WMS 342 - Gender/ Life: Narrative Research

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

This course examines the qualitative research methodology of life narratives: conducting and transcribing interviews, developing narratives, and choosing methods of presentation and preservation. Students will collaborate with a specific grassroots community group that seeks to give voice to its members' experiences as they struggle with particular issues and perspectives concerning the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, class, sexuality and religion. As students critically analyze these experiences and examine them through different disciplines and transnational readings, they will participate with members to develop empowerment strategies. By the acquisition of knowledge and skills concerning life narrative research, students in this course will be encouraged to explore ways that they and local groups can create their own community and come to common understanding about critical issues. This course affords students opportunities to experience direct links between academic scholarship, community activism, and social justice.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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