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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Directed reading and research during the student's urban field experience. (2-4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Supervised field experience in an urban setting, usually Chicago. The internship is designed to meet the particular interests of the student, as well as the needs of the host organization and neighborhood. Graded pass/fail. (2-8)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to topics and themes in women's experiences from a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary perspective. Topics may include women's historical roles in the family, the workforce and public and private spheres in different societies; the psychology of changing gender roles; images of women and how they are constructed; women's perspectives in literature and in the sciences; and the roots and prospects of the contemporary women's movement.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers feminism and feminist concerns from a multicultural perspective, showcasing the voices of non-Western feminists on topics ranging from the definition of "women," to the impactof race relations on feminism and vice versa, to the worldwide and urgent problem of violence against women. Some of the themes we will explore will include different definitions of gender (for both women and men) and how this influences the lives of actual people in different cultures; the issue of biology and the female body, and how the body is operated upon, constrained, referred to, and symbolized in different cultures and by different feminists; contraception, reproductive capability, and the role of motherhood; the public and private spheres and women's roles in these; social networking; sexuality; poverty and inequality; and other concerns brought up by various feminists. (Keridwen N. Luis)
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3.00 Credits
This advanced-level course is designed to explore in depth many of the theoretical frameworks and methodological issues that are touched upon in women's studies and gender-balanced courses. The course focuses on historical and contemporary writings from a range of perspectives, including liberal feminism, radical feminism, socialist feminism and postmodernism. Special topics such as racism, lesbianism and international women's issues are also examined. Connections: Conx 23005 Women in the United States, Conx 23006 Sexuality
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3.00 Credits
The class will examine critical and theoretical issues in Black feminism from the 19th century to the present, focusing on the influential contemporary Black feminist intellectual tradition that emerged in the 1970s. From this perspective, students will explore certain themes and topics, such as work, family, politics, and community, through reading the writings of Black feminists. We will also study the ways in which women and men have worked together, toward the eradication of race and gender inequality, among other systems of oppression, which have historically subjugated Black women. Although emphasis will be placed on Black feminist traditions in the United States, at the end of the semester we will consider Black feminism in global perspective. (Kim Miller) Connections: Conx 23007 African Diaspora in New World
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3.00 Credits
Advanced students, in consultation with an instructor, may arrange to pursue independent study on topics not covered by the regular course offerings.
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3.00 Credits
A semester of directed reading and research where students will examine significant issues at the forefront of feminist theory and research, as well as the principal theoretical debates within the field of women's studies. Topics chosen for discussion will depend on class interest, recent research, and timeliness. Potential topics include postcolonial feminisms, women and war, and black feminist theory. Students will pursue an original research project and will produce a thesis as their capstone to the major. Students and instructor will meet regularly in a seminar setting to discuss readings and the stages of the research project. (Kim Miller)
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3.00 Credits
Open to senior majors by invitation of the program. All other interested students should speak with the program coordinator or women's studies academic advisor.
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