WOMSTD 1130 3 credits Introduction to Women's Studies

Introduction to major issues related to women through an interdisciplinary examination of the images of women in such areas as philosophy, history, literature, psychology and sociology. A primary focus is on 20th century American trends in such institutions as the family, education, law, politics and economics.

Components: Lecture

GE: Gender Studies, Humanities, Social Science

WOMSTD 2230 3 credits Women, Sex Roles and Society

An investigation of the status of women and how women live their lives in relationship to each other and to men. The course examines women's current conditions in the United States, alternative conditions in other times and places and the prospects for change. Different attempts to explain those conditions and relationships are examined.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: SOCIOLGY 2230

GE: Gender Studies, Social Science

WOMSTD 2430 3 credits Women and Health

This course provides a comprehensive view of women's health through a wide variety of experiences and activities, focusing on the various aspects of wellness, mental health, reproductive health issues and the aging process.

Components: Lecture

GE: Gender Studies, Physical Education-Wellness

WOMSTD 2530 3 credits Psychology of Women

Explores the shaping of women's behaviors and self-concepts by biological and social influences. Also covers the empirical support for and against gender-related differences in behavior and thought patterns.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: PSYCHLGY 2530

GE: Gender Studies, Social Science

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: PSYCHLGY 1130 or one course in Women's Studies

WOMSTD 2730 3 credits Women in Science and Engineering

This course deals with the issues which confront women in science-related professions. An examination of the skills and talents needed to succeed is accomplished through study of both women in history and current professionals.

Components: Lecture

GE: Gender Studies, Social Science

WOMSTD 2830 3 credits Survey of Women Writers

Survey of women writers in the English language with a focus on the themes, issues and concerns that tie women's writing together and create a "women's literary tradition." British, American and international writers are included.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: ENGLISH 2830

GE: Gender Studies, Humanities

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230

WOMSTD 2930 3 credits Minority Women Writers of the United States

Literature written by Native-American women, African-American women, Latin-American women, and Asian-American women. Includes investigation of historical and cultural backgrounds as well as literary traditions of minority women of the United States. Students will read authors such as Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Maxine Hong, Kingston, Cabeza de Baca, Louise Erdrich, Leslie Marmon Silko and others.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: ENGLISH 2930, ETHNSTDY 2930

GE: Ethnic and Gender, Humanities

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230

WOMSTD 3330 2 - 3 credits Topics in Women's Studies

Selected topics in women's studies. The specific topic will vary each semester and will be announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different topic headings.

Components: Lecture

GE: Gender Studies

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 3 credits in Women's Studies

WOMSTD 3340 3 credits Management, Gender and Race

This course reviews the changing nature of management and explains why gender and race/ethnicity have become important concerns of business. It examines the status of women and people of color in managerial or administrative positions and discusses socialization processes, stereotypes, equal employment opportunity laws, diversity management, illegal harassment and power in organizations. Networking, mentoring, work/life balance and career planning also are addressed.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: BUSADMIN 3340

GE: Ethnic and Gender

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BUSADMIN 2330 or AGINDUS 1500 or junior standing

WOMSTD 3430 3 credits Women and the Arts

The focus is on the contributions of women in the areas of theater, dance, music, film and the visual arts. In addition to classroom participation, the course includes attendance at live performances and presentations by guest lecturers.

Components: Lecture

GE: Fine Arts, Gender Studies

WOMSTD 3520 3 credits American Women's History

Surveys the changing patterns of domestic and family life, work, education and public participation of American women from the Colonial period to the present.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: HISTORY 3520

GE: Gender Studies, Historical Perspective

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: HISTORY 1330 or HISTORY 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair

WOMSTD 3530 3 credits Philosophy's Feminist Future: From Powerism to Personalism

With a focus on major representatives of philosophical thought, this course will examine ideas which have promoted civilization along sexist lines and other ideas which can contribute to the development of a new kind of civilization rooted in a respect for persons.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: PHLSPHY 3530

GE: Gender Studies, Humanities

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 3 credits in Philosophy or WOMSTD 1130 or consent of instructor

WOMSTD 3630 3 credits Ethnic and Gender Equity in Education

To increase and appreciation, understanding and awareness of ethnic and gender equity issues in the educational process and in society. The student will view equity issues through research, historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological perspectives and the implications that each arena has on the lives of all of us. (Field experience 25 hours)

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: TEACHING 3630, ETHNSTDY 3630

GE: Ethnic and Gender

WOMSTD 3700 3 credits Women in European Civilization

Covers actions of, and attitudes towards, women in ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the 19th century and the two modern wars. Analyzes women in context of family life, work life, education and social movements.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: HISTORY 3700

GE: Gender Studies, Historical Perspective

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: HISTORY 1010 or HISTORY 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair

WOMSTD 3730 3 credits Women and the Law

A study of women in their legal roles as wives and mothers, workers and students, criminals and victims of crime. The course examines how the law affects women's personal choices regarding marriage, having children and aiming for high-level achievements in education and in work. The course also examines ways in which law affects women in poverty and in old age.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: CRIMLJUS 3730

GE: Gender Studies, Social Science

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CRIMLJUS 1130 or one course in Women's Studies and junior standing

WOMSTD 3830 3 credits Black Women and Feminism in the U.S.

An interdisciplinary examination of the historical and contemporary relationship between black women in the United States and the feminist movement. Authors discussed may include Frances Harper, Ida Wells-Barnett, bell hooks, Audre Lorde and others.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: ETHNSTDY 3830

GE: Ethnic and Gender

Prereqs/Coreqs: Sophomore standing

WOMSTD 4130 3 credits Space, Place and Gender

An introduction to gender and geography. The role of gender in the study of geography, which is concerned with places, linkages, patterns of flow, locations, landscape and the social/political/economic production of space.

Components: Discussion, Lecture

Cross Offering: GEOGRPHY 4130

GE: Gender Studies, Social Science

WOMSTD 4500 3 credits Women and Mythology: Goddess, Witch, Sibyl

This course takes a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to numinous images of the feminine as they appear internationally. By exploring pre-historical, historical and contemporary manifestations of goddess-centered mythology and religious practices around the world, students will broaden their understanding of women's contributions to the literary and spiritual traditions of many cultures.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: ENGLISH 4500

GE: Gender Studies, Humanities, International Education

WOMSTD 4660 3 credits Cooperative Field Experience

Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department.

Components: Field Studies

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: WOMSTD 1130 and junior standing

WOMSTD 4730 3 credits Individual Research in Women's Studies

Advanced work on a scholarly subject or project, to be directed by a faculty member on the Women's Studies Program Council.

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: WOMSTD 1130 and junior standing