature in Psychology and Gender Studies
  4. Understand the different models and strategies of making arguments in Psychology and Gender Studies
  5. Students will be able to engage in the writing practices and culture of their chosen major, adding to the skills acquired in the Research, Interpretation, and Writing classes to develop a personal, authentic disciplinary voice (CCR)

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Fall 2024 GS2120 WRITING THE SOCIAL WORLD
Spring 2025 GS2120 WRITING IN THE SOCIAL WORLD

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