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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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GWS 250 GP Sex, Gender, and Power in Antiquity (1)
An examination of the cultural identities constructed for women and men in the Greco-
Roman world and an analysis of the way that the categories of male and female
underwrote power dynamics in various social, political, and religious contexts. The
course also considers whether the ancient world can shed light on contemporary issues in
gender studies, since the societies of Greece and Rome are often thought to provide the
basis for Western attitudes about sexuality. A Global Perspectives designated course.
(Also listed as GRS 250.)
GWS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Gender and Women Studies (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the minor. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
GWS 297, 397, 497 Internship in Gender and Women Studies (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
GWS 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Gender and Women Studies (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
GWS 310 Feminist Theory in Texts (1)
Designed to introduce students to the basic ideas involved in feminist thought and
explore the varying feminist schools of thought through classic and contemporary texts.
Viewpoints may include liberal, radical, psychoanalytical, Marxist/socialist,
ecofeminism, woman-of-color feminism, and global theories. (Also listed as HON 310.)
HB - Hebrew
HB 101 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I (1)
An introduction to the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew. This course equips students to
read the Hebrew Bible in its original language, a skill that provides access to the
complexities of biblical texts and the nuances of biblical scholarship. It acquaints
students with basic Hebrew grammar, which will enable them to read Hebrew texts at an
introductory level and use reference works that take the original language as their starting
point.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024