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Engaging Minds, Transforming Lives

Feminist Studies Program

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 04-001 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-002 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-003 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-004 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-103 INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST STUDIES
    An introduction to the subject matter and methodology of feminist studies. (H) (ScS)
  • 04-204 INTELLECTUAL HISTORIES OF FEMINISM
    This course traces the intellectual traditions of contemporary feminist theories and practices. Primary texts from the major figures of liberalism, Marxism, psychoanalysis and post-structuralism will be combined with more recent feminist approaches to, and departures from, these traditions. Prerequi...
  • 04-213 FEMINIST POSITIONS
    See Philosophy 18-343. (H)
  • 04-223 WOMEN, GODDESSES AND RELIGION
    See Religion 19-323. (H) (R) (IP)
  • 04-233 GENDER AND SEXUALITY
    See Sociology 34-233.
  • 04-243 FAMILIES IN SOCIETY
    See Sociology 34-243.
  • 04-253 THEORIES OF RACE
    See Philosophy 18-253. (H)
  • 04-263 THE BODY AND SEXUALITY IN RELIGION
    See Religion 19-363. (H) (R) (IP)
  • 04-273 THEORIES OF CLASS
    See Philosophy 18-243. (H)
  • 04-283 TOPICS IN FEMINIST THEORY
    This course examines feminist, gender and queer theories of the past two decades, with a particular focus on theories of "the body." Using an interdisciplinary framework, the course traces key debates in feminist theory, such as the efficacy of feminist standpoint theory, the relationship between th...
  • 04-294 CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH
    See Sociology 34-274.
  • 04-301 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-302 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-303 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-304 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES
    May be repeated with change in topic. (H)
  • 04-323 RACE, CLASS AND GENDER IN THE CARIBBEAN
    See Anthropology 35-343.
  • 04-353 TRANSNATIONAL FEMINISMS
    This course uses feminist methodologies to explore the movement of bodies, ideologies and capital across national borders. Topics to be discussed include the role of women in nationalist movements and ideologies; gendered work and migration patterns; the impact of development and population control ...
  • 04-363 PHILOSOPHY OF THE SELF
    See Philosophy 18-323. (H)
  • 04-384 GENDER, POWER AND VIOLENCE
    See Anthropology 35-324.
  • 04-393 GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE
    See History 16-393. (H)
  • 04-403 WOMEN AND POLITICS
    See Political Science 32-443.
  • 04-413 GENDER AND ART
    See Art History 71-643. (FAL)
  • 04-423 HISTORY OF RACE RELATIONS IN THE 20TH CENTURY U
    S. See History 16-413. (H)
  • 04-433 GLOBAL BODIES? DISABILITY AND DIFFERENCE IN A TRANSNATIONAL WORLD
    This course surveys constructions of illness, disability and embodied difference. Drawing on insights from feminist and queer theory, postcolonial and transnational analysis, and disability studies, assumptions about "normal" and "abnormal" bodies and minds will be examined. Topics to be addressed i...
  • 04-443 WOMEN WRITERS IN GERMAN
    See German 12-453. (H)
  • 04-453 WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH
    See French 11-453. (H)
  • 04-464 FEMINIST AND QUEER ACTIVISM
    This course will address topics including: definitions and concepts of activism, characteristics of "feminist" and "queer" activism; the relationship between activist practices and theoretical histories; and possible points of connection among feminist, queer and anti-racist theories and movements. ...
  • 04-473 GENDER AND GENERATION IN AFRICA
    See History 16-473. (H)
  • 04-494 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
    See Anthropology 35-434.
  • 04-503 LATIN AMERICAN, ASIAN AND EUROPEAN IMMIGRATION IN U
    S. HISTORY. See History 16-463. (H)
  • 04-523 RACE AND ETHNICITY
    See Sociology 34-263.
  • 04-533 FEMINIST FILM STUDIES
    See English 10-473. (H)
  • 04-543 GENDER AND SCIENCE
    See History 16-543. (H)
  • 04-563 GENDER AND IDENTITY
    See Communication Studies 75-563. (H)
  • 04-573 TOPICS IN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
    See English 10-573. (H)
  • 04-583 SOCIAL CLASS IN THE U
    S. See Sociology 34-313.
  • 04-633 TOPICS IN ROMANTICISM
    See English 10-663. (H)
  • 04-643 MUSIC, CULTURE, IDENTITY
    See Communication Studies 75-643. (H)
  • 04-653 COMMUNICATION AND BODY POLITICS
    See Communication Studies 75-583. (H)
  • 04-663 TOPICS IN VICTORIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
    See English 10-673. (H)
  • 04-693 TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
    See English 10-593. (H)
  • 04-713 ADVANCED PERFORMANCE STUDIES
    See Communication Studies 75-513 and Theatre 73-713. (FAP)
  • 04-723 FEMINISM AND PERFORMANCE
    See Theatre 73-723 and Communication Studies 75-523. (FAP)
  • 04-901 TUTORIAL
  • 04-902 TUTORIAL
  • 04-903 TUTORIAL
  • 04-904 TUTORIAL
  • 04-934 SENIOR SEMINAR
  • 04-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 04-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 04-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 04-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 04-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 04-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 04-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 04-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 04-984 HONORS
    By invitation only.