Subject: WMST

Term: Fall 2008

WMST 222: Gender in U.S. Society (100/12463)

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Aliberti, D; Daub, A

The focus of this course is on unique and convergent experiences of men and women in U.S. society. Different social expectations and opportunities encountered by men and women in the context of marriage and the family, work settings, and in informal organizations will be addressed. Legislation and social policy dealing with gender issues will be considered. Offered as SOCI 222 and WMST 222.

WMST 372: Work and Family: U.S. and Abroad (100/8514)

MW 12:30-01:45 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Hinze, S

Covers the impact on human lives of the interface between work and family; the different ways gender structures the experience of work and family depending upon racial and ethnic background, social class, age, and partner preference; the impact of historical context on work-family experiences; work-family policies in the United States and other countries. Offered as SOCI 372, WMST 372, and SOCI 472.

WMST 373: Advanced Topics in American Women's History (100/8610)

M 02:00-04:30 PM Aug 25-Dec 05

Sentilles, R

This advanced seminar is designed to allow students to investigate aspects of American women's history that are not deeply explored in other courses. The two central purposes of the course are to move students forward in their study of American women's history and to provide advanced study for graduate students and other students interested in women-focused topics. The topic is subject to change, but may be any of the following or something similar: women and medicine, images of women in popular culture, growing up female, women and political movements, women and war, etc. Recommended preparation: HSTY 353/453 or HSTY 354/454. Offered as HSTY 373, WMST 373, and HSTY 473.

WMST 396: SAGES Capstone (100/7390)

Daley, M

Capstone experience in the fields of Women's and Gender Studies for an in-depth, independent project of particular interest to the student. Students are strongly encouraged to work with a WMST program faculty member, but some projects may be supervised by faculty in other areas or by other qualified professionals. All capstones require a WMST faculty advisor's approval of the proposal prior to registration. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Women's and Gender Studies.

WMST 399: Independent Study (100/9374)

Daley, M

Independent research project in the fields of Women's and Gender Studies. Project proposals must be approved by a WMST faculty advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to work with a WMST program faculty member, but some projects may be supervised by faculty in other areas for by other qualified professionals with a WMST faculty advisor's approval. Credit varies with the scope and depth of the project.