Women Studies Minor
Why Explore the Women’s Studies Minor?
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You will learn about the contributions of women in their varied social and cultural roles in the United States and the world.
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You will strengthen your critical thinking skills and your understanding of issues related to gender and social justice.
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You will enhance your appreciation for diversity and discover the deep, interdisciplinary connections among disciplines.
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You will gain a greater sense of your own personal worth as a human being and the value of your relationships with other people.
Objectives
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To study the experiences and contributions of women.
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To understand the diversity of women’s perspectives.
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To analyze the causes of gender hierarchies in society.
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To make connections between academic learning and one’s own life experience.
Program of Study
For the Women’s Studies Minor, students complete 6 courses, totaling 18 credits.
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Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours
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WMST 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies
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WMST 499 Independent Study Capstone Project
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Elective Courses: Students select 4 additional courses:
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ANTH 328 Anthropology of Women
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ENGL328 Humanities Seminar*
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ENGL 400 Adv. Topics in British Lit*
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ENGL 402 Adv. Topics in American Lit*
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ENGL 404 Adv. Topics in World Lit*
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ENGL 425 Major American Writers*
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ENGL 435 Major British Writers*
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HIST 318 U.S. Women’s History
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HLTH 430 Women’s Health Issues
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LART 605 Women, Technology and the Information Age
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MCOM 210 Gender and the Mass Media
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MCOM 330 Cultural Studies in Mass Communication
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PHIL328 Philosophy of Feminism
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PSYC 425 Psychology of Women
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SOCI 328 Changing Roles of Male & Female
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SOCW 413 Women in Crisis
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THEA 328 Humanities Seminar - Gender and Performance
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THEA 328 Humanities Seminar - Women and Theatre
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*Topics of these courses change, so check with Coordinator for eligibility.
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Other courses may count or may be augmented to count as Women's Studies electives; contact the Coordinator for details.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Gayatri Devi, Women's Studies Coordinator
Raub 302
570-484-2284
