400

WGST 401 Gender and Social Change

Directed study of student?ÇÖs own area of interest within gender studies, serving as a capstone to the interdisciplinary experience of the Women?ÇÖs & Gender Studies Program. The capstone may be a final project, undergraduate thesis, or community-based internship. For Women's & Gender Studies majors and minors only. Includes a required weekly meeting time with all WGST 401 enrollees.

3

WGST 405 French Women Writers

An evaluation of the contributions of French women writers to the social, economic, and political institutions which form the basis of Western philosophical tradition.

3

WGST 406 Women in French Literature

An examination of how texts about women written by Francophone males have through history described women, defined their lives and destinies in keeping with the needs and requirements of these writers.

3

WGST 430 Independent Study

For non-Women's Studies minors only. Independent Study of an issue using gender as a primary category of analysis. Students must find an instructor willing to supervise the project - all disciplines are appropriate. Students must develop a proposal, obtain necessary approval of instructor and obtain final approval from the Women's Studies director.

1-3

WGST 450 Internship in Women's and Gender Studies

Participation in on-campus or off-campus professional and subject related experience. Requires learning contract proposal prepared in consultation with direct supervisor and faculty sponsor, describing the experience, learning goals, and method of evaluation. Approval of Women's and Gender Studies Coordinator required in advance.

1-3

WGST 490 Portfolio Completion

Required for all Women's Studies majors. Involves compilation of papers from courses in the Women's Studies core, reflecting engagement with the goals of the major. Must be taken concurrently with WGST Gender and Social Change.

0

Corequisites

WGST 491

WGST 491 Gender and Social Change

Directed study of student's own area of interest within women's studies, serving as a capstone to the interdisciplinary experience of the Women's Studies Program. The capstone may be a final project, undergraduate thesis, or community-based internship. For Women's Studies majors and minors only. Includes a required weekly meeting time with all Gender and Social Change enrollees.

3

Corequisites

WGST 490