WGST 105: Exploration in Leadership and Social Change

Course Description

This course allows students to apply the knowledge they have gained in the academic component of the will+ program to practice through the implementation and evaluation of an in-depth collaborative social action project. It is also focused on fostering, developing, and supporting leadership by women and persons from other groups historically under-represented in positions of power. In the course students will thoughtfully consider the relationship between personal experience and action for social change to promote gender equity. They will also consider different strategies and methods for change drawing on historical and current scholarship on feminist activism. The course engages students in planning and carrying out a collaborative social change project that develops their leadership capabilities while enriching the campus and surrounding community. Finally, it offers an opportunity for students to reflect on their experiences as problem-solvers and team members and build upon those reflections to develop a plan for academic, career, and leadership development. (F, W).