2004-2005 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

WMNS - Womens Studies

100 U.S. Women's Experience: Gender, Race, and Class
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1; SL-Optional
Not available for juniors or seniors
Interdisciplinary introduction examining how issues of identity, body image, sexuality, relationships, work, welfare, health, crime, the military, the environment, and global corporate economy are affected by the lived experience of gender, race, and class in the United States.

130 Human Sexual Biology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIA
Cross-listed with BIOL 130
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.

164 Courtship and Marital Relations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
Cross-listed with 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.

202 Women and Men in Society: The Sociology of Gender
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
Cross-listed with 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.

205 American Women's History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVC; CD3
Cross-listed with HIST 205
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.

210 Culture of Third Wave Feminism
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1
No credit if taken after WMNS 280, Culture of Third Wave.
Explores third wave feminist culture which is defined by age-born 1964-1973-or by ideology: untrammeled feminist heroine who is assertive, exuberantly pro-sex, yet determined to hold her own in the world.

215 African-American Feminism in the Humanities
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVE; CD3
Materials from several academic disciplines (women's studies, English language and literature, history, and cultural studies) will examine feminist perspectives on various topics from an African-American standpoint.

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.

265 Women's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-V; CD1; W
Cross-listed with ADTN 265
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, cultural diversity, and social relations of gender related to women's health.

290 Images of Women in Contemporary Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD1
Cross-listed with ENGL 290
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 290 and WMNS 290
Images of women as reflected in literature from the late nineteenth century to the present.

301 Examining Women's Studies
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1; FC; SL-Optional
Interdisciplinary overview focusing on women's lives in the United States and globally, as influenced by gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, cultural institutions, social practices, and representations. Familiarizes students with fundamental concepts and analysis tools in women's studies.

305 /505 Introduction to Feminist Theories
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVE; CD1
Develop a thorough understanding of feminist theory and gain exposure to the writings of contemporary feminists and the varieties of feminist thought. Application of perspectives to different academic fields in humanities and social sciences.

306 Women in Music
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
Cross-listed with MUSI 306
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.

309 Women in the Life Sciences
2 crs (2-0). F.
GE-IIA
Cross-listed with BIOL 309
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.

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.

311 Discussion Supplement to WMNS 301-Examining Women's Studies
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: WMNS 301 or concurrent enrollment
Not for GE
Limited to Women's Studies minors
S/U only grade basis
Students working on the women's studies certificate program requirements should see instructor for permission to enroll.
A discussion section designed to supplement ideas and concepts presented in WMNS 301.

316 Sociology of the Family
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Cross-listed with 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.

317 Women and the Mass Media
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IA
Cross-listed with 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.

332 Women in African Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD; FC
Cross-listed with ENGL 332
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.

337 Women and the Labor Market
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; CD1
Cross-listed with ECON 337
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.

347 /547 Studies in Women's Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Cross-listed with ENGL 347
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).

348 Race, Gender, and Learning
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIG; CD2
Cross-listed with IDIS 348
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.

351 /551 Women and Politics
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIID
Cross-listed with POLS 351
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.

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
Cross-listed with RELS 353
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.

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
Cross-listed with RELS 355
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.

356 /556 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIA; FC
Cross-listed with ANTH 356
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.

357 /557 Women and Economic Development
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIB; FC
Cross-listed with ECON 357
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.

377 Philosophy and Feminism
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: One course in philosophy or women's studies
GE-IVB
Cross-listed with PHIL 377
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.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 385
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.

394 /594 Studies in the History of Women
1-3 crs.
GE-IVC
Cross-listed with HIST 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.

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.
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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.

419 Sociology of Women
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD1
Cross-listed with 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.

426 Sociology of Human Sexuality
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Cross-listed with 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.

431 /631 Women and Communication
1-3 crs.
GE-IC
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Addresses issues related to communication, women, and/or gender.

432 /632 Women and Science
1-3 crs.
GE-IIF
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Explores gender issues in science. Examines questions of gender-related bias in scientific content, methodologies, project execution and analysis. Consideration of the status of women in science.

433 /633 Women and Social Science
1-3 crs.
GE-IIIG
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Addresses issues related to the social sciences, women, and/or gender.

434 /634 Women and the Humanities
1-3 crs.
GE-IVE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
3 credits
Addresses issues related to the humanities, women, and/or gender.

440 /640 Lesbian Lives and Cultures
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG; CD1
Minimum junior standing
An interdisciplinary overview of lesbian lives and cultures, including historical, cultural, and political understandings of lesbian life in the U.S. Includes examination of intersections of sexual, racial, ethnic, and class identities.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 470
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.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 473
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.

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
Cross-listed with HIST 474
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.

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
Cross-listed with SPAN 482
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.

490 /690 Current Debates in Theories and Methods of Feminism
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: WMNS 301 and 305
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.

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.
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Supervised application and examination of Women's Studies theory in a professional setting related to the student's area of interest.