338-10000 Introduction to Women's Studies LA
Interdisciplinary introduction to the questions, findings, methods, and theories of women's studies scholarship. Women's studies provides a critical perspective that examines the world and everything that happens within it from the viewpoints of women. It encourages new ways of seeing and thinking about our world and its people and institutions. Students examine how multiple forms of feminism shape the practice of women's studies and increasingly recognize differences among women. This course examines feminism(s) as well as the diverse conditions of women's lives and experiences in the United States. This course is open to all interested students and is a requirement for the women's studies minor. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
338-41000 Selected Topics: Women's Studies LA
Topics of current interest in women's studies using a women's studies approach to pedagogy. This feminist pedagogy includes: (a) an emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills; (b) an emphasis on cooperation instead of competition and hierarchy in the classroom; and (c) the validation of personal experience and subjective knowledge in the learning process. Prerequisites: 338-10000 and two courses from the women's studies minor list. 3 credits. (IRR)
338-42000 Independent Studies LA
Independent studies projects are arranged individually between student and instructor. A proposal for the topic and specific plans must be approved by the coordinator of the Women's Studies Program and by the dean's office of the School of Humanities and Sciences. Prerequisites: 338-10000, two courses from the women's studies minor list, and permission of the instructor. 1-4 credits. (F-S,Y)
338-43000 Internship: Women's Studies NLA
Internships are arranged individually at the student's request with individual instructors and a sponsoring agency. A proposal for an internship must be approved by the coordinator of the Women's Studies Program and by the dean's office of the School of Humanities and Sciences. Prerequisites: 338-10000, two courses from the women's studies minor list and permission of the instructor. Variable credit. (F-S,Y)
