Fall 2011 Courses

WS 2050: Women and Culture
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020. Required for the Women’s Studies Minor.

An introduction to fundamental principles of women's studies, especially the cultural roles, depictions and experiences of women, past and present; the cultural construction of gender; and the impact of feminist movements upon women's lives. A multicultural perspective is provided.

Sec 10: TR 12:45-2:10, Jill Eichhorn, Women’s and Gender Studies
Sec  W1: Web, Lee Gray, Women’s and Gender Studies

WS 3070: Women and Film

This course will examine women as subjects and objects in film, and women film-makers. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing films for constructions of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class.

Sec 17: MW 2:20-3:45, Jill Eichhorn, Women’s and Gender Studies  

WS 3080: Women’s Studies Practicum
Prerequisites: WS 2050, 6 hours of WS courses, and junior standing

A supervised professional and/or social justice work experience that synthesizes the student’s program of study. The student is responsible for negotiating with the director of women’s studies for placement. The student, faculty supervisor and professional or community supervisor will develop a contract of academic and placement responsibilities.

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AAST 300B:  Spectacular Blackness: Possibilities of Spectacle in Black Masculinity

This course will define black masculinity and explore interpretations with significant texts (e.g. literature such as Eldridge Cleaver’s Soul on Ice; music such as Marvin Gaye’s 1970’s discography; film performances such as Denzel Washington in Training Day) that perform “spectacular blackness”—a minority individual’s or group’s use of spectacle performance to challenge the dominant culture’s constructions of marginality.

Sec 08: TR 11:10-12:35, Johnny Jones, African American Studies 
Sec 09: MWF 12:20-1:15, Johnny Jones, African American Studies

ENGL 340R: Race and Gender at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

Examination of the ways in which race and gender were constructed and construed in American culture from 1890-1914, though study of relevant fiction, nonfiction and film.

Sec 10: TR 12:45-2:10, Dwonna Goldstone,  African-American Studies

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.

Sec 07: MWF 11:15-12:10, Minoa Uffelman, History 

POLS 4340: Family Law

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

Sec 10: TR 12:45-2:10, Julia P. North, Political Science 

PSY 3210: Psychology of Women

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

Sec 08: TR 11:10-12:35, Nicole Knickmeyer, Psychology 

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 affecting the American family. 

Sec 08: TR 11:15-12:35, Jonniann Butterfield, Sociology 

SOC 3080: Gender and Society

Gender and sexuality in American society and cross-culturally, with consideration to the role of gender in structuring identity, male/female interaction, and constraints on expanding opportunities.

Sec 17: MW 2:20-3:45, Katherin M. Flower-Kim, Sociology