PROSEMINAR: GRADUATE STUDY IN GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES

GEN&WS 240

Experience the excitement and rewards of doing research in the field of Gender and Women's Studies via substantial instruction in the four modes of literacy (that is, speaking, reading, writing, and listening). Through engagement with primary sources, you will ask and define research questions, find and analyze evidence, assess and discuss scholarly interpretations of same sources, build a bibliography, and try out making an argument. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to undertake substantial research and writing in more advanced courses.

GEN&WS 640

This capstone synthesizing seminar for Gender and Women's Studies majors focuses on the major contributions of gender and women's studies scholarship, requires students to hone their interdisciplinary skills, and apply their feminist theory knowledge. It is expected that students have completed more than 50% of their GENWS coursework before enrolling. Process for enrollment permission will be shared by GWS advisor.

GEN&WS 720

Advanced level investigation of some specific topic in gender and women's studies.

GEN&WS 860

Provides an orientation to basic features of scholarly life as well as some professional options outside of academia, and become acquainted with our faculty and their research. Explores issues both broad (e.g., professional development) and specific (e.g., obtaining research grants) that are important to those building professional careers with a Gender and Women's Studies Ph.D.

GEN&WS 810

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.