SOCY-250 : Sociology of Gender
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: SOCY-250 Sociology of Gender
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3; offered as needed
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): SOCY-101
Course Description in college catalog:
The feminine and masculine roles in contemporary society; historical, biological, and psychological traditions; sex-role differentiation in the process of socialization. Emphasis placed on the status of women in industrial society in terms of stratifi- cation, law, politics, education, the labor force, and race; contemporary social movements.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
1. Students will compare and contrast social-scientific theories of gender.
2. Students will define key concepts in the sociology of gender.
3. Students will identify current issues and controversies concerning gender.
4. Students will evaluate current issues and controversies in light of social-scientific theories of gender.
5. Students will discriminate among the social-scientific methods used to research gender.
6. Students will compare the advantages and disadvantages of the various social-scientific methods used to research gender.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Make ethical judgments while recognizing multiple perspectives, as appropriate in the program of study
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Methods used to evaluate student learning will be chosen from, but not limited to, multiple-choice and essay exams, papers, and classroom participation.
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
