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For more information about these courses see the Department of Philosophy website: .
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
201
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Talking Gender and Sexuality
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An interdisciplinary and intersectional examination of the social and cultural constructions of gender and sexuality. Uses a series of case studies involving historical events and current affairs to discuss how ideas about gender and sexual identity shape our social systems, cultural expression, and political values. The Canadian context is emphasized.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 201)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
303
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Topics in Feminism
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Explores key issues in feminist theory and activism, including relevant related issues in gender, sexuality, race and others.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 303)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
305
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Topics in Gender and Sexuality
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Explores key issues in gender and sexuality studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 305)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
311
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Theorizing Gender and Sexuality
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Explores contemporary approaches to theorizing gender and sexuality, with attention to their historical bases. Includes consideration of feminist, queer, trans, and intersectional theories.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 311)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
315
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Methods for Gender and Sexuality Research
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Explores the scholarly and political implications of engaging in research on gender and sexuality by examining key feminist, queer, trans, and intersectional methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 315)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
401
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Special Topics in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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An in-depth exploration of a specific area of research interest in feminist, gender or sexuality studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
3 units of courses labelled Women’s Studies or Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 401)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
405
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Praxis Seminar
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Reflection upon best practices and theoretical paradigms for feminist, gender, and sexuality activism. Activist/volunteer work, outside of class-time, will be required.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
3 units of courses labelled Women’s Studies or Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 405)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
411
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Special Topics in Theory
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In-depth study of a specific approach to theorizing gender and sexuality.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Women's Studies 311 or Gender and Sexuality Studies 311.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 411)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
415
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Special Topics in Research Methods
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In-depth study of specific group research methods used in feminist, gender, and/or sexuality studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Women's Studies 315 or Gender and Sexuality Studies 315.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 415)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
420
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Ecofeminism
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An immersive experience, both theoretical and experiential, of ecofeminist analyses.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
3 units of course labelled Women’s Studies or Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Gender and Sexuality Studies 420 and Women's Studies 303.02 will not be allowed.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 420)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
501
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Independent Research
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Supervised individual study of a special topic. Intended primarily for students in Gender and Sexuality Studies programs.
Course Hours:
3 units; (12-36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Students wishing to register in this class must first consult with the Department, and are responsible for proposing a topic and securing a supervisor.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 501)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
503
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Community Service Learning
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An opportunity for students to learn from volunteer service in community organizing and/or activism relating to feminist, gender, and sexuality studies. Students will present findings related to their community engagement placement to the class in scheduled sessions during the term.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1.5S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Women's Studies 201, 405 or Gender and Sexuality Studies 201, 405 and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Students wishing to register in the class must first secure a volunteer position and have that position approved by the department. Volunteer commitment over the term must be between 20-25 hours.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 503)
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
590
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Honours Thesis
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Supervised individual research and preparation of an Honours thesis.
Course Hours:
6 units; (24-36 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Honours program in Gender and Sexuality Studies and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Students are responsible for securing a thesis supervisor prior to enrolling in the class.
Also known as:
(formerly Women’s Studies 590)
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