WST Womens Studies

This course is an introduction to the ways in which gender shapes interpersonal relationships, our personal knowledge, society in general and various institutions within society. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will explore, understand and celebrate the diversity of women's experiences and achievements. May be used toward satisfying the humanities component of the general distribution requirements.

A study of the development of witchcraft accusations, beginning with continental Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and continuing with the later scares in England and New England. Particular emphases will be given to international comparisons and the changing social, cultural and economic positions of women.

A survey of women's accomplishments, lifestyles, changing image and struggle for equality from colonial times to the present.

An exploration of the myths and realities of the mother-daughter relation as presented in poetry, fiction, autobiography, film and visual art by women.

An introduction to the classics of world literature written by women. Special emphases are on English literature and the contemporary era. May count toward the humanities component of the general distribution requirements, but not toward the social science component.

A study of women's and gender issues and topics from a variety of disciplines, aspects and approaches. May be repeated if content varies.

This course may count as a social science in the general education distribution.

An exploration of the development of Hispanic women writers with an examination of the relationship between gender and literature. A selection of readings will be the foundation of the comprehension of these themes within a literary and social-cultural context. Class conducted in Spanish.

Focuses on the politics of representing women, particularly in film, television, advertising, popular literature and the popular press. The critical background includes texts on political economics, semiotics, feminist theory and cultural studies. A major research project is required. May not count toward social science component of the general distribution requirements.

An overview of women's studies that examines the pervasive and often unacknowledged ways that gender shapes our social institutions, individual knowledge and interpersonal relationships. Includes history, literature and film by and about women. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements in social science.

An advanced study of women's and gender issues and topics from a variety of disciplines, aspects and approaches. May be repeated if content varies.

A survey of the physiological, sociological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Requires independent study project and seminar presentation.

Examines women directors worldwide. The course will focus on the theoretical, critical, historical, cultural and aesthetic basis of films made by international, mainstream, documentary and the avant-garde women film directors of New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the African and Asian diasporas, and North and South America. Students will submit a series of written critical responses and complete a major project related to course material. May be counted in the Humanities if not counted in the major.