Gender Studies Course Offerings
Spring 2008
AN251 Dr. Nerio
Sex, Gender & Culture 6:00- 9:00PM--T
This comparative course emphasizes the varying ways in which sex and gender are culturally interpreted and socially organized among different human groups. An initial brief investigation of the biological foundations of human sexuality will provide the background for considering such culturally determined elements as: what defines masculinity verses femininity and heterosexuality verses homosexuality in various cultures; the roles and rituals that may be assigned to each gender; and the meanings attached to sexual behavior. Data will be drawn from both western and non-western societies. Prerequisites: none
EC414 Dr. Dean
Economics of Discrimination (D & H) 11:20-12:50PM --T-R
Large gaps in earnings and difference in patterns of employment by race, gender, and ethnicity place many women and racial and ethnic minorities near or in poverty. Educational opportunities, access to healthcare, legal services, credit, and housing, and eligibility for government programs can also differ systematically for members of different groups. This course explores these differences through readings, film, research projects, and field trips. In this process we will examine debates on the roles of biology, family, culture, and economic opportunity in generating inequality. Topics such as affirmative action and comparable worth will be discussed. Prerequisite: Economics 101 or 102.
EN355(W) Dr. Schotter
Sex & Gender Medieval Fr. Lit(I) 1.00 01 9:40-11:10AM --T-RMedieval France saw a new flowering of interest in romantic love, but also a new imposition of control over sexual behavior by the Church. As a result there was an explosion of literature both celebrating and condemning a wide variety erotic attitudes and practices, composed by churchmen, noblemen, and the few women who achieved the education and authority to write. We will read troubadour love lyrics, Arthurian romances, poems debating the merits of same-sex love, and selections from Christine de Pizan, widely considered to be Europe's first feminist. All texts, whether written in French or Latin, will be read in English translation. Cross-listed w/FR 355. Prerequisite EN 212 or permission of instructor.
GOV272-ILC Feminist Political Thought (H)
Moynagh, P11:20-12:20PM -M-W-F
(Must take with HI291-ILC)
Introduction to major concepts in modern and contemporary feminist political theory. Critical analysis of key texts that address feminist topics from a variety of perspectives. Examines many issues raised by African-America, Third world, postcolonial, poststructuralist, and transnational thought.
MG333 Gender &Diversity in Business(D)
Reyes, P 6:30- 9:30PM ----R—
This course will examine gender and diversity issues in the business setting. The changes in the U.S. and international business environment, demographic picture and legal forces have resulted in a greater awareness of gender and diversity issues in the business world. Various management skills, productivity issues, training program and global business perspectives in handling gender and diversity issues will be explored.
NR212 Human Sexuality (D)
Tooker 9:10-12:10PM ---W---
This is a survey course designed to provide the student with a factual background on human sexuality. Historical and research perspectives are integrated throughout the course as well as discussion, and examination of differing view points and current issues.
PH204 Philosophy and Feminism
Donovan, S 1:00- 2:30PM -M-W---
This course examines the characteristic trends (e.g. Existentialist, Liberal, Libertarian, Marxist, and Postmodern) positions, and topics (e.g. knowledge, politics, ethics, sex, gender, identity; heterosexuality, alternative lifestyles and family; sexism, misogyny, and equality) of feminist philosophers and their philosophical and cultural impact. Authors may include Anscombe, Benhabib, Butler, de Beauvoir, Cixous, Irigaray, Kristeva, Fraser, Frye, MacKinnon, Nussbaum, and Paglia.
PS245 Psychology of Men
Groth 11:20-12:50PM --T-R
An examination of male psychological development from boyhood through old age. Topics include the anthropology of manhood, masculinities, men's attitudes toward women, being a son, being a father, male homosexuality, the spiritual life of men, and psychological disorders peculiar to boys and men.
PS291 Other Sexualities
Groth 1:00- 2:30PM --T-R
This course explores the other sexualities, including bisexuality, lesbianism, male homosexuality and the paraphilias. Our major interest is the inner
experience of being other than heterosexual. We will consider the topic from the perspective of the history of psychiatry, sexology, late 20th-century
gender studies, and phenomenological psychology. We will examine variant forms of sexuality (non-reproductive sexuality), the distinctions made between
biological sex, sex assignment, gender role, and self-identification with a sex and a gender. The basis for discussions will be classic and recent texts from
psychoanalysis, psychosocial theory and sexology, as well as literary sources and cinema. No prerequisites.
TEAM TAUGHT ILC:
PS291-ILC Special Topics:Psychology Violence and Aggression (D)
Eshleman, J 6:00- 9:00PM -M----- (Crosslisted with SO291-ILC)
SO291-ILC Special Topics: Sociology Violence and Aggression (D)
Halley, J 6:00- 9:00PM -M----- (Crosslisted with PS291-ILC)
In this American Diversity course, we will explore gendered issues in violence and
aggression. Gender-related topics will include hegemonic masculinity and violence, gender and relational aggression, and gendered roles within and gendered understanding of intimate violence--radical feminist perspectives on rape and gender issues within incest.
SO301 The Family (D)
Halley, J 1:00- 2:30PM -M-W---
This course explores the family as an emotional, economic, historical and sociocultural institution. Families hold great paradox. On the one hand, they are a deeply mundane and ordinary part of human experience; and on the other hand, families contain incredible drama, vast pain and profound love. They both shape our individual lives and social world, and are fundamentally shaped by our society and history. In this course, we will make use of a variety of texts in exploring the family - with a focus on the American family - through the twentieth century. We will look at cultural notions of what families “should” be and social realities of what families actually have been/are in terms of marriage and sexuality, work, popular culture, domestic violence, and law and social policy. Throughout the term, we will consider differences and similarities in the experiences of families across lines of class, race, gender and sexual orientation.
SW291 Special Topics: Queer Lives
Halley, J 2:40- 4:10PM -M-W---
In this course will explore gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/queer experience from the perspective of queer theory. Queer theory is a relatively new area of study that grew, in the 1990s, out of both gay/lesbian and feminist studies. In this honors seminar, we will examine central queer theory works along with some of the earlier scholarship from which queer theory emerged. Students will be required to do primary or original research in the "field" (at Wagner College or somewhere in the broader New York City community) as well as library research on a queer topic of their choice, reflective journaling, essay examinations, a research paper, two major presentations and extensive reading.
