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Spring 2020 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions
Course Descriptions
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Women’s and Gender Studies |
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WGS 105 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Introduction to the study of women and gender, the influence of gender on social institutions and structures, and an examination of women’s lives and contributions to society, both within the United States and around the world.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS, USD; AAS: SER
3 cr.
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WGS 130 - Biology of Women
Description:
An introduction to the physiology and reproductive anatomy of women including pregnancy, human development, cancer, infertility, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health issues. May not earn credit in both WGS 130 and BIOL 186 .
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: NW
3 cr.
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WGS 203 - Women in Popular Culture
Description:
Examines ways women have been portrayed and are currently portrayed in the media, in television and movies, popular music, internet, print sources like magazines, popular fiction, and newspapers, and other cultural artifacts, while considering the social construction of gender, race, and other social categories.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, SER
3 cr.
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WGS 204 - Introduction to Masculinities
Description:
Focus on how the central concepts of masculinity work within history, politics, literature, technology, art, music, philosophy, education, and psychology. Work towards a deep understanding of the intersectional dynamics of race, gender, class, and other aspects of identity as they relate to the construction of various masculinities.
3 cr.
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WGS 210 - Women’s Health and Sexuality in Society
Description:
Basic facts about the structure and functioning of the female body; issues in women’s health and sexuality will be approached interdisciplinarily and will include physical, mental, emotional, and social health and wellness topics and will be framed by discussions of race, class, and other cultural identities. Cultural, social, economic, and political contexts will be explored.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, HC
3 cr.
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WGS 247 - Latin American and Latina Women
Description:
Examines the lives and literary works of Latin American and Latina women within Latin American society and in the US, particularly in regard to gender roles and stereotypes associated with patriarchal cultures. Examines how Latin American and Latina women have resisted race, class, and gender oppression through the analysis of a variety of primary texts, films, and scholarly articles.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, IK
3 cr.
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WGS 300 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Interdisciplinary examination of one or more major topics in women’s and gender studies. (Humanities Emphasis) May take for credit twice under different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as WGS 500 .
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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WGS 301 - Women and Feminism in the Modern World
Description:
Interdisciplinary study of the impact of feminism in particular modern, social and/or political contexts. (Social Science Emphasis) May take for credit twice under different subtitles.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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WGS 396 - Practicum
Description:
You may arrange through the women’s and genders studies coordinator to work with a community organization or agency, or in an applied setting directly involved with women’s and gender related issues.
1-3 cr.
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WGS 490 - Seminar
Description:
Changing status of women in contemporary society; investigate aspects of woman’s role, e.g., in government, education, law, family, community; research involves reading and direct research projects producing significant data or a seminar paper.
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WGS 499 - Special Work
Description:
Women’s and gender studies minors may arrange for special work with cons women’s and gender studies coordinator. Research involves reading and direct research, producing significant data or a seminar paper.
1-3 cr.
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WGS 500 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Interdisciplinary examination of one or more major topics in women’s and gender studies. (Humanities Emphasis) May take for credit twice under different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as WGS 300 .
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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