Women's Studies Courses
IIWS 101 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES
This course introduces students to key issues, questions, and
debates in the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies. Central
to the course is a focus on the social construction of identity
and the myriad ways in which gender, race, class, sexuality,
and nationality intersect to constitute people’s experiences.
Fall, Spring.
IIWS 290 TOPICS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
Concentrated study of a specific issue or theme from an
interdisciplinary perspective. May be repeated for credit as
topics change.
WS 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to develop and complete
an innovative project under the supervision of a Women’s Studies
faculty member on a topic not currently offered. Proposals
must be submitted to the Women’s Studies Council by the
student for review before the start of the course.
WS 301 FEMINIST THEORIES
This course investigates and interrogates key theoretical debates
within the feminist movement and women’s studies. Central
to this course is the idea that understanding significant categories
such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and nationality
is an interpretive, theoretical, and political act. Prerequisite: IIWS101 Fall, Spring.
WS 495 CAPSTONE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
In this capstone course for the Women’s Studies minor, students
will engage in a service-learning project dedicated to improving
the lives of girls and women. Students will work with organizations
and will draw on feminist theory to reflect upon and write
about their experiences. Prerequisite: WS 301. Spring.
WS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Independent reading and writing on an approved topic under
direction of a Women’s Studies faculty member. May include
field work. Prerequisites: WS 301 and permission of instructor.
May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.
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