Timeroom: Spring 2017

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 405 (03) - Gender, Power and Privilege

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 55110

This course explores the diversity of women's lives through the dynamics of status, power, privilege, and inequality in contemporary United States. Students will examine women's diverse experiences by using the theoretical framework of the social construction of race, gender, economic class, and sexual orientation in historical context. We will examine categories of difference and the processes, philosophical developments, institutions, and conditions that lead to and rely on power and privilege in modern American society.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	TR	5:10pm - 6:30pm	NESM 113

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 444A (01) - Race Matters

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53443

Class examines race categories in the United States and how these historically changing categories shape our diverse realities across racial, ethnic, gendered, classed, and national identities. Students examine race as a category of difference and explore the multiple ways that individuals claim racial identities. Specific attention focuses on how diverse women have made history in their own lives and in the lives of others by resisting the interlocking systems of oppression.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	DEM 253

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 444C (H01) - Honors/On theRoads to Equality

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56718

Looking beyond what is traditionally thought of as the women's rights movement in the United States, this course remaps women's history and activism to include a diversity of women's experiences. A multicultural examination of history focuses on women's leadership and participation in immigrant rights, labor, the Black Women's Club, economic justice, reproductive rights, self determination and feminist movements during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Writing intensive.

Course restricted to members of the University Honors Program. UHP members should use the preregistration form before attempting to register.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc), Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	M	3:40pm - 6:30pm	MURK 118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (01) - Surv/Intro to LGBTQ Studies

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 52501

In-depth study of topics not covered in regular course offerings. The course explores the breadth and depth of Women's Studies from a historical perspective. In order to understand Women's Studies currently, students look at the historical foundations that contribute social, political, and economic influences on the topics. Barring duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.

Section Comments: (WS 505.01) Topic: Intro to LGBTQ + Studies

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	MORR 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (02) - Surv/Weight Matters

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 53444

Section Comments: (WS 505.02) Topic: Weight Matters: An Introduction to Fat Studies

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	W	3:40pm - 6:30pm	MURK G01

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (03) - Surv/Intensive Care

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 55117

Section Comments: (WS 505.04) Topic: Intensive Care: Intersections of Feminity , Literature, and Medicine

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	SLS G16

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (05) - Surv/Celebr. Fruit of Struggle

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 56719

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MORR 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 632 (01) - Feminist Thought

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 50547

Theories of women's oppression and emancipation explored from various historical, political, cultural, and social perspectives. A major goal of the course is to increase awareness of historical and contemporary feminist approaches to understanding women's experiences, representations, and relative positions in societies. The course also considers the interrelation of theory and practice and the impact of past feminist theories on feminist movements. Prereq: WS 401 or WS 405. Writing intensive.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	MURK 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 795 (01) - Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 50262

For advanced students who have the preparation to carry out an individual project of supervised research on a specific women's studies topic. Preparation should include WS 401 or equivalent, and/or other women's studies courses. Barring duplication of topic, may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: permission of instructor and women's studies coordinator.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 796 (01) - Adv Top/Capstone Experience

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Full Term (01/24/2017 - 05/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 53773

Advanced or specialized topics not normally covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated, but not in duplicate areas. Prereq: permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): WS 796W

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2017	5/8/2017		Hours Arranged	TBA