printer friendly pageFEMST 101: Introduction to Feminist Studies (ANTHRO 144A)
What is feminism and why does it matter today? Debates over the status and meaning of feminism in the 21st century. Feminist theories and practices across topics that intersect with gender inequality such as race, health, socioeconomics, sexual orientation, international perspectives, new media, civil rights, and political change. Perspectives from philosophy, education, visual culture, literary and ethnic studies, performance and expressive arts, and social sciences.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
FEMST 102: Contemporary Topics in Feminist & Queer Theories (FEMST 202)
Introduction to the points of overlap and departure in the development of feminist and queer theories. Interdisciplinary perspectives on gender and sexuality in relation to current discussions of race, class, ethnicity, citizenship, and ability. Topics include the production of femininity and masculinity, human-animal divisions, transgender subjectivities, diasporic sexualities, disability and sexuality, same-sex marriage. Course materials include theoretical texts as well as film, visual art, and literature. Preference to Feminist Studies majors.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Cerankowski, K. (PI)
FEMST 103: Feminist Theories and Methods Across the Disciplines (FEMST 203, PHIL 153, PHIL 253)
The interdisciplinary foundations of feminist thought. The nature of disciplines and of interdisciplinary work. Challenges of feminism for scholarship and research.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Longino, H. (PI)
FEMST 104A: Junior Seminar and Practicum
Preference to and required of Feminist Studies majors; others require consent of instuctor. Feminist experiential learning projects related to critical studies in gender and sexuality. Identifying goals, grant proposal writing, and negotiating ethical issues in feminist praxis. Developing the relationship between potential projects and their academic focus in the major.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Coll, K. (PI)
FEMST 104B: Senior Seminar and Practicum
Required for Feminist Studies majors. Non-majors enrolled with consent of instructor. Students develop oral reports on their practicum and its relationship to their academic work, submit a report draft and revised written analysis of the practicum, and discuss applications of feminist scholarship. May be repeated once for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
Instructors:
Coll, K. (PI)
FEMST 105: Honors Work
(Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Brooks, H. (PI)
;
Brown, N. (PI)
;
Coll, K. (PI)
;
Elam, M. (PI)
;
Lunsford, A. (PI)
;
Miner, V. (PI)
;
Sohn, S. (PI)
;
Tallent, E. (PI)
;
Yarbro-Bejarano, Y. (PI)
FEMST 108: Internship in Feminist Studies
For non-majors. Supervised field, community, or lab experience in law offices, medical research and labs, social service agencies, legislative and other public offices, or local and national organizations that address issues related to gender and/or sexuality. One unit represents approximately three hours work per week. Required paper. May be repeated for credit. Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center). Prerequisites: course in Feminist Studies, consent of program office, written consent of faculty sponsor, application.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Baran, N. (PI)
;
Hadlock, H. (PI)
;
Hanlon, P. (PI)
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Instructors:
Baran, N. (PI)
;
Hadlock, H. (PI)
;
Hanlon, P. (PI)
;
Lunsford, A. (PI)
;
Murray, A. (PI)
FEMST 120: Introduction to Queer Studies
A historical overview of key theoretical developments in queer studies. Multidisciplinary perspective from a social constructionist approach to gender and sexual identity, which not only affects understandings of "queer" people, but "straight" as well. Examines how queer theory has been influential across disciplines and in popular culture, refining not only an understanding of gender and sexuality but also providing new critical perspectives for social theory more broadly. Engagement with contemporary debates and controversies in the public domain.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Goldin-Perschbacher, S. (PI)
;
Cerankowski, K. (TA)
FEMST 138: Violence Against Women: Theory, Issues, and Prevention
Interdisciplinary feminist perspective. Causes of abuse, approaches to ending violence against women, and its relationship to other forms of oppression such as racism, economic exploitation, heterosexism, and social class. Institutional barriers maintaining this violence; individual, community, political, legal, national, and global dimensions of possible solutions. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-4
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Baran, N. (PI)
FEMST 139: Rereading Judaism in Light of Feminism (JEWISHST 139)
During the past three decades, Jewish feminists have asked new questions of traditional rabbinic texts, Jewish law, history, and religious life and thought. Analysis of the legal and narrative texts, rituals, theology, and community to better understand contemporary Jewish life as influenced by feminism.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Karlin-Neumann, P. (PI)
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