Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 65 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 proj ect 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. WS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Directed individual readings in the general area of women's studies. Specific topic selected in consultation with instructor; amount of material to be read determined at discretion of instructor, based on level of topic and degree of difficulty of reading and consistent with any existing university and departmental guidelines. Prerequisite: WS 1500 (or equivalent coursework) and permission of instructor. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. WS 4860 - Internship in Women's Studies Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Opportunity for service learning with campus/community organizations involved with women's issues, applying principles learned in women's studies coursework to bring about beneficial social change. Prerequisite: completion of WS 4050 (or equivalent coursework) and permission of the instructor. This course may be repeated once up to two credits toward the minor. When taken to fulfill a program requirement, students must register for 2 credit hours. WS 4900 - 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. This course may be taken 3 times up to 9 credits with different course content. WS 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Capstone course including discussion and synthesis of major issues in women's studies. Students will discuss specific projects (completed or in progress) related to their career goals; these projects may have an academic or service orientation. Prerequisite: completion of the women's studies core (or equivalent) courses and permission of the instructor. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog