- International Studies Approved Course list: Art 431, 432; Anthropology 208, 307, 311, 332, 333, 350, 440; Economics 404, 426, 444, 453; English 233, 333r, 431, 443r; French 323, 331, 332; Environmental Science 250; Geography 103, 104, 250, 305, 409; History 208, 318, 319, 324, 327, 364, 365, 367, 368, 370, 372, 385r; Humanities 300, 311, 385r, 499r; Music 311, Religion 211, 213, 313, 318, 362, 417; Political Science 242, 244, 343r, 345, 346, 441r, 442r; Sociology 310, 365, 440; Spanish 323, 325, 331, 332; University Studies 202, 301; Modern Languages 100, 110, 120, 201, 301, 310, 320, 330; Business Accounting 481; Business Finance 482; Business Management 438, 439, 483; Business Marketing 318, 484.
4615 - Latin American Studies
Oralia Preble-Niemi, Coordinator
18 hours including a 12-hour core consisting of: History 375 or 376, Geography 304, Anthropology 229, and Political Science 246. The remaining 6 hours to be selected from: Anthropology 228; History 375, 376 (excluding the one taken to satisfy core requirements); Modern Languages 302, 320; Political Science 344; and any Special Topics courses with a focus on Latin America offered by any UTC department, subject to approval of the Latin American Studies Minor Advisory Council.
Corequisites: Proficiency in Spanish through the second college year, excluding Spanish 213 and 214, and a Study Abroad experience in a Latin American country for a minimum of six (6) weeks.
Minimum 2.0 average required in all courses for the minor.
4680 - Women’s Studies
Marcia Noe, Coordinator
18 hours required with at least 8 hours at the 300-400 level:
Women’s Studies 200 and 15 hours Women’s Studies courses listed below. However, no more than two courses (6 hours) in a single academic department can be applied toward the minor.
Minimum 2.0 average required in all courses for the minor.
WOMEN’S STUDIES COURSES (WSTU)
200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3)
An examination of human experience from a feminist perspective. An exploration of the ways in which women have been defined and have defined themselves. A multi-disciplinary teaching context with focus on women’s self identity, women’s identity in families, and women’s identity in society. Prerequisites: English 121, 122.
202 Women’s Issues in South Asia (3)
A survey of contemporary issues for women in South Asia. On demand.
222 Women’s Health Issues (3)
A review of current literature and discussion of issues affecting contemporary women’s health. The course will introduce the biological, psychological, social, economic, and cultural factors which affect the health of women in Western society. Students will be challenged to examine their attitudes on controversial issues such as birth control, childbirth alternatives, abortion, women’s self image, and aspects of aging. On demand. Prerequisite: English 122 or its equivalent. Open to non-majors. May be registered as Nursing 222. Credit not allowed in both Nursing 222 and Women’s Studies 222.
295 Violence Against Women (3)
Examines a variety of forms of violence against women in the United States including domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. Explores how violence against women has been minimized in society and how the criminal justice system has rarely developed effective ways to address these types of crimes. May be registered as Criminal Justice 295. Credit not allowed in both Criminal Justice 295 and Women’s Studies 295.
301 French Women Writers in Translation (3)
Contributions of French women writers to the social, economic and political institutions of French culture. Readings from several disciplines. Topics studied are gender roles, systems of authority, masculine/feminine representations of reality, and the concept of “feminine” writing. On demand. No foreign language credit. May be registered as Modern Languages (MLNG) 301. Credit not allowed in both Modern Languages 301 and Women’s Studies 301.
302 Latin American Women Writers in Translation (3)
Contributions of Latin American women writers to the social, economic, and political institutions of Latin American culture. Readings from literary selections in several genres. Topics will include gender roles, systems of authority, masculine/feminine representations of reality, and the concept of “feminine” writing. On demand. No foreign language credit. May be registered as Modern Languages 302. Credit not allowed in both Modern Languages 302 and Women’s Studies 302.
304 Gender in the Workplace (3)
The impact of gender in the workplace. A close study of cultural factors as they pertain to modern attitudes, beliefs, and practices concerning working men and women. Formerly Human Services 204. Prerequisite: English 122 or equivalent. May be registered as Human Services 304. Credit not allowed in both Human Services 304 and Women’s Studies 304.
305 Sex and Gender (3)
Evolutionary and cross-cultural analysis of formation of sex and gender in human societies, with special focus on the relative status of women, and the development of masculine and feminine differences in communication and activities. Prerequisite: Anthropology 152 or 207 or 208 or 210, or approval of instructor. May be registered as Anthropology 305. Credit not allowed in both Anthropology 305 and Women’s Studies 305.
307 Gender and Society (3)
Analysis of how ideas about gender are socially constructed and the importance of women-centered theories on this approach; the interplay of gender and various social structures including education, religion, politics, family, health, work and sexuality. Prerequisite: 3 hours Sociology or approval of instructor. May be registered as Sociology 307. Credit not allowed in both Sociology 307 and Women’s Studies 307.
310 Feminist Literary Criticism (3)
The history, theory and practice of feminist literary criticism studied in cultural context.
324 Race, Gender and the Media (3)
Examines the roles of ethnic minorities and women as members and consumers of the media. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or approval of instructor. May be registered as Communication 324. Credit not allowed in both Communication 324 and Women’s Studies 324.
331 American Women Writers (3)
A survey of American women writers of the 20th century. On demand.
Prerequisite: English 122. May be registered as English 331. Credit not allowed in both English and Women’s Studies 331.
336 Women in Politics (3)
An examination of the role and status of women in the American political system. Special emphasis given to the impact of selected public policies upon women. On demand. May be registered as Political Science 336. Credit not allowed in both Political Science 336 and Women’s Studies 336.
366 Goddess Traditions (3)
A cross-cultural survey of major goddess traditions of wide geographic distribution, this course addresses implications of what it means to talk about deities using female terminologies and associations. The seminar format involves reading, discussion, writing, and original research. May be registered as Religion 366. Credit not allowed in both Religion 366 and Women’s Studies 366.
417 Women in the Economy (3)
The role of women in the U.S. economy. An economic analysis of women’s labor force participation, discrimination against women in the labor market, women’s paid and unpaid work, the child care industry, and female poverty. On demand. Prerequisites: 101, 102 or approval of instructor. May be registered as History 417. Credit not allowed in both History 417 and Women’s Studies 417.
422 European Women’s History to 1800 (3)
A survey of the history of European women in the medieval and early modern eras. Topics covered will include pre-modern ideas about gender and women; women’s role in and relationship to religion; women’s work; women’s position within the household; the effect of class, marital status, and urban vs. rural residence on women; the emergence of women’s rights; and the effect of historical changes such as the Reformation and capitalism on the condition of women. Alternate years. May be registered as History 422. Credit not allowed in both History 422 and Women’s Studies 422.
