Program Overview
Women, War and Nation (HIST*2240)
Course Details
The course "Women, War and Nation" is a survey of the inter-connected nature of gender constructs, nation-states, and violence in history, primarily focused on the nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth centuries.
Course Synopsis
"Women, War and Nation" proceeds in a roughly chronological order, examining individuals, nations, revolutions, and wars across the globe. The course engages in individual and comparative studies to question the gendered origins and effects of nationalism and violence in history – and their continuing relevance.
Methods of Evaluation and Weights
Students must complete three course requirements:
- Mid-Term Exam (30%)
- Primary Source Analytical Paper (30%)
- Final Exam (40%)
Texts and/or Resources Required
Readings are available on Electronic Reserve (On-Line).
Department and School
The course is offered by the Department of History within the College of Arts.
Note
Please note that this is a preliminary web course description only. The department reserves the right to change without notice any information in this description. The final, binding course outline will be distributed in the first class of the semester.
