| Women's Studies Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of 12/1/2008) |
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The Black Woman: Her Role in the Liberation Struggle See Af-Am&Af. Std. 230. Women, Culture, & Development See Anthrop 597.02. Global Perspectives on Women's Health See Anthrop 601.04. Topics in Cultural Anthropology of Women (Topic must pertain to women) See Anthrop 620.02. Biology of Human Diversity: Race, Gender, & Ethnicity See Biology 597. Women in Greece and Rome See Classics 508. Introduction to Latino/a Studies See Comp Std 242. Women in East Asian & Asian-American Literature See Comp Std 314. Women & Religion See Comp Std 315. Studies in Latino/a Literature Studies (Topic must pertain to women) See Comp Std 544. Topics in Comparative Studies (Topic must pertain to women) See Comp Std 651. Studies in Chinese-American Literature (Topic must pertain to women) See Comp Std 678. Gender Education See Ed P&L 414. Sport & Popular Culture, Race, & Gender See Ed P&L 626.02. Sport in Western Culture See Ed P&L 658. Women's Sport History See Edu PAES 610. Topics in Literary Forms & Theory (Topic must pertain to women) English 575. Issues & Movements in Critical Theory (Topic must pertain to women) English 576.03. Folk Groups & Communities (Topic must pertain to women) English 577.01. Studies in Film (Topic must pertain to women) English 578. Topics in Gay & Lesbian Language in Literature (Topic must pertain to women) English 580. Women in Literature See English 592. Studies in Chinese-American Literature (Topic must pertain to women) English 681.03. Women in French Literature See French 663. Women in Ancient Hebrew Literature See Hebrew 374. Women Artists of the Western World See Hist of Art 400. Introduction to Women's History: The American Experience See History 325. Women in the Western World: Ancient Civilization to the Industrial Revolution See History 523. Women in the Western World: the Industrial Revolution to the Present See History 524. Topics in Women's History See History 525. Historical Perspectives on Sexuality: Same Sex Sexuality in the Western World See History 526. Women in Latin America See History 533.06. Topics in Chinese History (Topic must pertain to women) See History 546. Studies in Women's History See History 781. Studies in Japanese-American Literature (Topic must pertain to women) See Japanese 665. Communication & Gender See Comm 662 Language and Gender See Linguist 367. Women and Music See Music 685. Women in the Muslim Middle East See Nelc 345. Sheherazade and Company: Sex, Gender, & Power in Middle Eastern Story Telling See Nelc 360. Topics in Feminist Theory (Topic must pertain to women) See Philosophy 625. Women and Politics See Polit Sci 512. Women and the Law See Polit Sci 514. Gender & American Politics See Polit Sci 712. Psychology of Women See Psych 543. Women in Rural Society See Rural Soc 678. Cinderella's Fantasy: Gender & Women in West & East Europe See Slavic H583. Sociology of Women See Sociology 435. Women, Crime, & the Legal System See Sociology 510. Sociology of Sexuality See Sociology 605. |
| 101 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Humanities U 5 | ||
| Examination of the feminist viewpoint through interdisciplinary studies in the humanities; the relationship of feminist concepts, methods, and analyses to traditional, academic disciplines in humanities. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. H101 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Not open to students with credit for 110, 201, 202, or 210. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas, and social diversity course. | ||
| 110 Women, Culture, and Society U 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary analysis of women, culture, and society; topics include cultural images, socialization, media, sexuality, sexual orientation, work, family, politics, violence, inequality, and racial diversity. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl or 2 2-hr cl. H110 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Not open to students with credit for 101, 201, 202, or 210. GEC soc sci individuals and groups, and social diversity course. | ||
| 215 Reading Women Writers U 5 | ||
| Study of women writers' strategies for articulating experiences and using literature as a lens for social reality and catalyst for social and political change. | ||
| GEC Arts and Hums lit course. | ||
| 230 Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Popular Culture U 5 | ||
| Explores how popular culture generates and articulates our understandings of gender and sexuality and their intersections with race and class. | ||
| Prereq: English 110. GEC arts and hums VPA course. | ||
| 294 Group Studies U 1-5 | ||
| Special studies not otherwise offered. | ||
| 5 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| H296 Topics in Women's Studies U 5 | ||
| In-depth study in women's studies focusing on current issues in feminist analysis. | ||
| Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 300 Introduction to Feminist Analysis U 5 | ||
| Introduction to principles of feminist analysis as they apply to a range of contemporary issues and institutions. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: One of the following: 101, 110, 201, 210, 367.01, 367.04. Not open to students with credit for 299. | ||
| 305 Gender, Culture and Power in International Perspective U 5 | ||
| Investigates gender cross-culturally, especially in the non-Western world, in relation to traditional culture, colonialism, nationalism and global economy. | ||
| 317 Women and Film U 5 | ||
| A critical survey of the representation of women in Hollywood cinema, with examples drawn from the 1930's to the present. Learn how film has functioned in its representations of women and how and why women film makers have created alternative visions of women in film. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Comp Std 317. GEC arts and hums VPA course. | ||
| 320 Topics in Women's Studies U 5 | ||
| Provides in-depth analyses of specific topics in the areas of difference and diversity, culture and representation, and political contexts and social change. | ||
| Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 325 Issues in Women's Health U 5 | ||
| An interdisciplinary inquiry into the issues affecting women's health and the politics of gender in the medical health care profession. | ||
| 2 2.5-hr cl. | ||
| 326 Women and Addiction: A Feminist Perspective U 5 | ||
| An interdisciplinary feminist focus on addictive consequences of sex-role socialization, substance abuse, addiction in intimate relationships, and eating disorders; medical/social consequences of addiction among women. | ||
| Not open to students with credit for 301. | ||
| 340 Latina Experience in the U.S. U 5 | ||
| Introduces the important and far reaching issues of Latinas today, recognizing the contributions of these women to U.S. history, the women's movement and feminism. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. | ||
| 350 Feminist Perspectives on Women and Violence U 5 | ||
| Use of a feminist, interdisciplinary approach to analyze selected national or international issues of interpersonal and institutionalized violence in which women are victims or perpetrators. | ||
| 367 Second Writing Course | ||
| Prereq: English 110 or equiv, and soph standing or above. | ||
| 367.01 U.S. Women Writers: Text and Context U 5 | ||
| Writing about and analysis of female experiences as represented in U.S. literature by women; emphasis on interdisciplinary relationships between literature and socio-political history. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. H367.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. GEC second writing and social diversity courses. | ||
| 367.02 U.S. Latina Writers: Text and Context U 5 | ||
| Writing and analysis of U.S. Latina experiences, with emphasis on interdisciplinary relationships between literature and U.S. Latina socio-political history. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 5 cl. GEC second writing course. Social Diversity course. | ||
| 367.03 U.S. Lesbian Writers: Text and Context U 5 | ||
| Writing and analysis of U.S. lesbian experiences, with emphasis on interdisciplinary relationships between literature and U.S. lesbian socio-political history. | ||
| 5 cl or 2 2.5-hr cl. GEC second writing and social diversity course. | ||
| 367.04 Black Women Writers: Text and Context U 5 | ||
| Writing and analysis of black women's literary representations of issues in United States social history. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for AfAm&ASt 367.04. Cross-listed in African-American and African Studies. GEC second writing and social diversity courses. | ||
| 370 Varieties of Female Experience: Lesbian Cultures U 5 | ||
| A survey of cultural, social, and political issues related to historical and contemporary lesbian experience in the United States. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. GEC social diversity course. | ||
| 372 Modern Arabic Literature in Translation U 5 | ||
| Reading and analysis of representative works of the 19th and 20th centuries by contemporary women authors. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. H372 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq: English 110 or 111 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Arabic 273 or 372. Cross-listed in Arabic. GEC arts and hums lit course. | ||
| 375 Women and Visual Culture U 5 | ||
| Analysis of visual images of women in historical, racial, and class contexts. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. | ||
| 389 Theory and Practice of Peer Outreach in Women's Studies U 5 | ||
| Designed to prepare undergraduate students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to present women's studies topics to middle and high school youth. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 50 hrs field work. Prereq: 101 or 201, 110 or 210, or permission of instructor. This course is required training for students who participate in the women's studies peer education outreach program (Peer Power). | ||
| 494 Group Studies U 1-5 | ||
| Special studies not otherwise offered; topic varies; students should consult department current course listing. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 101 or 201, or 110 or 210, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 505 Feminist Analysis in Global Perspective U G 5 | ||
| An exploration of the global dimensions of feminist research and politics with particular attention to feminism in the non-Western world. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs in wom stds course work or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 597. | ||
| 510 American Women's Movements U 5 | ||
| An interdisciplinary analysis of the American women's movements, including historical, literary, sociological, and theoretical perspectives. | ||
| 5 cl. H510 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 400. GEC social diversity course. | ||
| 513 Women, Government, and Public Policy U G 5 | ||
| An examination of policymaking on gender-related issues and the impact of women in government. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Polit Sc 513. Cross-listed in Political Science. | ||
| 517 Women Film Directors U G 5 | ||
| The works of women film directors from the 1940s to the present, with particular attention to the ways their works embody preoccupations with the representation of women's experience and a female point-of-view. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 317 or permission of instructor. | ||
| 520 Women of Color and Social Activism U G 5 | ||
| Examination of multiple forms of social activism among women of color from various parts of the world concerning local, national, and international issues. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. GEC social diversity course. | ||
| 524 Women and Work U G 5 | ||
| The social, cultural, and historical factors that influence women's work in the U.S. and the multiple ways work is gendered. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 5 cr hrs in wom's stds, or permission of instructor; AfAm&ASt 101 or 230, History 237 or 325, or Sociol 101 recommended. Not open to students with credit for 424. | ||
| 527 Studies in Gender and Cinema U 5 | ||
| Analysis of different film types focused on women to help students understand historical scope, theoretical frameworks, and reading strategies for understanding these films; topics vary. | ||
| Prereq: 101 or 201, or 110 or 210; and 317 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 535 Gender, Sexuality, and Science U G 5 | ||
| Examination of relations between gender and science; topics include gendering of "science" and "nature," biological theories of sexual inequality, feminist critiques of science and technology. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: One course in comp std or wom stds. Not open to students with credit for Comp Std 535. Cross-listed in Comparative Studies. | ||
| 540 Studies in Women of Color Writing Culture U G 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary feminist study of selected historical and cultural movements through writing by women of color; topics vary by genre and by era. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. | ||
| 545 Intersections: Approaches to Race, Gender, Class, and Sexuality U G 5 | ||
| Examines intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality in various sites within American culture (e.g., legal system, civil rights discourse, social justice movements). | ||
| Prereq: One course in afam&ast or wom stds or comp std or grad standing. Not open to students with credit for AfAm&ASt 545 or Comp Std 545. Cross-listed in African-American and African Studies and Comparative Studies. | ||
| 550 History of Western Feminist Thought U G 5 | ||
| An introduction to and analysis of major texts of Western feminist theory as it has developed and changed since the Enlightenment. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 101 or 201, or 110 or 210, and 367.01; or equivs. | ||
| 560 Chicana Feminism U 5 | ||
| Course provides a general oveview of Chicana feminist theory and practice from the early 1970's to the present. | ||
| Au Qtr. 2-2-hr cl. Prereq: Ten hours of wom stds or permission of instructor. | ||
| 575 Issues in Contemporary Feminist Theory U G 5 | ||
| Examination of particular contemporary issues which have crucial implications for feminist inquiry (topics vary). | ||
| Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. | ||
| 576 Women and Visual Cultures of Latin America U G 5 | ||
| Analysis of Latin American women visual artists of 20th and 21st centuries, with emphasis on contemporary feminist theories of visual culture. | ||
| Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. | ||
| 589 Internship in Feminist Theory and Collective Action U 5 | ||
| Field-based learning experience to explore the relationship between feminist theory and collective action; use of field work and class discussion to relate theory to practice. | ||
| Wi Qtr. Minimum 10 hrs field work per week. Prereq: 299 or 300, 15 cr hrs in wom stds course work, and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 489. Notify instructor of intent to take course by beginning of jr yr. | ||
| 620 Topics in Feminist Studies U G 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of selected topics in feminist research and interpretation; topic varies quarterly. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 101 or 201, or 110 or 210, and at least 10 additional cr hrs in wom stds or written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. Contact the department for information. | ||
| 623 African Women: History and Socioeconomic Change U G 5 | ||
| Focuses on African women's experiences: legal and socioeconomic status, religious and political roles, the impact of colonial and post colonial developments, feminism and representation issues. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Recommended 505 for undergrads. Not open to students with credit for History 744. Cross-listed with History 744. | ||
| 624 Women and Social Change in Latin America U G 5 | ||
| Feminist perspectives to introduce students to Latin American women's experiences and reality as perceived by those who study women and by women themselves. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 299 or 300, and 5 cr hrs in wom stds at the 300 level or above or related course work; or permission of instructor. | ||
| 657 Gender and National Identity in Russian Cinema U G 5 | ||
| Explores changes of Russian national and gender identities during the twentieth century as reflected in Russian cinema. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 317 or Russian 360 or English 263 or 378 or Film Std 270 or grad standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed in Russian. Taught in English. No prior knowledge of Russian language required. | ||
| 670 Gender Discrimination U G 5 | ||
| Legal, social, and public policy trends; analysis of gender-related constitutional law and relationship to social, political, and economic developments; meaning and significance of sex discrimination. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of woms stds course work, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Sociol 670A. | ||
| 693 Individual Studies U G 1-5 | ||
| Students may register for individual directed study in subjects not covered in regular course work. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Jr standing or above; permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. No more than 5 cr hrs may be applied to women's studies major or minor. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 699 Undergraduate Research in Women's Studies U 1-15 | ||
| Undergraduate research or creative activities in variable topics. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Only 5 hours can count toward major/minor. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 700 Introduction to Graduate Studies G 5 | ||
| Introduction to women's studies as an academic field of study and an orientation to the graduate program, facilities, resources, and people. | ||
| Au Qtr. 1 3-hr lec, 1 1-hr rec. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds. | ||
| 702 Teaching Women's Studies G 5 | ||
| Assist graduate students in meeting instructional responsibilities and developing necessary skills for college level teaching in women's studies. | ||
| Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 field obs. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds and TA. | ||
| 710 Theorizing Difference G 5 | ||
| Examines theories of difference based on race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, and class and the ways difference defines and modifies women's realities. | ||
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of wom stds course work and permission of instructor. | ||
| 720 Theorizing Gender, Power, and Change G 5 | ||
| Examination of feminist theoretical approaches to the material conditions of women's lives and the changing structures of social, economic, and political power. | ||
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds or permission of instructor. | ||
| 726 Gender and Public Policy G 5 | ||
| This graduate level course addresses gender and public policy with special attention to policy areas that most directly impact women's lives. | ||
| Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 299 or 300, plus 5 additional wom stds cr hrs at 300 or above; or grad standing. | ||
| 740 Theorizing Gender Representation G 5 | ||
| Designed to introduce graduate students to the central debates that have characterized feminist theories of representation. | ||
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds or permission of instructor. | ||
| 742 Feminism and the Cinema G 5 | ||
| Study of the relationship between feminist film theory and criticism and specific genres, historical periods, and issues in cinematic representation. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds or permission of instructor. | ||
| 750* Violence Against Women: Theory and Response G 5 | ||
| Seminar on theories and women's experiences of and responses to violence; special focus on evaluating theories and programs. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 5 hrs cl. Prereq: Grad standing or 20 hrs of wom stds course work or permission of instructor. | ||
| 760 Survey of Feminist Methodologies G 5 | ||
| An overview of feminist methodological issues and dilemmas and an introduction to a variety of research methods. | ||
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl, field research. Prereq: Grad standing in wom stds or Edu P&L or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Edu P&L 760. Cross-listed in Educational Policy and Leadership. | ||
| 771 Feminism and Psychoanalysis G 5 | ||
| An analysis of major psychoanalytic writings about women and feminist responses to them. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in Wom Stds or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. | ||
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 | ||
| A program of individual study for undergraduate honors students; may include individual conferences and reports; requires presentation and oral defense of an honors thesis. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a CPHR of at least 3.50 in women's studies courses; permission of thesis adviser and Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. At least 8 cr hrs and 2 qtrs of enrollment are required of candidates for the BA degree with distinction in women's studies. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 792 Interdepartmental Studies in the Humanities U G 3-5 | ||
| Two or more departments offer courses on subjects of mutual interest. | ||
| Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 810 Topics in Black Feminist Theory G 5 | ||
| Theoretical analysis of the politics and perceptions of womanhood in the black community. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in Wom Stds or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. Cross- listed in African American and African Studies. | ||
| 820 Topics in Gender, Power, and Social Change G 5 | ||
| Advanced study of variable topics relating to gender, power and change, both theoretical (especially materialist) and practical. | ||
| 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in Wom Stds or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. | ||
| 840 Topics in Representing Gender G 5 | ||
| In-depth investigations of topics and genres central to feminist theories of gender representation, including considerations of aesthetics, subjectivity, intersectionality, narrative, and spectatorship. | ||
| 5 cl. Prereq: 740, 742, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Contact department for current course topic. | ||
| 860 Topics in Feminist Studies G 5 | ||
| Feminist studies on a variety of topics at the PhD level. | ||
| 5 cl. Prereq: PhD standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 863 Women's Studies Practicum G 3-5 | ||
| Internship placement in an agency or organization serving women to provide an opportunity to integrate feminist theory and practice. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 700 and at least 10 additional cr hrs of wom stds course work and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Each hr of cr corresponds to 3 hrs per wk of internship for 10 wks. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 870 Topics in Sexuality Studies G 5 | ||
| Contemporary biological, psychological, social, legal, and political theories of sexuality. | ||
| Prereq: PhD standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. including cr hrs earned in 850. | ||
| 890 Interdepartmental Studies in Critical Theory G 5 | ||
| Interdisciplinary study of a movement (phenomenology, deconstruction, etc.) or problem (intentionality, evaluation, etc.) in literary theory. | ||
| Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr or 5 cl. Prereq: Background in critical theory recommended. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Cross-listed in Comparative Studies, English, French, German, and Spanish. | ||
| 893 Individual Studies G 1-5 | ||
| Students may register for individual directed study in subjects not covered in regular course work. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: PhD standing. No more than 10 cr hrs may be applied to doctoral program. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 998 Research in Women's Studies: Thesis G 1-15 | ||
| Directed research for master's thesis. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Appropriate progress toward the degree. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 999 Research in Women's Studies: Dissertation G 1-18 | ||
| Research for dissertation purposes only. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. | ||