2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES173Chart continued from previous pageRELST 350Gender and JudaismSOC 311FamilySOC 334Sociology of InequalitySPAN 350Hispanic American Women WritersTH 380Theatre of DiversityCourses listed under divisional requirements, but nottaken to fulfill divisional requirements, may be takenunder the heading of “Electives.”*Other courses may applyMinor RequirementsTOTAL 36-37COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE(See p. 31 for general minor requirements)SEM.HRS.WGS 2203Women in Culture & SocietyWGS 3203Feminist and Gender TheoryWGS 4303Women’s Studies/General Studies SeminarThree additional courses from amongofferings emphasizing women and/or genderincluding*ENG 261/361, 265, HIST 251/351,252/352, PSY 374, RELST 361/461, 9TH 375.*At least three semester hours must be insocial sciences, three in humanities, andthree hours at the 300/400 level. Other coursesmay apply in addition to those listed here.WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIESCOURSES (WGS)220 Women in Culture and Society (3) (S)Students examine conflicting definitions of gender incontemporary U.S., analyzing general patterns and theimpact of gender definitions on their own lives. Differencesin the definitions of womanhood and manhood arediscussed along with the variety of women’s experiences andperspectives. Ideas about gender are contrasted with real lifesituations of women and men in our society. Particularattention is paid to the opportunities and difficulties thatwomen of differing races and classes encounter in today’ssociety. Offered each fall.320 Feminist and Gender Theory (3)Identical to ENG 320430 Women’s Studies/Gender Studies Seminar (3)(I)Introduces students to the latest feminist theories andmethodologies as well as the most recent research on genderin relation to a topic chosen by the instructor. Topics vary.Recent topics include “Violence, Non-Violence, and theBody” and “Gender Troubles.” Students give presentationsand complete research projects relevant to their majordisciplines. Does not fulfill divisional requirements forLatin Honors. Prerequisite: senior status or consent.Offered spring of odd-numbered years.TOTAL 18