2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Course Descriptions
WS 340 (ENG 340) Women in Literature 3(3-0)
Intensive study of literature written by women, in
historical, cultural, and critical contexts. Prerequisite: ENG
102. (*)
WS 401 (CS 401) Third World Feminisms 3(3-0)
This course focuses on Third World women’s challenging
views of global feminism and feminist representations of
“other” women. (*)
WS 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
WS 498 Internship (2-6 VAR)
Application of the WS disciplinary framework to a work
experience, under the direction of the selected site and a
faculty member approved by WS. Prerequisites: WS
minor, junior or senior standing, and approval of WS
curriculum committee. (*) Repeatable (6)
WS 403 (SOC 403) Human Sexuality and Social
Behavior 3(3-0)
Sexuality and sexual conduct from a sociological and
social psychological perspective. Prerequisite: junior or
senior standing. (*)
WS 407 (SOC 407) Family Violence 3(3-0)
The extent, seriousness, and impact of the major forms of
domestic violence. (*).
WS 427 (HIST 427) Women & Gender in European
History 3(3-0)
Examines impact of women and ideas about gender on
aspects of European history since 1500; and examines
impact of historical changes on women and gender.
Prerequisite: HIST 103 or permission of instructor. (*)
WS 428 (HIST, SOC 428) Women & Work 3(3-0)
Examines historical and contemporary issues for women
of various economic, social, and ethnic groups, especially
in the US; examines gender ideologies about paid, unpaid
work. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing or permission
of instructor. (*)
WS 453 (SOC 453) The Sociology of the Body 3(3-0)
Exploration of what it is like to live through (in/with/as) our
female and male bodies. Examination of writings in the
field of body studies. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (S)
WS 455 (SOC 455) Hate Crimes 3(3-0)
Examines assumptions about race, gender, sexuality, and
others that are used to justify hate crimes; examines
common forms, emphasizing causal factors and effects.
Prerequisite: SOC 101. (*)
WS 490 Special Projects (2-6 VAR)
Allows one or more students to conceptualize, create, and
complete a project relating to women’s studies, under
supervision of faculty member(s) approved by WS
program. Prerequisites: WS minor, junior or senior
standing, and approval of WS curriculum committee. (*)
Repeatable (6)
WS 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with adequate
preparation or permission of instructor. (*) Repeatable
WS 492 Research (2-6 VAR)
Research project selected by student and supervised by a
faculty member with the approval of WS. May be repeated
for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: WS minor,
junior or senior standing, and approval of WS curriculum
committee. (*) Repeatable (6)
WS 493 Seminar 3(3-0)
Integrates classroom and experiential learning, applying
theories and methods to a selected topic in a seminar on
women’s issues. Prerequisite: WS 301 or permission of
instructor. (F,S,SS)
WS 494 Field Experience (2-6 VAR)
Application of the WS disciplinary framework to an offcampus
volunteer work experience, under the supervision
of a faculty member approved by WS. Prerequisites: WS
minor, junior or senior standing, and approval of WS
curriculum committee. (*) Repeatable (6)
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