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WGS 302 Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Phenomena

The history and theory of European witchcraft and demonology. Includes anthropology of witchcraft in non-Christian societies, gender and intersectionality, and new religious movements, like Wicca. Identical to REL 302. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

REL 302

WGS 303 Goddesses

Interdisciplinary study of goddesses in selected cultures, ancient and modern. Uses intersectionality to analyze opportunities and challenges inherent in gendering gods, including borrowing/reinventing goddesses today. Identical to REL 303. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

REL 303

WGS 317 Sociology of Gender

Analysis of the role of gender in institutions such as the economy, the family, and the schools. Gender inequality and factors that promote its reproduction. Identical to SOC 317. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: Either WGS 100 or prior coursework in Sociology. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 317

WGS 319 Women and Sport

An investigation of the motivational and social implications of women's participation in sport. Identical to PES 319. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
2(2-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PES 319

WGS 326 Women and Politics

This course will look primarily at empirical studies of women’s role in politics in the U.S. but also in other contexts. Identical to PSC 326. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSC 326

WGS 327 Women Writers: Gender, Sexuality, and Literature

Examination of women writers in a variety of historical and cultural traditions, approached through the lenses of feminist and queer theory. Identical to ENG 327. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

ENG 327

WGS 334 Psychology of Women

Explores discrimination, barriers, and opportunities specific to women as related to psychological development, affective and cognitive functioning, personality, role behaviors, sexuality, mental health, and empowerment. Identical to PSY 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
 

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 334

WGS 362 Gender Communication

Focuses on the role of communication in creating and perpetuating gender stereotypes. Emphasis is on personal growth and awareness in a variety of contexts. Identical to COM 362. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

COM 362

WGS 382 Gender and Art

Examines how gender identity has played a role in art. Examines artists, patrons, viewers, and subjects of representations as gendered and historically specific entities. Identical to ART 382. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

ART 382