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Sociology

  
  • SOC 302 - Sociology of Religion (RELS 302) (4)


    Drawing on the intellectual tradition within the discipline of understanding religion as a social and cultural phenomenon, the course looks into the complex nature of religion and explores the social conditions and processes which account for diverse religious phenomena including religiosity, religious organizations, conflict and change, religious diversity, and the relationships between religion and other social institutions. Students are required to conduct a field study on a religious organization or phenomenon throughout the semester and to submit the findings as a paper. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 305 - Internship in Sociology and Anthropology (ANTH 305) (4)


    An internship can be an important link between academic learning and real-life application. In this course, students work with participating agencies and organizations of their choice for a minimum of 105 hours. Weekly seminar meetings focus on professional development, including: the acquisition of basic helping and interpersonal skills, ethical issues in professional life, preparation of job application materials, and the exploration of individual interests and abilities as they relate to career possibilities. Grading is S/U. Prerequisites: Twelve hours of sociology and/or anthropology and permission of the instructor. Spring.
  
  • SOC 312 - Society, Culture and Poverty (4)


    Investigates the economic, social and political causes of poverty in the United States in both historical and contemporary context. Examines the ideological bases of victim and culture blaming in political discourse and the effects this has on welfare policy, the perpetuation of poverty, and on defining marginalized groups as undeserving. Students will incorporate field experience to more fully understand and apply important perspectives. Every year.
  
  • SOC 320 - Sociology of Race (4)


    Critically examines the social construction of race and the ways in which dominance and subordination are linked to this process. This course surveys what race is, how conceptions of race have changed over time, and how racism can be understood. Through course readings and discussions, students develop a historically grounded understanding of how race structures social life in the United States. Students learn about the relationship between race and social inequality, and where possible, also investigate individual and collective acts of racial resistance. Every year.
  
  • SOC 330 - Sociology of Families (4)


    Provides a broad overview of important concepts, theories, and research methods in family studies from an interdisciplinary (anthropology, history, psychology, sociology) perspective. It uses a contextual, intersectional approach that focuses on how the larger social and ecological environment (e.g., culture, community, and neighborhood) and local institutions (e.g., government, school, and workplace) influence family relationships and experiences over time. Throughout the course, particular attention will be given to the diversity of family forms and how they are shaped by race/ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and gender. Odd years Spring.
  
  • SOC 338 - Social Research Methods (4)


    Introduces students to the tools of evaluating, designing, and conducting sociological research. Students will acquire proficiency in social research design, as well as qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Methodological rigor and ethics are emphasized. No credit given to students who have credit for SOC 335 or 337. Prerequisites: SOC 100; ANTH 225 or SOC 225. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SOC 352 - Social Movements and Democracy (4)


    Examines the emergence, development, and outcomes of historic and contemporary social movements, from local to global. Uses social movement theory to investigate the role of grievances, resources, political and cultural context, tactical choices, framing, and collective identity in facilitating and constraining the mobilization of disenfranchised groups. Students learn to articulate and apply key concepts in the sociology of protest toward a critical understanding of social change. No credit given to students who have credit for SOC 240. Every year.
  
  • SOC 357 - Development and Social Change in Latin America (4)


    Examines historical, political, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives on Latin America by focusing on the region’s development through the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will make use of case studies, and all of Latin America can be covered, though an in-depth study of one or several countries, or a region (such as Central America or the Southern Cone) is also a possibility. The course will devote time and reading to a theoretical understanding of development in all Latin American countries and in the so-called developed world. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 362 - Sociology of Health and Illness (4)


    Considers the diverse social, cultural, and political forces influencing the health and illness of individuals and societies. Critically examines the distribution of mortality and morbidity along with access to medical care, how health and illness are socially constructed, the experiences of illness, and the ethics of caregiving and decision-making in the context of medical institutions. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 368 - Sociology of Gender (4)


    Provides an overview of gender studies in sociology. Drawing on the premises of social constructionism and critical theory, the course examines the micro- and macro- levels of the creation and maintenance of a binary system of gender. Major course themes include gender socialization, the micro-politics of gender, the social construction of gender, gender and intersecting identities, gender stratification, matrices of oppression and institutional processes. Every year.
  
  • SOC 380 - Feminist Theory (WGSS 365) (4)


    An investigation of selected feminist theories on a variety of topics and from a variety of disciplines and social locations, such as feminist epistemologies, feminist narrative theories, and political theories from feminists of color. Issues such as intersectionality of oppressions and the dynamics of power involved in maintaining oppressions, as well as resistance to oppressions. Even years Fall.
  
  • SOC 387 - Gender, Globalization, and Development (4)


    Undertakes a theoretical and practical examination of women, gender, and development programs and policies and their relationship to neoliberal globalization. Examines the role of corporations, multilateral institutions, global financial institutions, governments, NGOs, and social movement organizations in shaping the landscape of development. Addresses substantive issues such as women’s migration patterns, paid and unpaid labor, health and reproduction, gender-based violence, and poverty. Every year.
  
  • SOC 390 - Queer Sociology (4)


    Multidisciplinary course focusing on the experiences of individuals with diverse sexual and gender identities through the analysis of key texts and other materials. It examines queerness at multiple levels - personal, relational, political, and cultural - to offer students a nuanced and contextualized understanding of both the science and popular culture relative to LGBTQ individuals and LGBTQ social movements. Queer sociology will explore topics such as LGBTQ history, sexual and gender identity development, queer families, heteronormativity, mono-normativity, and the relationship between sexuality, gender, class, geographic location, ethnicity, and race. Particular emphasis will be given to qualitative studies that detail the experiences of queer individuals and families. Previous courses in Sociology or Women and Gender studies, and/or junior or senior standing are recommended. Fall.
  
  • SOC 395 - Class, Power, and Inequality (4)


    Examines research and theory in the area of class inequality. Over the course of the semester, we explore theories of social class, learn about how and why class inequality has increased over time, and examine how these changes affect social mobility. We also investigate how class intersects with other axes of inequality— race, gender, sexuality, and immigration status—to produce distinct life outcomes and experiences in terms of employment, schooling, housing and health, among others. Where possible, we assess the relationship between social class and power and study how individuals and collectives protect or challenge the class structure. Finally, we reflect on community and national-level strategies oriented towards mitigating social inequality and facilitating meaningful social change. Junior or senior standing is recommended. Fall.
  
  • SOC 405 - Sociology Internship Project (4)


    An internship can be an important link between academic learning and real-life application. In this course, students work with participating agencies and organizations of their choice for a minimum of 105 hours. Weekly seminar meetings that focus on professional development, including: the acquisition of basic helping and interpersonal skills, ethical issues in professional life, preparation of job application materials, and the exploration of individual interests and abilities as they relate to career possibilities. Students also complete a research project associated with their internship setting, such as a program evaluation, needs-assessment, or other project that may benefit the organization. Prerequisites: ANTH 336 or SOC 338 and permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • SOC 410 - Sociology through Film (4)


    Examines modern society and culture as represented by modern film. Themes vary (crime, violence, family, work, education, immigration, technology), and with the help of course readings, we seek to shed light not only on the particular theme but also on what it means to talk about the modern world, and what this condition entails for the people we encounter in the film and the people and citizens the film characters represent. Odd years Spring.
  
  • SOC 464 - Senior Seminar in Sociology (4)


    Students engage in a semester-long capstone project incorporating one or more of the following: independent data collection and analysis; extended theoretical inquiry; service and applied learning. These projects will culminate in a thesis and oral presentation. Prerequisite: ANTH 336 or SOC 338 or permission of instructor. Fall.
  
  • SOC 480 - Sociology of Law (4)


    The law is conceptualized as both a problem and solution. Course emphasizes law as a social process and problematizes the law as a social institution, revealing how its meaning and content are as changeable as the political, social and economic forces of society. A central theme of the course is the complex and reciprocal relationship between law and social change. Law is investigated as both a dependent and independent variable. Special attention is given to law in theory and practice relative to cultural values, conflicting interests, cultural resistance, status and power, and popular will. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Sociology (1-4)


    Undergraduate research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. Fall and Spring.

Sociology - Special Topics

  
  • SOC 171-6 - Special Topics in Sociology (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 271-6 - Special Topics in Sociology (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 371-6 - Special Topics in Sociology (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SOC 471-6 - Special Topics in Sociology (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 110 - Spanish I (4)


    Introduction to the study of Spanish language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in web-based assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. This course is for beginner students who have not previously studied Spanish. Students who completed two units of high school Spanish with grades of C or higher may not enroll in SPAN 110. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 130 - Spanish for Advanced Beginners (4)


    Designed for students who have had some experience studying or speaking Spanish but who need review and more extensive practice before continuing their studies at the intermediate level. Students enrolling in this course should know fundamental grammar points and be familiar with core vocabulary. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in online assignments to practice listening, speaking, writing, and grammar skills. This course fulfills the LAC Second Language requirement. Prerequisite: two units of high school Spanish with grades of C or higher. Students who have credit for SPAN 120 may not receive credit for this course. Fall and Spring.
     
  
  • SPAN 210 - Intermediate Spanish I (4)


    Continuation of the study of the Spanish language and culture through intensive classroom and online instruction and practice. Reinforcement and expansion of the basic and intermediate skills in the language, including oral practice, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 130 or appropriate score on placement test.  Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 220 - Intermediate Spanish II (4)


    Continuation of the study of the Spanish language and culture through intensive classroom and online instruction and practice. Reinforcement and expansion of the basic and intermediate skills in the language, including oral practice, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Prerequisite: SPAN 210 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 300 - Oral Skills (4)


    Development of oral skills and cultural competency. Students make use of Spanish language mass media, television and press to develop communicative competence. Course includes oral presentations, discussion and debate, group and individual work and experiential learning, such as service learning. Oral proficiency will be tested after SPAN 300. Class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 310 - Introduction to Literature and Composition (4)


    Introduction to Hispanic literature through the reading of fiction, drama, and/or poetry from diverse Spanish-speaking countries. Development of a critical vocabulary suited to the analysis and discussion of literary texts and films, and intensive writing about the works studied. Prerequisite: SPAN 220 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 330 - Survey of Spanish Civilization and Literature (4)


    Survey of Spanish literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the Middle Ages through the 19th century (1898) as seen in artistic and intellectual production, religious, social and political institutions, and as reflected in canonical works. Oral reports, in-class discussions, and integrated laboratory study. Prerequisite: SPAN 310 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 332 - Survey of Spanish-American Civilization and Literature (4)


    Survey of Spanish-American literatures in the context of historical, intellectual and artistic developments from the period of colonization through the 19th Century and to Modernism. The period will be studied as reflected in canonical works and in examples from popular culture. The course will consist of oral and written reports, in-class discussions, and integrated laboratory study. Prerequisite: SPAN 310 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 401 - Internship (1-4)


    A structured educational experience which provides students with opportunities to enhance their academic knowledge, improve their communicative and cultural competencies, explore career options, develop professional competencies, and observe classroom theories and principles being applied in local community contexts. Students are placed with partner organizations and businesses that relate to their career goals and learning objectives. Requirements may include readings, reflections, a major project, biweekly seminars, and a final presentation. All internship participants are required to participate in the poster sessions at the UNC Asheville Internship and Service Learning Celebration. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 310, a minimum 2.5 overall GPA, junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Summer.
  
  • SPAN 440 - Advanced Spanish Language and Composition (4)


    Intensive practice in written and spoken Spanish with close attention to style, syntax and idioms. Systematic development of vocabulary and review of grammar. Course includes linguistic diversity and presentation of pragmatics. Prerequisite: SPAN 310. Every year.
  
  • SPAN 483 - Cultural Crossroads in the Hispanic World (4)


    A global approach to the study of the literatures of the Hispanic world of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is organized around key artistic and philosophical movements and their development and impact beyond national borders. Permission of department chair is required to repeat for credit. Prerequisite: SPAN 310. Pre-or corequisite: SPAN 440. Fall and Spring.
  
  • SPAN 491-492 - Topics in Advanced Spanish Studies (4)


    Topics in peninsular or Ibero-American linguistics, LSP (language for specific purposes), cultural studies or literatures, embracing various periods, genres or themes. Students may receive no more than a combined total of 16 hours credit for SPAN 491 and 492. Prerequisite: SPAN 310. Pre- or corequisite: SPAN 440. Permission of department chair is required if repeating for credit. As needed.
  
  • SPAN 499 - Undergraduate Research in Spanish (1-4)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. Pre- or corequisite: SPAN 440. See department chair.

Spanish - Special Topics

  
  • SPAN 171-4 - Special Topics in Spanish (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SPAN 271-4 - Special Topics in Spanish (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SPAN 371-4 - Special Topics in Spanish (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • SPAN 471-4 - Special Topics in Spanish (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Statistics

  
  • STAT 185 - Introductory Statistics (4)


    Introduction to the principal statistical methods for investigating the stochastic elements of organization. The focus of the course includes: understanding the methods; selection of methods appropriate to a process; interpretation of results. Major topics include: descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling; statistical inference and regression methods. Computer-based assignments will be used for selected areas. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 185 and STAT 225.) Fall and Spring.
  
  • STAT 220 - Introduction to Applied Probability (1)


    An introduction to basic concepts of discrete and continuous probability distributions and their applications. This course is only open to students who have credit for STAT 185 but whose major requires STAT 225. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 225 and STAT 220.) Prerequisites: STAT 185 and MATH 191. Fall.
  
  • STAT 225 - Introduction to Calculus-Based Statistics (4)


    Organization and display of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; alternative formulations of probability; distributions of random variables; the Central Limit Theorem; statistical inference, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; contingency table analysis; analysis of variance; and linear correlation and regression. (Students may not receive credit for both STAT 185 and STAT 225.) Prerequisite: MATH 191. Fall and Spring.
  
  • STAT 242 - Statistical Software (2)


    Introduction to statistical software used in data analysis. Activities include but are not limited to visualization, programming, and simulations. Statistics software may include SAS, SPSS, R or similar packages. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 321 - Applied Data Analysis (3)


    Course focuses on alternative statistical techniques used to explore and analyze data. Content may include, but is not limited to graphical data analysis, assessing normality and transformations, categorical data analysis, nonparametric statistics, topics in simple regression, and introduction to time series analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. Even years Fall.
  
  • STAT 325 - Introduction to Regression Models (3)


    Estimation and inference for regression models. Topics include: least squares estimation; models comparisons; estimation of validity of model assumptions and remedial measures; simple linear, multiple linear, non-linear and logistic regression; and dummy variables. Prerequisite: 3 to 4 hours in any other Statistics course. Odd years Fall.
  
  • STAT 326 - Statistics for Experimenters (3)


    Design, estimation and inference for ANOVA and related models. Topics include single factor and multiple factor ANOVA, fractional factorial, split-plot, and repeated measures designs, examination of validity of model assumptions and remedial measures, and analysis of covariance. Prerequisite: STAT 185 or 225. Even years Spring.
  
  • STAT 327 - Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)


    Methods of multivariate analysis, including canonical correlation, clustering, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression and principal components analysis. Prerequisites: 3 to 4 hours in any other Statistics course, and MATH 365. Odd years Spring.
  
  • STAT 425 - Introduction to Probability Theory (3)


    Various formulations of probability, the structure of probability spaces, combinatorial analysis, discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, moment generating functions and characteristic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 291. Even years Fall.
  
  • STAT 426 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3)


    Sampling distributions of statistics, properties of statistics, general principles of statistical inference, linear statistical models, some non-parametric statistics, Bayesian statistics, and an introduction to statistical decision theory. Prerequisite: STAT 425. Odd years Spring.
  
  • STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Statistics (1-6)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.

Statistics - Special Topics

  
  • STAT 171-4 - Special Topics in Statistics (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 271-4 - Special Topics in Statistics (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 371-4 - Special Topics in Statistics (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 471-4 - Special Topics in Statistics (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

U. S. Ethnic Studies

  
  • ETHN 100 - Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Studies (4)


     An interdisciplinary introduction to the experiences of various ethnicities in the United States. Using a thematic approach, this course examines such areas as power and politics, culture and identity, and history and social movements in order to conceptualize the experiences of various ethnicities within the United States and the larger global sphere. This course engages critical race theory to highlight connections and differences across racial and cultural lines. Offered every year.

U. S. Ethnic Studies - Special Topics

  
  • ETHN 171-4 - Special Topics in U.S. Ethnic Studies (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ETHN 271-4 - Special Topics in U.S. Ethnic Studies (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ETHN 371-4 - Special Topics in U.S. Ethnic Studies (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ETHN 471-4 - Special Topics in U.S. Ethnic Studies (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.

Visual Media Production

  
  • VMP 205 - Basic Video Production (4)


    Introduction to the theory and process of video production. Students write, record, and edit video projects across a range of formats including fiction, non-fiction, and commercial media. Students learn basic skills in video script writing, directing, cinematography, sound design, and editing. Fall and Spring.
  
  • VMP 293 - Visual Media Workshop (2-4)


    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 293 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 294 - Visual Media Workshop (2-4)


    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 294 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 295 - Visual Media Workshop (2-4)


    Development and practice of media production skills for visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 295 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: VMP 205. See department chair.
     
  
  • VMP 393 - Issues in Visual Media (4)


    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 393 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 394 - Issues in Visual Media (4)


    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 394 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 395 - Issues in Visual Media (4)


    Exploration of important current issues in Visual Media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. The courses may contain a non-credit required laboratory component. VMP 395 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisite: MCOM 104 or VMP 205, depending on section topic. See department chair.
     
  
  • VMP 491 - Visual Media Seminar (4)


    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 491 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 495 - Visual Media Seminar (4)


    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 495 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 496 - Visual Media Seminar (4)


    Capstone experience exploring specific Mass Communication subjects in depth, focusing particularly on visual media. Topics will vary and will be indicated in the titles of individual sections. VMP 496 may be repeated with different topic subheadings. Prerequisites: MCOM 104, 201; VMP 205 and 8 hours of MCOM or VMP at the 300 or 400 level. See department chair.

Visual Media Production - Special Topics

  
  • VMP 171-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 271-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 371-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 471-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

  
  • WGSS 100 - Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (4)


    An interdisciplinary introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies examining methodology, perspectives and writings from humanities, social sciences and other related disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on honing information literacy, writing, presentation skills and community activism and service. Fall and Spring.
  
  • WGSS 351 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminist Theory 3


     

    An investigation of selected feminist theorists on a variety of topics that are current in the literature.  With permission of program director, may be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: WGSS 100. Fall.

  
  • WGSS 365 - Feminist Theory (PHIL 365) (SOC 380) (4)


    An investigation of selected feminist theories on a variety of topics and from a variety of disciplines and social locations, such as feminist epistemologies, feminist narrative theories, and political theories from feminists of color. Issues such as intersectionality of oppressions and the dynamics of power involved in maintaining oppressions, as well as resistance to oppressions. Odd years Fall.
  
  • WGSS 400 - Senior Seminar in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (4)


    Advanced readings in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies focusing on topics of current interest and debate. Readings will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Students will complete a service, scholarly or creative project culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Emphasis will be placed on research skills and information literacy. Prerequisite: completion of 20 hours of WGSS related coursework. Spring.
  
  • WGSS 451 - Community Service Internship (3-6)


    Students work for organizations that provide services related to women, gender and sexuality. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: WGSS 100 and permission of instructor. See program director. 

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies - Special Topics

  
  • WGSS 171-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. Maybe be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 271-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.

     

  
  • WGSS 371-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 471-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-6


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
 

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