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Women's Studies Courses

WmSt 201 Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr) WmSt 367 (s) Topics in Women’s Studies (3 cr, max arr) WmSt 410 Feminist Theory and Action (3 cr) WmSt 498 (s) Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies (1-6 cr, max arr) WmSt 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Sandra Reineke, Coordinator (325 Admin. Bldg. 83844-3165; phone 208/885-7618).

WmSt 201 Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr)

Gen Ed: Humanities, American Diversity

Survey of and introduction to the study of women's lives; thematic examination of the diversity of women's experiences in families, at work, with the law, in health care, in literature, in the media, in language; exploration of differences and similarities, including ethnicity, sexuality, class, and age.

WmSt 367 (s) Topics in Women’s Studies (3 cr, max arr)

Topical examination of issues in women and gender studies.

WmSt 410 Feminist Theory and Action (3 cr)

This course examines a range of feminist theory, including both classic and lesser-known texts, while grounding the study of theory in an examination of historical and contemporary feminist activism. The course covers some of the key concepts and debates within feminism and explores the relationship between theory and action. Students learn how to read theory and apply their knowledge to current events, issues, and problems in the United States and globally.

WmSt 498 (s) Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies (1-6 cr, max arr)

Directed student internship in approved setting relevant to women’s and gender studies with campus, local, national, or international organizations or offices. Various credits depending on the length and type of internship.

Prereq: Permission of the Coordinator of Women’s Studies

WmSt 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)