Course Description
This course introduces women鈥檚 contributions to cultures around the world from prehistory to 1500 CE. Drawing on primary sources, the course illuminates the lives and work of women writers, artists, philosophers, and political leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. Focusing on women's work in the humanities鈥攍iterature, philosophy, visual arts and performing arts鈥攖he course highlights societies and eras in which women鈥檚 agency, autonomy, and creative accomplishments were particularly strong. Students have the opportunity to analyze cultural factors that supported or inhibited this creativity, including ideas about gender embedded in religions, mythologies, social philosophies, and political institutions.
Units: 3
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 鈥� 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities
Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences - CSU GE: Area C2 - Humanities
Area D - Social Sciences - UC/IGETC GE: Area 3B - Humanities
Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science