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Women's Studies
SORSI (Lower Level)
521 S. Mountain
541-552-6750

Women's studies emphasizes the teaching and study of women in culture and history. Its major aim is to focus on women as a group that is frequently overlooked by traditional disciplines within the academic community. Students explore women's lives and cultural contributions, as well as the history of feminism and current feminist approaches to social issues. Women's studies also serves as the focal point at SOU for the study of gender (the social process and consequences of being male or female). Courses in women's studies examine the numerous ways in which gender shapes both women's and men's experiences throughout life.

Students can minor in women's studies at SOU. The Women's Studies Program also participates as a support area in the school area master's program. Sixteen faculty representing ten different departments teach courses for the program. Courses are cross-listed in women's studies and the departments in which they are offered and may count toward both departmental and women's studies degree requirements.

Requirements

A minimum of 24 credits in approved courses.

Required Courses

• Women in Society: Introduction to Women's Studies (WS 201/SSc 201) 4
• Research (projects approved by Women's Studies Council) (WS 401 or SSc 401) and/or Practicum (either department prefix and number or WS 409 or SSc 409) 4

Electives

Choose 16 credits, including courses from at least two different disciplines, from the following:

• Gender Issues (Anth 340) 4
• Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art (ArtH 450) 4
• Special Topics in African, Latin American, and Oceanic Art (ArtH 459/559) 4
• Gender and Human Communication (Comm 425/525) 4
• Gender, Race, and Media (Comm 470/570) 4
• Seminar: Women and Crime (Crim 407) 3
• Gender Issues in Economics (Ec 399) TBA
• Women Writers in the U.S. (Eng 368) 4
• Nonwestern Literature (Eng 455/555) 4
• Topics in Women's Writing (Eng 498/598) 4
• Seminar: Contemporary Ethical Issues III (Ho 493) 3
• Women in Asian History (Hst 333) 4
• Latin American Women (Hst 335) 4
• Special Studies: Gender I and II (IDS 399) TBA
• Feminism and Philosophy (Phl 425) 4
• Women and Ethics (Phl 426) 4
• Seminar: Women in Politics (PS 407) TBA
• Human Sexuality (Psy 188) 3
• Seminar: Feminism as Therapy (Psy 407/507) TBA
• Women and Relationships (Psy 490) 3
• Psychology of Women I (Psy 492/592) 3
• Psychology of Women II (Psy 493/593) 3
• Lesbian and Gay Studies (Psy 495) 3
• Women and Science (Sc 350) 3
• Sociology of the Family (Soc 312) 4
• Sociology of Gender Roles (Soc 340) 4
• Seminar: Women in Development (Soc 407) TBA
• Social Inequality (Soc 434) 4
• Families and Work (SSc 399) TBA
• Seminar: Feminist Theory (SSc 407) TBA
• Seminar: White Women, Racism, and Anti-Racism (SSc/WS 407) TBA
• Multicultural Women (WS 407) TBA
• Feminist Theory (WS 407) TBA
• History of Alternative Families (WS 407) TBA

Note: Other SSc 399 and 407 courses are occasionally offered for women's studies credit.

Courses from the Women's Studies Summer Forum, offered through Extended Campus Programs, also count toward credit for women's studies degrees. See summer course listing or contact program office for more information.

Students are strongly advised to plan their course of study with the program director. Students are also urged to complete an application for minor degree status, available at the program office.

This material is from the 2000-2001 Southern Oregon University Catalog. Page revised August 14, 2000 Copyright 2000, Southern Oregon University. 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, Oregon 97520 541/552-7672