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WOMEN'S STUDIES


Professors H. Hartmann (Research), P.M. Palmer, B. Gault (Research)
Associate Professors C.E. Harrison, C. Deitch, D. Moshenberg (Director), A. Zucker
Assistant Professor K. Pemberton
Adjunct Assistant Professors M. Frost, B. Morris

Committee on Women's Studies
N. Cahn, E. Chacko, L. Chang, K. Daiya, C. Deitch, C. Gamber, B. Gault, C.E. Harrison, H. Hartmann, L. Jacobson, I. Kennelly, D. Moshenberg, P.M. Palmer, K. Pemberton, G. Weiss, S. Wolchik, A. Zucker

Bachelor of Arts with a major in women's studies—The following requirements must be fulfilled:

1. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

2. Prerequisite course—WStu 1.

3. Required—30 credit hours consisting of WStu 120, 125, 199, plus seven courses from the four groups that follow, with a minimum of one course chosen from each group. A given course can fulfill only one group requirement. With approval of the program advisor, courses with appropriate subject matter may be substituted for those specified.

Women's studies—WStu 170, 183, 195.

Diversity/cross-cultural studies—AmSt 185/Hist 185/WStu 185; Anth 121/WStu 121; Chin 136/WStu 136; Engl 174; Phil 125; Span 140.

Humanities—AmSt 130/Hist 130/WStu 130, 139–40, 185; Chin 136/WStu 136; Clas 170; Engl 162, 174, 175; Hist 125; Phil 125; Rel 118/WStu 118, 181; Span 140.

Social science—Anth 121/WStu 121; Anth 150, 154, 157; Psyc 150; Psyc 152/WStu 152; Soc 166, 175.

Five-Year Bachelor of Arts with a major in women's studies and Master of Arts in the field of women's studies or in the field of public policy with a concentration in women's studies—Students interested in either of these dual degree programs should consult the Women's Studies Program office for requirements by the beginning of their junior year.

Special Honors—For Special Honors in women's studies, a major must meet the general requirements stated under University Regulations, attain a grade-point average of at least 3.7 in courses counted for the women's studies major and 3.3 overall, receive a grade of A in WStu 199, and submit an honors paper to the Women's Studies Program. Upon faculty review of the honors paper, the student may be recommended for graduation with Special Honors.

Minor in women's studies—18 credit hours, including WStu 120, 125, plus four elective courses, of which at least three are at the 100 level, as approved by the advisor. Elective courses that are typically approved are listed under the women's studies major, above. Pertinent courses are frequently taught as departmental topics courses and in the 700 Series.
1 Women in Western Civilization (3) Morris and Staff
  Exploration of critical periods of intellectual and cultural change in Western societies as influenced by and affecting women. Examination of images of women and of changing ideal types of femininity and masculinity. Aspects of law, religion, art, culture, work, and politics in relation to these topics. Same as Hist 42. (Fall)
120 Introduction to Women's Studies (3) Gamber and Staff
  A multidisciplinary examination of historical conditions, cultural norms, and social institutions that define women's status in Western culture. Experiences of girls and women in various racial–ethnic, class, and age groups. Alternative visions for women's (and, by implication, men's) roles and status. Sophomore standing required. (Fall and spring)
121 The Anthropology of Gender: Cross-Cultural Perspectives (3) Staff
  Anthropological representations of gender relations in "other" cultures have provided important case material for feminist theorizing of sex differences and gender roles and statuses. How a cross-cultural approach can inform our understanding of gender. Same as Anth 121. (Spring)
125 Varieties of Feminist Theory (3) Deitch
  Classical and contemporary texts on feminist explanations of women's status. Relationships within the sex/gender system and arrangements based on class and race. Evaluation, through the lens of feminist theory, of several academic disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Prerequisite: WStu 1, 120 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
130 Sexuality in U.S. History (3) Staff
  Same as AmSt 130/Hist 130.
135 A Study of Women and Media (3) Gamber and Staff
  The role media plays in women's lives. The limits and effects of a "dominant" media; representations of women in print media and television, especially advertising, and in books and film. How women have attempted to articulate a culture that serves their personal, political, and social interests. (Summer)
136 Chinese Women in Myth, Literature, and Film (3) Frost
  Same as Chin 136.
139–40 Women in the United States (3–3) Murphy, Harrison
  Same as Hist 139/AmSt 139–40.
150 Women in Judaism (3) Staff
  Same as Rel 118.
152 Women and Psychology (3) Zucker
  Same as Psyc 152.
162 Women in Islam (3) Pemberton
  Same as Rel 162.
166 Women in Africa (3) Staff
  Same as Hist 106.
170 Selected Topics (3) Staff
  Examination and analysis of central issues in women's studies, such as women and difference, women in media, women and violence, athletics and gender. Topic changes each semester; may be repeated for credit. (Fall and spring)
181 Women in Western Religion (3) Pemberton
  Same as Rel 181.
183 Practicum in Women's Studies (3) Deitch
  Study of the changing status of women through supervised assignment to public and private agencies engaged in policymaking, education, political action, and research. Usually for seniors. Placement arrangements must be made the semester prior to registration; departmental permission is required. (Spring)
185 Black Women in U.S. History (3) Alexander
  Same as AmSt 185/Hist 185.
195 Undergraduate Research (1 to 3) Staff
   
  A written proposal approved by the member of the faculty who will supervise the research is required prior to registration.
199 Senior Seminar (3) Staff
  For students completing a major or minor in women's studies. Writings of contemporary scholars and writers whose work provides critical frameworks for feminist scholarship and research. Individual or collaborative research projects are presented and submitted as written papers. (Fall)
 

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