Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
WGSX 150. Introductory Topics in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (2-4)
Various topics in women, gender, and sexuality, offered at an introductory level. Topics may include the study of women across a variety of disciplines, the examination of femininities and masculinities, or the application of gender and queer theory. The subject matter of the course will vary each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated for credit, provided the topic or focus changes significantly.
WGSX 199, 299, 399, 499. Independent Study (1-4E)
This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and supervised by a women, gender, and sexuality studies faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment, and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract prior to registration.
WGSX 220. Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (4E)
This interdisciplinary class introduces students to the foundational issues, debates, and methodologies of feminist, gender, and sexuality scholarship. The course will consider biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of gender and sexual identity and development as well as the links among gender, sexuality, race, and class. In this course, students will explore material and theoretical aspects of these core dimensions of human experience across time and cultures. Given the gendered dynamics of power and oppression, the history, representation, and experience of traditionally disempowered groups—women and sexual minorities—will receive special attention. Not open to students who have received credit for both WGSX 200 and WGSX 210. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Humanistic Foundations.
WGSX 250. Topics in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (4)
Topics may include the study of women across a variety of disciplines, the examination of femininities and masculinities, or the application of gender or queer theory. The subject matter of the course will vary each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated for credit, provided the topic or focus changes significantly. Prerequisite: any prior course in women, gender, and sexuality studies, or permission of the instructor.
WGSX 350. Advanced Topics in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (4)
Various topics in women, gender, and sexuality, offered at an advanced level. Topics may include the study of women across a variety of disciplines, the examination of femininities and masculinities, or the application of gender or queer theory. The subject matter of the course will vary each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated for credit, provided the topic or focus changes significantly. Prerequisite: any prior course in women, gender, and sexuality studies, or permission of the instructor.
WGSX 398, 498. Off-Campus Internship (4-16E)
A variety of off-campus experiential learning opportunities can be arranged through the Career Development Center and study abroad. The off-campus internship is an individually designed experience that allows the student to explore the relationships between learning in the classroom and the practical application of knowledge in everyday work situations. Credit/no credit grading. Prerequisites: Admission to the internship program and approval of the WGSX coordinator.
WGSX 450. Seminar in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (4)
Various topics in women, gender, and sexuality, offered at a seminar level. Topics may include the study of women across a variety of disciplines, the examination of femininities and masculinities, or the application of gender or queer theory. The subject matter of the course will vary each time the course is offered. This course may be repeated for credit, provided the topic or focus changes significantly. Prerequisite: any prior course in women, gender, and sexuality studies, or permission of the instructor.
WGSX 493/494. St. Mary’s Project in Women, Gender, and Sexuality ()
This project, which may take many forms, draws on and extends knowledge, skills of analysis, and creative achievement developed through previous academic work. The student initiates the project, identifies an area to be explored, and proposes a method of inquiry appropriate to the topic. The project should include a reflection on the social context, the body of literature, or the conceptual framework to which it is a contribution. It must be shared with the College community through posters, presentations, or other means. This course is repeatable up to eight credit hours. Pre- or co-requisite: approval of faculty mentor; women, gender, and sexuality studies coordinator; and department chair(s) of the student’s major.