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Women's & Gender Studies Program
Wake Forest University
Tribble Hall, A106A
P.O. Box 7365
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Phone: 336-758-3758
Fax: 336-758-4143
wgs@wfu.edu
WGS Course Offerings
101. Window on Women’s and Gender Studies. (1h)
An opportunity to experience and reflect analytically in writing on the diverse cultural and intellectual life of Wake Forest, with an emphasis on women’s and gender studies’ events and topics. Pass/Fail Only.111. Writing and Women’s Issues. (3h)
This writing-intensive seminar explores special topics that include women, such as: women and creativity; women, work, and family; womanist literature; reproductive rights; violence against women; women and the arts; the emergence of feminist thought. Emphasis is on expository writing, critical thinking, and exchange of ideas in a discussion and workshop setting; frequent essays based on readings. Satisfies the basic composition but not the minor requirement.221. Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies. (3h)
Interdisciplinary course, taught by women’s and gender studies faculty representing at least two fields, that integrates materials from the humanities and the sciences. Topics include critical methods and practical solutions, history and theory of women's and gender studies, women in culture and society, and cross-cultural issues of gender, ethnicity, social class, disability, and sexual orientation. (CD)310. Gender, Power, and Violence. (3h)
Research-centered study of various issues related to violence, power, and gender in American society. Emphasizes sociological analysis of competing theoretical explanations of violence with respect to race, class, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. Also listed as SOC 375. (CD)321. Research Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies. (3h)
A capstone, research-centered study of questions raised by women’s and gender studies on an interdisciplinary topics, such as women’s health issues, international women’s issues, lesbian and gay culture and theory, women and the arts, etc. May be repeated for credit if topic differs.350. Biocultural Perspectives on Women and Aging. (3h)
Examines biological, socio-psychological, and cultural issues affecting older women.358. Mothers and Daughters. (3h)
Examines literature, psychology, and feminist theories on motherhood and the mother-daughter relationship.377. Special Topics. (1.5h,2.5h,3h)
Includes such women’s and gender studies topics as gender issues in the twenty-first century, Jewish-American women writers, African-American women writers, women and aging, critical approaches to women’s issues, and the emergence of feminist thought. May be repeated for credit if topic differs.396. Independent Study. (1-3h)
Independent projects in women’s and gender studies which either continue study begun in regular courses or develop new areas of interest. A maximum of 3 hours may apply to the minor. By prearrangement.397. Internships in Women’s and Gender Studies. (1.5h-3h)
Practicum opportunities for work and for research in conjunction with a local women’s or justice organization, such as Family Services, NOW, N.C. Center for Laws Affecting Women, AIDS Care Service, etc. A maximum of 3 hours may apply to the minor. Pass/fail only.100. R.A.D.: Rape Aggression Defense. (1h)
Develops and enhances the options of self-defense, including basic physical self-defense tactics and risk reduction and avoidance, so they may become viable considerations for any woman who is attached. Required readings include social science research on violence against women. Pass/fail only.
