Women's Studies (W S)
10. Introduction to Changing Women (3)
Introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide a foundation for
Women's Studies; focus on women in the areas of sociology, psychology, history,
economics, politics, and the arts. General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
12. Critical Thinking about Sex and Gender (3)
An introductory course for students who may not have had any formal coursework
in either critical thinking or women's studies. Designed to teach critical
thinking and communication skills, using topics of sex and gender as subject
matter. General Education Core, Critical Thinking.
37. Math Confidence (2)
(See N Sci 37.) CR/NC grading
only.
50T. Studies in Literature (4)
(See Engl 50T section.) Women
in Novels section.
55T. Topics in Women's Studies (1-4; max total 12)
Topics of current interest in the Women's Movement, covering a wide variety
of issues. (See Schedule of Courses for specific topics.)
101. Women in History (3)
(See Hist 101.) General Education
BREADTH, Division 9.
105. Education and Sex Role Stereotypes (3)
Designed to meet the needs of parents, teachers, counselors, administrators.
How sex role stereotypes affect the educational system, pre-K through higher
education.
108. Rape (1)
An inquiry into the phenomenon of rape, myths about rape and rapists, treatment
of rape victims, discussion of physical and psychological preparation for
possibility of attack. Lecture, film, paper, speakers. An all-day workshop
held on two consecutive Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
109. Incest (1)
An exploration of the victim, the victimizer, and the family dynamics of
incest, as well as the psychological and sociological implications of the
family secret. An all-day workshop held on two consecutive Saturdays. CR/NC
grading only.
112. Assertiveness Training (1)
Women's special needs in becoming assertive; blocks preventing assertion
and methods of getting around them. An all-day workshop held on two consecutive
Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
114. Marriage and the Family in the 1990s (3)
A reexamination of the concept of traditional marriage and the family, and
emerging concepts of the 1990s. Contemporary complaints against traditional
family roles, proposed alternatives, and their implications. Films, speakers.
An all-day workshop held on two consecutive Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
116. Domestic Violence (1)
An historical and cultural overview of the battered and battering spouse
syndromes; the marriage contract as a license to abuse; the status of remedial
legislation; and, the effect of parental battering on children. An all-day
workshop held on two consecutive Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
118. Women and Aging (1)
(Same as Gerontology 118.) An exploration into the myths and realities of
the aging process, with a focus on women. Confronts the issues of aging
in order to stimulate constructive change and positive alternatives for
women.
124. Feminist Art (3; max total 6)
(See Art 104.)
126. Women and Violence: Public Policy and the Law (3)
(Same as Crim 126.) Historical and contemporary issues in public policy
responses to violence against women. Gender bias in the legal system and
policing violence against women. Theory and research on problems in government
policy and enforcement of the law.
127. Female Sexuality (3)
(See H S 126.)
130. Women's Health (3)
(See H S 130.)
131. Sociology of Sex Roles (3)
(See Soc 131.) General Education
BREADTH, Division 9.
132. Women and Work (3)
(See Soc 132.)
135. Women in Other Cultures (3)
Examines the religious, economic, and social roles of women in the world,
including their current status in at least one of the following areas: China,
Southeast Asia, India, Africa, Middle East, Latin America. General Education
BREADTH, Division 9.
137. African American Women (3)
(See Af Am 137.) General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course.
145. Women in the Theatre (3)
(See Drama 145.)
150T. Topics in Women's Studies (1-4; max total 12)
Topics of current interest in the Women's Movement, covering a wide variety
of issues. (See Schedule of Courses for specific topics.)
152. The Chicano Family (3)
(See CLS 152.) General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course.
155. Career Life Planning (3)
An exploration of contemporary career planning models and their practical
application in the work world. Identification of individual needs, values,
and capabilities as they apply to making career choices and becoming upwardly
mobile.
160. Feminist Issues in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: W S 10 or permission of instructor. Evaluates counseling theories;
individual and group counseling techniques; examines ethical issues and
power structure in therapeutic settings; surveys community resources; and
explores innovative and feminist perspectives concerning the effective treatment
of women.
161T. Peer Education (1; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be taken up to four times if
no topic repeated. Topics: sexual assault, sexual harassment, alcohol and
drug abuse, or eating disorders. Students learn curriculum content, develop
teaching and group facilitation skills, and make presentations to campus
peer groups. CR/NC grading only.
162. Community Service (1-3)
Prerequisite: 9 hours of W S courses and permission of instructor and sponsoring
agency. Individually planned experience which relates student's classroom
studies to practical experience in a women's community service agency. CR/NC
grading only. (Minimum of 3 field hours per unit.)
163. Consciousness Raising: Group Leader (1; max total 2)
Prerequisite: W S 10 and permission of instructor. Students learn skills
in facilitating group discussion and review content of W S 10 course; students
lead a consciousness raising discussion group of students currently taking
W S 10. CR/NC grading only. (2 lab hours)
165. Women and the Media (3)
Historical perspectives, contemporary issues, and future alternatives for
women as mass media professionals and for consumers of sexist media messages.
168T. Women and Literature (4)
(See Engl 168T.)
170. Women: Culture and Biology (3)
(See Anth 170.) General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course.
172. Psychology of Women (3)
(See Psych 172.)
175. Seminar in Women's Studies (3)
Primarily for women's studies minors. Prerequisite: 15 units in women's
studies (including W S 10). A synthesis of objective and subjective experience
in women's studies. In-depth research project required.
176T. Genre Film: Form and Function (1-4; max total 8)
(See Engl 176T.)
179T. Studies in United States History (1-3; max total 6 if no topic
repeated)
(See Hist 179T.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
194T. Seminar in Women and Literature (4; repeatable with different topics)
(See Engl 194T.)
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