WS 104 Introduction to Women’s Studies
An interdisciplinary course exploring the historical conditions of women in modernity and their public representations. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 209 Women in Art
Survey of history of women artists from ancient to contemporary times, within a context of historical and contemporary feminist philosophy and movement. Particular focus is on the Feminist Art Movement. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core, Women’s Studies Minor, and Art History Major requirements. Also listed as AR 209. Prerequisite: AR 102. 3 credits

WS 211 Women and Creativity
An interdisciplinary approach to how women have been valued for their creativity and how women value and express their own creativity. The course takes a broad cultural approach to creativity and innovation across the disciplines. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 221 Women and Religion
Exploration of the religious experiences of women and the expectations placed on women by churches. The course will discover women’s place as participants in the believing and ministering community. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as TH 221. 3 credits

WS 325 Girl Cultures
The course draws on the methods and materials of history, women’s studies, and cultural critique to introduce students to the fields of girl studies and third wave feminist theory. The course specifically focuses on global girl cultures as they relate to third wave feminist theories. Using a framework that emphasizes the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, and nationality in cultures, theories, and activism that girls and women create and navigate, students gain a deeper understanding of the formation of girl cultures from a theoretical and empirical perspective. Girlhood not simply refl ects society: it foreshadows new social and cultural practices, temporary as they may be, in a prophetic and annunciatory way. Students will be expected to treat girlhood as constituted through experience, a careful analysis of which should lead to the historicization of that process. Course satisfies the Interdisciplinary core requirement and two of the following LAI core requirements: history, women’s studies, and global perspectives. It also serves as an elective for the minor in women studies. Also listed as HS 325. 3 credits

WS 226 Women’s Health Protection and Wellness Promotion Across the Lifespan
Use of knowledge and methods of two disciplines (women’s studies and nursing) to examine the concepts of women’s health and development, the protection of health status and the promotion of wellness. Health and wellness concepts that arise during the various seasons of a women’s life will be explored. The development of healthy lifestyles and renewed trust in the feminine power of healing will be promoted. Selected health issues unique to women will be investigated from the perspective of traditional and nontraditional healers. Alternative, complementary, and self-care measures for treatment will be surveyed. Gender bias within health care systems and the impact of public and social policy on women’s health status will be addressed. The course is designed for non-nursing majors who wish to expand their scholarly and personal knowledge about women’s health protection and wellness promotion. It is strongly suggested that students enrolling in this course be at least in their sophomore year and have completed EN 100, EN 102 and CM 101. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 230 Women in Culture and Society: A Cross-Cultural, Interdisciplinary Approach
This is an interdisciplinary course that examines issues of gender in U.S. society and across other cultures. The basis of gender differences is explored. The course examines a number of aspects of society and culture– economics, politics, families, education, communication, and religion–in terms of gender differences. Also listed as SO 230. 3 credits

WS/EN 233 Visions of Social Change: Global Women’s Writing
This is an interdisciplinary course that draws on the pedagogy and disciplines of women’s studies and English to explore global women’s writing about social justice. Focusing on central issues, such as work, education, and sexuality, the readings come from a wide range of historical eras and countries. Some readings are specifi cally from the discipline of English, such as poetry, drama, fi ction, and nonfi ction literary works by global authors. Other readings come from the social sciences and may include charts, graphs, or sociological studies. The interdisciplinary approach of the materials and perspectives is integrated into students’ writing, research, and collaborative in-class projects. Because students explore the topic of women and gender from a global and historical perspective, they expand their worldviews and enhance their understanding of themselves and others. Through a focus on women’s writings, lives, and resistance, students are exposed to the various ways women overcome oppression. This class meets the Interdisciplinary core requirement, the Global LAI requirement, and the Women’s Studies LAI requirement. Prerequisites: CC 100, CC 101, and CC 102. 3 credits

WS 234 Special Topics: Women’s Studies
Course to be offered in a topic area of a Women’s Studies core course. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 235 Women and National Economic Development in the Third World
Cross national survey of the status of women in underdeveloped countries. Growing attention is being given to the economic, political, and social forces which infl uence and shape women’s roles in the Third World. These forces and their impact upon women will be examined through an analysis of cultural norms, class, gender, economic development level, Western influence, dependent capitalism, and organizational structure. The following conceptual themes will be explored: development, production, reproduction, modernization, and liberation. Particular attention will be given to (1) the penetration of capitalism and modernization and their impact on economic activities, and (2) the contributions women have made to national economic development. Students will be encouraged to analyze cross-cultural and international patterns and activities through non-Western eyes. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 236 Gender Differences in Communication
An analysis of verbal and nonverbal styles of communication used by women and men. Students examine the genetic and cultural difference, physical and mental development, speech patterns, and power relationships between the genders in our society. They also study the portrayal of women and men by the media and other contexts, such as education, family, and business. Course satisfi es Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as CM 236. 3 credits

WS 238 Contemporary Women’s Issues and Document Design
A critical and multicultural exploration of women’s social relations to a selection of contemporary issues that affect women, such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, welfare reform, or drug and alcohol addiction. The course works to dispel sexist and racist myths surrounding these issues and to develop public awareness through document design projects for public education. Students are introduced to Adobe PageMaker and Adobe Photoshop while developing skills in feminist cultural analysis and text linguistics. Course assignments center on collaborative work with community service agencies that provide support for women, such as HIV prevention centers, battered women’s shelters, welfare advocacy groups, social and political action groups, and/or alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers. Course satisfi es Women’s Studies core requirement, Cross-Cultural Perspective core requirement, and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Fulfills LAI Women’s Studies requirement and Technology skills integration course (New Core). Also listed as CM 238. 3 credits

WS 243 Representations of Women: High Art/Popular Culture
A study and critique of concepts of gender and sexuality in representative texts (film, painting, music, and television). Critical and source materials are drawn from art history, cultural studies, feminist theory, and history. Also listed as AR 243 and HS 243. 3 credits

WS 250 Images of Women in Film
Introduction to the basic vocabulary and techniques of analysis and criticism by examining images of women in film. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. 3 credits

WS 251 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Child-Rearing and Child Care
This course is a cross-cultural examination of child rearing and child care that focuses on contemporary societies ranging from developing countries to highly industrialized societies. The course also considers cross-cultural variations, practices, and a critical examination of the adequacy of child rearing and child care in American society. Also listed as SO 251. 4 credits

WS 265 Psychology of Women
Theories and current research on the psychological nature of women, specifically related to the adult life cycle of women from adolescence through maturity. Adult female life will be examined, with particular emphasis on critical periods of development as they affect the emotional life of the modern woman. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as PY 265. 3 credits

WS 310 Women and Work
This course examines the experiences of women in paid and unpaid work. Women comprise a signifi cant and growing portion of the labor force. Their positions and experiences are very diverse and rooted in the specific historical and social contexts in which they live and work. The course begins with an overview of gender in society and the structure of the U. S. economy. It will examine the history of women’s employment and women’s current status in the workforce. A signifi cant portion of the semester will be devoted to women in poverty and low-wage work. The course will conclude with an exploration of the strains associated with women’s professional work experiences. Also listed as SO 310. 3 credits

WS 318 History of American Women
A study of the history of women in America from the colonial era to the present, focusing on struggles for equal rights, family, sexuality, feminism, leadership, and the impact of race, class, and ethnicity. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as HS 308. 3 credits

WS 320 Feminist Theories
This course introduces students to a variety of theories that address the imbalance of power between men and women and the oppression and discrimination that result. Through a focus on feminist theories on gender as a central element of power, students become familiar with the field of feminist scholarship on women and gender. The course also introduces students to the intersections among gender, race, class, and sexuality in the lives and writings of diverse women. Upon completion of this course, students will understand a variety of feminist theories, including the theory of gender, race, class, and sexuality as interlinked, as well as the principles informing women’s activism. The Feminist Theories course meets the women’s studies minor and the Women’s Studies core requirement. Prerequisites: WS 104, CC 100, CC 101, and CC 102. 3 credits

WS 351 Women and American Work History
Contributions and current issues in female participation in the workers’ movements in the U.S. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as HS 351. 3 credits

WS 355 Feminist Philosophy
A study of philosophies of women and women’s philosophies such as those of Woolf, deBeauvoir, Chodrow, Gilligan, and post-structural feminists. Course satisfies Women’s Studies Core and Women’s Studies Minor requirements. Also listed as PH 355. 3 or 4 credits