7 courses with the subject WGS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
WGS 210Introduction to Women’s Studies3
This course introduces students to the discipline of women’s and gender studies. Status of women from a variety of historical, economic, cultural, and theoretical perspectives. Topics include masculinity, femininity, violence, reproductive health, issues in sexual orientation, and the intersectional dynamics of race, class, and gender.
Theoretical and cultural contexts and complexities of sexuality as they relate to the dominant culture. Intersections of race, class, gender and sexual orientation will be examined in relation to the formation of sexual identity and the contradictions of institutionalized norms and standards.
Survey and analysis of films by women filmmakers throughout the world. Diverse film styles, periods, and genres will be represented. Screening and discussion of cinematic works in their original language with English subtitles when needed.
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Practical experience through a program of work and study within an agency or other setting related to the student’s principal area of interest. Area of concentration, requirements, and means of evaluation to be defined in consultation with supervising faculty.
