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  • GWST 4630: Gender & Politics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Using theoretical perspectives of pluralism, elitism, and intersectionality, this course examines how sex and gender operate in U.S. political processes, including elections, parties, interest groups, and social movements. Specific focus will be on women in politics and analyses of power dynamics in shaping marginalized identities; sex/gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, class and ability. Prerequisites: GWST/ENGL 1080, GWST 2000, or POLS 1000; at least 9 combined credit hours in POLS or GWST, and junior standing. Cross listed with POLS 4630.
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  • GWST 4650: Gender, Women & Migration

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    From an international context and perspective, examines the gendered transformations immigrant women experience. Gender, theories of international migration, assimilation, race, ethnicity, and identity transformation serve as categories of analysis. From a cross-discipline comparative approach, we focus on women's lives to examine differences and similarities to complicate notions of immigration. Dual listed with GWST 5650. Cross listed with AMST/INST/LTST 4650. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of AMST, INST, LTST and/or GWST coursework.
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  • GWST 4660: Methods of Social Justice

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    To learn about the history and experiences of a marginalized community, it is critical to consider primary sources and research that exist outside dominant archives and materials. This course explores methods of social justice, through the study of ethnography and oral history. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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  • GWST 4675: US Women of Color

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examines in comparative perspective the social conditions that shape the experiences of Chicanas/Latinas in the U.S. Students gain an understanding of how the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality shape the lived experiences of U.S. women of color through ideological, economic, and political forces. Cross listed with AAST/LTST 4675. Prerequisite: junior standing and/or a combination of 3-6 hours of any level of AAST, GWST, or LTST coursework.
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  • GWST 4700: Feminist Theories

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Explores the chronological development of feminist thought and links this primarily U.S.-centric intellectual history to broader movements for gender justice across the globe. Students also examine historical and contemporary theoretical texts addressing women, gender, sexuality, and intersectionality.
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  • GWST 4780: History of Women Artists

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A study of the documented influence of women artists from medieval to modern times. Cross listed with ART 4780. Dual listed with GWST 5780. Prerequisite: ART 2010 or ART 2020 or 3 hours of Gender and Women's Studies courses; and WB or COM2.
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  • GWST 4830: Victorian Women

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    An interdisciplinary approach to the study of women's issues in art, using literary, cultural, and sociological texts to enlarge the art historical basis. Topics include "domestic goddess," class issues, racial questions, working women, prostitution, education, marriage, and divorce. Dual listed with GWST 5830; cross listed with ART/ENGL 4830. Prerequisites: ART 2020, ENGL/GWST 1080.
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  • GWST 4960: Wmn's Bodies/Minds

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Explores women's physiologic and psychologic development and influences of patriarchal society upon interpretation of what constitutes normalcy across the female life cycle. Historical, cultural and contemporary attitudes of the health care system and women's perspectives on menstruation, childbearing, breastfeeding and menopause will be evaluated. Prerequisite: upper division status.
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  • GWST 4965: Senior Honors Project

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Student consults with the director/faculty supervisor to identify a topic and (a) produces a 30-40 page research paper or (b) a shorter 15-20 page paper plus a creative or service learning component, showing originality, firm knowledge of the discipline(s), and solid research skills, with a thesis defense as culmination. Prerequisites: GWST 4700, or concurrent enrollment with instructor consent, and a 3.5 gpa.
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  • GWST 4970: Internship

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Students gain practical experience in the application of principles learned in gender and women's studies courses. Students work with the director of gender and women's studies internships and select a site; will intern approximately ten hours per week in the host organization; and complete written assignments which reflect the student's work. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of GWST coursework, 3.3 gpa and consent of instructor.
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