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3.00 Credits
Draws upon the entire body of writing (fictional and nonfictional) that concerns feminism. In different semesters, focuses on different themes, periods, ideas, or issues related to feminism. Combines readings, lectures, seminar discussions, and research. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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The study of the historical interplays of cultural, ideological, and structural factors affecting women's lives during the course of Latin America's experience with modernization and industrialization during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics covered may include: household work, paid work, migration, growth of female headed households, women's political participation, and women's participation in social movements. Only one of A Lcs 451 and A Wss 451 and A His 451 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): Any course in Latin American Studies and/or Women's Studies and/or Histo
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A multi-dimensional examination of women in cinema-as they are seen in films, as they make films, as they see films. Addresses the contributions of women through the first one hundred years of cinema and analyzes various genres. Women studied include: Dorothy Arzner, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Anita Loos, Frances Marion, Ida Lupino, Verna Fields, Barbra Streisand, Lillian Gish, Lenore Coffee, and others. Prerequisite(s): A Arh 260.
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine key changes in feminist theory from the late 1960's to the present. It will assess changes in the way feminists have thought about such topics as: motherhood, sexuality, the origin and nature of women's oppression, class, race, and differences among women. Attention will be given to the political implications of changes in theory. Prerequisite(s): One of A Wss 220, A Wss 240, or A Wss 360, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of women artists from 1550 to the present, including Artemesia Gentileschi, Elizabeth Vigee-Lebrun, Mary Cassatt, Alice Neel. Also includes a feminist analysis of images of women in art since the Renaissance. A Arh 475Z & A Wss 475Z are the writing intensive versions of A Arh 475 & A Wss 475; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Arh 171 and junior or senior class standing, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A Arh 475Z & A Wss 475Z are the writing intensive versions of A Arh 475 & A Wss 475; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Arh 171 and junior or senior class standing, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Seminar in the theory and practice of women's studies research to examine what distinguishes women's studies from other disciplines; the relationship between feminist research and community/political activism; how feminist research is changing the traditional disciplines and the methods used in research. Prerequisite(s): senior standing or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The Internship in Women's Studies has two components. (1) Work experience in a placement related to student's interests in career development and social justice. Interns are expected to spend eight (8) hours per week at their placements. Each student works closely with a feminist mentor who provides guidance on projects as well as an analysis of the structure and function of the organization and its role in social change. (2) Academic seminar where students meet together weekly to apply feminist theory, praxis, and analysis to their placement. Assignments include preparing a resume, analyzing current issues of workplace and economic justice, career development, assessing skills for and barriers to career development, and planning for graduate or professional school. The Internship is a requirement for the major but is open to any responsible junior or senior who has taken a course in Women's Studies. Permission of Internship Director is required; placements must be arranged during advanced registratio n. Internships are open only to qualified juniors and seniors who have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
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3.00 Credits
Independent research project required for successful completion of Women's Studies Honors. In order to register for this course, students must present a written prospectus of their project to the Director of the Women's Studies Honors Program. Students complete their Honors Project under the supervision of the Director of the Honors Program and an Honors Project Adviser. Honors students will present their projects to Women's Studies faculty and students upon completion of their work. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Women's Studies Honors Program; A Wss 490Z (may be taken concurrently
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3.00 Credits
Considers topics or issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer studies selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. May be repeated with different content. Consult fall and spring schedule of classes for the specific topics and prerequisites.
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