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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 WGS 302. 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. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.

Corequisites

None.

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. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

REL 303

WGS 308 Greenwich Village to West Hollywood: LGBTQ+ Populations and Public Policies

This course prepares students to assess and propose public policies that protect LGBTQ+ populations. Identical to PSC 308 and SOC 308. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: One of: ENG 204 or HDF 213 or PAD 210 or PSC 100, PSC 105 or SOC 100, SOC 221 or SWK 100, SWK 250, SWK 270 or WGS 100, WGS 204, WGS 213.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSC 308; SOC 308

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 325 Telenovelas, Streaming Media and Hispanic/Latino Feminist Movements

Examination of the significance of Hispanic/Latino feminist movements as documented in history, literature, film, and media such as telenovelas and streaming series. Identical to SPN 325. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

SPN 325

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. 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. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ENG 201 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites

None.

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. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 334

WGS 350 Women in Film

Critical analysis of films written, directed and produced by women, evaluated from a variety of theoretical viewpoints; emphasis on the underrepresentation of women. Identical to MCA 350. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(2-2)

Cross Listed Courses

MCA 350

WGS 351 Queer Cinema

Introduction to the history, aesthetics and political/cultural importance of queer cinema. Focus on the New Queer Cinema movement. Identical to MCA 351. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

MCA 351

WGS 355 Transgender Theory and Media Representation

Television, film, video game, social media, and journalism representations of transgender, queer, and gender diverse identities and intersections with other forms of difference. Identical to COM 354. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: 26 credit hours. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(2-2)

Cross Listed Courses

COM 354

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

COM 362

WGS 364 Women, Crime and Deviance

Exploring the theories, concepts, and social constructions fundamental to the conceptualization of women as victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system. Identical to SOC 364. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: PSC 100 or SOC 100 or SOC 221 or WGS 100 or SWK 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 364

WGS 382 Gender and Art

Examines how gender identity and sexuality have affected 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 56 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 56 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

ART 382

WGS 395 Internship in Women and Gender Studies

An integrative learning experience where students apply textbook knowledge to women, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities in a workplace setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: WGS 100; permission of instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)