WGSS 392 - Feminist Research Methods

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course examines feminist epistemologies and research methods. We ask how gender theory and feminist politics shape the kinds of research questions we ask, the types of materials we use, and how we define our relationships with our subjects. We study how feminist scholars have challenged dominant theories of knowledge and the major methodologies employed in their disciplines. Students explore research methods from the social sciences and humanities (interviews, life histories, participation observation, textual analysis) and engage feminist critiques and evaluation of such methods. The course requires commitment to a research project to be completed in stages over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: at least one WGSS course at the 100 or 200 level.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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