Course Descriptions
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. |