INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
UM-ST. LOUIS SPRING SEMESTER - 2009
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
For further
information, contact us in 212
Telephone: (314) 516-5581
Email: iwgs@umsl.edu
PURSUING A CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES
Similar to a minor, a Women’s and Gender Studies Certificate supplements a student’s traditional academic major by promoting critical analysis of gender roles and structures across different times and cultures. Earning a certificate not only enables students to broaden their educational experience and develop new insights into their own lives and aspirations, but it also facilitates employment in a wide variety of occupations.
WGS classes promote the exchange of knowledge among people of different genders, classes, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and cultural conditions.
Undergraduate
Certificate Program
Program Admission: Undergraduate certificate candidates must meet the University’s general education requirements. Applicants must have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5 and must maintain a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. in WGS courses. Students must take at least 18 hours in Women’s and Gender Studies courses.
9 hours must include 3 core courses:
1) WGS 2102 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
2) WGS 3033 Sexuality and Gender Theory or other 3000-5000 level course in feminist or gender theory.
3) Capstone Experience: Students must complete a final research project or practicum. The Capstone requirement may be satisfied by WGS 4352 Independent Study in Women’s and Gender Studies, WGS 4353 Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies, or by a 4000-level WGS course or other 4000-level seminar where student completes a final research and writing project that focuses on women’s and gender studies.
9 hours may be cross-listed courses with student’s major department or WGS electives from various disciplines.
Graduate
Certificate Requirements
The graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies is designed for students who wish to receive post-baccalaureate training in gender studies.
Requirements
To apply, call IWGS (516-5581) or Graduate Admissions (516-5458) for application materials.
Admission
Requirements:
For Admission:
Baccalaureate degree
2.75 G.P.A.
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate/graduate work.
Two letters of recommendation.
If you are not currently enrolled at UM-St. Louis, you must
apply through the
Post B.A./B.S. students may enroll in the undergraduate or graduate certificate program.
Certificate Requirements:
At least 18 hours of Women’s and Gender Studies courses at the 4000, 5000, and/or 6000 level.
a) 3 hours must include a graduate feminist or gender theory course, which may be WGS 5033 Advanced Sexuality and Gender Theory, WGS 5040 Feminist Critical Theory, or other theory course.
b) 3 hours must include either a graduate internship or practicum, or final writing project, which may be an independent study WGS 6452 Special Readings in Women’s and Gender Studies, or a substantial research and writing project for a WGS graduate seminar, which may be WGS 6450 Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies, or other cross-listed, 5000 or 6000 level seminar.
c) 12 hours must be at the 5000 level or above, while up to 6 hours of 4000-level courses may be taken for graduate credit, as long as student completes graduate-level work for the course.
d) No more than 6 hours may be taken as Directed or Independent Study credit.
Most WGS courses are cross-listed with other departments and count toward department’s degree requirements as well as toward the certificate.
INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
UM-ST. LOUIS SPRING SEMESTER – 2009
January 20, 2009 – May 16, 2009
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
For further
information, contact us in 212
Telephone: (314) 516-5581
Email: iwgs@umsl.edu
UNDERGRADUATE
COURSES
WGS 2102 Introduction to Women’s and Gender
Studies
(Same as Sociology 2102/Hist 2102/Social Work
2102)
(Also satisfies
requirements for Trauma Studies Certificate.)
Nigro,
Kathleen (300 Clark), (001) MW 12:30-1:45pm, Ref # 13751
Nigro, Kathleen (300 Clark), (002) TTh
12:30-1:45pm, Ref 13752
Nigro, Kathleen
(300 Clark), (E01) MW 5:30-6:45pm, Ref # 13753
This core class is required for all Women’s and Gender Studies Certificate earners. This class introduces students to cultural, political and historical issues that shape gender. Through a variety of disciplinary perspectives in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the course familiarizes students with diverse female and male experiences and gendered power relationships.
Satisfies General Education requirement for
Social/Behavioral Science and Valuing.
WGS 2230 Psychology of
Women (Same as Psych 2230)
Zoe
Peterson, (RB-OR
120), (001), MW 12:30pm-1:45pm, Ref # 13758
This course will develop an understanding of the many dimensions of women’s psychological identity. It will examine female development across the lifespan, explore a wide variety of psychological issues that concern women and form a common language for the critical analysis of issues facing women today. We will also explore, identify, and try to understand the differences and similarities between women.
WGS 3034 History of
Sexuality (Same as Hist 3034, 5034, 5143 and WGS 5034)
Deborah
Cohen, (311 Clark), (001), MW 11:00am-12:15pm, Ref # 18143
This course locates sexuality at the center of history and examines its impact over time on politics, society, culture and economics. In particular, the course focuses on changing definitions of sexual deviance, the historical evolution of formal and informal regulations of sexual practices and on the manner in which sex has been deployed in broader historical struggles involving gender, race, class, migration and state building.
WGS 3350 Special
Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (Same as Anthro 3291 and Honors 3030)
Topic: Sex Trafficking: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Koziol,
Catherine (Seton Center-00019) (001), M, 9:30am-12:00pm
Prerequisites: Anthro 1041 or WGS 2102. (Special consent form required.)
This course introduces the history of and current issues in the international sex industry, including human trafficking, slavery, and prostitution in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. It will evaluate the power structures (political, economic, and military institutions) and the process, organization and structure of the industry within the context of nationality, ethnicity, and class, with particular emphasis on voluntary (immigration) and forced (displacement) population migration. Finally, it will look at current legislation and methods to control this growing problem, especially in the United States.
WGS 3350 Special Topics in Women’s and Gender
Studies – ON-LINE CLASS
Topic: Social Movements (same as Hist 3042, 5042, 5142)
Laura Westoff,
TBA, (002-INT) Ref # 18145
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of the instructor. This course challenges students to analyze the historical sources, objectives, and techniques of social movements initiated by racial minorities, women, gays and lesbians, evangelical Christians, and many others.
WGS 3350 Special Topics in
Women’s and Gender Studies (same as BA 3198)
Women in Business Leadership
Horne,
Malaika, MW, 5:30pm-6:45pm, SSB 201, (E01), Ref # 13761
This course is aimed at women business students but welcomes all students (males and females). The purpose is to expose students to the views and ideas of women business leaders along with information from academic texts, articles and other materials. It will explore issues and challenges experienced by women business executives, including what authors and women professionals view as important leadership attributes and skills. The course will examine unique talents, strengths, and skills women leaders have employed along with their creative strategies to overcome barriers to achieve extraordinary performance. The focus is to heighten awareness as to how current and prospective women professionals can elevate themselves. We will also learn how gender may affect the practice of leadership as well as the importance of learning traditional models. It is important to note that women’s leadership styles could well be different from traditional male models as they may not be appropriate or accessible.
WGS 3352 Independent Studies
In Women’s and Gender Studies
Gentile, Kathy,
TBA (001-LEC), Ref # 13762
(special consent form required)
Prerequisites: WGS 2102
Independent, directed readings and research in women’s and gender related topic, to be determined in consultation with instructor.
WGS 3700 Diversity and
Social Justice (same
as Social Work 3700)
TBA,
(001-LEC) Ref # 13763
Prerequisite: Sociology 1010 or equivalent. Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles for work with diverse groups.
WGS 3700 Diversity and
Social Justice (same as Social Work 3700)
Curtis,
Lori, W 5:30pm – 8:10pm, 413 Clark, (E01), Ref # 13765
TBA,
(E02), Ref # 13764
Prerequisite: Sociology 1010 or equivalent. Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles for work with diverse groups.
WGS 4300 The
Female Gaze: Women and the Media (same
as Honors 3020)
Topic: Media Myths of Motherhood (special consent
form required) Petzall, Jill, T
4:30pm-7:00pm, (Seton – Honors College) (001-Lec), Ref # 13766
This course will question the
myths surrounding idealized and demonized motherhood norms. Single mothers, stepmothers, poor mothers,
mothers-of-color, and “old” mothers are often negative targets. From ancient child-sacrifices to contemporary
child-worship, from female body image to a woman’s bodily security, this course
will explore how women can define their own standards for mothering, for
balancing work with family, and for being a woman. It will address how we can actively require
safer cultures for motherhood – public policies and traditions that support
realistic mothering values which benefit future generations. It will highlight ways to create new options
that address old, (even ancient), challenges around the meaning and practice of
motherhood.
Each week we will screen at least one independent documentary film that will present realities to counter Western mass media distortions of motherhood, in addition to discussions of our required readings. We will also draw upon depictions of mothers from mass media, poetry, and fiction, feminist theory, memoir, and film – as well as your own creative writings.
WGS 4325 Gender, Crime and
Justice (same as CCJ 4325 and Soc 4325)
Carbone-Lopez,
Kristin, TTh, 11:00am-12:15pm (200 Clark)
(001-LEC) Ref # 13767
Prerequisites: CCJ 1110, 1120, 1130, 2210, 2220 or consent of instructor.
Analysis of the role of gender in crime and in the justice system. Emphasis on gender differences in crime commission, criminal processing, and the employment of women in criminal justice agencies. Fulfills CCJ diversity requirement.
WGS 4350 Special Topics in
Women’s and Gender Studies
Topic: Women, Literacy and Multicultural America
(same as Eng 4950)
Duffey,
Suellyn, Th 4:00pm – 6:30pm, Lucas 205, 001-LEC, Ref # 13768
This course will explore how literacy is situated in mainstream and non-mainstream cultures, sometimes through the stories women tell, sometimes through scholarly articles about literacy, and sometimes through class projects that explore particular literacy’s – particular ways of reading, knowing, writing, thinking and acting. We will read women’s stories to ground ourselves in the complex phenomena that make up “literacy” as it is currently defined and the forces that shape literacy. From such stories, the class will reach outward to look at literacy in particular settings, such as literacy clubs and books and magazines from colonial times to the present, educational literacy stories of women from many different disciplines in higher education that outline gender differences in academic life stories, and the long-standing tradition among African American women to use literacy to serve society.
WGS 4352 Independent Study
in Women’s and Gender Studies
(special consent form required)
Gentile,
Kathy, TBA, 001-IND (Ref # 13771)
Prerequisites: WGS 2102 and consent of instructor. Independent, directed readings and research in women’s and gender related topic, to be determined in consultation with instructor.
WGS 4353 Internship in
Women’s and Gender Studies
(special consent form required)
Gentile,
Kathy, TBA, 001-IND (Ref # 13772)
Prerequisite: 9 hours. 2.5 GPA, 12 WGST hrs. Internship would place the student in a profit or non-profit setting for approximately ten hours a week in an internship structured and supervised by the Institute; may include biweekly seminar. Student must present appropriate course background for either option, plus the above pre/co-requisites.
WGS 4930 Studies in Gender
and Literature (same as Engl
4930 and Honors 3010)
Jane
Austen: Fiction and Film (special
consent form required)
Gentile,
Kathy (001 LEC), Ref # 18147, Honors College 0307, M 2:00pm-4:30pm
In contemplating the significance of Jane Austen to her time and ours, we will read all the completed novels and view several film versions of the major novels. As well as exploring the historical/cultural contexts as represented in both novels and films, we will examine versions of Austen the author and narrator that emerge in the criticism, biographical accounts, and letters.
WGS 4937 Irish
and Irish-American Women Writers (same as Engl 4937 and Honors 3010)) (Special consent form
required.)
Ebest, Sally (001 LEC), Ref # 18148, MW 11:00am – 12:15pm, BH-OB116.
This course traces the parallel arcs of feminism reflected in similarly-themed Irish and Irish-American women’s novels from 1950 to the present. Authors range from Edna O’Brien and Mary McCarthy, the first contemporary feminist novelist in Ireland and America, through Emma Donoghue and Eileen Myles, whose lesbian protagonists bring feminist perspectives into the 21st century.
GRADUATE COURSES
WGS 5034 History of
Sexuality (same as
Hist 3034/5034/5143 & WGS 3034)
Cohen,
Deborah (G01) (311 Clark), MW 11:00-12:15pm, Ref # 18144
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. This course locates sexuality at the center of history and examines its impact over time on politics, society, culture and economics. In particular, the course focuses on changing definitions of sexual deviance, the historical evolution of formal and informal regulations of sexual practice and on the manner in which sex has been deployed in broader historical struggles involving gender, race, class, migration and state building.
WGS 5700 Diversity,
Social Justice and Social Practice (same as Social Work 5700)
Wells-Glover,
Linda (G01), M, 4:00-6:00pm, 205 Lucas, Ref # 13777
Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the
impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles
for work with diverse groups.
WGS 5700 Diversity,
Social Justice and Social Practice (same as Social Work 5700)
TBA,
(G02), Ref # 13778
Analyzes the structure, dynamics, and consequences of social and economic injustice, and the
impact on diverse groups in American society. Examines theoretical models and practice principles
for work with diverse groups.
WGS 6450 Special
Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (special consent form required)
Topic: Victimization (same as CCJ 6448) (G01), Th
5:30-8:10pm
Carbone-Lopez,
Kristin, Ref # 13780
Students will critically explore the field known as “victimology” – the scientific study of
victimization and its consequences. The focus of the course is on the nature and extent of
victimization, the estimation of risk, theories about the causes of victimization, and the
consequences of victimization experiences. Students will also study the emergence of special
victims groups, the implications of a victim-oriented perspective for the administration of justice,
and system alternatives such as restitution and restorative
justice.
WGS 6353 Graduate
Internship In Women’s and Gender Studies (special consent form required) (G01), TBA, Ref #
13779
Gentile,
Kathy
WGS 6452 Special
Readings in Women’s and Gender Studies (special consent form required)
(G01), TBA, Ref # 13780
Code: Spring Semester 2009