Women's Studies (W S)
10. Introduction to Changing Women (3)
Introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide a foundation for
Women's Studies; focus on women in the areas of sociology, psychology, history,
economics, politics, and the arts.
37. Math Confidence (2)
(See N Sci 37.)
50T. Studies in Literature (4)
(See Engl 50T section.) Women
in Novels section.
55T. Topics in Women's Studies (1-4; max total 12)
Topics of current interest in the Women's Movement, covering a wide variety
of issues. (See Schedule of Courses for specific topics.)
101. Women in History (3)
(See Hist 101.)
105. Education and Sex Role Stereotypes (3)
Designed to meet the needs of parents, teachers, counselors, administrators.
How sex role stereotypes affect the educational system, pre-K through higher
education.
108. Rape (1)
An inquiry into the phenomenon of rape, myths about rape and rapists, treatment
of rape victims, discussion of physical and psychological preparation for
possibility of attack. Lecture, film, paper, speakers. An all-day workshop
held on two consecutive Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
110. Women in Sport (3)
(See PE 110.)
112. Assertiveness Training (1)
Women's special needs in becoming assertive; blocks preventing assertion
and methods of getting around them. An all-day workshop held on two consecutive
Saturdays. CR/NC grading only.
114. Marriage and the Family in the 1980s (3)
A reexamination of the concept of traditional marriage and the family, and
emerging concepts of the 1980s. Contemporary complaints against traditional
family roles, proposed alternatives, and their implications. Films, speakers.
An all-day workshop held on two consecutive Saturdays.
116. Domestic Violence (1)
An historical and cultural overview of the battered and battering spouse
syndromes; the marriage contract as a license to abuse; the status of remedial
legislation; and, the effect of parental battering on children.
118. Women and Aging (1)
(Same as Gerontology 118.) An exploration into the myths and realities of
the aging process, with a focus on women. Confronts the issues of aging
in order to stimulate constructive change and positive alternatives for
women.
119. The Chicano Family (3)
See CLS 152.
124. Feminist Art (3; max total 6)
(See Art 104.)
126. Legal Rights of Women (3)
(See Crim 126.)
127. Female Sexuality (3)
(See H S 126.)
128. Feminist Theory (3)
(See as Phil 128)
131. Sociology of Sex Roles (3)
(See Soc 131.)
132. Women and Work (3)
(See Soc 132.) (Former W S 150T
section)
135. Women in Other Cultures (3)
Examines the religious, economic, and social roles of women in the world,
including their current status in at least one of the following areas: China,
Southeast Asia, India, Africa, Middle East, Latin America.
137. Black Women (3)
(See Af Am 137.)
145. Women in the Theatre (3)
(See Drama 145.)
150T. Topics in Women's Studies (1-4; max total 12)
Topics of current interest in the Women's Movement, covering a wide variety
of issues. (See Schedule of Courses for specific topics.)
155. Career Life Planning (3)
An exploration of contemporary career planning models and their practical
application in the work world. Identification of individual needs, values,
and capabilities as they apply to making career choices and becoming upwardly
mobile.
160. Feminist Issues in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: W S 10 or permission of instructor. Evaluates counseling theories;
individual and group counseling techniques; examines ethical issues and
power structure in therapeutic settings; surveys community resources; and
explores innovative and feminist perspectives concerning the effective treatment
of women.
165. Women and the Media (3)
Historical perspectives, contemporary issues, and future alternatives for
women as mass media professionals and for consumers of sexist media messages.
168T. Women and Literature (4)
(See Engl 168T.)
170. Women: Culture and Biology (3)
(See Anth 170.)
172. Psychology of Women (3)
(See Psych 172.)
175. Seminar in Women's Studies (3)
Primarily for women's studies minors. Prerequisite: 15 units in women's
studies (including W S 10). A synthesis of objective and subjective experience
in women's studies. In-depth research project required.
176T. Genre Film: Form and Function (1-4; max total 8)
(See Engl 176T.)
179T. Studies in United States History (1-3; max total 6 if no topic
repeated)
(See Hist 179T.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
194T. Seminar in Women and Literature (4; repeatable with different topics)
(See Engl 194T.)
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