Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. Contemporary status of women in the U.S. and worldwide from social, economic, historical, political, philosophical and literary perspectives. Analysis of intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Subject matter includes work, health, sexuality, and violence. Foundation for the other courses in the program. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. Contemporary status of women in the U.S. and worldwide from social, economic, historical, political, philosophical and literary perspectives. Analysis of intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Subject matter includes work, health, sexuality, and violence. Foundation for the other courses in the program. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Study of contemporary and historic lesbian cultures and communities from a US and international perspective. Addresses issues of race, class, gender and sexuality as they intersect with the formation of lesbian identities. Explores who identifies as lesbian and how that dis/enables political resistance and formation of community. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Study of contemporary and historic lesbian cultures and communities from a US and international perspective. Addresses issues of race, class, gender and sexuality as they intersect with the formation of lesbian identities. Explores who identifies as lesbian and how that dis/enables political resistance and formation of community. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ENGL 1500
Interdisciplinary study of issues relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities in the U.S. Attention will be given to race and socioeconomic class. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ENGL 1500
Interdisciplinary study of issues relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities in the U.S. Attention will be given to race and socioeconomic class. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to research and theory examining the ways gender and sexuality are conveyed through popular culture texts. Analysis of codes and their influence on the development of identities that shape how we view the world. Discussion of intersectional topics including race and class.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to research and theory examining the ways gender and sexuality are conveyed through popular culture texts. Analysis of codes and their influence on the development of identities that shape how we view the world. Discussion of intersectional topics including race and class.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Study of women in a range of cultures, depending on faculty specialization. Special emphasis on women in development seen in postcolonial context. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Study of women in a range of cultures, depending on faculty specialization. Special emphasis on women in development seen in postcolonial context. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with ENVS 3200).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Women's relationships with the earth, non-human nature, and other humans. The course explores the connections between society's treatment of women and nature; origins of ecofeminism and how it relates to the science of ecology, conventional and sustainable agriculture as well as how ecofeminism relates to other branches of feminist philosophy. Evaluation and critique of modern science, technology, political systems and SOLUTIONS will be included.
(Cross-listed with ENVS 3200).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Women's relationships with the earth, non-human nature, and other humans. The course explores the connections between society's treatment of women and nature; origins of ecofeminism and how it relates to the science of ecology, conventional and sustainable agriculture as well as how ecofeminism relates to other branches of feminist philosophy. Evaluation and critique of modern science, technology, political systems and SOLUTIONS will be included.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of how the media and popular culture portray gender and sexualities and the impact on individuals and society. Images of women, men, transgender as well as heterosexual, non-heterosexual and others. Studies both historical and emerging images in the media in terms of stereotypes and positive images.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of how the media and popular culture portray gender and sexualities and the impact on individuals and society. Images of women, men, transgender as well as heterosexual, non-heterosexual and others. Studies both historical and emerging images in the media in terms of stereotypes and positive images.
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 3490X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: PSYCH 1010; 3 additional credits in PSYCH
Development of major human sexual orientation identities (e.g., bisexual, gay, heterosexual, and lesbian) from a research perspective. How persons navigate life contexts (e.g., family, work, relationships) in connection with their sexual identity. Factors that enhance positive sexual orientation identity development.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 3490X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: PSYCH 1010; 3 additional credits in PSYCH
Development of major human sexual orientation identities (e.g., bisexual, gay, heterosexual, and lesbian) from a research perspective. How persons navigate life contexts (e.g., family, work, relationships) in connection with their sexual identity. Factors that enhance positive sexual orientation identity development.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with AFAM 3500).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in WGS or AFAM
Economic, social, political and cultural roles of Women of Color in the U.S. Includes literary, philosophical, and artistic expressions. Myths and realities explored.
(Cross-listed with AFAM 3500).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in WGS or AFAM
Economic, social, political and cultural roles of Women of Color in the U.S. Includes literary, philosophical, and artistic expressions. Myths and realities explored.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in WGS at the 3000 level or above
Current theories of feminism, the feminine and sexual difference. Topics in race, class, sexuality, and ethnicity as they are addressed in diverse feminisms. May include readings in lesbian, Black, postcolonial, psychoanalytic and postmodern thought. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in WGS at the 3000 level or above
Current theories of feminism, the feminine and sexual difference. Topics in race, class, sexuality, and ethnicity as they are addressed in diverse feminisms. May include readings in lesbian, Black, postcolonial, psychoanalytic and postmodern thought. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
(Dual-listed with SOC 5100/ WGS 5100).
(Cross-listed with SOC 4100).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or SOC 1340 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Issues related to human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the US and world. History of and concepts defining forms of violence experienced by trafficking victims and methods used to recruit and control victims. Students will learn how to educate others about this crime against humanity. Examines international, federal, and state legislation to prevent human trafficking. Graduation Restriction: Only one of WGS 4100 may count toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with SOC 5100/ WGS 5100).
(Cross-listed with SOC 4100).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or SOC 1340 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Issues related to human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the US and world. History of and concepts defining forms of violence experienced by trafficking victims and methods used to recruit and control victims. Students will learn how to educate others about this crime against humanity. Examines international, federal, and state legislation to prevent human trafficking. Graduation Restriction: Only one of WGS 4100 may count toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with WGS 5250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
(Dual-listed with WGS 5250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Historical roots of consumer culture, political economy, technology, and how the rise of the mass-market intersects with cultural ideas of gender, race, class, and sexuality. How gender, as well as personal and group identities, is formed through all forms of consumption. Examination of gendered advertising, material goods, and lifestyles created around specific acts of consumption.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Historical roots of consumer culture, political economy, technology, and how the rise of the mass-market intersects with cultural ideas of gender, race, class, and sexuality. How gender, as well as personal and group identities, is formed through all forms of consumption. Examination of gendered advertising, material goods, and lifestyles created around specific acts of consumption.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Social, economic, political, and cultural variables that influence and shape sports, especially for girls and women. Topics include Title IX, coaching and administrative challenges for women, media and gender, and issues related to eating disorders, homophobia, and gender identity in sport.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Social, economic, political, and cultural variables that influence and shape sports, especially for girls and women. Topics include Title IX, coaching and administrative challenges for women, media and gender, and issues related to eating disorders, homophobia, and gender identity in sport.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Advanced research and theory related to special topics and issues in women's and gender studies. Specific topics indicated in the schedule of classes. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of WS / WGS 4500 can count toward graduation.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: WGS 2010 or 3 credits in WGS at 3000 level or above
Advanced research and theory related to special topics and issues in women's and gender studies. Specific topics indicated in the schedule of classes. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of WS / WGS 4500 can count toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with AMD 5580/ WGS 5580).
(Cross-listed with FDM 4580).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Focus on analyzing the dressed and undressed body of individuals in the queer and trans communities in various cultural contexts with a focus on material culture. Examine concepts related to gender and sexuality and the changing definitions and representations of individuals who identify in the queer and trans communities focusing on appearance, fashion, and the body. Historic and current representations of fashion, styles, and appearances will be analyzed and discussed. Attention to how sexuality and gender intersect with and shape other identities including race, ability, body size, and class. Examine the complex structures, systems, and ideologies that uphold discrimination and unequitable distribution of power and resources as related to the course material. Attention will mostly be given to North American perspectives. We will use material culture to explore how objects related to fashioning the body reveal lived experiences about the owners and consumers. Offered even-numbered years. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement. (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with AMD 5580/ WGS 5580).
(Cross-listed with FDM 4580).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Focus on analyzing the dressed and undressed body of individuals in the queer and trans communities in various cultural contexts with a focus on material culture. Examine concepts related to gender and sexuality and the changing definitions and representations of individuals who identify in the queer and trans communities focusing on appearance, fashion, and the body. Historic and current representations of fashion, styles, and appearances will be analyzed and discussed. Attention to how sexuality and gender intersect with and shape other identities including race, ability, body size, and class. Examine the complex structures, systems, and ideologies that uphold discrimination and unequitable distribution of power and resources as related to the course material. Attention will mostly be given to North American perspectives. We will use material culture to explore how objects related to fashioning the body reveal lived experiences about the owners and consumers. Offered even-numbered years. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.No More Than 6 Credits Of WS 4900 May Be Applied Toward Requirements For The Women's Studies Major.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.No More Than 6 Credits Of WS 4900 May Be Applied Toward Requirements For The Women's Studies Major.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing; Permission of Department
Internship designed to provide an application of Women's and Gender Studies principles and methods in a workplace. To be arranged with an internal or external employer and conducted under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing; Permission of Department
Internship designed to provide an application of Women's and Gender Studies principles and methods in a workplace. To be arranged with an internal or external employer and conducted under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: Senior classification; Permission of Instructor
Senior thesis to be independently researched and written under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: Senior classification; Permission of Instructor
Senior thesis to be independently researched and written under the supervision of a member of the Women's Studies faculty.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Advanced study of current theoretical developments in Women's Studies in the U.S. and around the world. Examination of the epistemological bases of feminist scholarship.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Advanced study of current theoretical developments in Women's Studies in the U.S. and around the world. Examination of the epistemological bases of feminist scholarship.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Focus on feminist interdisciplinary research methods. Analysis of contemporary issues facing feminist scholars. Students conduct original research.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Focus on feminist interdisciplinary research methods. Analysis of contemporary issues facing feminist scholars. Students conduct original research.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with SOC 4100/ WGS 4100).
(Cross-listed with SOC 5100).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Issues related to human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the US and world. History of and concepts defining forms of violence experienced by trafficking victims and methods used to recruit and control victims. Students will learn how to educate others about this crime against humanity. Examines international, federal, and state legislation to prevent human trafficking. Graduation Restriction: Only one of WGS 4100 may count toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with SOC 4100/ WGS 4100).
(Cross-listed with SOC 5100).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Issues related to human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the US and world. History of and concepts defining forms of violence experienced by trafficking victims and methods used to recruit and control victims. Students will learn how to educate others about this crime against humanity. Examines international, federal, and state legislation to prevent human trafficking. Graduation Restriction: Only one of WGS 4100 may count toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with WGS 4250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life.
(Dual-listed with WGS 4250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Race, ethnicity, class and gender distinctions and intersections lead to inequitable distributions of power, social well-being, and resources. Explores how inequities are institutionalized and how multiple identities are experienced by women in daily life.
(Dual-listed with WGS 4350).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Cross-cultural study of historical and contemporary dimensions of gender, globalization and development. Explores the interdependence of socio-economic and political aspects of globalization using feminist postcolonial and transnational frameworks. Analyses of case studies and activism in contexts of economic livelihoods, environmental justice, and cross-border migrations.
(Dual-listed with WGS 4350).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Cross-cultural study of historical and contemporary dimensions of gender, globalization and development. Explores the interdependence of socio-economic and political aspects of globalization using feminist postcolonial and transnational frameworks. Analyses of case studies and activism in contexts of economic livelihoods, environmental justice, and cross-border migrations.
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Independent study on a topic in Women's Studies.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)