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  • AWss 361: Gender and Nation in World Cinema

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    The aim of this course is to apply critical race, postcolonial and feminist theories to the examination of intersections between gender and nation that occur in cinematic representations from different world regions. We will explore national cinemas in historical, transnational, cultural, and political contexts and reflect on these issues through critical thinking and writing exercises.? In a given semester, the course may focus on-through the cross-cultural lens-one geographical region, cultural tradition, or theme. May be repeated once for credit if course content changes. This course fulfills the general education global and cross-cultural perspectives requirement. Prerequisite(s): Recommended but not required: A Wss 281 or A Wss 282.
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  • AWss 362: Critical Approaches to Gender and Sexuality in Literature

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    Examination of the role of Anglophone literary texts from any period(s) in the construction of gender and sexuality, with an emphasis on study of interpretive strategies provided by various critical discourses. Topics to be discussed may include, among others: aesthetic movements; historical problems; cultural texts; political questions.
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  • AWss 363: Sociology of Sexualities

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    This course reviews the core of the sociology of sexuality from a socio-historical perspective. Among the topics to be discussed are the theoretical approaches to sexuality, the making of sexual identities, the relationship between sexuality and social institutions, and sexual politics and ethics. Specific examples include hip-hop sexualities, gay marriage, sexual tourism, transgender identities, and heterosexual intimacy. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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  • AWss 365: The Anthropology of New Reproductive Technologies

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    A cross-cultural perspective on how new reproductive technologies (including invitro-fertilization, surrogacy, ultrasound, prenatal screening for disability, sex selection, fetal surgery, and neonatal intensive care) are transforming the experience of procreation and challenging cultural notions of kinship, personhood, and what it means to be human. Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in anthropology, philosophy, or women's studies.
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  • AWss 366: Critical Approaches to Ethnicity in Literature

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    Examination of constructions of "race" and/or "ethnicity" as presented in Anglophone literature. Topics to be discussed may include, among others: how markers of nationality are related to issues of sexuality, class, and other cultural-historical ways of accounting for the complex questions that surround identity. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.
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  • AWss 368: Women Writers

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    Selected works of English and/or American women writers in the context of the literary and cultural conditions confronting them. The course focuses on the development of a female tradition in literature and on the narrative, poetic, and/or dramatic styles of expression, voice, and values of women writers. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite(s): a 100-level English literature course or permission of the instructor.
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  • AWss 371: Sexual and Physical Abuse

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    In depth coverage of abuse and neglect of children and elderly people; relationship violence in heterosexual, lesbian and gay relationships; rape and other forms of sexual coercion; sexual abuse of children; child pornography and prostitution; and sexual harassment. Research and theories from diverse areas of psychology will be used. Emphasis will be on prevention. A Wss 371Z is the writing intensive version of A Wss 371; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101 and A Psy 210 or an equivalent statistics course approved by instructor or permission of instructor.
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  • AWss 371Z: Sexual and Physical Abuse

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    A Wss 371Z is the writing intensive version of A Wss 371; only one may be taken for credit.
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  • AWss 381: Z Anthropology of Gender

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    The history of and current trends in anthropological theories of gender. Specific issues are raised in the form of questions, including: On what bases is gender identity constructed? What factors affect the relative status of men and women in different cultures? How many genders are there? What constitutes "femininity" and "masculinity" cross-culturally? Theoretical issues in the literature are linked to policy debates throughout the world, such as those over gay families, female genital cutting, abortion, and the use of new reproductive technologies. A Ant 381Z & A Wss 381Z are the writing intensive versions of A Ant 381 & A Wss 381; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): one course in anthropology or sociology.
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  • AWss 397: Independent Study

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    SUNY at Albany

    Study by a student in an area of special interest not treated in courses currently offered. Work performed under direction of a professor chosen by the student on a topic approved by the. May be repeated with approval. Prerequisite(s): permission of the Women's Studies Department Chair of the Women's Studies Department.
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