Summer & Fall 2008
Summer Sessions
ARHS 3358:
Both Sides of the Easel: Women in the Visual Arts
Summer I
M-F 10:00 - 11:50, Staff
This class examines the various phases of feminist art practice and feminist art
history from the work seeking to redress the historical neglect of women artists
to more modern theoretical studies of artistic institutions, career patterning,
and the ideology of modernism. We will begin with a brief historical overview of
women in the visual arts but will devote most of the semester to art and art
criticism produced between 1850 and 1999.
CTV 3362/CFA 3362:
Diversity and American Film: Race, Class, Gender and
Sexuality
Summer I
M-F 12:00 - 1:50, S. Griffin
Historical survey of representations of race/ethnicity, class structure, gender,
sexual orientation in American cinema, as well as the opportunities for
minorities within the industry.
ECO 4351:
Labor Economics
Summer I
M-F 10:00 - 11:50, D. Millimet
Within the framework of various market theories, this course will explore wages,
discrimination, effects of unions, unemployment rates, international labor
migration and the changes wrought in recent years by the influx of women in the
labor force, including subsequent effects on economic theory and policy.
ECO 5357:
Economics of Human Resources
Summer II
TuTh 6:00 - 8:50,
E. Wheaton
The course examines the labor supply decisions of women in significant detail.
Discrimination has also had an important impact on the labor market, and the
course focuses on these issues as well. Gender pay differentials have been one
outcome of that and the course will examine that problem and how to rectify it
as well.
ENGL 3367/CF 3364:
Ethical Implications of Children's Literature
Summer I
M-F 10:00 - 11:50, L. Reid
This course will examine children’s literature from an ethical perspective,
particularly notions of morality and evil with emphasis upon issues of
colonialism, race, ethnicity, gender, and class.
ENGL 3379/CFA 3379:
Literary And Cultural Contexts Of Disability: Gender,
Care, And Justice
Summer I
M-F 12:00 - 1:50, M. Satz
This course
examines issues of disability from literary, cultural, and philosophical
perspectives. It grapples with current debates in disability studies providing
the student with a variety of contexts to examine them.
HIST 3301/CF 3317:
Human Rights: America's Dilemma
Summer I
M-W 6:30 - 9:30 & Summer II M-W 6:30 - 9:30,
R. Halperin
The study of human rights requires intellectual history and moral courage, for
no society has been totally innocent of human rights abuses. This course will
examine certain violations of human rights within their context, and will
highlight crimes based upon race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and
religion of both perpetrators and the victims.
SOCI 3351:
Marriage and Family
Summer I
M-F 12:00 - 1:50, A. Tan
The purpose of this course is to enhance understanding of the relationship
between social structure and the family. We will use sociological theories and
concepts to describe/explain the historical development of the family,
variations in the American family, and current issues and changes affecting the
family.
WS
2380/CFA 3303:
Human Sexuality
Summer II
M-F 10:00 -
11:50 & M-F 2:00 - 3:50, J. Caldwell-Ryan
This
course explores the biosocial aspects of human sexuality and sex behaviors. A
multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspective will be used to address a wide
range or theoretical and pragmatic social issues.
Fall Session
ECO 4351:
Labor Economics
MWF 2:00 - 2:50,
I.
Mbiti
Within the framework of various market theories, this course will explore wages,
discrimination, effects of unions, unemployment rates, international labor
migration and the changes wrought in recent years by the influx of women in the
labor force, including subsequent effects on economic theory and policy.
ENGL 1360:
The American Heroine: Fiction and Fact
MWF 11:00 - 11:50, N. Schwartz
Images of the
American heroine in popular and traditional literature, studied in terms of
their reflection of the evolving roles of American women.
ENGL 3377:
Literature and the Construction of
Homosexuality
W 6:30 - 9:20, R. Bozorth
A
historical exploration of how same-sex desire has been represented and
understood in modern literature, as considered in the context of philosophical,
religious, and scientific texts since the ancient world.
ENGL 3379/CFA 3379
:Literary
And Cultural Contexts Of Disability: Gender, Care, And Justice
MWF 9:00 - 9:50, M. Satz
This course
examines issues of disability from literary, cultural, and philosophical
perspectives. It grapples with current debates in disability studies providing
the student with a variety of contexts to examine them.
HIST 1322H:
Seminar in European History: Renaissance Queens and
Mistresses
W 2:00 - 4:50, K. Wellman
This seminar will focus on officially designated royal mistresses and queens as
a vehicle to explore the history of Renaissance France and the history of women.
It will treat the story of their lives and the myths constructed around them by
looking at memoirs, paintings, chronicles, poetry, etc. to understand the
process of historical writing. It will also explore the ways these women have
been used in French history since the Renaissance to explore the development of
historiography. This seminar will concentrate on these specific women to explore
the broader culture of the French Renaissance.
HIST 3301/CF 3317:
Human Rights: America's Dilemma
Tu 6:30 - 9:20, R. Halperin
The study of human rights requires intellectual history and moral courage, for
no society has been totally innocent of human rights abuses. This course will
examine certain violations of human rights within their context, and will
highlight crimes based upon race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and
religion of both perpetrators and the victims.
HIST 3348/CFA 3348:
Changing American Families
TuTh 11:00 - 12:2, C. DeLuzio
This course will explore changing expectations for and experiences of American
families from the colonial era to the present. We will focus on the multiplicity
of forms family life has taken in the past, paying careful attention to
differences of race, class, ethnicity, gender and age. Our goal is to understand
the ways in which family structures and ideals have shaped and been shaped by
larger forces of social and cultural change.
HIST 3355/CF 3325:
Class and Gender in Ancient Society
MWF 1:00 - 1:50, M. Dowling
An
examination of class and gender in the ancient world with special emphases on
changing definitions of masculinity and femininity in Greek and Roman culture
and the position, rights, and interaction of different groups (e.g. free and
slave, citizen and foreigner, soldier and civilian).
MUHI 3341:
Women and Music. "Like a Virgin": From Hildegard to
Madonna
TuTh 09:30 - 10:50, D. Mayer-Martin
The course introduces students to the rich traditions of musical women and to
the variety of roles women have played in both "art" music and popular music.
The course also introduces feminist and gender theories as related to the music
of women and men. A variety of multi-media materials and live performances by
guest artists will support class lectures and discussions.
PLSC 3370:
Women in Politics
M 6:30 - 9:20, V. Hunt
A
survey of women as candidates, legislators, members of the executive branch, and
soldiers, as well as the impact of several areas of policy, including single-sex
education, women and the workplace and the development of the global economy.
PSYC 3350:
Psychology of Women
W 6:30 - 9:20, C. Soutter
This course offers both men and women students a deeper understanding of women
as individuals. It will investigate personality theories as they relate
particularly to women. Against this theoretical backdrop it will examine modern
women’s options and conflicts, motives and values, and their perceptions of
their individuality in the face of rapid social change.
SOCI 3351:
Marriage and Family
MWF 11:00 - 11:50 & MWF 12:00 - 12:50, A. Tan
The purpose of this course is to enhance understanding of the relationship
between social structure and the family. We will use sociological theories and
concepts to describe/explain the historical development of the family,
variations in the American family, and current issues and changes affecting the
family.
SOCI 3371:
Sociology of Gender
MW 3:00 -
4:20, Staff
Roles of men and women in American Society; analysis of the acquisition,
content, and consequences of sex roles; social movements and implications for
social change. Fulfills cocurricular requirement for Diversity.
SOCI 4371:
Class, Race, and
Gender Inequality
TuTh
12:30 - 1:50, S. Kunovich
Unequal
distribution of power, prestige, and opportunity within society; causes and
consequences.
WS
2322/CFA 3302:
Women: Images and Perspectives
TuTh 9:30 -
10:50 & TuTh 11:00 - 12:20, J. Caldwell-Ryan
This course introduces men and women students to issues relating to women today
and prepares them for more specialized courses on women offered within the
separate departments. Constant and changing aspects of women will be examined
from the perspective of anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology, history,
economics, business, religion, and literature.
WS
2380/CFA 3303:
Human Sexuality
MW 3:00 - 4:20 & M 6:30 - 9:20, J. Caldwell-Ryan
This course explores the biosocial aspects of human sexuality and sex behaviors.
A multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspective will be used to address a
wide range or theoretical and pragmatic social issues.
WS 4303:
Women Studies Internship
This course offers students experience with organizations serving women or
addressing women's and gender issues, as well as with varied potential careers
or volunteer opportunities in the community.
WS 4309:
Independent Studies
A
supervised practicum and/or directed readings on specific problems or themes
under faculty guidance. Approval of Coordinator is required.