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AAST 3000 - Africana Women Across Cultures
Examines the cross-cultural connections of women of African descent worldwide. In addition students will compare and contrast various womanist and feminist ideologies, i.e. Africana womanism, and Black feminism. Students will participate in experience-based learning projects to bring them closer to the culture of Africana women.

BIOL 3200 Women and Science
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of women in science.  Contributions of women scientists to the natural sciences will be studied; and using this historical context, students will consider broad social questions such as: Do barriers still exist for women/girls in science?  How do cultural biases impact the objectivity of scientific studies?

COMM 4450 - Mass Media and Women
Historical overview of women reporters and mangers in U.S. media; examination of current portrayals of women and men in media news, entertainment and advertising; discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.

COMM 4470 - Race, Gender/Mass Media
This course will exam the current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment, and advertising; the course will discus the research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.

ENG 340F  Women Writers
Examination of significant issues or topics reflected in women's literature from a variety of cultures and perspectives. Topics will be selected by individual instructors.

ENGL 340 N Gay and Lesbian Literature Across Cultures
Cross-cultural studies in gay and lesbian literature.  Topics, approaches, and readings will vary with individual instructors.

ENGL 340 R Century's End: Race and Gender at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
Examination of the way in which race and gender were constructed and construed in American culture from 1890 to 1914, through study of relevant fiction, nonfiction, and film.

ENG 340W  Critical Studies in Women's Literature
Selected readings in Anglo-American women's literature with an emphasis on feminist, new historicist, and other contemporary critical approaches involving race, class, and gender issues.

HIST 4670  Women in American History
The roles of women in the social, economic, and political development of the United States. Contributions of women and the historical significance of their attitudes in the liberal reform eras in American history.

PM 3400  Women and Administration
The role of women in administration. A focus on the problems and opportunities in the workplace with the entrance of women in administration.

PSCI  4040  Women and Politics
The role of women in politics. Women and the political process, political institutions, and the public policy.

PSCI  4330  Women and the Law
Examination how laws apply to women and when women are treated differently than men, 14th amendment, the Equal Pay Act, sexual harassment, privacy, and domestic violence.

PSCI  4340  Family Law
Examination of the legal issues involved in marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption.

PSY 3210  Psychology of Women
Examination of developmental characteristics of women, myths, and stereotypes, sex roles, sexuality, life styles, values, achievement motivation, power, mental health, and mental disorders in women. The empirical study of the psychological issues of women will be emphasized.

SOC 3010  Marriage and the Family
Analysis of the family institution, its structure and function, and the dynamics of social change in family interaction and organization. The process of marriage examined includes dating, courtship, mate selection, engagement, and marriage. Attention to changes currently affection the American family.

SOC 3800  Women and Social Change
An analysis of the implications of social change fro the status of women, and an evaluation of the women's movement and other institutions as a force fro social change.

SW4020  Human Sexuality
Designed to prepare social workers and other professionals whose careers involve working with people having problems of human sexuality, increase students awareness, factual knowledge, and understanding of human sexuality. Involves explicit films and topics some students may find offensive.

THEA 4700  Topics in Women's Theater
Topics include an intensive study of the script by Eve Ensler, "Vagina Monologues, which culminates in a production of the play on campus. This course increases awareness about violence against women, women's issues in an international context, women's spirituality and sexuality, and the perception of lesbianism in our society. Cross-listed with WS 3060.

WS 2050  Women and Culture
An introduction to fundamental principles of women's studies, especially the cultural roles, depictions and experiences of women, past and present; the cultural constructions of gender; and the impact of feminist movements upon women's lives. We will address these themes across the broad spectrum of women's identities as they are constructed by region, nation, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. No prerequisites.

WS 300 A, B, C  Selected Topics in Women's Studies
Examination of a selected topic relevant to issues of women or gender, offered on a one-time basis. Recent topics include the examination and production of Eve Ensler's play, "The
Vagina Monologues," and Women and Film.

WS 3050  Women in the Arts
An interdisciplinary, cross-cultural survey of women in the arts. Major emphasis on the visual arts and literature, with attention also to the performing arts. Topics include both the contributions and depictions of women in the arts.

WS 3060 Vagina Monologues
Examines issues addressed in Eve Ensler's script in national and international contexts, including women's sexuality, women's body history, racism, violence against women, women's spirituality, and the perception of lesbianism.  A major component of the course is the production of the play as part of the international V-Day movement.

WS 3070 Women and Film
This course examines women as subjects and objects in films, and women filmmakers.  Students will develop analytical skills using feminist film theory through viewing Hollywood and independent films.  Emphasis will be placed on analyzing films for constructions of gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation and class dynamics.

WS 4010  Capstone Seminar in Women's Studies
Study and inquiry of feminist research methodology culminating in individual reading and research on a significant issue related to women or gender. Students will write a research paper and present their work in a public forum.


Women's Studies
Austin Peay State University
Harned Hall, Room 139
P. O. Box 4487
Clarksville TN 37044
(931) 221-6314

For questions or comments, please email Jill Eichhorn