Women's and Gender Studies (WGS)

WGS 832 - Feminist Theory

Credits: 4

A multidisciplinary introduction to some of the major conversations and methodologies in feminist theory (e.g., materialist feminism, standpoint epistemologies, psychoanalysis, discourses of sexuality and the body, transnational feminism, postcolonialism and decolonization). Critical readings of landmark and more recent feminist texts, and discussion of gender in relation to other categories of analysis including sexuality, race, class, nation, disability and religion.

Equivalent(s): WS 832

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

WGS 895 - Directed Study

Credits: 1-4

Independent study of advanced or specialized topics requiring extensive reading and writing. To be elected only with permission of the Department Chair and of the supervising faculty member.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): WGS 899, WS 895, WS 899

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

WGS 898 - Colloquium in Feminist Studies

Credits: 4

An advanced course on a topic to be chosen by the instructor. Please inquire at the Women’s Studies office for a full course description each time the course is offered. Examples include Equality, Privacy and Consent; Queer Theory; Transnational Feminisms; Major Women Writers.

Equivalent(s): WS 898

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

WGS 899 - Directed Study

Credits: 1-4

Directed study for graduate students.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): WGS 895, WS 899

Grade Mode: Letter Grading