Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) *See also: (GNDR)
304 [WMST 304].
Feminist Theories: Identity, Knowledge, and Power.
(3)
Exploration of the intersections, connections, and tensions between feminist theory and queer, critical race, and postcolonial theories. Theoretical focus on the discussion around previous and emerging analyses of identity, knowledge/power, and justice.
323 [WMST 323].
Feminist Economics.
(3)
This course offers a feminist critique of traditional economic theories as presented by post-colonial feminists. It also covers the related issues of globalization, population control and state policies, immigration, and social exclusion.
324 [WMST 324].
Contemporary Feminist Theory.
(3)
An investigation of selected feminist theories from the past three decades. Learning the skills of analysis and applying these skills to theory will be stressed.
325 [WMST 325].
Race, Class and Feminism.
(3)
This course will open discussion on the significance of race and class as an integral component in the development of feminist movements.
326 [WMST 326].
Gender and Communication.
(3)
(Also offered as CJ 326)
Study of the relationship between gender and communication with specific attention to how gender affects language, verbal and nonverbal communication practices and how women’s movements have attempted to transform gendered communication practices.
332 / 532 [WMST 332 / 532].
Latinx Sexualities.
(3)
In this interdisciplinary undergraduate course, we will study Queer and Trans* Chicanx/Latinx cultural production, history and politics. Students in will be introduced to key theoretical concepts in queer theory, transgender studies and Chicanx/Latinx studies.
331 [WMST 331].
Transnational Feminisms.
(3)
Examination of theoretical and methodological techniques of postcolonial, transnational, and third world feminist scholars/activists; how oppressions are theorized, experienced, and resisted, with a special focus on colonization, imperialism, nationalism, global capitalism, and empire.
333 [WMST 333].
Politics of Sex.
(3)
(Also offered as AMST 331)
Scandal, intrigue, drama: the politics of sex are all around us. This course examines the controversies associated with "sex" in US politics, history, and popular culture.
336 [WMST 336].
Queer Theories.
(3)
Class will touch on some early foundations of queer theory and use that foundation as a spring board to explore queer of color, queer migration, queer diaspora, postcolonial queer, and queer native studies scholarship.
337 / 537 [WMST 337 / 537].
Transgender Studies.
(3)
Transgender studies is an emergent interdisciplinary field that centers and transgender people’s experiences. Through the optic of "trans" this field theorizes sex, gender, identity, and embodiment, and their regulations in culture, science, and law.
379 [WMST 379].
Interdisciplinary Topics.
(1-3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Can be repeated for credit three times by students earning a major or minor in Women Studies.
{Fall, Spring}
416 [WMST 416].
Women and Health in American History.
(3)
(Also offered as HIST 414)
We examine the health issues women have faced and their responses to them from the 18th to the 20th centuries in the U.S., investigating women as patients, women as practitioners and the gendering of disease.
479 [WMST 479].
Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
An advanced seminar on the interdisciplinary study of feminism, gender, and sexuality in the arts, humanities, natural, social or health sciences.
492 [WMST 492].
Senior Seminar.
(3)
An advanced course for seniors in Women Studies, emphasizing synthesis and development of research skills.
Restriction: senior standing and permission of instructor.
{Spring}
493 [WMST 493].
Senior Honors Thesis.
(3)
Offered by independent study to Women Studies majors eligible for honors. This capstone experience in the honors program builds on WMST 492, and is intended to complete the writing of the honors thesis.
Prerequisite: 492.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498 [WMST 498].
Feminism in Action.
(3)
Planned and supervised work experience in a community agency serving women.
499 [WMST 499].
Independent Study.
(1-3, may be repeated 3 times Δ)
Student is expected to present a topic for study.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
510 [WMST 510].
Feminist Theories & Methodologies [Feminist Theories].
(3)
This course offers a survey of feminist, queer, & transgender theories, and examines critical methodologies and epistemologies in these fields.
512 [WMST 512].
Feminist, Queer & Trans* Methods & Methodologies [Introduction to Feminist Research Methodology].
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This course examines various feminist, queer, and transgender methods and methodologies.
532 / 332 [WMST 532 / 332].
Latinx Sexualities.
(3)
In this interdisciplinary undergraduate course, we will study Queer and Trans* Chicanx/Latinx cultural production, history and politics. Students in will be introduced to key theoretical concepts in queer theory, transgender studies and Chicanx/Latinx studies.
537 / 337 [WMST 537 / 337].
Transgender Studies.
(3)
Transgender studies is an emergent interdisciplinary field that centers and transgender people’s experiences. Through the optic of "trans" this field theorizes sex, gender, identity, and embodiment, and their regulations in culture, science, and law.
579 [WMST 579].
Interdisciplinary Topics.
(1-3, may be repeated three times Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
597 [WMST 597].
Independent Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Independent project culminating in a final paper. Students must submit a proposal to instructor prior to receiving permission to register.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
