Fall 2013 Courses

Fall 2013

WS 2060:  Introduction to LGBTQ Studies (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 1020

Explores conceptions of gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation and critically assesses traditions and their effects on social policy, popular culture, law and government, science and politics. Reading and research includes history, social studies, activist publications, memoir and film.

Barbara Lee Gray, Women’s and Gender Studies

MW 2:30-3:55

 WS 2050: Women and Culture (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 1020

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.

Jill Eichhorn, Women’s and Gender Studies

TR 9:35-11:00

Barbara Lee Gray, Women’s and Gender Studies

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WS 3070: Women and Film (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 1020, WS 2050

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.

Jill Eichhorn, Women’s and Gender Studies

MW 2:30-3:55

COMM 5810: Race, Gender and Mass Media (3)

Prerequisite: junior standing                                                                        

Examination of current and historical portrayals of ethnic minorities and men and women in media news, entertainment, and advertising; and discussion of research into the influence of these portrayals on audience attitudes.                            

Yvonne Prather, Communications (2 sections)

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ENGL 340N: Gay Lesbian Literature Across Cultures (3)

Cross-cultural studies in gay and lesbian literature. Topics, approaches, and readings will vary with individual instructors.

Arthur Eaves, English

MWF 12:20-1:15

HHP: Health Disparities (3)

Prerequisite: HHP 2050, WS 2050, 2000-level sociology courses or permission of the instructor.

This course examines the role of gender, race/ethnicity and class on health status and access to health care in the U.S.

Melissa Gomez, Health & Human Performance (2 sections)

TR 8:00am-9:25am & TR 11:10-12:35

POLS 4340: Family Law (3)

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

Julia North, Political Science

TR 12:45-2:10

PSY 3210: Psychology of Women – Fort Campbell (3) –See description above

Fort Campbell

Nicole Knickmeyer

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SOC 2900: Marriage and the Family (3)

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.

William Brooks

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