72 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs Women's Studies Minor Course Requirements for Minor Women's Studies Courses Required (12 credit hours) • WS 1500 SS/DV - Introduction to Women's Studies Credits: (3) • WS 3050 - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 ~ Present Credits: (3) • WS 4050 - Research Methodologies Credits: (2) • WS 4060 - Research Project Credits: (2) * • WS 4860 - Internship in Women's Studies Credits: (1-2) * • WS 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2) * WS4060 (2) and WS4860 (2) represent alternate tracks for students with interest in academic careers or community work, respectively. Either one may be taken as an elective by students choosing the alternate course as a requirement. As an elective, WS4860 may be taken for 1 or 2 credit hours. Electives (8 credit hours) A total of 8 credit hours of electives chosen in consultation with the Women's Studies Coordinator. Electives may include up to 3 credit hours of Directed Readings. COMM 3090 - Gender and Communication Credits: (3) ENGL 2710 HU /DV - Perspectives on Women's Literature Credits: (3) FL 3670 - Literature Authors Credits: (3) GERT 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3) HIST 3070 - Women in American History: 1600 to Present Credits: (3) PSY 2370 - Psychology of Women and Gender Credits: (3) PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: (3) SOC 3130 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (3) WS 2900 - Topics in Women's Studies Credits: (1-3) or WS 4900 - Topics in Women's Studies Credits: (1-3) WS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Should other courses relating specifically to Women or Gender Studies, either of an experimental or of a permanent nature, be added to the curriculum, these courses will be accepted as electives for the Women's Studies Minor Program. Course Descriptions - WS Women's Studies Minor Program WS 1500 SS/DV - Introduction to Women's Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] An introduction to the discipline of women's studies using multicultural sources based on current feminist scholarship. In this course, we will examine the diversity of women's experiences, perspectives, critiques, and theories across the categories of race, ethnicity, and class. WS 2900 - Topics in Women's Studies Credits: (1-3) Varied topics as described in the semester schedule. Topics will be drawn from issues related to women's studies. May be repeated 3 times up to 9 credits with different course content. WS 3050 - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 — Present Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to the study of feminist theories from the 18th Century to the present. Students will study historical accounts of feminism by looking at primary sources written by influential feminists, as well as theoretical treaties on different kinds of feminism, from liberal feminism, to radical feminism, socialist feminism, black feminism, multicultural or global feminism, and so on. The class will be taught using collaborative learning and will rely on class discussion and interaction, rather than traditional lecture format. WS 3090 - Gender and Communication Credits: (3) This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females, in a wide range of communication contexts. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing required or instructor permission. Cross listed with COMM 3090 . WS 4050 - Research Methodologies Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Designed to introduce students to a variety of approaches to research in women's studies. Students will consider some of the assumptions which underlie research methodologies which may limit our knowledge about women as research subjects and as researchers themselves. Prerequisite: WS 3050 (or equivalent coursework) or permission of instructor. WS 4060 - Research Project Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Directed research project including literature survey and completion of study in area of student's choosing, guided by faculty mentor(s) from Women's Studies program (and, where appropriate, student's major department.) Prerequisite: WS 4050 (or equivalent coursework) and permission of instructor. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog