CIT 226

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

CIT 226

Course Title

Cross National Perspectives On Women’s Movement

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Evolution and current state of women’s movements in different countries. Middle Eastern, North American, European, and Latin American cases.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on the development and current state of women’s movements in different countries. The course seeks to explore the historical, social and political dynamics of the women’s movement through an analysis of Middle Eastern, North American, European and Latin American experiences.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Describe basic concepts in feminist theory and politics (sex, gender, identity, reproductive rights, social division of labor, equal pay…etc.).
2. Explain the historical evolution and current state of women’s movement with reference to Middle Eastern, North American, European and Latin American.
3. Compare and contrast different country experiences in relation to the development and current state of women’s movement. 
4. Understand the contribution of feminist theory to women’s struggle. 
5. Recognize the significance of feminist campaigning for the struggle of gender equality.
6. Recognize and respect different identities and lifestyles.
7. Communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Peer Teaching Video Presentations Oral Presentations/Reports Guest Speakers Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

1. Ruth Rosen, The World Split Open: How the Modern Women’s Movement Changed America (Penguin, 2006). 2. Valentine M. Moghadam (ed.), From Patriarchy to Empowerment (Syracuse University Press, 2007).

Required Reading

1. Nancy A. Naples & Manisha Desai (eds.), Women’s Activism and Globalization (Routledge, 2002).

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Case Study Analysis	16

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