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  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on women and the aging process with emphasis given to both the problems and promises of aging. Topics to be explored within a multicultural, sociological framework include the definition of self, relationships, community, health and health care, work and service, retirement, economic realities and new perspectives on aging. Cross listed with FCSC/SOC/NURS 2135. Prerequisites: ENGL/SOC/WMST 1080 or SOC 1000 or FCSC/NURS/SOC 2120.
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    Surveys the roots of society's marginal historical depiction of women in the American West from the colonial period through the twentieth century. From the perspective of race, class, ethnicity, and gender, the course focuses on the development of a multi-dimensional understanding of women's roles using an interdisciplinary approach. Cross listed with HIST 2389. Prerequisites: none.
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    Describes and compares status and political activity of women in America with those of women in other societies in order to explore causes, methods and results of political involvement by women. Cross listed with POLS 2420. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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    Examines the social construction of gender using interdisciplinary methods of analysis. The readings and assignments emphasize the importance of denaturalizing the gender stereotypes and norms that impact women's and men's lives. Intersections between gender, race, class, age, and sexual orientation are examined within their cultural contexts. This course will prepare students for advanced work in Gender and Women's Studies. Prerequisite: WMST 1080 or cross listed equivalent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Disability studies draws upon critical theory to investigate disability as a discursive construction. Investigates how intersecting conceptions of disability and gender have shaped cultural meanings and the social positioning of specific groups, especially women with disabilities. Topics include non-normative embodiment, issues of representation and subjectivity, and the politics of health, sexuality, and care. Cross listed with WIND 2700. Prerequisites: none.
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    Uses artistic, philosophical, historical and literary material to investigate how ideas about and representations of, nature have changed over time in the U.S. Culminates in an examination of a wide range of contemporary environmental ideas within this broad historical and cultural context. Prerequisite: 2000-level course in one of the following departments: American studies, American history, American literature, or a 2000-level course approved for the ENR program. Cross listed with AMST 3000.
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    Uses artistic, philosophical, historical and literary material to investigate how ideas about and representations of, nature have changed over time in the U.S. Culminates in an examination of a wide range of contemporary environmental ideas within this broad historical and cultural context. Cross listed with AMST and ENR 3050. Prerequisite: 2000-level course in one of the following departments: American studies, American history, American literature, or a 2000-level course approved for the ENR program.
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    In recent decades Christianity has undergone important changes with regard to the place of women in the church. Addresses historical and theological discussions that have accompanied those changes. Also addresses how feminism and religion affect one's belief system. Prerequisites: junior standing and at least one course in women's studies or religious studies.
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    An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of the history, culture, gender relations, and contemporary political, economic status of Chicanas/Mexican American women. Examines the origins, development of Chicana studies as a major emphasis in Chicano/Chicana studies. Cross listed with CHST 3200. Prerequisite: CHST 1100.