University of Calgary : Women's Studies WMST

Women's Studies WMST

WMST 201 301 311 315 401 405 501 590

Instruction offered by the Faculty of Arts. Please contact the Arts Students’ 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 women’s studies, with particular emphasis on Canada in a global context.
Course Hours: 3 units; 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 Women’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: 3 units; 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: 3 units; 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: 3 units; H(3-0)

Women’s Studies 401

Special Topics in Women’s Studies

An in-depth exploration of a specific area of research interest in women’s studies.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in courses labelled Women’s Studies.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in courses labelled Women’s Studies.

Women's Studies 501

Independent Research in Selected Topics

Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in courses labelled Women’s Studies and 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

Women’s Studies 590

Honours Thesis

Supervised individual research and preparation of an Honours thesis.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honours program in Women’s Studies.

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