Women's Studies (WMST) 345
Women and Work in Canada (Revision 2)
WMST 345 closed effective September 1, 2010. Replaced by WGST 345.
Opened in Moodle, March 12, 2010.
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Delivery Mode:Individualized study online or individualized study.
Credits:3
Area of Study:Social Science
Prerequisite:None. WMST 266 is recommended.
Precluded Course:WMST 345 is a cross-listed course—a course listed under two different disciplines—with SOCI 345. WMST 345 may not be taken for credit by students who have obtained credit for SOCI 345 or SOCI 312.
Centre:Centre for Work and Community Studies
WMST 345 has a Challenge for Credit option.
Overview
This course examines the changing nature and patterns of women’s work in Canada, the meaning work has for women, and the value of women’s work to society. A central concern of the course is the extent to which work contributes to equality and disadvantage for women. It also considers how significantly gender shapes a common experience of work, and the extent to which women’s working lives differ depending upon other social factors such as class, age, and race.
Outline
Unit 1: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on Women's Work
Unit 2: Gender and Work in Contemporary Canada
Unit 3: Transforming Women's Work
Evaluation
To receive credit for WMST 345, you must complete three written assignments and receive a course composite grade of at least "D" (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Assignment 1: Essay or Oral History | Assignment 2: Essay or Interview | Assignment 3: Research Paper | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 30% | 40% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbook
Wilson, S. J. 1996. Women, Families, and Work. 4th ed. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
Other Material
The course materials include a study guide, and a reading file. All other materials are available online.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 2, March 12, 2010.
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Last updated by SAS 10/19/2010 10:01:44
