Summer 2012 Courses
Interdisciplinary Perspectives In Women's Studies
Amy L. Brown
WST 3015 – Section 0343
(Summer A) MTWRF 3; AND 0013; 3 Credits
Drawing on materials and methodologies from a variety of disciplines, this class explores the diverse experiences of women, both in past eras and in the present, in the U.S. and abroad. Required for the Women's Studies major and minor; fulfills the General Education requirement in diversity. (Gen Ed: H, SS, D; WST: Core)
Humanities Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
Carolyn A. Kelley
WST 2611 – Section 4794
(Summer B) MTWRF 4; LIT 0113; 3 Credits
This course uses close readings of cultural representations (in literature, the visual arts, movies, television, the internet, etc) to understand intersecting categories of identity such as gender, sexuality, class, and race. We will examine how such categories operate in everything from novels to YouTube to the evening news. (Gen Ed: H, D; WST: H, TPS)
Social Science Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
Mallory Szymanski
WST 2612 – Section 4797
(Summer B) MTWRF 5; TUR 2319; 3 Credits
This course considers the social contruction of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other identity categories. Readings focus on families and cultural groups mainly in the U.S. but with attention to other nations. Subjects as intimate as the body and violence and as pervasive as politics and the law are included. We emphasize differences in daily life experiences of health care, education, sports, and religion. Finally, we examine the potential of movements for social change. (Gen Ed: SS, D; WST: SS, TPS)
Independent Study (Undergraduate)
Staff
1-3 Credits, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 4905 – Section Department Controlled
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program chair For advanced undergraduate students who desire to supplement the regular courses by independent reading or research.Online application.
Internship (Undergraduate)
Staff
1-3 Credits, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 4940 – Section Department Controlled
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program chair Designed for students desiring practical experience in the community. Students intern with a local agency, group or business involved in women’s issues. Click here for more information and an on-line application.
Independent Study (Graduate)
Staff
1-3 Credits, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 6905 – Section Department Controlled
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program chair For advanced graduate students who desire to supplement the regular courses by independent reading or research. Online application.
Internship (Graduate)
Staff
1-3 Credits, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 6946 – Section Department Controlled
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program chair This course is designed for students desiring practical experience in the community. Students intern with a local agency, group or business involved in women’s issues. An application can be found on the Internships page.