Courses in Women's & Gender Studies (WGST)

WGST 073 - D2:Intro to Women's&Gender Std

Survey of feminist theory and its application to specific areas of inquiry, including analysis of the intersections among race, class, and gender.

Credits: 3

WGST 075 - D2:Intr Sexuality/Gnder Identy

Overview of the history, development, and contemporary literature on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, ally identities as explored through different academic and cultural lenses.

Credits: 3

WGST 076 - Women in Literature

(See ENGS 042.)

Credits: 3

WGST 078 - History of Costume

(See THE 041.)

Credits: 3

WGST 084 - Mothers and Daughters

Interdisciplinary exploration of historical, social, and cultural definitions of the mother/daughter experience informed by contemporary feminist perspectives.

Credits: 3

WGST 095 - Introductory Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1 to 3

WGST 096 - Introductory Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1 to 6

WGST 101 - D2:Women & Gender in Society

Examination of the construction of gender in women's lives with an emphasis on the relationship between gender, race, sexuality and class in contemporary society. Pre/co-requisites: Three hours of sociology or WGST 073. Cross-listing: SOC 122.

Credits: 3

WGST 111 - Wmns Spirit:Challenge Inst Rel

Women's experience of the sacred and the self in Eastern and Western religious traditions. Analysis of political and cultural structures alienating women from their experience.

Credits: 3

WGST 115 - Studies in Gender & Religion

(See REL 173.) Prerequisite: Three hours in religion or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 116 - D2:Women & Religion in Africa

This course examines the relationships between women and religious institutions, practices, and communities in a variety of settings in sub-Saharan Africa. Prerequisites: 3 hours in Religion. Cross-listing: REL 163

Credits: 3

WGST 117 - Women in Christianity to 1500

Women's roles in early and medieval Christianity, including women's religious orders, religious identities, mystical writings, devotional practices, and their relationships to structures of ecclesiastical authority. Prerequisites: 3 hours of Religion or instructor's permission. Cross-listing: REL 125

Credits: 3

WGST 121 - Lit Genre:Wmn Writing Autobiog

(See English 181.) Prerequisite: Three hours in English or Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 122 - 19th Century Women's Writing

(See English 147.) Prerequisite: Three hours in English or Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 130 - Sociology of Heterosexuality

(See SOC 130). Prerequisites: Three hours of Sociology, preferably SOC 001, or WGST 073 or WGST 075.

Credits: 3

WGST 131 - Contemporary Feminist Art

Credits: 3

WGST 141 - Gender and Law

Feminist jurisprudence and legal theory. Topics include economic consequences of reproduction, sexuality, divorce, custody; sexual harassment, employment discrimination; surrogate motherhood, domestic violence, rape, pornography, prostitution.

Credits: 3

WGST 151 - Feminism:Theories and Issues

(See PHIL 170.) Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 157 - Greek Feminism

(See CLAS 157.)

Credits: 3

WGST 161 - History of Women in U.S.

(See HST 182.) Prerequisite: HST 011 or HST 012, or three hours in Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 165 - Women, Society and Culture

(See ANTH 172.) Prerequisite: ANTH 021 or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 170 - Gender, Space & Environment

(See GEOG 178.) Prerequisite: Six hours in geography or Women's & Gender Studies, or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 172 - Women and Depression

The exploration of the impact of gender socialization, sexual oppression, discrimination, self-esteem, and body image on women's mental health in our society.

Credits: 3

WGST 174 - Women, Science & Nature

The position of women in relation both to science and nature is considered historically, culturally, and in terms of current feminist perspectives.

Credits: 3

WGST 179 - D2: Ecofeminism

(See ENVS 179.) Prerequisite: WGST 073 ENVS 001, ENVS 002. Sophomore standing.

Credits: 3

WGST 181 - Women in American Politics

(See Political Science 135.) Prerequisite: Political Science 21 or three hours in Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 182 - Women and Development

(See POLS 197.) Prerequisite: POLS 071 or WGST 073.

Credits: 3

WGST 185 - Economics of Gender

(See EC 156.) Prerequisites: EC 011, EC 012 or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 187 - Scandinavia:Gender & Equality

This course examines the history of women's rights in the Scandinavian countries, Scandinavian feminist literature, and the cultural and political mindset of Scandinavia. Prerequisite: WGST 073.

Credits: 3

WGST 191 - Internship

Approved programs of learning outside the classroom. Students work at local women's agencies, in consultation with faculty sponsors. Prerequisites: A contract must be obtained from and returned to the Women's & Gender Studies Program office during registration; permission of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3 to 6

WGST 192 - Internship

Approved programs of learning outside the classroom. Students work at local women's agencies, in consultation with faculty sponsors. Prerequisites: A contract must be obtained from and returned to the Women's & Gender Studies Program office during registration; permission of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3 to 6

WGST 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

WGST 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

WGST 201 - Sociology of Reproduction

(Cross listed with SOC 223.) Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology to include one of SOC 029, SOC 122, or SOC 129; or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 205 - Women Dev Third Wrld Countries

(Cross listed with SOC 213.) Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 235 - Gender And Law

Examination of the interaction between gender and law in American society. Topics covered include workplace law, family law, and personal autonomy. Prerequisites: POLS 021, 3 hours at 100-level, or instructor permission. Cross-listed with POLS 235.

Credits: 3

WGST 271 - Psychology of Women

(Cross listed with PSYC 231.) Prerequisite: One psychology course at 100 level or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 273 - Seminar in Feminist Theory

An interdisciplinary examination of theories accounting for women's position in culture and society. Special emphasis on the relationship between gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. Prerequisites: WGST 073, six additional hours in Women's & Gender Studies, and admission to the Women's & Gender Studies major or minor program.

Credits: 3

WGST 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

WGST 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

WGST 297 - Independent Study

Selection and development of topic for investigation using assigned faculty member as preceptor. Prerequisites: WGST 073, approval of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 298 - Independent Study

Selection and development of topic for investigation using assigned faculty member as preceptor. Prerequisites: WGST 073, approval of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3