Man, Woman ??

Course Description and Goals

This course explores Black female gendered-sexuality from a transnational perspective.  Drawing primarily from a social science perspective we will examine the theoretical, conceptual, historical, and socio-cultural context in which race, gender, and sexuality are used as analytical concepts.  Using new media technology we will explore the fluidity of these concepts as social constructions that shape and influence our notions about women of Afro-descent as racialized gendered sexual beings.

Students will learn an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race, gender, and sexuality and apply this newly acquired information to analyze historical and contemporary shifts in the field of sexuality studies.  Additionally, students will develop their analytical, critical, and public speaking skills through dialogical engagement with fellow students, and reviewing empirical based studies.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe the learning process and the production of knowledge takes place in many spaces in a diversity of ways.  As such, my teaching pedagogy is grounded in the belief that students including instructors can learn more effectively from cultivating a co-productive collaborative learning environment.  Given the exploratory and organic nature of this course will require active participation from students in shaping the norms of the classroom, to partial development of the course syllabus, and assignments.  All voices and perspectives are welcome as we create a safe space for engaging one another in a respectful manner.