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Women's Studies WMST

Instruction offered by the Faculty of Arts. Please contact the Faculty of Arts Program Information Centre for specific details.

Junior Course

Women's Studies 201

Introduction to Women's Studies

An examination of the historical, geographical and political origins of feminism and womenâ€™s studies, with particular emphasis on Canada in a global context.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Senior Courses

Women's Studies 301

Topics in Women's Studies

Offers the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to Womenâ€™s Studies scholars.

301.01. Global Feminisms
301.02. Gender Subjectivities
301.03. Social Issues and Gender
301.04. Women and Health
301.05. Gender and Popular Culture

Course Hours: H(3-0)

Women's Studies 311

Feminist Theorizing

Feminist theories help us understand why things are the way they are, and suggest useful strategies for appropriate social change. This course will critically consider contemporary approaches to feminist theorizing and their historical bases.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Women's Studies 315

Feminist Methods

Explores the scholarly and political implications of conducting feminist research by examining key methods and their justifications.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Women's Studies 405

Seminar in Feminist Praxis

An opportunity to engage in feminist activism, reflect on these experiences and critically situate them within the history and perspectives of Western feminist activism. Activist/volunteer work, outside of class-time, will be required.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): A previous course in Women's Studies or consent of the Program Co-ordinator.

Women's Studies 501

Research in Selected Topics

Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Co-ordinator.
Notes: Students should contact the Program Co-ordinator well in advance of the first day of classes to arrange an independent studies course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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