Course Syllabus
Athabasca University
Psychology (PSYC) 345
The Psychology of Women (Revision 1)
Revision 1 closed replaced by current version.
Delivery mode: Individualized study or grouped study.
Credits: 3 - Social Science
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: PSYC 343 (PSYC 345 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for PSYC 343.)
Centre: Centre for Work and Community Studies
PSYC 345 has a Challenge for Credit option.
Course website
Overview
Psychology 345: The Psychology of Women, looks at a number of topics in psychology that are of specific relevance to, and about, women. The course explores scientific findings and sexist myths about male and female differences and examines a variety of gender issues from a feminist perspective.
Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Women
Unit 2: Gender Stereotypes and Other Gender Biases
Unit 3: Infancy to Adolescence
Unit 4: Gender Comparisons
Unit 5:Work and Relationships
Unit 6: Sexuality, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Unit 7:Physical and Mental Health
Unit 8: Violence Against Women
Unit 9: Women and Older Adulthood and Future Trends
Evaluation
To receive credit for PSYC 345, you must complete four (4) assessment activities: two written assignments, a mid-term, take-home examination, and either a final, invigilated examination, OR a critical essay. To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a minimum, overall grade of “D” (50 per cent) or better for the entire course. The weightings for each activity are as follows:
| Assessment Activity 1: Three short essays | Assessment Activity 2: Take-home examination | Assessment Activity 3: Research proposal | Assessment Activity 4: Final examination OR Critical essay | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | 25% | 35% | 25% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Chrisler, J., Golden, C., & Rozee, P. (Eds.). (2004). Lectures on the psychology of women, Boston: McGraw Hill.
Matlin, M. W. (2004). The psychology of women (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Other Materials
The course materials include a course manual, study guide and forms.