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WS 4399 Seminar Offered (Fall 2014)
The Women’s Studies Program examines the cultural and social construction of gender, explores the history, experiences and contributions of women to society, and studies the influences of gender on the lives of women and men.

The University offers a minor in Women’s Studies. Goals of the minor include helping student’s interpret concepts of gender and gendered identities in different social, cultural and political contexts. A minor consists of 18 hours of courses as approved by the director. Three (3) of these courses must be Introduction to Women’s Studies (WS 2300), Feminist Thought and Theories (WS 4310), and Women’s Studies Seminar (WS 4399).

Seminar offered this Fall:
  • Fall Term (WS and non-WS students Class)
* WS 4399.001 - CRN# 31525 | Women's Studies Seminar | Dr. Charlotte Dunham | TR 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm

Course description (WS 4399): Prerequisites: WS 2300 and senior standing or consent of the instructor. A capstone course for the minor in women's studies. Extends, integrates, synthesizes, and applies women's studies knowledge. Fulfills core Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. Writing Intensive (WI)

Note: If you are not a Minor and wish to take this course as an elective, please contact the instructor ASAP

What will the class cover?

The Women’s Studies Seminar (WS 4399) is focused on building communication and writing skills through women and gender studies across the curriculum. Assignments will address personal and social responsibilities expanding students’ practical and theoretical knowledge base. Research will employ several methodologies to engage in regional, national, and global intercultural competence. Probe your chosen career path. Ponder depictions of knowledge from several perspectives including, historical, literary, philosophical, and aesthetic. Connect media in many disciplines to your lived experiences. Enhance your global competencies while increasing your analytical and critical thinking skills. Discover the world of women’s and gender studies.

* Required for all Women's Studies Minors. If you are interested in taking this class and you do not meet the prerequisite and you are not a Minor, please contact the instructor for approval to enter the class.

Note: If you are not a Minor and wish to take this course as an elective, please contact the instructor ASAP

What do I do if I want to Minor in Women's Studies?

Contact the undergraduate advisor, Tricia Earl, to make an appointment for advising.  For details visit our web site at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies/advising_about.php

What are students saying about our courses?

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CONTACT: For more information or questions about the Women's Studies Program check our web site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies or contact Tricia Earl, Unit Coordinator/Undergraduate Advisor for the program (806) 742.4335
Posted:
7/29/2014

Originator:
Patricia Earl

Email:
patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu

Department:
Women's Studies Program

Event Information

All Day Event
Event Date: 8/26/2014

Location:
Texas Tech University


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