Hi Everyone:
I am teaching an Introduction to Women's Studies class for the first time
this fall. The book I have selected seems very good, "Thinking About Women"
by Andersen, but I've got a question about when to introduce theoretical
perspectives (primarily feminist in this context). In the book, it comes at
the end, but I am wondering if discussing theoretical perspectives in the
beginning of the semester might be a better way for students to
conceptualize the substantive topics. Or...talk about the issues, then hit
them with theory at the end after they have become familiar with the topics.
I can see benefits of both ways. The class is interdisciplinary and has
everyone from 1st through 5th year (super senior) students. I'd love to
hear people's thoughts on whether theories should come first or last.
Thanks,
--Lynette
