Undergraduate Women's Studies
Undergraduate Women's Studies
2006 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES
WOMENST 100
An investigation of women's experience from the perspective of various disciplines. The course examines the ways gender interacts with ethnicity, race, class and sexuality and explores contemporary and historical issues related to women's lives. Included are such subjects as health and body image, violence against women, and women's achievements.
WOMEN AND WORK
WOMENST 240
This course focuses on the recent successes as well as the problems women face in the work force. It provides as overview of the changing nature of work in the United States and of the history of women from diverse groups and backgrounds.
FEMINIST THEORIES
WOMENST 280
An introduction to historical and contemporary feminist theories, with emphasis on critical reading and analysis of original works by major feminist writers.
WOMEN IN MUSIC
WOMENST 345
A survey of women musicians in Western European art music and twentieth-century popular musical styles. Historical, cultural, and philosophical issues surrounding the contributions of female performers, composers, conductors, patrons, teachers, musicologists, and other musical professions will be explored, as well as the portrayal of women in opera, musical theater, and music videos.
WOMEN, SCIENCE & SOCIETY
WOMENST 360
Historical survey of women's contributions to science; case studies of modern women scientists; feminism and scientific knowledge.
WOMEN: RACE AND ETHNICITY
WOMENST 370
This course will provide an examination of Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian American women in the broad areas of work, family/community relationships, creativity, and social action.
GENDER AND THE LAW
WOMENST 380
A study of legal, social, and moral issues related to gender, such as the definition of sexual difference, inequality in the workplace, lesbian and gay rights. How those issues have been handled historically and normatively within the legal system will be investigated.
INTERNSHIP IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
WOMENST 493
Work and study with an agency or institution related to women's issues. Students working under faculty supervision will combine academic learning with practical experience.
SPECIAL STUDIES
WOMENST 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable. Instructor Consent required.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
WOMENST 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.