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 English 42.)

Credits: 3

WGST 078 - History of Costume

(See Theatre 41.)

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

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Credits: 1 to 18

WGST 096 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

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 73. 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 Religion 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

Prerequisite: Three hours in English or Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 122 - 19th Century Women's Writing

(See ENGS 158.) Prerequisite: Three hours in English or Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 125 - The Politics of Sex

The evolution of sexual politics within the United States. Includes examinations of shifting debates over marriage, reproduction, abortion, LGBT rights, sex education, and teen sexuality. Pre/co-requisites: POLS 021 or WGST 073 or WGST 075. Cross-listed with POLS 120.

Credits: 3

WGST 130 - Sociology of Heterosexuality

(See Sociology 130). Prerequisites: Three hours of Sociology, preferably Sociology 1, or WGST 73 or 75.

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 Philosophy 170.) Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 157 - Greek Feminism

(See Classics 157.)

Credits: 3

WGST 161 - History of Women in U.S.

(See History 182.) Prerequisite: History 11 or 12, or three hours in Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3

WGST 165 - Women, Society and Culture

(See Anthropology 172.) Prerequisite: Anthropology 21 or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 170 - Gender, Space & Environment

(See Geography 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 Environmental Studies 179.) Prerequisite: 73 or Environmental Studies 1, 2. 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 Political Science 197.) Prerequisite: Political Science 71 or Women's & Gender Studies 73.

Credits: 3

WGST 185 - Economics of Gender

(See Economics 156.) Prerequisites: EC 11, 12 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 Sociology 223.) Prerequisite: Six hours of sociology to include one of 29, 122, or 129; or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

WGST 205 - Women Dev Third Wrld Countries

(Cross listed with Sociology 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 21, 3 hours at 100-level, or instructor permission. Cross-listed with POLS 235.

Credits: 3

WGST 271 - Psychology of Women

(Cross listed with Psychology 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: 73, 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 18

WGST 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

WGST 297 - Independent Study

Selection and development of topic for investigation using assigned faculty member as preceptor. Prerequisites: 73, 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: 73, approval of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3