Women's Studies Undergraduate
Classes
WST 101: Introduction to Women's Studies
Introduces the perspectives
and interdisciplinary nature of Women's Studies. Examines women's
positions in Western culture and explores the genesis, development,
and impact of our culture's assumptions about women's natures
and women's roles. (Satisfies the General Education Human Values
and Social Context/Social Contexts and Institutions and the Cultural
Diversity and International Perspectives requirements). Cr. 3.
WST 103: Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Studies
Introduces the major perspectives and issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies, including histories and institutions, identities and representations, and cultures and subcultures. Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements. Cr. 3.
WST 201: Topics in Women's Studies
A second-level
study of topics such as "Women in the Hispanic
World," "Women and Aging," and "Lesbian Literature." May be taken more than once for credit if the topic differs. Prerequisite: WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 230: Women, Health, and the Environment
Examines the roles of women in shaping current practices and
policies of the Western heath care system and related environmental
issues. It will draw on the work of Rachel Carson and modern
women healers of the body and the ecosystem. Students are encouraged
to be involved in transformational work at the local, personal
or more global level. Satisfies the General Education Ethics
and Population and the Environment Requirements. Prerequisite:
WST 101 or permission. Cr 3.
WST 235: Franco American Women's Experience
Examines the immigration experience and subsequent lifestyles of the present-day Franco American woman and her cultural ancestors. Studying the immigration of these women from France to New France, Canada and across the border into the U.S., class participants will learn about the historical and cultural implications of immigration for these women and the definition they imparted to the culture. (This course is identical to FAS 230.) Satisfies the General Education and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. FAS 101, WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 250: Women and Music
Explores the contributions and roles of women as composers, performers, teachers, conductors and patrons in Western Art music, non-Western art music and popular music. A wide spectrum of musical compositions by women in various styles will be studied, through recordings and live performances. Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression, and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements. WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 298: Directed Study in Women's Studies
Individual study, research, field experience, and writing projects
in Women's Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance
of a faculty member associated with the women's studies program.
Arranged on request. (Contact the Women's Studies office for an information sheet.) Prerequisite: WST 101 and permission. Cr. Ar.
WST 301: Intermediate Topics in Women's Studies
An
intermediate level study of topics such as "Women and
the Legal System," or "International Women's Autobiography." May be taken more than once if the topics differ. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above; WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 340: Women and Globalization
Constraints of geography on social and cultural arrangements
are receding, a process with implications for the world's women.
Topics investigated will include women's work in factories such
as the maquiladoras, immigration, domestic work, and sex tourism, to name a few. Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Prerequisite: WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 360: Feminism and Cinema
Surveys the involvement of women in cinema by looking at representations of women as well as representations by women. Introduces students to major developments in feminist film theory since its emergence in the1970's. Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression, and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements. Credits: 3
WST 371: Immigration, Women and Society
Examines the varied and complex experiences of immigrant women in the United Sates. Students will learn about the history of U.S. immigration in general and about the experiences of immigrant women in particular. Immigrant women's experiences will be examined through a lens that vies gender as a social system that intersects with other social structures including race, religion, and social class. A central feature of this course is a service-learning oral history project which requires students to interview a woman who has immigrated to the Unites States, incorporate the interviewee's experiences into an analytical paper, and present the findings at the end of the semester. (This course is identical to SOC 371.) Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, and Population and the Environment Requirements. WST 101. Credits: 3
WST 401: Advanced Topics in Women's Studies
An advanced, interdisciplinary study of topics such as "Women and Science" or "Global Feminism." May be taken more than once if the topics differ. WST 101 and junior or senior standing or permission. Credits: 3
WST 410: Feminist Theory
An advanced, interdisciplinary, multicultural introduction to
the main traditions of feminist theory. Satisfies the Education Ethics Requirement. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Women's Studies, including WST 101 or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 430: Women in Europe
A cultural immersion that combines academic study with travel to Europe and on-site discussion groups wit European scholars, students, and professionals. Using scholarly reading, personal interaction, and independent research, students engage in a critical analysis of family and women's issues in contemporary European societies. Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. WST 101 or permission. Credits: 3
WST 480: Senior Seminar in Women's Studies
This
course provides advanced study of a specific topic in Women's
Studies, such as "Ecofeminism," "Women and Communication," and "Women
and Education." Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Prerequisite: WST 101, WST 410 and Senior standing or permission. Cr. 3.
WST 498: Directed Study in Women's Studies
Advanced, individual study, research, field experience, and
writing projects in Women's Studies and related fields, conducted
under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Women's
Studies program. Arranged on request. (Contact the Women's Studies office for an information sheet.) Prerequisite: WST 101 and Junior or Senior standing and permission. Cr. Ar.
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