WO-100 Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

LASC Categories: ICW, DAC, DIV

How do the experiences of women reflect broader structures of power? What is gender? How does sexuality inform the construction of identity and relationships of power? How do gender, gender identity, and sexuality function in intersection with other categories of difference such as race, ethnicity, class, nationality, and ability? How have scholars, authors, and artists made sense of of these questions in their own work? In answering these questions, this course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary academic field of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Fall and Spring and every year. 3 Credits

WO-115 Intro to Queer Theory

LASC Categories: ICW, DIV

We will explore queer categories of gender and sexual identity by examining lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming subjecthood. In this way, we will investigate the stakes of LGBTQIAP2+ identification in legal, historical, social, political, and psychological contexts. We will inspect major and emergent ideas in the field of queer studies, relying upon theoretical, historical, and cultural critical texts. This course encourages the discovery of patterns of representations in writing and media while encouraging new connections to current events, popular culture, and queer modes of expression.

Spring only and every year. 3 Credits

WO-191 Special Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

This course provides students an introduction to the field of WGSS through a frame that would not otherwise be offered in WO-100: Introduction to WGSS or PH-152: The Philosophy of Love and Sex. The specific focus of this course will be determined by the instructor, as per their area of expertise.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-201 Special Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

This course provides students an opportunity for intermediate study in a more specialized area of WGSS. The specific focus of this course will be determined by the instructor, as per their area of expertise.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-301 Special Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Prerequisites: EN-102. Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits, must have taken at least 1 WGSS course or permission of instructor

This course provides students an opportunity for advanced study in a specialized area of WGSS. The specific focus of this course will be determined by the instructor, as per their area of expertise.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-302 Women of Color in Media

LASC Categories: DIV, ICW, TLC

Prerequisites: WO-100.

This course is a series of case studies involving Black, Indigenous, and women of color (BIWOC) in contemporary U.S. media. The goal of this class is to define and describe the myriad ways in which popular culture and news media inform BIWOC experiences while inscribing new norms and ideologies. Using queer theory, cultural studies, and close reading, we will locate some of the key issues surrounding BIWOC while identifying the ways in which broadcast images and narratives impact the fight for justice and equity.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-401 Special Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Prerequisites: EN-102. Must have taken 39 credits and either WO-100, PH-152, or equivalent course, or permission of instructor.

This course provides students an opportunity for highly advanced study in a specialized area of WGSS. The specific focus of this course will be determined by the instructor, as per their area of expertise.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-408 Directed Study in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Directed study offers students, who because of unusual circumstances may be unable to register for a course when offered, the opportunity to complete an existing course with an established syllabus under the direction and with agreement from a faculty member.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3 Credits

WO-430 Fieldwork in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Prerequisites: EN-102.

Lab and/or field based research on a specific topic under the supervision of a faculty member. May include assisting faculty with ongoing research.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 1-3 Credits

WO-481 Independent Study in Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies

Prerequisites: EN-102.

An opportunity for further study in a special area of interest under faculty supervision. Topic to be approved by an independent study advisor.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 1-3 Credits

WO-486 Internship in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Prerequisites: EN-102.

Provides opportunity to students to increase experience through internship with sponsoring community organization, institution, or business under appropriate supervision.

Other or on demand and other or on demand. 1-3 Credits