GENDR ST 701 / Doing Research in Feminist and Gender Studies

3 unit(s)

This seminar introduces students to faculty researchers from across the McMaster campus to consider exciting new scholarship that engages feminist and gender studies from a range of disciplinary perspectives. As part of the course requirements, students will attend Gender Studies and Feminist Research Symposium events. Readings, assignments, and discussion will consider topics relating to research ethics, epistemologies and methodologies, including questions of theoretical framing and socio-political praxis. Coursework will include assignments designed to help students prepare effective proposals for independent research.