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WS 151 — Introduction to Women's Studies: An interdisciplinary survey of women in contemporary society. Topics include issues in history, biology, psychology, education, communication, feminism, ethnicity and gender which impact on women's lives in modern culture.; Credits: 3; Updated: June 5, 2000
WS 299 — Directed Studies: Topics will be chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. Course may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
WS 319 — European Women's History: Study of European women from pre-history to the 20th century with emphasis on women's social and cultural roles in western history. Current feminist theory is also studied.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Hist 319; Updated: August 9, 2002
WS 320 — Cross-Cultural Study of Women: Comparative analysis of women's roles and women's lives in different societies. Topics include women's status, life stages, gender roles, images of women and power.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Anth 320; Updated: June 5, 2000
WS 324 — Culture, Sex and Gender: A cross-cultural examination of the development of gender systems and gender roles. Consideration of sex roles and activities as part of the larger gender system.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Anth 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Anth 324; Updated: June 5, 2000
WS 325 — Psychology of Women: Issues and topics relevant to the psychological development and functioning of women including sex differences in abilities and behavior, achievement motivation, work, sexuality, pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, mental health and domestic violence.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100; Crosslink: Same as Psy 325
WS 341 — Women and War: An examination of warfare and women�s involvement in this activity. Attention given to military history, the organizational requirements of warfare, the effects of war on women and the changing role of women in the armed forces.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Pol 341; Updated: August 27, 2002
WS 355 — Women in Modern Literature and Film: Literature and film by and about women from 1900 to the present. Feminist literary theory.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Eng/ESL 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Eng 355
WS 356 — Language and Gender: Students engage in the analysis of gender as it relates to language and society. Provides students with analytical resources for thinking critically about the relationship between language and social practice. Students gather and analyze data based on current theories.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Eng 100/ESL 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as ENG 356, LING 356; Updated: February 16, 2007
WS 360 — American Women's History: Study of American women from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Special emphasis on women's social and cultural roles. Current feminist theory is also studied.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Hist 360; Updated: August 9, 2002
WS 385 — Women and Health: Reproductive health, immune activity, autoimmune disease, and mental health in women are covered from phsyiological, psychological, historical and cross-cultural perspectives.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100.; Crosslink: Same as Psy 385; Updated: August 27, 2002
WS 391 — Women: A Global Perspective: Modern and contemporary issues affecting women from African, Asian, Latin American, Islamic & Pacific cultures. History, cross-cultural contact and the impact of modern political, social and economic systems will be emphasized in conjunction with theoretical perspectives.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Hist 391
WS 393 — Normality, Abnormality, and Society: Philosophical study of how human diversity interacts with social norms. Topics include health and illness, disability, gender and sexual orientation. Perspectives from biology and the social sciences are included in a study of how beliefs about normality vary between cultures, change through time and affect human relations.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in Philosophy.; Crosslink: Same as Phil 393; Updated: August 27, 2002
WS 394 — Special Topics: Advanced topics will be chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. Course may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
WS 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
WS 420 — Family Communication: Foundational concepts and theories are introduced. Communication dynamics within families are explored. Narrative, functional, interpretive, and systems approaches to family communication are included. Cultural influences are examined. Conditions necessary for optimal family functioning are addressed.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as COMU 420; Updated: August 9, 2002
WS 430 — Gender, Place and Environment: Survey of trends in geography of gender related to place, space and the environment. Addresses spatial interactions of gendered bodies of different ages, class and ethnicities.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or one college level course in WS or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as GEOG 430
WS 494 — Special Topics: Advanced topics will be chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. Course may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
WS 495 — Women's Studies Seminar: Capstone seminar to be taken in the senior year (or as a second-semester junior). Readings, discussions, presentations, and guest lectures involving advanced analysis of theories about social systems and women's lives. Seminar will facilitate students' application of theoretical material and research toward particular areas of interest. Seminar topics may vary from year to year.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): WS 151; 6 credits of upper-division WS courses or consent of instructor.
WS 499 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

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