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Women's Studies Courses
View/Print PDFWS 110|Gender, Media, and Popular Culture
5 Credits
This course explores how men and women, as well as the qualities of ''masculinity'' and ''femininity,'' are portrayed in print, visual, and news media, as well as the relationship between gender and cultural experiences, such as technology, sports, and violence.
Prerequisite
This course is cross-listed with SOC 110. Students completing WS 110 may not receive graduation credit for SOC 110.
WS 155|Women's Cultural Heritage [H]
5 Credits
An introductory course which presents an overview of the contributions women have made socially, politically, and culturally.
WS 215|Women in U.S. History [H]
5 Credits
An introductory survey of women in U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present. This course explores women's experiences, including historical attitudes about women's place in society and the realities of life and work for women. This course also explores how female roles in family, work, politics, and culture have changed over time. Emphasizes the diversity among women in terms of race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality.
Prerequisite
This course is cross-listed with HIST& 215. Students completing WS 215 may not receive graduation credit for HIST& 215.