Timeroom: Fall 2018

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 405 (01) - Gender, Power and Privilege

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 11864

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, Manchester

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	MW	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HORT 207

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 405 (03) - Gender, Power and Privilege

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 13541

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HS 130

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 444 (01) - Trans/Forming Gender

Trans/Forming Gender

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 14727

Using a social construction approach, students explore the multiple ways in which gender is constructed within the lives of children, women, men, and transgender people. Specific attention focuses on the social institutions and systems that encourage both the construction and reproduction of gender identity and expression across the lifespan. Students actively participate in identifying historical and current day factors and institutions that shape gender. Students explore the roles of families, schools, educational settings, media, the workplace, recreation activities, the medical system, religion, laws, and the laws and the legal system in the construction of gender.

Section Comments: Open only to new freshmen in June. Continuing students who will be freshmen or sophomores in the fall may register when WEBCAT registration re-opens in mid-July.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	M	2:10pm - 5:00pm	HS 107

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 444A (H01) - Honors/Race Matters

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 16735

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.

Section Comments: Additional Information: Money Moves: Black Women and Popular Culture. Non-honors students interested in this course please email: womens.studies@unh.edu.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only the following students: Honors Program

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MORR 204

Additional Course Details:

This course, "Money Moves: Black Women and Popular Culture" will expose students to leading discussions on/about the experiences of Black women in the U.S. and English-speaking Caribbean. Students will engage in a "cypher"--a lyrical and musical exploration of topics each week--where they will have a reading and soundtrack for the week! As a class, we will explore some of the following topics:

Capitalism

Neoliberalism

Feminism

Respectability & Ratchet

Sexuality

Beauty

Politics

Beyonce

Rihanna

Nicki Minaj & Cardi B

Janelle Monae & “Alternative” Black Women

In Search of Black Girls

Memes & Misogynoir

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (01) - Survey/Sex Workers Rights

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 12395

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: Additional Information: Sex Worker's Rights in the US

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	W	1:10pm - 4:00pm	HS 107

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (02) - Survey/Sustainability&Spirit

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 12396

Section Comments: (WS 505.02) Full Title: Survey in Women's Studies/ Sustainability & Spirituality

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HS G21

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (03) - Surv/Ldrshp for Social Change

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 12981

Section Comments: Full Title: Survey in Women's Studies/ Leadership for Social Change

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	MURK 118

Additional Course Details:

Students will be exposed to historical and contemporary activism, advocacy, and organizing across various social issues. The course culminates with student-led rallies in which students will present, inform, and call the campus community to action based on their research on a social issue.

Week 1: What is Leadership?

Week 2: What is Social Change?

Week 3: The Good Fight and Aesthetics of Resistance

Week 4: Organizing 101

Week 5: Reform & Rehabilitation

Week 6: Striving for Revolution

Week 7: Living A Life of Leadership

Week 8: Statistics & “Alternative Facts”

Week 9: Is Change Always Good?

Week 10: Rally Proposal Presentations

Students, in groups, will research an issue of their choosing. Groups have to present protest proposal, including aims, statistics, reasons for action, and conclusion/results of successful protest, to the class.

Week 11: Self Care & Activism

Week 12: Strategizing Social Change

Week 13:

Week 14: Campus Rallies Presentations

Students’ final project is organizing a rally on campus to highlight their issue to the campus community--must flyers, speakers, and next steps.

Week 15: Rally Reflection--Where to?

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 505 (04) - Survey/Enviro & Food Just

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 14006

Section Comments: Full Title: Environmental & Food Justice.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	R	3:40pm - 6:00pm	PARS N116

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 795 (01) - Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 13264

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, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018		Hours Arranged	HUDD 203

Durham Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies

WS 796 (01) - Adv Top/Capstone Experiences

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 11731

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

Section Comments: Additional Information: 1st class will meet 5:00pm Tuesday August 28, 2018.

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

Equivalent(s): WS 796W

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/27/2018	12/10/2018	T	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HUDD 203