American Women in the 20th Century
This lecture course will survey the varied experiences of women in twentieth century America. Through a combination of lectures and discussion sections, as well as readings in primary and secondary sources, students will explore both the vast changes and the persistent problems that women have encountered in family life, sexuality, housework, education, the workforce, and politics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop their research and writing skills through a paper, which they will write in three stages over the course of the semester. As they write, students will learn how to analyze a document, how to assess contrasting historical interpretations, and how to take advantage of computer-based research techniques. |
