100 U.S. Women's Experience: Gender, Race, and Class
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1; SL-Optional/Half
Not available for juniors or seniors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Issues of gender, race, and class are analyzed through three
topical units addressing U.S. women's experience. Specific
multidisciplinary content could include history, science,
literature, religion, and others.
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130 Human Sexual Biology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIA
See also BIOL130
Credit may not be earned in both BIOL 130 and WMNS 130
No credit toward biology major or minor.
Structure, function, control, and coordination of the human
reproductive organ system. Formation and function of sex
cells. Problems of lactation, fertility, sterility,
sexuality, birth control challenges, and human population.
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164 Courtship and Marital Relations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
See also SOC 164
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 164 and WMNS 164
A functional analysis of courtship and marriage in the
United States including dating, premarital sex, alternative
life-styles, engagement, sexual adjustment, childbearing,
widowhood, divorce, and remarriage.
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202 Women and Men in Society: The Sociology of Gender
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
See also SOC 202
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 202 and WMNS 202
An examination of women's and men's relationships and roles
in the United States and in other societies; the development
and consequences of gender identity and gender roles for
individuals, relationships, and society.
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205 American Women's History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVC; CD3
See also HIST205
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 205 and WMNS 205
A survey of the history of women from precolumbian America
to the present. Provides a basis for understanding the
historical experience of women from diverse cultural origins
including Native American, African American, Asian American,
Latin American, and Euro American women.
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250 Women's Studies Research Techniques
1-3 crs. F, Su.
Not for GE
Both traditional and newer approaches to research, including
the changing concepts of scholarship, are used to explore
how knowledge is documented and how to access documentation
in traditional (paper) and electronic formats for Women's
Studies topics.
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265 Women's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). F.
CD1; W
See also ADTN265
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 265 and WMNS 265
Explores a wide range of women's health issues within the
context of developmental changes, environmental influences,
normal health processes, wellness and health concerns.
Examines health promotion and social relations of gender
related to health.
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280 Contemporary Women's Issues
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVE; CD-Variable
May be repeated when topic differs
See current Class Schedule Bulletin.
Examination of a selected current problem or topic affecting
women. May utilize special experts, media, or distance
learning to reach diverse audiences.
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290 Images of Women in Contemporary Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD1
See also ENGL290
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 290 and WMNS 290
Images of women as reflected in literature from the late
19th century to the present.
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301 Examining Women's Studies
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1; FC; SL-Optional/Half
Examines women's studies as an interdisciplinary field which
uses gender as a lens to understand culture and women's
lives. Analyzes the development of issues and concepts.
Emphasizes women's diversity and experiences in public and
private spheres.
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306 Women in Music
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
See also MUSI306
Credit may not be earned in both MUSI 306 and WMNS 306
History of women composers, performers, and scholars from
the middle ages to the present, exploring how gender has
affected the educational opportunities, professional
endeavors, and critical assessment of women in music.
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309 Women in the Life Sciences
2 crs (2-0). F.
GE-IIA
See also BIOL309
Credit may not be earned in both BIOL 309 and WMNS 309
Minimum junior standing
Reading and discussion about women and their contributions
in biological sciences and related fields.
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310 Women and Violence
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG
No credit if taken after WMNS 480, Women and Violence.
The class explores the pattern of women and violence in the
United States. It will examine how social, religious, and
government systems may perpetuate violence against women,
yet also intervene to end it.
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316 Sociology of the Family
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
See also SOC 316
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 316 and WMNS 316
A theoretical analysis of the family as a social subsystem
including mate selection, power and authority, the American
kinship system, marital adjustment, marital dissolution,
retirement, and widowhood.
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317 Women and the Mass Media
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IA
See also C J 317
Credit may not be earned in both C J 317 and WMNS 317
Minimum sophomore standing
Reading, writing, and discussion about news coverage of
women; language and gender; images of women in advertising;
mass media careers for women; and women's media. Emphasizes
collaborative learning and research.
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332 Women in African Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD; FC
See also ENGL332
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 332 and WMNS 332
Using cultural and historical perspectives, the course
interprets images of women in African literature,
emphasizing how the experiences of phases of colonialism
have continued to transform women's images, roles, and
prospects in society.
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337 Women and the Labor Market
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; CD1
See also ECON337
Credit may not be earned in both ECON 337 and WMNS 337
Examination of theories of economic discrimination, recent
experiences of women in labor markets in various countries,
effects of governments and international agencies on
earnings and employment, and the future role of women in
modern economies.
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347 /547 Studies in Women's Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
See also ENGL347
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 347 and WMNS 347
Study of a particular problem, genre, or literary period
within that literature written by or about women, such as
"Our Literary Foremothers" or "Jane Eyre's Literary
Daughters" (see current Class Schedule Bulletin).
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348 Race, Gender, and Learning
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIG; CD2
See also IDIS348
Credit may not be earned in both IDIS 348 and WMNS 348
Minimum junior standing
American ethnic minorities and women are the focus groups
for this course which uses film, electronic text,
literature, autobiography, expository, and other texts to
analyze the impacts of power, culture, and politics on
learning.
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351 /551 Women and Politics
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIID
See also POLS351
Credit may not be earned in both POLS 351 and WMNS 351
Analysis of women's roles and participation in politics: as
citizens, voters, candidates, and officeholders. The impact
of feminism and the women's movement on issues and
policymaking.
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353 Emancipating Eve and Adam: The Women's Movement in
Religion
3 crs (3-0).
P: One course in religious studies or in women's studies.
GE-IVB
See also RELS353
Credit may not be earned in both RELS 353 and WMNS 353
Study of the treatment of women throughout history in Jewish
and Christian religions. In-depth discussions of both
current women's movement transforming those religions and
proposed alternatives to those traditions.
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355 Women and World Religions
3 crs (3-0).
P: One course in religious studies or in women's studies
or a minor in family studies.
GE-IVB; CD1; FC
See also RELS355
Credit may not be earned in both RELS 355 and WMNS 355.
No credit if taken after ANTH 354/554 or RELS 354/554
Surveys women's religious lives historically and cross-
culturally, focusing on pre-patriarchal religions and non-
Western traditions. Attention will be given to goddesses in
world religions. The course will end with feminist issues in
world religions.
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356 /556 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIA; FC
See also ANTH356
Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 356 and WMNS 356
Study of women's domestic, social, economic, political, and
religious roles in a broad range of the world's societies.
Examination of the historical development of women's roles
and contemporary changes.
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357 /557 Women and Economic Development
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIB; FC
See also ECON357
Credit may not be earned in both ECON 357 and WMNS357.
No credit if taken after WMNS 480 in summer of 2001
Provides economic, institutional, and feminist frameworks
for understanding socio-economic realities of women in Asia,
Africa, Latin American, and the Middle East. Topics analyzed
include changing roles of women in economy and household
during the process of economic development.
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377 Philosophy and Feminism
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: One course in philosophy or women's studies
GE-IVB
See also PHIL377
Credit may not be earned in both PHIL 377 and WMNS 377
A study of recent trends in feminist philosophy with
emphasis upon feminist thinking in the areas of ethics,
social philosophy, and theory of knowledge.
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385 /585 The History of Middle Eastern Muslim Women
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor.
GE-IVC
See also HIST385
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 385 and WMNS 385
Examines the lives of Middle Eastern Muslim Women, and the
ways in which people have represented them, from the seventh
through the twentieth centuries. Considers feminist,
historicist, and post-modern interpretations.
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394 /594 Studies in the History of Women
1-3 crs.
GE-IVC
See also HIST394
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 394 and WMNS 394
May be repeated when topic differs
Selected aspects depending on student interest and staff.
Number of credits assigned will vary according to nature of
topic. Possible topics include a survey of entire history of
women in Western world or women in American history. Consult
schedule or department office for current offering.
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395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Students may apply a maximum of six credits from WMNS 395
and 498 toward fulfillment of the requirements for the
women's studies minor.
Get form from department office
Study of a women's studies problem or topic approved by
supervising instructor and women's studies coordinator. May
be applied to the Critical Research Project requirement for
the Women's Studies minor. May also address individual or
group projects for exploration of topical issues or
questions confronted in other courses. Ordinarily, this
course will involve only students who have completed some
women's studies coursework.
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419 Sociology of Women
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD1
See also SOC 419
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 419 and WMNS 419
Sociological analysis of women's statuses and roles in
American society, focusing on socialization experiences,
family, work, and sexual roles. Attention is also focused on
contemporary issues and the experiences of American women.
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426 Sociology of Human Sexuality
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
See also SOC 426
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 426 and WMNS 426
A sociological analysis of the current perspectives on human
sexuality including the human sexual response, sexual
dysfunction, the socio-psychological motivations for birth
control utilization, alternative life-styles, pornography,
and sexual deviance.
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470 /670 History of the Family in America
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
See also HIST470
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 470 and WMNS 470
Evolution of the American family from colonial times to the
present. Emphasis on child raising, gender roles, the
economic function of the family, the emergence of
adolescence, the importance of kinship, and marriage
practices.
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473 /673 American Women's History to 1870
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
See also HIST473
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 473 and WMNS 473
Examines the history of black, white, and red women,
including gender politics; women as the co-creators of
culture; changes related to education, religion, work,
sexuality, and marriages; and women and revolution and war.
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474 /674 American Women's History Since 1870
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
See also HIST474
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 474 and WMNS 474
Explores women's relationship to the economy and to
political movements; changing ideals of womanhood; the
demographic and sexual revolutions; and class, race, ethnic
and regional variations in women's experience.
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480 /680 Contemporary Women's Issues
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVE; CD-Variable
May be repeated when topic differs
See current Class Schedule Bulletin.
Examination of a selected current problem or topic affecting
women. May utilize special experts, media, or distance
learning to reach diverse audiences.
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481 /681 Women and Communication
1-3 crs.
GE-IC
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Addresses issues related to communication, women, and/or
gender.
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482 /682 Women in Spanish American Literature
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: SPAN 363/563 or 367
FC; Not for GE
See also SPAN482
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 482 and WMNS 482
This course is an in-depth study of the representation of
women in contemporary Spanish American literature in their
historical, cultural, and social contexts. Taught entirely
in Spanish.
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483 /683 Women and Social Science
1-3 crs.
GE-IIIG
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Addresses issues related to the social sciences, women,
and/or gender.
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484 /684 Women and the Humanities
1-3 crs.
GE-IVE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Addresses issues related to the humanities, women, and/or
gender.
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490 /690 Current Debates in Theories and Methods of Feminism
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: WMNS 301
CD1; SL-Optional/Half; Not for GE
Comparative study of the theories and methods of feminism,
from historical, multidisciplinary, and cross-cultural
perspectives. Examines theoretical foundations, current
debates and advances in feminist scholarship.
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498 /698 Women's Studies Internship
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Three credits from WMNS courses
SL-Variable; Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Students may apply a maximum of six credits from WMNS 395
and 498 toward fulfillment of the requirements for the
women's studies minor.
Get form from department office
Supervised application and examination of Women's Studies
theory in a professional setting related to the student's
area of interest.
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