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GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES: THE EMERGENCE AND TRANSFORMATION OF A FIELD

GEN&WS 810
Course Description

Provides an overview of the field of gender and women's studies. Surveys the origin of the field and traces its major transformations. Explores and analyzes historical and contemporary debates that have shaped and continue to shape the field. Interrogates the mission of gender and women's studies. Examines the processes and products of academic professionalization. Investigates the value of graduate training in gender and women's studies.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.95

0.18% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
90.91%

1.6% from Historical

Class Size
11

15.79% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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