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GWS 101 Gender in Everyday Life
3 hours
Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

15129 DIS AD 09:00 AM – 09:50 AM F 216 2SH Costello, V
15130 LEC AL 09:00 AM – 09:50 AM MW 216 2SH Costello, V
20907 DIS BD 03:30 PM – 04:45 PM TR 216 2SH Caporusso, C
19433 LEC BL 03:30 PM – 04:45 PM TR 216 2SH Caporusso, C

In this course students will be introduced to selected theories, ideas and debates that help us to understand how gender is a social institution that profoundly shapes our lives. Drawing from social science, history, and cultural studies, we will pay special attention to the ways in which race, class and sexuality are fundamental to how individuals contemporarily experience gender. Possible course topics include theories of gender and sexuality, histories of feminism and contemporary feminist movements, women's health, reproduction, body image, media representations, sex as power and pleasure, work, family constructions, violence, transgendered lives.
Individual and Society, or US Society course. This course is required for the GWS major and minor.

GWS 102 Global Perspectives on Women and Gender
3 hours.
Cultural Diversity course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

15131 DIS AD1 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM F ROOM Sen, N
15132 DIS AD2 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM F ROOM Gill, M
15133 DIS AD3 10:00 PM - 10:50 AM F ROOM Sen, N
19430 DIS AD5 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM F ROOM Jacquet, C
19429 DIS AD4 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM F ROOM Jacquet, C
19431 DIS AD6 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM F ROOM Gill, M
15134 LEC AL1 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MW D005 2LCD Reddy, G

This is an interdisciplinary course that explores how particular historical, social, cultural, economic and political factors, constructions of gender and proscriptions on sexuality, shape the lives, creativity and political activism of women around the world. Particular focus will be placed on women and societies outside the "West". This course will expose students to diverse theoretical perspectives and methodologies on gender and sexuality, political economy and globalization, feminism, human rights and culture studies. Course materials will include literary works and auto/biography, visual media, social science texts and primary documents.
Individual and Society, or World Cultures course. This course is required for the GWS major and minor.

GWS 111 Women and Literature
3 hours.
Same as ENGL 111. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

15148 LCD 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM MWF 301 2TH Matland, W

An introduction to understanding literature, this course focuses on ways women are portrayed in literature. Students compare female characters created by men and by women and the representations of women within feminist theoretical perspectives. Drawing on fiction, poetry, drama and prose, students explore such notions as nature, voice, sexuality, mobility, and power as they relate to women. In addition to honing interpretive skills, students work to improve their writing skills. Texts from previous courses have included Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, Erica Jong's Fear of Flying, Ana Castillo's The Mixquiahala Letters, Chaucer's The Wife of Bath, Ariel Dorfman's Death and the Maiden, and selected stories and poems.
Creative Arts, or Individual and Society course.

GWS 117 Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Literature
3 hours.
Same as ENGL 117. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

22169 LCD 01:00 PM – 01:50 PM MWF 111 2SH Costello, V

An introduction to literary texts in Western and other traditions that explores issues of gender and sexuality. This course seeks to understand how authors have represented, described and reacted to and/or against notions of sex, sexuality and gender. The course will examine the historical and cultural context of works to understand various interpretations of sex, gender and sexuality.
Creative Arts, or Individual and Society course.

GWS 120 Study of Gender, Class, and Political Issues in German Texts
3 hours.
Same as GER 120. No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

26642 LCD 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM TR 117 2LH  

This course examines the portrayal of men and women, classes, and political interest groups in German literature. Readings, lectures, and discussions in English.
Individual and Society, or World Cultures course. No credit awarded towards the minor or major in Germanic Studies.

GWS 202 Comparative Social Movements
3 hours.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): GWS 101 or GWS 102 or consent of the instructor.

24652 DIS 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM TR 107 2SH Veney, C

This course examines international social movements involving issues of women, gender, and sexuality. The course examines how issues of gender, class, race, religion, and sexual orientation have shaped various social movements. The course will examine the historical, economic, social, and political factors that spawned various social movements, including the tactics, strategies, organizations, and individuals involved, in order for students to have a comparative understanding of the different movements and their goals. The course will put women at the center of social movements examined, utilizing readings from history, sociology, and political science, and film.
Prerequisite: GWS 101 and 102 or consent of the instructor. Course content varies, and ma y be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.

GWS 211Gender and Sexual Orientation in Greek and Roman Literature.
3 hours.
Same as CL 211.

24936 LCD 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM TR 216 2TH Kershaw, A
24938 LCD 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM TR 216 2TH Kershaw, A

Ancient perceptions of gender roles and sexual orientation as they appear in the major authors of Greece and Rome.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above. Recommended background: CL 102.

GWS 224 Gender and Society
3 hours.
Same as SOC 224. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or GWS 101 or GWS 102. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

15152 LCD 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM TR F004 2LCF Garcia, L

This course examines contemporary sociological perspectives on gender and gender inequality. Gender is a process of building identity, of interaction among individuals/groups and between individuals or groups and institutions, and of institutional organization. Inequality is structured around gender, in combination with other dimensions such as race, class, age, able-bodied status, sexual preference, etc. In this course, we will attempt to understand the factors that explain how institutions, interactions, and identities become gendered, how gender interacts with those other dimensions, and the consequences of gender for individuals and social structures.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or GWS 101 or GWS 102. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

GWS 238 Biology of Women
3 hours. Same as ANTH 238. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ANTH 105; or consent of the instructor. Natural World- No Lab course.

26697 LCD 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM TR 118 2DH Rich, E

An evolutionary perspective on the biology of women from conception to menopause, in light of current research on genetics, hormones, and development. Topics include sexual differentiation, sex differences, and life history.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANTH 105; or consent of the instructor. Natural World - No Lab course.

GWS 252 Sexuality in America : Historical Perspectives
3 hours.
Same as HIST 252. Past, and US Society course.

20355 LCD 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM TR 219 2TH Blair, C

This course explores a range of topics in the history of sexuality from the colonial period to the present--dating, marriage, regulation by the state, urban nightlife, gay and lesbian communities, birth control and reproduction, sexual representation in the media, among others. We will especially look at the ways that sexuality has been more than a "private" matter--how it has been part of complex systems of gender, racial, class, and age hierarchies, and a source of political resistance and individual identity.
Past, and US Society course.

GWS 275 Gender in Latin America
3 hours.
Same as LALS 275, and POLS 275. World Cultures course.

24645 LCD 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM TR 289 2BSB Zeller, N

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of women in Latin America according to their reality and experience. The analysis of such realities will take into account the constructions of gendered identities and the way in which such constructions have influenced women's behavior and policies concerning women throughout the centuries. Key topics include the construction of gender in Latin America through the lens of machismo and marianismo, questioning the universality of such reductive notions; the construction of gendered identities in different historical contexts, from the Spanish conquest to the birth of nation states and modernity; and contemporary issues, including women's involvement in feminist and social justice movements and their resistance to authoritarian regimes. Special attention will be paid to ethnicity and the role of indigenous women in the construction of Indian movements and ethnic identities.
World Cultures course.

GWS 276 Latinas in the United States
3 hours.
Same as LALS 276, and SOC 226.

26712 LCD 09:30 AM- 10:45 AM TR 215 2BSB Gutierrez, E

This course examines socioeconomic conditions and cultural experiences of Latinas in the U.S. Key topics include historical and contemporary views of labor, health education, family, identity formation, and leadership.
Prerequisite: LALS 103 or consent of the instructor.

GWS 294 Topics in Gender and Women's Studies
1 TO 3 hours.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor or one gender and women's studies course.

25913 LCD 09:30 AM – 10:45 AM TR 217 2DH Gardiner, J
Gender and Popular Culture

We are immersed in popular and material culture for many of our waking hours. How is it shaping us, and how can and should we respond? This course will investigate representations of gender and sexuality in popular and material culture, focusing on clothing and toys, television, magazines, advertisements, blogs and the internet. Some themes we will discuss include bodies and beauty, girl culture, race and class factors in marketing, and the functions of humor. We will focus primarily on U.S. culture but also examine Bollywood, manga, and telenovelas. Theoretical and critical texts will help us analyze the primary material. Course assignments are likely to include attendance and participation, all reading, quizzes and short exercises, a mid-term, final, and two 5-page papers.

21138 LCD 03:30 PM – 04:45 PM TR 214 2DH Kasturirangan, A  
Peer Educators: Reducing Campus Violence

Students who participate in this class will learn how they can create social change on campus through becoming a peer educator. This class will focus on the theoretical and social constructions of masculinity and femininity and will explore how these constructions influence gender-based violence in our culture. Students will learn about the socio-cultural dynamics involved in sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Students will learn group presentation skills to facilitate interactive workshops for the campus community. These workshops will target changing attitudes and beliefs that are supportive of violence; increasing knowledge about sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking; increasing awareness of how to help a friend; exploring how to intervene in these situations with friends.

26896 LCD 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM T 316 2DH Ji, P
Being an Ally to the LGBTQ Community

In this course, students will learn the knowledge, attitude, and skills they need to become active supporters and advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Students will learn about LGBT ally development and participate in interviews, activities and present a seminar.

GWS 304 Male-Female Communication
3 hours.
Same as COMM 304. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 102 and COMM 201 and COMM 203; or approval of the department.

26678 LCD 04:30 PM – 5:45 PM MW 285 2BSB Yale, C

This course examines speech differences and universals across genders. Issues to be explored include talk in male-female interaction, communication in romantic relationships, and gender issues in work settings.
Prerequisite: COMM 101 and COMM 102 and COMM 201 and COMM 203 or approval of the department.

GWS 356 Constitutional Law: Women, Gender and Privacy
3 hours.
Same as AAST 356, and POLS 356. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in POLS 101 or grade of C or better in POLS 112 or grade of C or better in AAST 100 or grade of C or better in AAST 103 or grade of C or better in GWS 101; or consent of the instructor.

A multidisciplinary examination of U.S. constitutional law and politics in shaping issues of gender, privacy, race, and sexual orientation; including reproduction, labor, sexual harassment, political participation, and women and crime.
Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C or better in POLS 101 or grade of C or better in POLS 112 or grade of C or better in AAST 100 or grade of C or better in AAST 103 or grade of C or better in GWS 101; or consent of the instructor.

GWS 390 Feminism and Social Change
3 hours.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): GWS 101 and GWS 102 and Junior standing; or consent of the instructor.

15139 DIS 03:00 PM – 05:50 PM W 103 2SH Gutierrez, E

In this capstone course we will consider the historical development of feminist models of social change, and think about what makes an intervention “feminist.” Students will analyze and debate various strategies feminists have historically utilized to promote gender equality in the U.S. and become familiar with issues in contemporary transnational feminist activism. As a seminar course, students will each be responsible for leading course discussions, completing weekly reading assignments, a midterm and final as well as a major project.
Prerequisite: GWS 101 and GWS 102 and Junior standing; or consent of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. This course is required for the GWS major and minor.

GWS 396 Independent Study/Research
1 TO 3 hours.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of the instructor. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of the instructor.

21591 CNF ARRANGED - Brier, J
11522 CNF ARRANGED - D'Emilio, J
11523 CNF ARRANGED - Gardiner, J
22389 CNF ARRANGED - Gordon, R
11524 CNF ARRANGED - Gutierrez, E
11526 CNF ARRANGED - Jackson, L
11527 CNF ARRANGED - Moruzzi, N
11528 CNF ARRANGED - Reddy, G
11529 CNF ARRANGED - Richie, B
11530 CNF ARRANGED - Riger, S

GWS 403 Culture and Sexuality: Cultural History of Same-Sex Relations
3 hours.
Same as HIST 403. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required.

19228 LCD 02:00 PM – 03:15 PM TR 118 2DH D'Emilio J
Restricted to Graduate- Chicago, and Graduate Non-Degree Chicago

Exciting literature that has appeared in gay and lesbian history is examined in this course. We follow the field's development from the early work published in the 1970s to books and articles that are hot off the press. Topics include the varieties of gay and lesbian identities that have appeared in different historical eras, the emergence of urban communities over the last two hundred years, the interplay between sexuality, gender, class, and culture in the construction of sexual identities, and the rise of social movements organized around sexuality. Readings cover political, social, and cultural history.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, or consent of the instructor.

GWS 412 Women and the Environment
3 OR 4 hours.
Same as ARCH 412. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of upper-division sociology or gender and women's studies courses or consent of the instructor.

23454 LCD 01:00 PM – 02:50 PM R 3109 2AA Feldman, R
3 hours. Restricted to Undergrad-Chicago