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A study of feminist thought as it applies to the political, economic and social status of women and how it has been expressed through the women's political movement. Students study a number of public policies as they apply to and affect women and examine the opportunities for women to participate in the political process. Part of the women and gender studies concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Crosslisted with political science, 0513-481. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Examines the relevance and applicability of present psychological theory and research to the understanding of the development and behavior of women. Major topics covered include psychological and biological sex differences, psychological theories of women's development, the relationship between female personality development and various socio-cultural factors, women's place in society, women and their bodies, and women and mental health. Part of the women and gender studies concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. Cross-listed with psychology, 0514-480. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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According to poet James Merrill, we live in the age of "memoir." At least inAmerican culture. But what happens to the quarrel between truth and fiction, to the almighty autonomous "I", as we move outside of England andAmerica What "outlaw" forms of language and representation do a streetfighter from Morocco, a Soweto social worker or an AIDS diarist use to write the self How do international sex workers, a New Zealand filmmaker, and the author of "The English Patient negotiate the charged relationships of family, nation, class, and gender Expect to encounter visual and biographies from art, photography and film, as well as projects in the classroom and out in the community in this course. Part of the women and gender studies concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Cross-listed with literature, 0504-490. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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This course examines the unique status of Native American women in tribal and Euro American societies. Given the gender complementary construction of many tribal communities, Native women long enjoyed a status and power not found in Europe, but this equality has been altered in many tribes as a result of colonialism. We will study how Native women have responded to assaults on the "feminine principle," as Paula Gunn Allen terms it, and howthey have sought to rebuild tribal communities along the lines of traditional values. We will examine the following themes in native women's lives: tribal gender roles, nation, community, family, class, work, race, sexuality, disability, culture-bearing, environment, land, health and representation. Part of the women and gender studies concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Cross-listed with literature, 0504-492. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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American Studies invites students to make connections. It is a crossroads space where students encounter American culture and history from multiple perspectives. It offers a glimpse into a big picture of America through literary, historical, and cultural "snapshots" of American life. What did it mean, forexample, to be an American in 1953 and how is it different from today How are the ideals of America as the land of liberty and freedom perceived at home and in the world How do national politics shape literary formations We begin by investigating key words and selective foundational texts. Through literature, film, photographs, and other forms of cultural expression, we explore questions about democratic culture. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; honors literature (0504-325); and a general education elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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3.00 Credits
This lower division course is one of five obligatory courses constituting the third or core requirement of the proposed International Studies degree program. It is expected that students will enroll in this course either in their first or in their second year of study. The purpose of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary introduction to international studies by exposing students to current thinking on national and transnational civil society. No prerequisite. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This upper division course constitutes the fifth and final requirement of the proposed International Studies degree program. It is expected that students will enroll in this course at some point in their final year of study. This course will further develop and sharpen the student's understanding of international ideas and institutions. As well, the course will use a problem solving focus to provide a detailed analysis of one or more contemporary issues in the field of international studies. (Introduction to IS and permission of instructor) Required course in the IS degree program. May be taken as a professional elective within any Liberal Arts degree program. Class 4, Credit 4 ( offered twice annually) 0525-390 American Sign Language I This is the first course in a three-course sequence. This sequence is a study of the origins, nature, and development of American sign Language (ASL) and its variants, as used by the deaf population of North America. Integral to the courses is a study of the linguistic structure of ASL and the nature of signing as a linguistic modality. Prerequisite for the ASL language/culture concentration. May also be taken as an elective or for arts of expression credit. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This is the second course in a three-course sequence. This sequence is a study of the origins, nature, and development of American Sign Language (ASL) and it variants, as used by the deaf population of North America. Integral to the course is a study of the linguistic structure of ASL and the nature of signing as a linguistic modality. Part of the ASL language/culture concentration and may also be taken as an elective. (0525-390 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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4.00 Credits
This is the third course in a three-course sequence. This sequence is a study of the origins, nature, and development of American Sign Language (ASL) and its variants, as used by the deaf population of North America. Integral to the course is a study of the linguistic structure of ASL and the nature of signing as a linguistic modality. Part of the ASL language/culture concentration and may also be taken as an elective. (0525-391 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered regularly)
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3.00 Credits
Beginning Arabic I introduces students with no prior knowledge of the language both to Gulf area Arabic and to modern standard Arabic. Beginning Arabic I builds the foundation skills in speaking, listening reading, writing, and culture, with the emphasis on conversation and intensive work on learning the writing system. Beginning Arabic I is a prerequisite for the Arabic language/ culture concentration and minors. It may also be taken as an elective or for arts of expression credit. Part of the international studies Middle East track. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually in fall)
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