Undergraduate Women's Studies
Undergraduate Women's Studies
2011 Fall Term
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INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES (GE)
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 IN AMERICAN CULTURE (GE)
WOMENST 250
This course is a study of women's contributions and their representation in such areas of American culture as literature, art, crafts, music, film, letters and diaries--from the mid-Nineteenth Century to contemporary times. Students will also explore how the dominant ideas and images of American culture interact with the real lives of diverse groups of women.
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 AND MEN IN CROSS CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE (GS)
WOMENST 334
Anthropological approaches to the cross-cultural study of gender relations with emphasis on societies of the non-Western world. Topics vary.
STAGES AND TRANSITIONS IN WOMEN'S LIVES
WOMENST 350
A study of identity issues that women may face in their adult lives, including specific transitions such as entering and/or leaving relationships; work patterns; parenting; caregiving; coping with loss; retirement; and facing the challenges of aging.
ADVANCED SEMINAR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
WOMENST 489
An intensive, integrative study of selected issues in Women's Studies, emphasizing critical thinking and research techniques. A substantial research paper is required.
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.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
WOMENST 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.