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College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
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WGSS 364 - Lives in Context: Psychology and Social Structure Cross-Listed as PSYC 364
In this seminar we will explore the relationship between individual lives and broad social systems in the United States. We will read theory, research, and case material from psychology and related disciplines about individual and interpersonal implications of social organization/social structure (in the domains of social class, gender, race, physical ability, sexuality, etc., and their intersections). We will pay particular attention to how and why it matters psychologically that U.S. society is organized hierarchically. We will also address how to study the relation between individual lives and social structure. How can we really understand lives in their myriad contexts? What’s the best strategy for doing this? Is it even possible? What are some of the methodological, conceptual, and ethical dilemmas and challenges involved in such an undertaking? Because feminist psychologists have played a critical role in shaping methodology and research in these areas, we will read a considerable amount of work by feminist psychologists and other feminist academics. Counts toward the UP3 requirement. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 201 and one other intermediate psychology course. Every other year. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 368 - Psychology of/and Disability Cross-Listed as PSYC 368
What is “disability” and what does an understanding of disability tell us about human experience more generally? What is a “disability identity” and what implications might claiming that identity have for psychological well-being and social change? How do stereotypes of disabled people and expectations of “normality” affect everyone’s lives (not just those with disabilities)? Why don’t many Deaf people consider themselves “disabled?” What might we learn from shifting the “problem” of disability from the individual person to the social environment? How do sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression influence how different bodies are viewed, treated, educated, and experienced? This course will explore questions that emerge from thinking about the experience of disability (and its intersection with identities based on gender, race, class, and sexuality). Our work together will be grounded in critical disability and Deaf studies frameworks that are themselves informed by and in conversation with feminist, queer, and critical race theories and perspectives. Through a consideration of the socially, culturally, linguistically, and historically constructed meanings of physical, sensory, and cognitive “impairments,” the course will rely on theoretical and empirical readings from psychology and related disciplines, personal essays, film/video, and guest visitors as we explore the social and psychological meanings of disability. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 ; and PSYC 201 or STAT 155 Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 394 - Topics Course
Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 400 - Senior Seminar: Linking Theory and Practice
The relationship between academic theorizing and community organizing for positive social and political change is a vital, complex, and an ever-changing source of feminist inquiry. This course builds on that relationship by juxtaposing activist social work with theoretical writings on globalization, gender, race, class-relations, sexuality, community, democracy, and civil society, and exploring how these arenas inform and transform each other. The issues in this seminar are related ultimately to the student’s “location,” personally and professionally, at the threshold of the future, in search of a space of her/his own. One substantial research paper and a formal oral presentation on its ideas are the primary assignments. Prerequisite(s): At least three WGSS core courses and senior standing, or permission of instructor. Preferred: a working relationship with a local women’s or minority organization, established the spring or summer prior to enrollment in the course. Every year. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 405 - Senior Seminar: Topics
Capstone or integrative experience centering on a topic that will vary from year to year. The focus will be to develop a deeper understanding of theory and action in relation to women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. Prerequisite(s): At least three WGSS core courses and senior standing, or permission of instructor. Spring semester. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 494 - Topics Course
Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 611 - Independent Project
Individual projects are supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
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WGSS 611 - Independent Project
Individual projects are supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
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WGSS 612 - Independent Project
Individual projects are supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (2 Credits)
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WGSS 613 - Independent Project
Individual projects are supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (3 Credits)
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WGSS 614 - Independent Project
Individual projects are supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 621 - Internship
Internships, supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty, bring together theoretical and practical concerns that are primarily connected with women or have feminist/queer studies as their central perspective. An internship outline plan will be developed individually between the student and the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
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WGSS 622 - Internship
Internships, supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty, bring together theoretical and practical concerns that are primarily connected with women or have feminist/queer studies as their central perspective. An internship outline plan will be developed individually between the student and the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (2 Credits)
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WGSS 623 - Internship
Internships, supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty, bring together theoretical and practical concerns that are primarily connected with women or have feminist/queer studies as their central perspective. An internship outline plan will be developed individually between the student and the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (3 Credits)
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WGSS 624 - Internship
Internships, supervised by women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty, bring together theoretical and practical concerns that are primarily connected with women or have feminist/queer studies as their central perspective. An internship outline plan will be developed individually between the student and the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite(s): Two courses approved for credit in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 631 - Preceptorship
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Work with Academic Programs. (1 Credits)
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WGSS 632 - Preceptorship
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Work with Academic Programs. (2 Credits)
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WGSS 633 - Preceptorship
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Work with Academic Programs. (3 Credits)
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WGSS 634 - Preceptorship
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Work with Academic Programs. (4 Credits)
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WGSS 641 - Honors Independent
Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (1 Credits)
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WGSS 642 - Honors Independent
Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (2 Credits)
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WGSS 643 - Honors Independent
Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (3 Credits)
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WGSS 644 - Honors Independent
Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the senior honors project. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department chair. Every semester. (4 Credits)
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