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• WGST 340: Jews, Gender, and Sex

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  This class explores the history, religion, and cultures of Jews, from Biblical times to the present, through the lens of gender and sexuality. It introduces students to the origins of gender and sex in Judaism and explores how authorities have maintained or altered proscriptions of sex and gender in order to preserve order in Jewish society. It considers how gender and sex inform Jewish national identity from antiquity to the present and accounts for the coexistence of marginalized queer Jewish identities. It addresses how outside perceptions of Jews are informed by the gendered and sexual norms of the dominant society.
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• WGST 350: Gender,Violence and Prevention

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  This course is In-depth study of gendered violence, with an applied component. Topics include intimate partner violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and violence on a global scale. We focus on problems and solutions, including prevention. Examines violence on an institutional, symbolic, and individual level, interrogating the "personal as political," and exposing underlying power structures.
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• WGST 356: Conservative Voices Wom/Gen St

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  This course considers traditionalist and conservative perspectives in women's and gender studies. Topics include marriage, family life, human sexuality, work, and politics. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite:    WGST 200
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• WGST 381: Women's and Gender Studies Int

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  An opportunity for students to integrate research with social activism through supervised field placement in areas related to the study of women and gender. Students will produce specific assignments that reflect agreed upon learning goals under the direction of the director of women's and gender studies or a program faculty member. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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• WGST 400: Independent Study

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Individually supervised readings and study of some work, problem, or topic in women's and gender studies of the student's interest. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• WGST 401: Capstone in Women's/Gender St

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  An intensive reading and writing seminar open to seniors pursuing a major or minor in Women's and Gender Studies. This course will create a synthesis of their studies in the field and deepen their skills in WGST research. Interdisciplinary topics will vary, but the curriculum will emphasize current research. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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• WGST 420: Seminar in Women's/Gender Stud

  3.00 - 4.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Advanced seminar devoted to an area in women's and gender studies. This course may be repeated for credit if the content is different. The specific content will be listed when the course is offered. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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• WGST 499: Bachelor's Essay

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  A year-long research and writing project completed during the senior year under close supervision with faculty. The student must have an overall GPA of 3.25 to quality and must take the initiative in seeking faculty help in both the design and supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the program director prior to registration for the course. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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• WGST 499A: Bachelor's Essay

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor's essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. WGST 200; senior standing; 3.250 minimum overall GPA.
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• WGST 499B: Bachelor's Essay

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty member. Prerequisite: WGST 499A
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