Westfield
State College
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Women's Studies
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Description: Women's
Studies Minor
The Women’s Studies Minor is an
interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the theoretical
bases for understanding women’s changing roles in society. As an academic
discipline it has its own
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distinct subject matter
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research tools
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ways of knowing
Through selected courses in Women’s
Studies and other disciplines, the minor
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challenges myths, prejudices, and stereotypes
of women as well as men
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studies effects of gender, race, class,
ethnicity sexual orientation on worldviews
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examines gender construction in its
social, historical and cultural implications
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explores recent scholarship on women,
gender, and feminist theory
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defines women’s achievements in history,
art, science, and culture
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considers traditional disciplines from
a feminist perspective
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integrates experience and knowledge
to achieve equity in community
The interdisciplinary nature of the
minor accommodates a wide range of student interests. By exposing students
to new information about women’s issues and developing their analytical
skills through reading, writing and speaking, the Women’s Studies minor
complements all 22 of the College’s majors.
The Women’s Studies minor prepares students for a variety of careers,
including:
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teaching
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service professions
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communication fields
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natural and social sciences
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public and private organizations
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Program Requirements:
Eighteen (18) credits constitute the minor.
The following courses are required for the minor:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| WSTP 0101 ** |
Introduction to Women’s Studies |
(3)
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| WSTP 0301 ** |
Seminar in Women’s Studies |
(3) |
The remaining 12 credits needed for the minor may be selected
from cross-listed courses that will be shown in the course offerings schedule
under Women's Studies each semester. Examples of recent cross-listed
courses include the following:
Examples of Approved Electives
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Course Number
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Course Title |
Credits |
| BIOL 028x |
Seminar in Human Reproduction |
(1)
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| CRJU 0312 |
Women and the Law |
(3) |
| EDUC 0300 |
ST: Women in Education |
(3) |
| ENGL 0326 |
Literature By and About Women |
(3) |
| ENGL 0327 ** |
Contemporary Cross-Cultural Literature |
(3) |
| ENGL 039x |
ST: Women and Literature |
(3)
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| LCUL 0200 |
Latin-American Lit in Translation: Latina Writers |
(3) |
| LLIT 0201 |
Women Writers of the Americas |
(3)
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| MCES 0203 ** |
Intro to Gay and Lesbian Studies |
(3)
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| MCOM 0212 ** |
Film and Gender |
(3) |
| MCOM 0311 |
Stereotyping in the Mass Media |
(3) |
| MOVP 0325 |
Women and Sport |
(3) |
| MUSC 0106 |
Women’s Role in Music: A History |
(3) |
| PHIL 0333 |
Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies: “Women as Thinkers and Theorists” |
(3) |
| POLS 0323 |
Selected Topics in Political Science: “Women and Politics” |
(3) |
| PSYC 0352 |
Women and Mental Health |
(3) |
| PSYC 035x |
ST: Psychology of Women |
(3) |
| SOCI 0315 |
Sociology of Women |
(3) |
| WSTP 0201 ** |
Women in Modern Organizations |
(3) |
| WSTP 0205 |
Special Topics in Women’s Studies |
(3)
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Courses listed here which are being offered Spring
Semester 2007 have this mark **.
See complete Spring
2007 Schedule.
Other courses may be designated as Women’s Studies electives when appropriate.
Students interested in the minor can obtain further information and apply
for admission to the program by contacting the Coordinator
of Women’s Studies. Advising is provided by the coordinator and faculty
involved with the minor.
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Courses
Offered: (See
below for Fall 2007
Schedules of Women's Studies Courses)
WSTP 0101 Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
Introduces and develops the idea of Women’s Studies as an approach
to intellectual inquiry. Addresses a variety of Women’s Studies issues
in an interdisciplinary format, generally focusing women’s lives and experiences
as illuminated by the social sciences and humanities.
WSTP 0110 Issues in Women's Studies (1-3)
This course will address a variety of issues or topics pertinent to
Women’s Studies, as needed. Topics or issues selected will be determined
by research areas or interests of the faculty member or disciplines.
WSTP 0201 Women in Modern Organizations
(3)
An interdisciplinary approach to the policy questions and social tensions
created by the entrance of women as full participants in modern organizational
life. Attention to the social, political, ethical, and professional problems
faced by women in organizations and to the stresses placed on traditional
organizational cultures by demands for gender-equal policies. Special emphasis
on analyses and strategies aimed at successful critique, problem-solving
and professional achievement within such institutions. Topics vary by semester.
WSTP 0205 ST: Women's Studies
(3)
Special Topics or an in-depth treatment of a limited and/or specialized
area within Women’s Studies.
WSTP 0301 Seminar in Women's Studies (3)
Designed to integrate conceptually and methodologically the major issues
addressed by Women’s Studies. Each student will complete and present a
major research project which demonstrates an understanding of the interdisciplinary
nature of women’s issues.
Prerequisites: WSTP 0101, advanced work in Women’s Studies or permission
of instructor.
WSTP 0398 Independent Study (1)
Individual research and independent study related to a particular aspect
of Women’s Studies that is of special interest. Permission of instructor.
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Fall 2007 Courses
| Course Number |
Course Titles and Times |
Faculty |
| WSTP 0101 |
Introduction to Women’s Studies (3) |
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0101-001
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MWF 9:20 - 10:10 Bates 216 |
V. Diana |
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0101-003
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T R 11:15 - 12:30 Bates 123 |
S. Rajgopal |
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0101-004
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T R 12:45 - 2:00 Bates 111 |
Staff |
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0101-005
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T R 2:15 - 3:30 Bates 123 |
S. Rajgopal |
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0101-501 / E01
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T 6:15 - 9:15 Bates 214 |
A. Foiles |
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| WSTP 0205 |
Gender and Film (3) |
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0205-001
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T R 9:45 - 11:00 Bates 123 |
S. Rajgopal |
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| ART 0299 |
ST: Images of the Goddess in World Art (3) |
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TR 2:15 - 3:30 Wilson C |
Staff |
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| CRJU 0312 |
Women and the Law (3) |
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0312 - 001
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MWF 11:30 - 12:20 WA 333 04 |
S. Smith |
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0312 - 002
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MWF 12:35 - 1:25 WA 333 04 |
S. Smith |
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| LCUL 0201 |
Women in the Hispanic World - Online (3) |
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0201-001
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Online |
K. McIntosh |
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| LLIT 0201 |
Women Writers of the Americas: Caribbean (3) |
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0201-001
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TR 9:45 - 11:00
Bates 111 |
R. Ohayon |
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0201-002
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TR 11:15 - 12:30 Bates 111 |
R. Ohayon |
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| LLIT 0202 |
Women Writers of the Americas: U.S. |
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0202-001
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MW 1:40-2:55 Bates 111 |
K. McIntosh |
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0202-002
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MWF 10:25 - 11:15 Wilson 306 |
K. McIntosh |
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0202-003
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MWF 11:30 - 12:20 Bates 123 |
K. McIntosh |
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| MOVP 0325 |
Women and Sport (3) |
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0325-001
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MW 1:40-2:55 Woodward 235 |
D. Schwartz |
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Newsletters
2000 - Present
Note:
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for free at the Adobe
Website if necessary.
Volunteers
Needed:
Contact Dr. Shoba S. Rajgopal
(572-5397) for information on opportunities to volunteer for Woman's Studies
Activities.
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Internships:
Internships in Women's Studies are available for from 3 to
6 credits. Requirements are that a student be a Junior or Senior,
have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and have taken WSTP 101 and two other courses
in Women's Studies. Besides the internship, the student is required
to keep a daily journal, turned in each week, and write a semester paper.
Only three credits may be counted toward the minor. Contact Dr.
Shoba S. Rajgopal (572-5397) for more information.
Off Campus Opportunities Through Other Organizations:
Paid
Summer Internship with the Sadie Nash Leadership Project (NY City)
http://www.sadienash.org/employment.htm##deans
"Deans are young women currently enrolled in college who have an interest
in women and girls' leadership. Deans will have a chance to teach, lead,
and plan different aspects of the program. This will be excellent experience
for women interested in social justice, adolescent development, education,
feminist youth organizations, non-profit development, and leadership among
other things."
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Meetings:
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Women Studies Program Meeting
Note: Meetings, unless otherwise
noted will take place in the Women's Studies Room in Parenzo (off the main
lobby)
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Faculty:
Dr. Shoba S. Rajgopal
(413) 572-5687 Women Studies Coordinator,
Fall 2006 -
Faculty: If you notice any
errors below, please send me corrected information immediately at cebbs@wsc.ma.edu
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Page maintained by Corinne Ebbs.
Last updated March 2, 2008.