Women's Studies (WS)

WS 3376. Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

This course introduces students to the key concepts of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies with a focus on the diversity of cultural experiences within the United States. (WI) (MULT).

WS 3377. Gender, Sex, and Power.

This course examines the relationship between gender, sex, and power in cross cultural contexts to investigate key debates and current research within the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Gender roles in societies outside the U.S. will be examined. (WI) (MULT).

WS 4377. Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexualities.

This course critically examines how race, class, gender, and sexuality intersect to shape the lived experiences of a wide array of communities in the United States. Students cannot receive credit for both WS 4377 and AAS 4377. (WI) Prerequisite: WS 3376 with a grade of "D" or better.

WS 4388. Independent Research in Women’s Studies.

Independent study course open to advanced students on an individual or small group basis. The research area in Women’s Studies, bibliography, and study paper outline are to be approved by the instructor. (WI) (MULT).

WS 5376. Images of Women.

This course, one of two multidisciplinary team-taught women’s studies courses, is a survey of the changing images of women in the U.S. since 1800 through the eyes of historians, writers, artists, orators, the media, and educators. (MULT).

WS 5377. Realities of Women.

This course, one of two multidisciplinary team-taught women’s studies courses, is a study of the realities faced by women in the U.S. today-including biological and psychological differences in males and females, politics and law, the work force, and the home. Gender roles in societies outside the U.S. will also be examined. (MULT).

WS 5388. Independent Research in Women and Gender Studies.

Independent research course open to students on an individual or small group basis. The research area in Women and Gender Studies, bibliography, and study paper outline are to be approved by the instructor. (MULT) Prerequisite: Instructor approval.