Professor Sonja K. Foss teaches a course designed to provide an introduction to the theories of social change offered by several feminist theorists. Featured will be theories by feminists who assume diverse perspectives on both feminism and social change, including Gloria Anzaldua, Mary Daly, Sally Miller Gearhart, bell hooks, Sonia Johnson, Cheris Kramarae, Starhawk, and Trinh Minh-ha. The theories of social change will be approached from a communication perspective, one focused on the nature and function of symbol use in the change process. I Core Humanities Seminar requirements. Professor Myra Bookman teaches this course which presents an overview of key theoretical issues currently emerging across academic disciplines.
Students examine questions about reality, knowledge, and ethics that affect social research.
Readings explore how contemporary philosophical and cultural discourses have altered theory and method in the social sciences. Assignments include influential theoretical pieces by key historical and contemporary thinkers as well as examples of application in social research. This class is open to all graduate students but is required for all MSS students. The Department recommends that this class be taken during your first semester in the MSS program.