100. Women's Issues. Open
to all undergraduates. (2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no
credit.
This course uses small group discussion and development of
supportive group norms to enable students to explore selected
topics in women's studies as they apply to their own lives and to contemporary social issues. The course work includes large
and small group activities, theoretical presentations, regularly
assigned readings, and written assignments. There is strong emphasis
on developing analytic tools – taking a critical stance with respect
to one's experience, to social issues, and to the assigned readings.
Topics include: socialization, work, family, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and current movements for change. Small groups
meet in different campus locations, to be determined within each
group. Cost:3
WL:1 (Hassinger)
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110. Practical Feminism.
(1). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit.
Section 001 – Feminist Practice: Rethinking Gender and Activism
in the late 1990s. What does it mean to be a feminist in the United States in 1998? In this class, we will examine contemporary
ideas about gender, explore the many ways that men and women are
feminists, and discuss the place of feminism in our own lives.
Since this is a course on practical feminism, we will spend the
bulk of our time discussing feminist practice – evaluating the
potential of collective as well as individual action. While we
will certainly critique feminist institutions and activists, we
will focus our discussions on our own creative struggles to work
out new possibilities for feminism. The relationship between feminism
and differences among women – sexuality, race, class, etc.
- will be central components of these conversations. This course
will emphasize critical thought and class participation. It will
include small writing assignments and some required reading. Cost:2 WL:1 (Miller)
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112. Issues for Women of
Color. (1). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit.
Section 001 – Introduction to Black Feminist Studies: Political
and Theoretical Perspectives. The purpose of this mini-course
is to explore Black feminist studies as a serious area of intellectual
inquiry. The objective is to introduce and analyze Black feminism
as a political movement and Black feminist thought as its intellectual
voice and vision. More specifically, we will consider the contours
of contemporary Black feminism by focusing on the core themes that shape African-American women's thought and activism. Particular
attention will be paid to understanding the complex nature of
Black womanhood, the interlocking nature of the oppressions African-American
women face, and Black feminism's relationship to Black liberation
and mainstream feminist movements. This course follows a directed
readings format where we will read articles by selected contemporary
Black feminists, and where we learn from and teach each other.
As such, students will be evaluated primarily on class attendance
and weekly quizzes. There also will be non-graded assignments
written outside of class. These short assignments will help students
to reflect on the course readings, in-class videos, and/or their
own experiences. Cost:2
WL:1 (Dickerson)
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150. Humanities Seminars
on Women and Gender. (3). (HU).
Section 001 – Gothic Bodies. For Winter Term, 1998, this
course is jointly offered with English
140.003. (Raitt)
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151. Social Science Seminars
on Women and Gender. (3). (SS).
Section 001 – Women in War and Peace To begin to understand women's long search for peace and the abolition of war, this seminar
uses three perspectives. After a brief consideration of how women
have fared in various wars, we will learn about the persistence
of the international women's peace movement during the 20th century, about outstanding women peace activists such as Jane Addams, Eleanor
Roosevelt, Rigoberta Menchú, and other Nobel peace prize
winners. Next, we will focus on the protracted Israeli-Palestinian
dispute over national territory and the varying roles women have
taken in that struggle. Third, we will investigate women's peace-making
activities within peace movements of different scopes: national, regional, global. These efforts have all taken place in a gendered
context so that we will necessarily be considering the actions
of men as well. A primary goal is to clarify our own thoughts
and develop a position about our individual relationships to increasing
peace in the world and decreasing wars. This course will focus
on library research and writing. It will be taught using collaborative
pedagogical methods. We will use STORYSPACE, a hypertext software
writing tool for the Macintosh, to write analysis, exposition, and narration. Three papers drawn from hypertext writing and effective
class participation are required. Cost:3
WL:1 (Larimore)
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220/Nursing 220. Perspectives
in Women's Health. (3). (SS).
In this course we will examine women's health issues, across the lifespan, from feminist and sociocultural perspectives. It
will explore the social construction of women's sexuality, reproductive
options, health care alternatives, and risks for physical and mental illness. Attention will be paid to historical, economic, and cultural factors which influence the physical and psychological
well-being of women. Cost:3
WL:4 (Boyd)
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230. Women's Movements.
(3). (SS).
Section 001 – Women Globally and Internationally. In this
course we will explore the progress that the international women's
movement has been making in the various world regions of Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Europe, Western
Asia, and Africa. We will examine key issues such as women's human
rights, women in economic development, the empowerment of women
for democracy and citizenship, structural adjustment, and women
and violence. Necessarily, we will need to examine the current
status of women in the states which make up these regions as a
context in which particular issues arise. We will read to acquaint
ourselves with the pressing challenges which the world's women
face. We will also consider what specific roles women in America
can play in furthering the Platform for Action. You will also
write a term paper using exploratory research methods which follow
multiple paths and use a variety of source materials. A goal of this course is to acquaint you with some of the vast library resources
at this outstanding research university. Cost:3
WL:1 (Larimore)
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231/CAAS 241. Women of Color
and Feminism. (3). (Excl).
In this course, we will look at feminist theories and movements
of Black women across disciplinary, sexual-identity, and national
boundaries. The focus will be on relating theory to praxis and the reality of Black women's lives "locally" as well
as "globally." We will therefore also investigate various
forms of Black and related Third World feminism in the U.S., other
parts of the Americas, and Africa. We can expect to use a range
of theoretical, empirical-analytical, and literary sources. Students
will write a couple of short, response papers and a final essay.
Cost:3 WL:1 (Green)
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240/Amer. Cult. 240. Introduction
to Women's Studies. Open to all undergraduates. (4).
(HU). (This course meets the Race and Ethnicity Requirement).
Designed as an introduction to the new feminist scholarship
on women, this interdisciplinary course acquaints students with
key concepts and theoretical frameworks to analyze women's condition.
We will explore how women's status has changed over time, but
we will concentrate on the situation of contemporary American
women. Topics will include: violence against women, discrimination
in the workplace, the feminization of poverty, and sexuality.
Students will also examine how capitalism, racism, imperialism, and heterosexism affect women's lives. The course will not only
provide students with an analysis of women's oppression, but will
suggest strategies for ending sexual inequality. The course is
structured around weekly lectures, readings, films, and discussion
sections. Students are encouraged to participate fully in discussion
and to assume responsibility for sharing their knowledge and experience.
The course grade is based upon written assignments, an examination, and participation in discussion. Cost:3
WL:1 (Hackett)
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243/Amer. Cult. 243. Introduction
to Study of Latinas in the U.S. (3). (HU). (This
course meets the Race and Ethnicity Requirement).
See American Culture 243.
(Koreck)
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253. Special Topics. (3).
(Excl). A maximum of seven credits of WS 252 and 253 may be counted
toward graduation.
Section 001 – Women and Careers. The goal of this course
is to explore the emerging and shifting role of women in the workplace
from both historical and current perspectives. Emphasis will be
placed on multicultural viewpoints and life experiences of women
as they approach and influence the world of work. Discussion of
current issues including leadership, job search issues and strategies, career negotiation and decisions, networking, "the glass
ceiling," sexism in the workplace, and images of women in
work will enable students to increase their understanding and build skills necessary to effectively impact the world of work.
The course will include discussion, guest speakers, films, readings
(course pack), and Internet/library research. Requirements: active
class participation, written discussion questions, project/presentation, final paper. Cost:2
WL:1 (Taylor)
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270. Women and the Law.
(3). (SS).
"Women and the Law" covers selected topics in American
constitutional and statutory law which have a special effect on
women. The class focuses on ideals of sex equality and how they
are incorporated into the American legal system. Topics usually
covered include constitutional equality, employment discrimination, family law, rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, reproductive
rights, pornography, and women in poverty. Required: midterm examination, 10-12 pages of writing, final examination, and participation in
class discussion. Some understanding of the history of women of
color in the United States is also strongly recommended. Cost:3
WL:1
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312/RC Interdiv. 310. Gender
and Science. An introductory course in natural science, engineering, social sciences, or women's studies. (4). (Excl).
See RC Interdivisional 310.
(Sloat)
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315/English 315. Women and Literature. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total
of six credits.
See English 315.
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342. Gender and Society:
Hierarchies in Social Organization. WS 240. (3).
(Excl).
Section 001 – Gender and Feminist Legal Scholarship. This
seminar will explore how feminist legal scholars' conceptions
of gender inform their writing about the law. We will discuss
such topics as intersectionality, essentialism, and critical race theory, and the work of theorists such as Kimberle' Crenshaw, Catharine MacKinnon, and Robin West. Cost:2
WL:1 (Hackett)
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343. Gender Consciousness
and Social Change. WS 240. (3). (Excl).
Section 001 – ender Consciousness and Oral History. In this
course we will try to decipher aspects of the process by which
women become conscious of their identities as women, with interests that may be different from or opposed to those of other societal
groups. In addition to extensive reading of theoretical and primary
source material, students will learn to isolate a topic, prepare
a bibliography and list of interview questions, and solicit structured
testimonies. Meets the interdisciplinary requirements for the
Women's Studies Concentration. Cost:3
WL:1 (Hart)
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351. Women and the Community
II. WS 350 and permission of instructor. (2). (Excl).
(EXPERIENTIAL).
Section 001. The goals of this course are to (1) explore the application of women's studies to work in the community and examine the interplay between experience and theory; (2) develop
skills for working effectively within our community on issues
and situations that concern and affect women. Students will: (1)
develop an understanding of women's lives within the community: their roles, options, problems, resources, and contributions;
(2) examine policies, leadership and action strategies that influence
women's lives; (3) analyze the ways in which community and organizational
dynamics influence women's participation and effectiveness in
community and work settings, and in the development of public
policy; (4) identify and practice ways to apply knowledge gained
in this and other WS courses within community, work settings, and policy development settings to enhance the ability to provide
leadership in these settings in the future; and (5) work with
other students and the instructor to create an interactive, supportive, and egalitarian educational environment which encourages the exchange
of ideas and experiences. Cost:1
(Hackett)
Section 002 – Alternative Spring Break. This course
offers to students who wish to participate on an Alternative Spring
Break (ASB) an experiential learning experience working with women's
issues. The course will involve readings, service projects, and group meetings. If you are interested in working on women's issues through community service, throughout the year, you are invited
to attend ASB mass meeting. Cost:3
WL:1 (Hackett)
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360/Hist. 368/Amer. Cult.
342. History of the Family in the U.S. (4). (SS).
See History 368. (Morantz-Sanchez)
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371/Hist. 371. Women in
American History Since 1870. (4). (Excl).
See History 371. (DuPuis)
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400(320). Women's Reproductive
Health. WS 220. (3). (Excl).
This course merges current biomedical understanding of major
conditions and the sociopolitical factors affecting the reproductive
health of women. We will explore such topics as menstruation, sexuality, pregnancy and birth, domestic violence and violence
in pregnancy, infertility, abortion, HIV and cervical carcinoma, menopause, and hysterectomy. Class discussions will develop with
attention to feminist issues, with consideration of the interface
of physical and sociopolitical factors. Learning experiences focus
upon women's reproductive health issues and include an expository
paper, a critique of published research, attendance at and a report
of a public presentation, and a longer review paper. Major emphasis
will be on student development of critical thinking skills and self care capabilities in order to educate and empower students
to become proactive within the health care system. Cost:3
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419/Psych. 411. Gender and Group Process in a Multicultural Context. One course
in women's studies or psychology. (3). (SS).
This course will provide an introduction to theories of group
dynamics that illuminate stages of group development and productivity.
It will include teaching and practice of group facilitation skills.
The course will combine theoretical presentation with an experiential
learning model; material discussed and modeled in class will be
applied in home-base groups with opportunities for skill practice
and feedback. The goals of skill development will be further pursued
in extended workshop format at two points in the term. Special
attention will be given throughout the course to the influence
and manifestation of gender, ethnic, and race dynamics as they
shape events, conflict, and communication patterns in various
group formats. Cost:3
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420. Group Facilitation
in Women's Studies. WS 419 and permission of instructor.
(3). (Excl).
Students study interpersonal and small group dynamics in
general, and as these vary with group composition. The prerequisite
course, (WS 419, Gender and Group Process in a Multicultural Context), provides the theoretical basis for this course. Students apply
knowledge and expertise gained in WS 419 by facilitating small
groups (8-10 people). Cost:3
WL:1 (Hassinger)
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430/Amer. Cult. 430. Feminist
Thought. WS 240 and one 340-level course. (3). (Excl).
Section 001 – Philosophical Topics in the Study of Gender.
For Winter Term, 1998, this course is jointly offered with Philosophy 372. Cost:3
WL:1 (Haslanger)
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483. Special Topics. WS
240. (3). (Excl). Degree credit is granted for a combined total
of seven credits elected through WS 480, 481, 482, 483, and 484.
Section 001 – Women in Prison: Gender and Crime Among Blacks and Latinas. For Winter Term, 1998, this section is jointly offered
with American Culture 410.001. Meets the Interdisciplinary Requirement
for Women's Studies concentrators. Cost:2
WL:1 (Jose-Kampfner)
Section 002 – Asian American Women's History. For Winter Term, 1998, this section is offered jointly with RC Social Science 460.001. (Nomura)
Section 003 – Engendering Imperialism: America in the Pacific, 1898. For Winter Term, 1998, this section is offered jointly
with History 593.002. (DuPuis)
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487/ACABS 487. Gender and Society in Ancient Egypt. Some familiarity with Egypt
is helpful. (3). (Excl).
See ACABS 487. (Wilfong)
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The Program in Women's Studies offers several options for independent study/directed reading.
Directed Reading. Women's Studies 385, 386, 387 (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
Offer advanced Women's Studies students an opportunity to purpose independent, interdisciplinary projects.
385 has prerequisites of Women's Studies 100 or 240, one 300-level Women's Studies course, and permission of instructor. 386 has prerequisite of Women's Studies 385. 387 has prerequisite of Women's Studies 386.
441. Honors Research Tutorial. (1). (Excl). (TUTORIAL).
Prerequisite: Women's Studies 240. Prepares second term junior Women's Studies concentrators to write an Honors thesis. Students choose a thesis topic before beginning this tutorial. They then work independently with an appropriate faculty member to develop the research skills specific to their topics (e.g., analytic, library, or computer skills). By the end of the term students should have a well-defined research design and the skills to carry it out. Requirement: a short written thesis prospectus.
490 and 491. Honors Thesis. (2-4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
Prerequisite: Senior Honors Women's Studies concentrators. Provides Women's Studies Honors concentrators an opportunity for independent study under close supervision from their faculty advisor while preparing an Honors thesis.
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