| 303 |
Women's History: Europe |
The course traces the history of women in the Western world from the
beginnings of civilization to the present. Emphasizing women's positions
in classical antiquity, medieval and modern Europe, the course examines
shifting structural patterns that shape women's lives and writings, cultural
representations of women, and gender relations in western history and
societies. Prerequisites: HIST 101 and 102 or consent of instructor.
Co-listed as WMST 303. (occasionally) |
| 314 |
Women & Politics |
In this course students will examine women's political movements, public
policies which affect the relative status of women and men, the role of
women in electoral politics and how ideas about gender have shaped
political life. Our analysis will include examples from politics in the United
State and also from other nations. Co-listed as Women's Studies
314.(alternate years) |
| 326 |
Sociology of Gender Roles |
This course analyzes the various social, cultural, and
social-psychological processes which are related to gender role identity
and gender differentiated behavior. The course also explores the
relationships between gender stratification and the options and
life-chances of men and women in the United States and across the
world. Prerequisites: SOCI 100 or ANTH 100. Co-listed as WMST 326.
(Sp) |
| 323 |
Sociology of Family |
An examination of the social structure and social interactions in families.
Cross-cultural comparisons are examined as well as issues pertinent to
western family life: mate selection, family life cycle, gender roles,
parenting, abuse, and death. SOCI 100 or ANTH 100. Co-listed as
WMST 323. (Yearly) |
| 354 |
Women & the Law |
The course is designed as a survey of many areas of law which have
made distinctions between the sexes, including employment, family,
reproduction, education and criminal justice. The focus is on legal issues
concerning sex discrimination against both women and men.
Prerequisite: upper class standing. Co-listed as POLS 354. (F or Sp) |
| 480 |
Seminar: Ethn/Gender |
An interdisciplinary study of the ways in which human subjectivities are
constructed through the categories of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality
and class in American culture. Prerequisite: ETHN 200 or WMST 200 or
consent of instructor. (Sp, odd years) |
| 200 |
Introduction to Women's Studies |
This course studies historical and contemporary primary texts by and
about women which reveal origins and explanations of women's places
in cultures and societies. It further studies the history of women's
organized response to their positions in cultures and societies.(F, Sp) |
| 220 |
Gender Issues in Science |
This course will examine images of scientists, the history of women in
science, current gender issues facing men and women in science and
feminist philosophies of science. In order to understand these, the
course will attempt to define science, technology and feminism. The
course will also address issues of other under-represented groups in
science. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of
instructor.(alternate years) |
| 214 |
Women in Literature |
Study, intended for women and men, of the tradition of literature by
women and its relationship to movements and periods of the mainstream
male-dominated canon. Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and 112. Co-listed as
WMST 214. (F or Sp, alternate years) |
