WGST 2010: Intro to Women's and Gender Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
A survey course which explores social science perspectives on women, men, and gender, including the biological contribution to human behavior and the impact of science as an institution. Examines challenges to traditional definitions of women's place and movements for change. Includes historical and multicultural materials.
| Section: 820 | Instructor: Karen Falconer Al-Hindi | TR 11:30 AM—12:45 PM, Remote Learning | Fall 2020 |
| Section: 850 | Instructor: Lauren Ward | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
| Section: 852 | Instructor: Lori Young | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
WGST 2020: Intro to Women's and Gender Studies: Humanities
An introduction to women's and gender studies in the humanities (literature, art, dance, music, theatre, philosophy). Explores both historical and contemporary images of women in these fields; discusses the context in which these images developed. Introduces the basic concepts and terminology of women's and gender studies.
| Section: 003 | Instructor: Peggi Jones | TR 2:30—3:45 PM, ASH 306 | Fall 2020 |
| Section: 850 | Instructor: Dawn Cripe | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
| Section: 851 | Instructor: Dawn Cripe | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
WGST 3020: Perspectives on Leadership
This course studies scholarship on and the practices of gender and leadership for undergraduate students. It is a service-learning course.
Prereq: WGST 2010 or WGST 2020
| Instructor: Nadira Ford-Robbins | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
WGST 3080: Health Concepts Sexual Development
An examination of factors influencing sexual development. Emphasis is given to topics pertinent to healthful living in today's culturally diverse, global society.
This course is cross-listed with PHHB 3080.
| Instructor: TBA | M 2:30—5:10 PM, Remote Learning | Fall 2020 |
WGST 4010: Senior Seminar
This course provides a capstone experience in women's studies. It serves as the third writing course, and is required for women's studies majors. It is open to seniors who have completed five courses in women's studies, including WGST 2010 and WGST 2020, with a 'C' or better; others may enroll with permission.
| Instructor: Karen Falconer Al-Hindi | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
WGST 4020: Internship in Women's Studies
A faculty-supervised project involving part-time employment or service with a community agency, business, non-profit organization, university or other educational unit, or another appropriate organization or setting. Students will gain relevant practical experience and will integrate theory, concepts, and empirical knowledge from their classrooms with their work in the internship setting. Permission of instructor is required.
| Instructor: Karen Falconer Al-Hindi | TBA | Fall 2020 |
WGST 4050: Special Topics in Women's Studies, Women and Religion
This course will examine intersections of power and oppression that women experience in four major world religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. Case studies from Taiwan, Turkey, Israel, and France will highlight ways women both contribute to and are excluded from religious practice and leadership.
| Instructor: Jeannette Gabriel | Totally Online | Fall 2020 |
WGST 4060: History of Women in America (1875-1992)
This course examines the history of women in the United States from 1875 to 1992. Topics include law, work, sexuality and reproduction, immigration, civil rights, political participation and party politics, and changes to the American gender system, including family structure and employment.
This course is cross-listed with HIST 4060, WGST 8066, and HIST 8066.
| Instructor: Sharon Wood | TR 1:00—2:15 PM, ASH 217 | Fall 2020 |
WGST 4990:
An individualized course of study with a member of the Women's and Gender Studies Faculty. Either independent research or advanced readings may be pursued. No more than 6 hours of independent study may be used towards the minor.
Prereq: Permission from the Women's Studies director and the supervising faculty member is required.
| Instructor: Karen Falconer Al-Hindi | TBA | Fall 2020 |