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3.00 Credits
This course explores the impact of historical events on the lives of American women and, in turn, the many roles women played in shaping American history. Topics include native American womens lives; gender and family life under slavery; the impact of industrialization on women of different classes; the ideology of separate spheres; womens political activities including the anti- slavery movement, the suffrage movement, the 19th Amendment, and the resurgence of feminism in the 1960s; and transformations in the lives of modern women including work, politics, sexuality, consumption patterns, and leisure activities. Note: Fulfills state requirements. Cross-listed: See HIST 110/310; WS 110
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basics of the political arm of the women’s movement and to the making and interpretation of constitutional law as it relates to that movement. Cross-listed: See PSCI 318
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 104 or ENGL 204H; Minimum grade C A study of the English and American traditions of literature by women. The course focuses on literary analysis and appreciation of fiction, poetry, memoirs, essays, and drama by classical and contemporary authors. The roles of women as authors and as characters will be considered within their historical and literary contexts. Cross-listed: See ENGL 119/319; WS 119
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the changing ways women and the women’s movement have been depicted by the media over the years. Special focus is placed on the media’s treatment of women as consumers, employees, and advertising targets. The course also examines the vital roles that women have played in the development and popularization of newspapers, magazines, film, radio, and television. Lectures, discussions, readings, research, videotapes, movies, and guest appearances by women currently working in media are part of the course content. Cross-listed: See COMM 324
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the historical roots and societal context of women’s religious experience in the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. By using the Hebrew scriptures, the Christian New Testament, and the Islamic Koran, students explore the major contributions women have made and are making in humanity’s ongoing effort to understand and interpret faith. Cross-listed: See HUM 328; REL 328
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3.00 Credits
This course uses theoretical frameworks from sociology and social psychology to examine womens issues and roles in contemporary society as well as their contributions to various disciplines. Topics include socialization, communication, health, media, leadership, sexual harassment, and violence. Womens contributions to history, politics, education, and science are highlighted. Cross-listed: See WS 251; SOC 251/351
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 101; Minimum grade C This course examines major explanations of gender roles in society, with special focus on social institutions and the media. Cross-listed: See SOC 354
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101; Minimum grade C- This course provides an opportunity to apply critical thinking and principles of feminist psychology to evaluating psychological theories and research in the areas of psychological development and functioning of women. Cross-listed: See PSYC 420
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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