The course has a structure
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
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01:988:101
Introduction To Gender, Race, And Sexuality
WOMEN'S, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
- credits
- 3
- Core
- CCD, CCO, SOEHS
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Fall 2026 sections
- 28
- Open snapshot
- 7 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Course fingerprint 10 AI-generated signals
Difficulty
3/5Why
The official course description and topic breadth indicate a moderate challenge; the score is a conservative student-perception synthesis.
Workload
3/5Why
The course’s lecture, practice, reading, or composition demands suggest this level of work outside class; section workload can vary.
Pacing
3/5Why
The course covers several connected units in one term, so this score reflects the likely speed needed to keep up.
Projects
2/5Why
The official description centers on lectures, reading, discussion, or problem practice rather than a single build-style project.
Exams
2/5Why
The official structure and subject matter suggest this level of test-centered evaluation; exact grading varies by section.
Math
1/5Why
The course description indicates this amount of quantitative reasoning, if any; it is not a claim about a particular instructor’s exams.
Memorization
2/5Why
The topic list requires this degree of retaining terms, conventions, vocabulary, or factual frameworks alongside reasoning.
Abstraction
4/5Why
The course asks students to work at this level with models, concepts, interpretation, or theory.
Prerequisites
1/5Why
Prior preparation appears this important based on the course level, stated prerequisites, and cumulative skills.
Reading
4/5Why
The course relies on sustained reading, interpretation, or workshop models, though the exact reading list varies by section.
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
4 modules
Module 1
Concepts and intersectionality
Define gender, race, sexuality, identity, and intersectional analysis.
identityintersectionalitypower
Basic concept overview
Evidence matters
Use examples, problems, texts, demonstrations, or drafts to test whether an explanation actually works.
Practice compounds
Frequent low-stakes practice is usually more reliable than waiting until an exam or final submission.
Things to watch for
Treating every unit as independent
Keep a running map of how new vocabulary and methods depend on earlier ideas.
Studying recognition instead of use
Practice explaining, solving, analyzing, or producing without relying on prompts.
Ignoring feedback until the end
Use recitation, discussion, instructor, peer, or draft feedback while there is still time to adjust.
Fall 2026 sections
7 open · College Avenue, C/D, Livingston, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0114126 | Closed | CARRE, DAVID | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 221; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 221SC 221 | College Avenue |
| 0214127 | Open | BILTUCCI, LU | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202HCK 202 | C/D |
| 0314128 | Open | MOADDELI | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at RAB 204; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at RAB 204RAB 204 | C/D |
| 0414129 | Open | ANDERSON, K | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 202; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 202HCK 202 | C/D |
| 0514130 | Open | KONUK, ROBIN | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at MU 213; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at MU 213MU 213 | College Avenue |
| 0614131 | Open | DOBSON | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RAB 208; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at RAB 208RAB 208 | C/D |
| 0714132 | Closed | LEWIS, HEATHER | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at TIL 209; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at TIL 209TIL 209 | Livingston |
| 0814133 | Closed | LEWIS, HEATHER | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at TIL 209; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at TIL 209TIL 209 | Livingston |
| 0914134 | Closed | MENDEZ VELAZQUE | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at CA A2; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at CA A2CA A2 | College Avenue |
| 1014135 | Closed | MENDEZ VELAZQUE | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at CA A3; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at CA A3CA A3 | College Avenue |
| 1114136 | Open | SALIME, ZAKIA | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HCK 216; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at HCK 216HCK 216 | C/D |
| 1214137 | Closed | VALENTIN | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 216; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 216HCK 216 | C/D |
| 1314138 | Closed | MANALANSAN | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 101; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 101SC 101 | College Avenue |
| 1414139 | Closed | MANALANSAN | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 105; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 105SC 105 | College Avenue |
| 1524110 | Open | DONALDSON, KARA | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at BRR 5113; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at BRR 5113BRR 5113 | Livingston |
| 9014140 | Closed | LEWIS, HEATHER | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.42
Course quality
4.38
Response rate
47.1%
Coverage
186 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis, Heather | 34 | 4.60 | 4.49 |
| Marra, Tiffany | 31 | 4.85 | 4.81 |
| Mendez Velazquez, Anel | 13 | 4.28 | 4.18 |
| Wolfe, Taida | 11 | 4.53 | 4.52 |
| Cooper, Brittney | 6 | 4.72 | 4.58 |
| Valentin, Alessandra | 5 | 4.54 | 4.48 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, C/D, Livingston, Online
Current availability
7 open of 28
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
CCD, CCO, SOEHS
Loaded terms
4
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
