| ANT 2250: () Offerings |
| Focuses upon the comparative study of human cultures: technological, economical, social, political, and religious systems, with examples drawn from selected cultures of the world. |
| Attributes:Social Science A
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| COM 1101: () Offerings |
| In this fundamental course in communication between people, class sessions incorporate lectures with discussion and examples from popular culture and media. The focus of this course is on direct application of basic communication concepts essential to our daily lives. Topics include perception, gender, and culture and their effects on ourselves and others; self-expression and disclosure; friendship, family, and dating; verbal and nonverbal cues and their meanings; listening; and conflict management. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
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| COM 4607: () Offerings |
| Considers discourse in its rhetorical, historical, political, social, and religious contexts and pays particular attention to women and minority voices. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| ENG 2234: () Offerings |
| A study of poems, stories, plays, and essays written in English by women. The course will include classic as well as rediscovered women writers, and will examine the significant themes, the literary forms, and the social contexts of literature written by women. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
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| ENG 3334: () Offerings |
| Traces the expression in novels, plays, poems, and essays of the minority groups who have been a part of the American people, particularly emphasizing the writing of African Americans. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
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| ENG 3338: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: ENG 2252 or 2253, or permission of instructor. Considers British and American fiction published after 1945, including both realistic and postmodern works by such writers as Carver, DeLillo, Ishiguro, Murdoch, Nabokov, O'Connor, and Pynchon. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| ENG 3351: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: ENG 2252 or permission of instructor. Studies selected works from the age of Queen Victoria in Britain, including novels by Bronte, Dickens, and Trollope, and poetry by Tennyson, Barrett Browning, and Arnold. Attends especially to the various ideologies of the 19th century in relation to contemporary culture, including questions of gender, technology, empire, and faith. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| ENG 4334: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: ENG 2253 or permission of instructor. Explores various topics pertinent to the lives and literature of ethnic Americans. Depending on topic, focus may be on Native-American, African-American, Latino/Latina or Asian-American authors. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| EUR 3950: () Offerings |
| Focuses on different topics relating to the languages and cultures of Europe. Every other year, the course topic will focus on women from German-speaking countries who were unique, influential, and (to a degree) accepted for their gifts by their male dominated society and period of history. Taught in English. See women's studies minor. All other topics to be announced in the Online Time Schedule. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 2252: () Offerings |
| Surveys the family as an institution and a mode for personal hiring: marital adjustment, parent-child relationships, changing family patterns, and family disorganization and reorganization. |
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| FCS 3240: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FCS 1050. Introduction to the application of concepts and theories in human development within the context of the family. Explores the reciprocal relationships between families and their environment and issues of individuals and families as consumers that affect the quality of life. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3320: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: FCS 2385, 3340 or BIO 1100 (Human Nutrition). Studies the influence of nutrition on the course and outcome of pregnancy; nutritional needs during lactation, fundamentals of infant nutrition and influence of nutrition on growth, development, and behavior during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Women's study minor course. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FCS 3870: () Offerings |
| Studies textile and costume designs of civilizations from the ancient to present day. Social, economic and political factors of various periods and their influence on evolution of costume and the importance of women's role in the history of Western dress are major emphases. Integrates costume with various arts: painting, sculpture, drama, and music. A women's studies minor course. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FCS 3875: () Offerings |
| A study of the diverse meaning of appearance and dress as manifestations of individual and group behavior, social organizations, and cultural norms in various cultures. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| FRE 3205: () Offerings |
| Considers themes in French literature illustrated in works chosen from different genres and periods. Taught in English but students specializing in the French program or working on a French minor will do some reading and writing assignments in French and attend one session per week conducted in French. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
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| HIS 3345: () Offerings |
| Surveys Russian social, cultural and political history with primary attention to the tsarist, revolutionary, and Soviet eras, examining their legacies for current development and change. |
| Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| HIS 3405: () Offerings |
| Specific topics will vary. Past topics have included "Western Spirituality: Heresy, Mysticism and Monasticism" and "Religion and Politics in the Third Reich". May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| HIS 3406: () Offerings |
| A survey of the development of American Christianity from the 17th century to the present. Explores the many expressions of Christianity that have taken root in American soil, with an emphasis on the interplay between Christianity and American culture. Particular attention will be given to the contemporary religious landscape, that is, to the varieties of American church life today. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| HSC 3035: () Offerings |
| Introduces basic aspects of human sexuality: biologically how the reproductive system works; psychologically how males and females view their sexuality; and sociologically how sexual values and behavior affect the society as a whole. Christian perspectives will be related to the development of sexual values. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3345: () Offerings |
| Surveys Russian social, cultural and political history and development, examining the tsarist and Soviet eras for their enduring effects on current development and change in Russia today. Special attention is focused on the roles of women in Russian history and today. |
| Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| PSY 4485: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Addresses how endocrinology, anatomy and physiology influence female behavior, affect and quality of life during several time segments across the life span. Issues such as the physical and psychological development of the female, the bi-directional relationship between hormones and behavior, pregnancy, childbirth and lactation, and menopause will be addressed in both a physical and social context. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| SOC 2252: () Offerings |
| Surveys the family as an institution and a mode for personal living: marital adjustment, parent-child relationships, changing family patterns, and family disorganization and reorganization. |
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| SOC 3215: () Offerings |
| SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Analyzes societal organization based on residence, occupation, community, class and race, power structure in the community, and social-mobility patterns. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| SOC 3270: () Offerings |
| SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Socialization is the process by which individuals develop into social beings. Various theories of socialization and human development will be utilized to explore the role played by social structure and institutions in the integration of the individual into society. We will examine infant and early childhood socialization, the role of the media and social institutions in socializing children and adults, adult stages of development, and the role of history in socializing cohorts of people. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| SOC 4210: () Offerings |
| SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. An exploration into the variety of conditions that constrain the material, social and spiritual well-being of women around the world. The course will examine how contemporary global processes of social and economic change impact women and how "development" could better address their needs. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students only. |
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| SOC 4250: () Offerings |
| This advanced course examines the relationship between law and society, situating law within the broader socio-political context. Specifically, the course explores how law shapes and is shaped by individuals, groups, organizations, and various levels of government. The course covers theoretical approaches to the sociology of law, the role of law in modern society, and law and social change. This goal is to encourage and facilitate critical thinking about law and society. It is not a technical course on practicing law, but a sociological perspective of law. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| SOC 4252: () Offerings |
| SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. This is an advanced course exploring the nature of the institution of the family in society. In general, the course will examine the evolution of the family over time as well as current issues and crises as they may be applicable to public policy. In addition, we will examine current debates and questions in the field of family sociology. The goal of this course is to provide the student an understanding of the family as a social institution in American life. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| SOC 4910: () Offerings |
| SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Provides a seminar experience in emerging and in specialized topics within sociology such as family violence, death and dying, etc. This course is designed primarily for Sociology majors; however, if you are interested in taking the course and are not a sociology major, please contact the instructor to request an override. May be repeated for credit up to 12 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Sociology Majors only. |
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| SPN 3105: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: SPN 3101 or equivalent. Mystics, picaresque novels, poetry, and drama, studied in the context of the period. Taught in Spanish and occasionally in English. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| THEO 3303: () Offerings |
| A survey of the development of American Christian thought and institutions from the 17th century to the present. Representative works by major thinkers of different historical periods and denominational affiliations will be studied. Particular attention will be given to the contemporary religious landscape, that is, to the varieties of American church life today. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| THEO 3305: () Offerings |
| Specific topics will vary. Past topics have included: "Western Spirituality" and "Religion and Politics in the Third Reich". May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| THEO 3331: () Offerings |
| This course integrates Church history, biblical study, and Christian theology to develop students' understanding of women in Christianity. The class will include a survey of women in the Christian tradition including women of faith in the Bible and in Church history. Students will gain understanding of the philosophical and cultural contexts of biblical references to women and will probe the biblical texts to gain insight into their meaning and their implications for the present. Contributions that selected women have made to the church and the world will be highlighted. Theology, ministry style, community and family dynamics, and challenges faced by women today will be discussed. This course may be taken toward the Women's Studies minor. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| THEO 3401: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: UFDN 3000 or 3100. In-depth study of selected areas of Christian doctrine. Deepens awareness of the biblical and practical roots of Christian doctrinal reflection as well as of the doctrinal consensus and diversity in the Christian tradition. Specific doctrinal focus will vary by quarter. Doctrinal areas regularly offered include God the Father, Christology, Holy Spirit, Trinity, theological anthropology, church and sacraments, and eschatology. May be repeated for credit 2 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 4401: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: UFDN 3000 or 3100. Considers the work of a major Christian theologian or group of theologians who share a distinctive theological approach. Provides models of the "craft" of theological inquiry and probes the distinctive emphases of various Christian traditions and theological movements. Examples of theologians considered include: the Eastern and Western Christian Fathers and Mother, John Wesley, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C.S. Lewis, feminist theologians, and contemporary global theologies. May be repeated for credit 2 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| WST 2350: () Offerings |
| This course looks at women's autobiographies, introduces theoretical approaches to gender, and offers an interdisciplinary survey of women's issues relating to such areas as the church, spirituality, economics, health, vocation, social and political activity, and literary and artistic expression. |
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| WST 4940: () Offerings |
| A final, independent project in women's studies that consists of an internship involving written reflection and assessment. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| WST 4960: () Offerings |
| A final, independent project in women's studies that consists of an individual research project, investigating some topic in depth, and culminating in an integrative paper that demonstrates interdisciplinary scholarship and independent thought. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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