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Gender Studies Program Courses
Regularly Offered Scroll down for descriptions of these courses. GS 290 Gender Studies Lecture Seminar (1 credit) Humanities Courses EH 207 Literature and Gender Social Science Courses AN 355 Gender and Anthropology Natural Science Course BLY 215 Human Genetics Other Courses AIS 315 Women's Issues in the Workplace and Community AIS 315 Women's Issues in the Workplace and Community This course will examine contemporary issues faced by women in the workplace and the community from the communication, business, and global/cultural perspectives. The course will be team taught by a series of three or four professors from a variety of disciplines. AN 355 Gender and Anthropology This course provides an introduction to anthropological themes and debates in gender theory, including an ethnographic survey of women and men in a variety of cultures. BLY 215 Human Genetics For students who desire knowledge of human genetics either to further their career goals or to enhance their liberal-arts education. This course discusses genetics related to males and females. CA 315 Gender and Communication Survey of research and theory concerning the differences in communication between men and women and the effects and functions of communication between men and women. EH 207 Literature and Gender A variable-topics course to study gender issues in literary texts. EH 480 Studies in Gender and Literature Seminar in specific topics dealing with gender issues in literature. GRN 290 Special Topics: Gender and Aging An examination of the significance of gender in the aging process. GS 290 Gender Studies Lecture Seminar 1 cr This course will provide students with a survey of current research and issues focusing on Gender Studies. It will involve a variety of seminars facilitated by different scholars or community members involved in issues focusing on gender, including: lectures by USA faculty and visiting professors who will discuss their own current research; films; speakers from the community; discussion of current issues; and others. The course will meet every two weeks for one and one half hours. GS 494 Directed Studies 1-3 cr This course will provide students with the opportunity to pursue the study of a gender-related issue or problem that is not significantly addressed in any courses offered by the University of South Alabama. It will also allow the student to experience more independence, and require greater initiative on the part of the student in his or her course of study. Prerequisite: permission of Program Director and course instructor. GS 496 Internship 3-6 cr This internship will provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical approaches and knowledge of gender issues to practical problems focusing on gender concerns. It will enable students to combine classroom learning with practical experience. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Prerequisite: permission of Program Director and course director. HS 463 Human Sexuality: Some Health Education Perspectives An exploration of human sexuality with implications for health education. HY 343 Witchcraft and Magic in Medieval and Early Modern Europe The history of beliefs and practices concerning witches, magic, and witch-hunting in Medieval and Early Modern Europe. Copy of most recent syllabus here. HY 390 Special Topics: History of the American Feminist Movement An historical overview of the history of the American feminist movement. LG 305 Studies in Gender and Writing A varying-content course that provides an in-depth study of gender-related questions in a literary and cross-cultural context. Unless otherwise indicated, all readings and discussions are in English. May be repeated for credit when course content varies. Foreign Language majors wishing to have one or several of these courses count toward their major must seek prior approval from their advisor. PSY 470 Psychology of Gender The study of psychological research on gender differences and theories regarding the origins of these differences. SY 200 Social Factors in Sexual Behavior An analysis of social patterns in sexual behavior including theories of sexuality and gender, gender similarities and differences in sexual behavior, sexual orientation, sexual violence, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. SY 220 Marriage and the Family The organization, function, and present status of the family, primarily in the United States. Problems of mate selection, marital adjustment, and parent-child relations treated on the basis of recent and current social change. SY 428 Gender and Society Description and analysis of gender roles and
inequality in contemporary Western societies in cross-cultural and historical context.
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