College Seminar (101-7-20)
Topic
Why Gender Matters in Economics
Instructors
Sara Hernandez-Saborit
Meeting Info
Technological Institute M166: Tues, Thurs 9:00AM - 10:20AM
Overview of class
In this seminar, we will look into the many different facets of the economics of gender. We will learn about economic decisions that individuals and households face from a unique gender perspective and ask ourselves: do women and men behave differently in economic circumstances? The topics we will cover include, among others: the status of women around the world, education, marriage, fertility, labor supply, bargaining power, and discrimination. For each topic, we will study concrete examples emanating from all over the world. Students will learn to use a wide variety of academic resources (including empirical research articles, ethnographic descriptions, and popular press books) and write different papers, including policy recommendations, multimodal essays, argument essays, and research papers.
Learning Objectives
"This College Seminar is a key component of the first-year experience as a Weinberg student. It is a small, discussion-oriented class in which students explore why gender matters in Economics. The College Seminar also foregrounds the differences between high school and college and introduces students to skills such as time management and help-seeking that are necessary to thriving at Northwestern. Students will gain skills in:
- Setting and evaluating academic goals
- Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
- Studying effectively
- Thinking critically
- Understanding standards of academic integrity
- Knowing when and how to ask for help"
Teaching Method
There are no exams. Daily, brief writing exercises, short papers, peer critiques, and a final project. Class participation and discussions will also be taken into account.
Evaluation Method
There are no exams. Daily, brief writing exercises, short papers, peer critiques, and a final project. Class participation and discussions will also be taken into account.
Class Materials (Required)
No required textbook for this class. We will read a collection of articles that will be posted on CANVAS (and/or accessible through the Library).
Class Materials (Suggested)
Recommended: Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style Hardcover - January 29, 2019.
Class Attributes
WCAS College Seminar