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This course will examine how Black women in America have evolved politically, economically, and socially under oppressive conditions of slavery, the Reconstruction Era, Jim Crow, and through the Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and "Me Too" Movements. The underlying themes of this course are the impact of gender and race on Black women, with an emphasis of how gender and race are fueled by white supremacy, patriarchy, colonialism, capitalism, and imperialism. (Cross-listed with BLST 1950)

A survey course which explores social science perspectives on women, men, and gender, including the biological contribution to human behavior and the impact of science as an institution. Examines challenges to traditional definitions of women's place and movements for change. Includes historical and multicultural materials.

Prereq: ENGL 1150 is recommended.

An introduction to women's and gender studies in the humanities (literature, art, dance, music, theatre, philosophy). Explores both historical and contemporary images of women in these fields; discusses the context in which these images developed. Introduces the basic concepts and terminology of women's and gender studies.

Prereq: ENGL 1150 is recommended.

This course studies scholarship on and the practices of gender and leadership for undergraduate students. It is a service-learning course.

Prereq: WGST 2010 or WGST 2020

This course introduces students to women's political participation, including holding elective office, socialization, the feminist movement and its opposition, and public policies with particular impact on women. The focus is on contemporary perspectives on women in American political ideas and behavior. (Cross-listed with PSCI 3130, PSCI 8135, WGST 8135)

Prereq: PSCI 1100 is recommended.

Students will read a variety of memoirs and personal essays by both emerging and established LGBTQIA-plus creative nonfiction writers and allies, with a focus on trans writers; analyze the craft choices each author makes; analyze textual and theoretical explorations of gender identity and gender performativity; and explore their gender identities, and gender experiences in the essays that they compose. (Cross-listed with ENGL 3180).

Prereq: ENGL 1150 and ENGL 1160 or equivalents required.

This seminar introduces students to gender politics in comparative and international politics. (Cross-listed with PSCI 3230, PSCI 8235, WGST 8235)

Prereq: PSCI 2500 is recommended.

This course focuses on women's experiences in the criminal justice system. The course will examine women's experiences as victims of crime, as offenders, as prisoners, and as criminal justice professionals. (Cross-listed with CRCJ 3390)

Prereq: WGST major; CRCJ or WGST minor; CRCJ 1010, ENGL 1160 and 45 credit hours; or instructor permission.

This course provides a survey of literature on communication about, by, and between women, men, and trans people in society, personal relationships, and organizations. Students develop an understanding of how cultural meanings of gender both shape and are shaped by communication. (Cross-listed with CMST 3750).

Prereq: Junior standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

This course provides a capstone experience in women's, gender and sexuality studies. It serves as the third writing course, and is required, for women's and gender studies majors. It is open to seniors who have completed at least five courses in Women's and Gender Studies, including WGST 2010 and WGST 2020, with a 'C' or better; others may enroll with permission.

Prereq: Senior standing, completion of at least five women's studies courses, including WGST 2010 and WGST 2020, with a grade of 'C' or better; or permission.

Section 850	Open
Class Number	14435 ?
Type	SEM
Enrolled	5
Class Max	30
Seats Available	25
Credit Hours	3
Course Attribute	Open Nebraska (No Cost Materials)
Course Attribute	Totally Online
Date Jan 24, 2022 - May 13, 2022 Time TBA Days TBA Location Totally Online

A faculty-supervised project involving part-time employment or service with a community agency, business, non-profit organization, university or other educational unit, or another appropriate organization or setting. Students will gain relevant practical experience and will integrate theory, concepts, and empirical knowledge from their classrooms with their work in the internship setting. Permission of instructor is required.

Prereq: WGST 2010 and WGST 2020, enrollment either as a WGST major or minor or as a BMS concentration in WGST, a 3.0 GPA, and permission of instructor.

This course will give instructor and students the opportunity to investigate a variety of advanced topics in Women's Studies. The content will vary from semester to semester, according to instructor. May be repeated for credit as long as topic differs.

Prereq: WGST 2010 and WGST 2020 or permission of instructor.

Specific subjects (when offered) appear in class schedules. Complete syllabi available in English Department. Formerly ENGL4940 / ENGL 8946 Studies in Language and Literature.

Prereq: Will vary depending on what the topic is.

An individualized course of study with a member of the Women's and Gender Studies Faculty. Either independent research or advanced readings may be pursued. No more than 6 hours of independent study may be used towards the minor.

Prereq: Permission from the Women's Studies director and the supervising faculty member is required.

This course introduces students to women's political participation, including holding elective office, socialization, the feminist movement and its opposition, and public policies with particular impact on women. The focus is on contemporary perspectives on women in American political ideas and behavior. (Cross-listed with PSCI 3130, PSCI 8135, WGST 3130)

This seminar introduces students to gender politics in comparative and international politics. (Cross-listed with PSCI 3230, PSCI 8235, WGST 3230)