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Tuesday January 20, 2009

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January 9 - 25, 2009

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January 30–31, 2009

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Gender Studies Minor

The gender studies minor examines the relationship between biological differences and social inequality, explores the construction of sexual identity, and analyzes the variations in gender systems that have occurred across cultures over time. Students will explore the methods and concepts of gender studies in a variety of academic disciplines including film studies, law, literature, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Students must complete six credits in required courses and nine credits in elective courses. At least nine credits in the minor must be at the 3000/4000 level.

Gender Studies Minor Requirements (15 credits)

Core Courses (6 credits)
GEST 2050 Introduction to Gender Studies (3 credits)
GEST 4900 Special Topics in Gender Studies (3 credits)

Minor Electives (9 credits)
Select nine credits from the following courses:
ARTS 3020 Women in the Arts (3 credits)
COMM 3100 Gendered Images in Popular Culture (3 credits)
FILM 3040 Women and Film (3 credits)
LITR 3040 Women and Literature (3 credits)
LITR 4060 Critical Theories and Gender (3 credits)
PHIL 4900 Special Topics in Philosophy (when offered as Issues of Gender and Sex) (3 credits)
PSYC 2110 Human Sexuality (3 credits)
PSYC 3360 Psychology of Gender (3 credits)
PSYC 4600 Biological Bases of Behavior (3 credits)
SOCL 3110 Gender, Sexuality and the Family (3 credits)
SOCL 3300 Gender at Work (3 credits)