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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
How gender is communicated within cultural and institutional settings (how we come to know what it is to be a woman or a man), the multiple ways humans communicate within and across gender lines (how we express ourselves as gendered individuals and why we do it many different ways), and the relationship of the two. We will also look at how feminists theories illuminate gender issues in communication. Crosslisted with COMMS 325. (S)
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3.00 Credits
Explores women's issues in a variety of religious traditions from a feminist perspective including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American, Eastern traditions and goddess religion. Autobiography, feminist interpretation of scripture and expressions of women's spirituality are included. (Prerequisite: One WS or RS F8 course) Crosslisted with RS 343.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the current status of women's health, including historical perspectives, develop-mental issues, societal influences, and challenges for the future. (Prerequisites: COMMS 101 and ENG 110, or consent of instructor)
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4.00 Credits
Women in North America and the United States from 1500 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how and why ideas about femininity and masculinity have changed over time. Crosslisted with HIST 360.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the development of homophobia in the US during the last 20 years of the 19th century in response to that era's discovery of the "homosexual." (Prerequisite: HIST 132 or consent of instructor) Crosslisted with HIST 362. (F)
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4.00 Credits
An assessment of women's position in American society; consideration of gender ideology and its impact on women's participation in major institutions. Crosslisted with SOC 365. (S)
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4.00 Credits
The psychological, biological, social/cultural, and historical influences on the contemporary male and masculine roles are explored. The implications for society, relationships, families, and boys and men themselves are examined. Topics to be covered include gender socialization, gender roles and stereotyping, boyhood, the privileges and perils of collegiate masculinities, portrayals of men and masculinities in the media, men's friendships, men in families, men and work, men and health, intimacy and power issues with women, male sexualities, and male violence. Students will be required to carry out activities on and off campus that promote healthy and new ways of being for boys and men. (prerequisite: consent of instructor) Crosslisted with PSY 389.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Exploration of selected themes, questions, or issues within the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies.
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4.00 Credits
A close examination of a particular theme, period, genre, or group of writers, such as Victorian novelists, Southern writers, or Confessional poets. (Prerequisite: ENG 110 and an F1 Literature course, or consent of instructor) Crosslisted with ENG 415.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Advanced work in the field of Women's and Gender Studies. Consent of the instructor required.
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