Westfield State College Women's Studies Program

Westfield State College

Women's Studies

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Meetings	Month Celebrating Women 2008	Faculty
Description	Global Women's History Project	Internships
Program Requirements		Library Sources
Courses Offered		Related Web Sites
NewsLetters		Past Activities

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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

distinct subject matter
research tools
ways of knowing

Through selected courses in Women’s Studies and other disciplines, the minor

challenges myths, prejudices, and stereotypes of women as well as men
studies effects of gender, race, class, ethnicity sexual orientation on worldviews
examines gender construction in its social, historical and cultural implications
explores recent scholarship on women, gender, and feminist theory
defines women’s achievements in history, art, science, and culture
considers traditional disciplines from a feminist perspective
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.

teaching
service professions
communication fields
natural and social sciences
public and private organizations

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)
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**
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
BIOL 028x	Seminar in Human Reproduction	(1)
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)
LCUL 0200	Latin-American Lit in Translation: Latina Writers	(3)
LLIT 0201	Women Writers of the Americas	(3)
MCES 0203 **	Intro to Gay and Lesbian Studies	(3)
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)

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)
0101-001	MWF 9:20 - 10:10 Bates 216	V. Diana
0101-003	T R 11:15 - 12:30 Bates 123	S. Rajgopal
0101-004	T R 12:45 - 2:00 Bates 111	Staff
0101-005	T R 2:15 - 3:30 Bates 123	S. Rajgopal
0101-501 / E01	T 6:15 - 9:15 Bates 214	A. Foiles

WSTP 0205	Gender and Film (3)
0205-001	T R 9:45 - 11:00 Bates 123	S. Rajgopal

ART 0299	ST: Images of the Goddess in World Art (3)
	TR 2:15 - 3:30 Wilson C	Staff

CRJU 0312	Women and the Law (3)
0312 - 001	MWF 11:30 - 12:20 WA 333 04	S. Smith
0312 - 002	MWF 12:35 - 1:25 WA 333 04	S. Smith

LCUL 0201	Women in the Hispanic World - Online (3)
0201-001	Online	K. McIntosh

LLIT 0201	Women Writers of the Americas: Caribbean (3)
0201-001	TR 9:45 - 11:00 Bates 111	R. Ohayon
0201-002	TR 11:15 - 12:30 Bates 111	R. Ohayon

LLIT 0202	Women Writers of the Americas: U.S.
0202-001	MW 1:40-2:55 Bates 111	K. McIntosh
0202-002	MWF 10:25 - 11:15 Wilson 306	K. McIntosh
0202-003	MWF 11:30 - 12:20 Bates 123	K. McIntosh

MOVP 0325	Women and Sport (3)
0325-001	MW 1:40-2:55 Woodward 235	D. Schwartz

Newsletters 2000 - Present

Note: The following Newsletters are available only in PDF format and thus require Adobe Acrobat Reader or an equivalent plug-in. You may download this for free at the Adobe Website if necessary.

Fall 2005 October 2004

April 2004 December 2003 October 2003

April 2003 February 2003 November 2002 September 2002

April 2002 February 2002 November 2001 September 2001

April 2001 February 2001 December 2000 October 2000

Volunteers Needed:

Dr. Shoba S. Rajgopal

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."

Meetings:

Women Studies Program Meeting

Note: Meetings, unless otherwise noted will take place in the Women's Studies Room in Parenzo (off the main lobby)

Faculty:

Dr. Shoba S. Rajgopal (413) 572-5687 Women Studies Coordinator, Fall 2006 -

Faculty

cebbs@wsc.ma.edu

**Women Studies Faculty**
Faculty (email & phone)	Department	Faculty (email & phone)	Department
Dr. Pat Conant x5301	Art	Ms. Corinne Ebbs x5464	Library Liaison
Dr. Pat Conant x5301		Dr. Diana Schwartz x5298	Movement Science
Dr. Barbara Keim x5328		Dr. Jack Loughney x5362	Philosophy
Dr. Maddy Cahill x5747	Communication	Dr. Marsha Marotta x5374	Political Science
Dr. Usha Zacharias	Communication	Dr. Erika Pilver x5704	Political Science
Dr. Elizabeth Stassinos	Criminal Justice
Dr. Elizabeth Stassinos	Criminal Justice	Dr. Susan Dutch x5346	Psychology
Dr. Vanessa Holford Diana x5687	English	Dr. Ricki Kantrowitz x5378
Dr. Vanessa Holford Diana x5687		Dr. Lynn Shelley x5607
Dr. Delia Fisher x5755		Dr. Kate Bagley x5385	Sociology & Social Work
Dr. Beth Ann Rothermel x5336		Dr. Nomanzengele Mangaliso x5502
Dr. Marilyn Sandidge x5666		Dr. Jane Mildred x5479
Dr. Elizabeth Starr x5672		Dr. Margot Hennessy x5759	World Languages, Multicultural & Gender Studies
Dr. Mara Dodge x5620	History	Dr. Shoba S. Rajgopal x5397
Dr. Elise G. Young x5343		Dr. Kathleen McIntosh x5353
Dr. Brooke Orr x5708		Dr. Ruth Ohayon x5711

Library Sources:

Women's Studies: General Reference Sources

http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/guidwsref.htm

Women's Studies: Subject Related Reference Sources
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/guidwssub.htm

Databases by Subject: Women's Studies
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbwomen.htm

Related Web Sites:

Women's Studies Web Sites

http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/women.htm

World Issues
http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/women.htm#World

Page maintained by Corinne Ebbs. Last updated March 2, 2008.