In addition to gaining knowledge about a range of feminist theories, the course objectives include skill building in analysis and argumentation and the pleasures of feminist community and conversation. The purpose of this course is to examine feminist critiques of traditional methodologies, primarily in the science and social science, but also in the humanities. In addition, students examine the numerous ways in which feminists actually do research. This course is intended to develop students' skills and self-confidence in writing. In addition to examining the process of how one writes, we consider alternative writing strategies.
Emphasis is placed on overcoming personal obstacles to writing as well as developing editing skills.