Courses : Academic Bulletin

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WGS-W 105 Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr.) Examination of the multiple ways in which gender is understood. Consideration of the inequalities between men and women, and the intersection of gender, race, class, sexual orientation and age.

WGS-W 200 Women in American Society (3 cr.) An interdisciplinary course, taught from the perspective of the social and behavioral sciences, which introduces the "core" discipline areas and methodological/bibliographical tools required to do research in Women's and Gender Studies. Emphasis is on the roles, socialization, and political background of women in contemporary American society; using both literature and social science research to illuminate the present status of women. Credit will not be given for both WOST W200 and WOST W201. (Fall)

WGS-W 201 Women in American Culture (3 cr.) An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to "core" discipline areas and methodological/bibliographical tools required to do research in Women's and Gender Studies. Taught from the humanities perspective, emphasis is on the roles, images, and history of women in American culture, and on the social experiences that have influenced the lives of contemporary women. Credit cannot be earned for both WGS W200 and WGS W201. (Fall)

WGS-W 207 Women and Literature (3 cr.) Critical issues and methods in the study of women writers and treatment of women in British and American literature.

WGS-W 221 Native Uses of Herbs (1 cr.) A field experience course on Native American women's uses of herbs, with required readings and hands-on working with plants. (Fall, Spring)

WGS-W 300 Topics in Womens Studies (3 cr.) An interdisciplinary study of selected ideas, trends, and problems in women's and gender studies from a social science perspecitive. (Ocasionally)

WGS-W 301 International Perspectives on Women (3 cr.) Feminist analysis of women's legal, social, and economic status in two or more cultures other than those of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Interdisciplinary approach. May be repeated once with a different topic. (Occasionally)

WGS-W 302 Issues in Gender Studies (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary approach to selected ideas, trends and problems in WGS from a humanities perspective. Specific issues announced in the schedule of classes. (Fall, Spring)

WGS-W 400 Topics in Women's and Gender Studies (topic varies) (3-6 cr.) P: WGS W200 or WGS W201 or consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary approach to selected ideas, trends, and problems in Women's and Gender Studies from a social sciences perspective. Specific topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Fall, Spring)

WGS-W 401 Topics in Women's and Gender Studies (topic varies) (3-6 cr.) Interdisciplinary approach to selected ideas, trends, and problems in Women's and Gender Studies from a humanities perspective. Specific topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Fall, Spring)

WGS-W 480 Women's and Gender Studies Practicum (3 cr.) Internships in the Women's and Gender Studies Program are offered to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience while serving women's needs. This experience is combined with an academic analysis of women's status and experience in organizations. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)