The Gender Studies Program
offers a minor in the interdisciplinary study
of contemporary and historical gender theory
and gender issues on a global level. The program
allows students to acquire depth of knowledge
in specific areas of gender-related focus and
gender theory, as well as a wide range of research
skills and methodologies from across the disciplines.
The program offers courses from nine departments
within the College of Arts and Sciences, as
well as service learning and community internship
opportunities.
Gender Studies deepens
students’ understanding of areas of study
such as historical/cultural constructions of
femininity and masculinity and their representations;
sexuality; feminist theory; GLBT studies; male and female physiology; gender
and health, business and politics; and others.
The Gender Studies Program encourages students
to become actively engaged in gender-focused
research and its practical applications, and
provides numerous opportunities for students
to interact with faculty members to discuss
their current research.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
1.
Students minoring
in Gender Studies must complete a total of 18
semester
hours in approved courses.
2.
Students are
required to complete two courses in the Humanities
and two
courses in
Social Sciences.
3.
Minor courses
must also represent four different disciplines.
4.
Approved Variable
and Special Topics Courses that focus on gender
studies
can also be
taken to complete the 18 semester hour requirement. For information on upcoming variable and special topics courses, consult the Director.
5..
GS 101 Introduction to Gender Studies.
6.
One 400 level course with a focus on gender studies. This can be a GS course (i.e. GS 492) or an approved course in another discipline.
CORE COURSES
Gender Studies Courses
GS
101
Introduction to Gender Studies
GS
490
Gender Studies Special Topics
GS
494
Directed Studies
GS
496
Internship
Humanities Courses
AFR
101
Introduction to African-American Studies
EH
207
Literature
and Gender
EH
480
Studies in
Gender and Literature
LG
305
Studies in
Gender and Writing
Frequent offerings in approved special topics.
Social Science Courses
AN
355
Gender and
Anthropology
CA
315
Gender and Communication
HY
343
Witchcraft
and Magic in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
HY
377
African American Experiences
HY
485
History of American Feminist Movements
PSY
470
Psychology
of Gender
SY
200
Social Factors
in Sexual Behavior
SY
220
Marriage and
the Family
SY
418
Advanced Family Studies
SY
428
Gender and
Society
Natural Science Course
BLY
215
Human Genetics
Fine Arts Course
ARH
480
Women in Art
Other Courses
AIS
315
Women's Issues in the Workplace and Community
AIS
320
Cultural Diversity
HS
463
Human Sexuality:
Some Health Education Perspectives
For a description of these
courses, please refer to the appropriate departments.
For further information about the program contact
Dr. Linda Payne, Director, Gender Studies Program,
HUMB 254, University of South Alabama, Mobile,
AL 36688-0002. Phone (251) 460-6502; FAX: (251)
460-1517; E-mail address:
lpayne@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
University
of South Alabama - Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 / 1 (251) 460-6101
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