2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

. WOMEN ST 3HH3 . THEORIES OF GENDER AND SEXUALITYThis course explores a range of theories of ge'nder and se~uality byworking through readings trom the intersecting fields of feminis,t, queerand masculinity studies,'Three hours; one term ". Prerequisite: Registration in a program in Comparative Literature, Cult.uralStudies and Critical Theory, English, Women's Studies or permission of,the Departmental Counsellor for English and Cultural Studies. Cross-list: COMP LIT 3AA3, CSCT 3AA3, ENGLlSH3AlA3This course is administered by the Department of English and CulturalStudies. . .WOMEN ST 3103 PHILOSOPHY AND FEMINISMA study of philosophical issues in feminist thought.Three hours; one term .'Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or IV of·any program or six units ofPhilosophy. WOMEN ST 1A06 is recomm«?nded.'Cross-list: PHILOS 3103Offered in alternate years.This course is administered by the Department of Philosophy.WOMENST 3NN3 WOMEN IN GERMANLITERATURE AND CULTUREThis course explores the rich lit«?rary and cultural history of womenwriters, filmmakers and artists from the early Middle Ages to the present" , in German-speaking Europe. .Three hours; ,one term 'Prerequisite: Registration in -Level II or above'Cross-list: COMP LIT 3NN3, GERMAN 3NN3Offered in aiternate years. , .This course is administered by the Departmeh( of Modern Languages. and Linguistics. 'WOMEN ST 3Z03 WOMEN AND MEN IN WAR AND PEACEThis course focuses on how g'ender and other differences. shape ourexperiences of 'war and struggles for a more peaceful world.,Three hours; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours inWomen's 'Studies program or Peace Studies' program or permission ofthe Director of either programCross-list: PEACE ST 3Z03This course is administered by Peace Studies.WOMEN ST 4A06 INDEPENDENT RESEARCHStudents develop their own research' projects; in regular consultation, . with a faculty supervisor. Upon completion, students. present their resultsafa one...;day open forum, and submit, a written report. .Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of the Women's Studies ProgrCl-mWOMEN ST 4B03 TOPICS INWOMEN AND THE ECONOMYAn analysis of economic policies and realities as they impact on women'slives. Topics may include women's access' to capital, the; distribution ofgoods, access to health care, poverty and aging, and employment.Three hours (seminar and discussion); one term'Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours inWomen's Studies Program or permission of. the Director of Women'sStudiesAntirequisite: WOMEN ST 4B06Enrolment is limited.WOMEN ST 4BB3 TOPICS IN WOMEN AND THE STATEAn analysis of the role of the State in Canadian social policies, includingthe responses of law, labour, education, immigration or health to womenin Canada.Three hours (seminar and discussion); one .termPrerequisite: Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours inWomen's Studies Program or, permission of the Director of Women'sStudies . ,Antirequisite: WOMEN ST 4B06 .Enrolment is limited.WOMEN ST 4C03TOPICS IN FEMINIST SCHOLARSHIP:WOMEN IN CANADAAn intensive seminar in a field reflecting the instructor's research interests.Students benefit from current scholarship, and learn researchmethods complementary to those used in WOMEN ST 4A06. 'Three hours; ohe termPrerequisite: Registration in Level III' or-IV Qf the Combined Honours inWomen's Studies Program or permission of the Director of Women'sStudies .Antirequisite: WOMEN ST4C06 .Enrolment is limited.WOMEN'S STUDIES. 307·., WOMEN ST 4CC3 TOPICS IN FEMINIST SCHOLARSHIP:,WOMEN-IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXTAn intensive sem'inar. in a field reflecting the instructor's research interests.Stud~nts benefit frorri current scholarship, and learn research .methods complementary to those used in WOMEN ST 4A06 .Three hours; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level III or IV of the Combined Honours in''Women's Studies Program or permission of the Director of Women'sStudiesAntirequisite: WOMEN ST 4C06Enrolment is limited. 'WOMEN ST 4D03 INDEPENDENT STUDYIn consultation with a faculty member, students will research an ap-'proved topic,on the basis of materials outside normally available cou'rseofferings. A major paper will be required.Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of the Combined Honours in Women'sStudies program and permission of the DirectorWOMEN ST 4J03 CROSSING BORDERS: GLOBAL FEMINISMSExamines how diverse women's lives are being transformed in a rapIdlychanging global society and the implication of women's changing placesin society and space for feminist theory and practice.Seminar,(two hours); ope term . "Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or IVofthe Combined Honours in" Women's Studi~s programCross-list: CSCT 4J03, ENGLISH 4J03, Enrolment is limited to 18 students.Note:The following cdurses, offered by other departments, may be used tohelp fulfill Women's Studies program requirements; provided that the 'prerequisi.te requirements of the home department are fulfilled.COMP LIT 4E03HISTORY 4106 ,KINESIOL 4T03 ~LABR ST 2D03 'LABR ST 3E03 'RELIG ST 2SS3SOC WORK 4R03SOCIOL2Q06Topics in Comparative Literature (when the topicis Twentieth-Century Women Writers) ,Women and Social Movements in the NineteenthanaTwentieth-Century United StatesGender, Sport and LeisureDifferent Labours, Diffetent VoicesWomen, Work and Unionism,Women and Religion . ,Social Work with WomenSociology of Genderi,