WGSS 2500 - Feminist Manifesto

• Students will be able to describe the various forms, contents, and styles of current and historical feminist manifestos.
• Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate feminist manifestos from the 1960s onward.
• Students will be able to describe the creative process involved in producing a feminist manifesto, recognizing the connection between those processes and historically important manifestos.
• Students will be able to identify critical issues in the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality studies through an exploration of feminist manifestos from the 1880s to present.
• Students will be able to connect changing political and cultural contexts to the production of feminist manifestos, and assess the impact of feminist manifestos produced over nearly 60 years.
• Students will be able to communicate a specific position in the form of a manifesto while recognizing the assumptions and limitations of their position.
• Students will be able to evaluate the relevance of their current context, as well as historical contexts, in presenting an analysis of feminist manifestos.
• Students will be able to conduct rhetorical analysis of feminist manifestos to develop a comprehensive analysis, and communicate their conclusions in a logical and clear manner using analytical and persuasive writing.
• Students will be able to engage constructively with others in a team context, contribute to the development of ideas during team meetings, and advance the work of the groups toward a common goal.
• Students will be able to foster a positive team climate and manage team conflict to achieve a common team goal.