Women in Antiquity -

An introduction to the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome through a consideration of the role and status of women in the classical world. Lectures with slides will be supplemented by readings of ancient texts in translation, in addition to textbook assignments. (Same as CLC 103).

Women, Gender & Society -

Introduction to the growing body of research available from many disciplines for the study of women. Comparison of traditional and feminist interpretations of the nature of women, their capabilities, and their roles in society.

Gender & Culture -

A study of gender roles within traditional and popular culture. The
specific content of the course may vary in different semesters. Possible emphases might include women in the arts, women in film, women in the media, and women in popular culture.

History of Culture -

Origins of culture traced by means of archaeological evidence and
presented to show the continuity of social life from basic human beginnings to present-day civilization. (Same as ANTH 301).

The Family -

The American family as an institution and a group of interacting persons; the nature and problems of courtship, husband-wife, and parent-child relationships. Prerequisite: SOC 101, or junior or senior standing. (Same as SOC 301).

Women in the South -

A study of the experience of women in the South as revealed primarily through their writings and other expressions. (Same as ENGL 310).

Women & the Goddess in Eastern Religion -

Exploration of Goddess figures and the social roles of women in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions. (Same as REL 311).

Women in United States History -

History of the struggle for equality in U.S. politics and culture. (Same as HIS 312).

Race, Gender and Courtship -

The course will examine concepts of courtship and romantic love among African Americans to assess the central roles that race, gender, class and social forces played in the most private, and intimate, of matters. Through readings (primary and secondary), assignments, and discussions, students will assess the importance of “love” as a social construct among African Americans and how expressions of it complement or diverge from Euro-American conceptions. (Same as HIS 324 and AAS 324)

Men and Masculinities -

This course examines the social meanings of masculinity and men’s lives. Topics include fatherhood, sports, aging, work, emotions, media representations, violence, proving manhood, and the experiences of men of different races, ethnicities, social classes, and sexualities. We will study men’s movements such as the mythopoetic men, father’s rights, Promise Keepers, Million Man March, and the profeminist men as well as the “crisis” of masculinity and the costs and benefits of patriarchy for men. (Same as SOC 324)

Sociology of Gender-

Examines the social and cultural construction of gender differences in contemporary U.S. society. (Same as SOC 325).

Saints & Sexuality-

A survey of holy figures within Christianity and Islam with an emphasis on gender and the body. (Same as REL 326).

Gender & Families -

An analysis of the intersection of gender and families. (Same as FCS
329).

Gender Theory -

An interdisciplinary course that analyzes various ways in which Western
society has constructed gender roles and identities. Prerequisite: GST 201 or permission of the director of the gender studies program.

Women in Southern History -

A historical survey of Southern women with emphasis on research through documentary sources and oral history. (Same as HIS 336)

Masculinities & Femininities in American Culture -

An analysis of changing views of the masculine and the feminine in American culture since 1607. Class, racial, and ethnic differences will be emphasized. (Same as HIS 338).

Women & World Politics -

A comparative analysis of women’s political roles in countries around the world. (Same as POL 344).

Gender & Power in Latin America -

Examination of gender roles in Latin American history. (Same as HIS 346).

Hemispheric Voices: Women Writers of the Americas -

Study of the development of feminist thought in the Americas through translations of works by women writers from North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. (Same as MLLL 352).

Power, Knowledge & Gender: A Comparative Cultural Analysis -

Critical, interdisciplinary examination of identity as related to sex, race, and class and as imbricated in knowledge and power, through a study of literary, cultural, and intellectual history. Taught in English. (Same as MLLL 354).

Women in the Rabbinic Tradition.

This course will examine the development of Rabbinic Judaism with particular emphasis on how it has shaped the lives of women . (Same as REL 356).

Women in Literature -

A study of the images of women in British and American literature.
Content will vary. (Same as ENGL 360).

African American Women's History -

An introduction to African American women’s history, exploring the epistemology and the scholarship of the field. (Same as AAS 362).

Gay & Lesbian Literature & Theory -

A study of the theoretical perspective involved in the analysis of gay and lesbian representations in literature and other media. (Same as ENGL 365).

Women of the Judeo-Christian Bible -

A critical study of the significant women in the sacred literature of the Western prophetic tradition. (Same as REL 366).

Society & the Sexes in Modern Europe -

An exploration of the changing roles of European women and men since the French Revolution in 1789. (Same as HIS 380).

Western Mysticism -

An examination of theist mystical thought and practice, emphasizing
the roles of gender and authority. (Same as REL 385).

Women & Philosophy -

A survey of contemporary theories and philosophical issues centering on women and feminism. (Same as PHIL 390).

Women, Gender, and the Environment

This class examines environmental issues through the lens of gender and its intersections with race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, and nationality. Prerequisite: G ST 201 or Consent of Director.

Topics in Gender Studies Abroad -

Students do approved course work at a foreign university. May be repeated with permission of the director.

Special Topics in Gender Studies -

Content varies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated once for credit with permission of director).

Language & Gender  -

A comparative view of gender differences in language forms, using both American English research and sociocultural studies from other language groups. (Same as MLLL 438).

Renaissance Women Writers -

Study of works from the 16th and 17th centuries. (Same as ENGL 482).

Seminar on Literature & Gender -

Images of women and men in literature by women and men, the special role of the woman writer, recurrent formal and contextual convention
in literature written by women, and feminist critical theory. Content varies; may be repeated for credit. (Same as ENGL 494).

Internship -

Internship in approved work settings under professional supervision. Prerequsites: 6 hours in Gender Studies courses and consent of director. May be repeated once for a cumulative total of 3 hours of credit.

Special Topics in Gender Studies -

Content varies and may be repeated once with permission from the director of Gender Studies.

Directed Readings in Gender Studies -

Individual research into selected issues in gender studies; content varies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated once for credit with permission of director).

Directed Readings in Gender Studies -

Individual research into selected issues in gender studies; content varies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (May be repeated once for credit with permission of director). (3).