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Fall 2008 Women's Studies Classes

All Women's Studies classes fulfill General Education Requirements and are transferable to CSU and UC.

 

Section

Course

Description

Day /Time Location

Instructor

 

0850

WOMN/HUMA 1: Introduction to Women's Studies

A multidisciplinary introduction to the purpose and subject matter of Women's Studies.  Perspectives on many social issues affecting women. 

 

TTh 9:30 am-11:00 am

SS-202

Costello
1163 WOMN/ART/HUMA 4: Images of Women in the Arts

This course examines women in the visual arts, emphasizing American culture over the past four hundred years.  Students study the visual arts made by women and what their relationship to society was when they made it.

 

Monday 5:30-8:30 p.m. SS-201 Elizabeth
0851 WOMN/ART/HUMA 4: Images of Women in the Arts

This course examines women in the visual arts, emphasizing American culture over the past four hundred years.  Students study the visual arts made by women and what their relationship to society was when they made it.

 

MW 2:00-3:30 p.m. SS-201 Elizabeth
1164

WOMN/PSYC 6: Psychology of Women

The developmental process of women; societal and biological factors that influence behavior and self-image.  Explores ways to promote development of women's full potential and optimum mental health.

 

Wednesday 5:30-8:30 p.m. SS-202 Costello
0852

WOMN/HLTH 7: Women's Health Issues

Specific women's health concerns, including reproductive health, birth control and birthing, female anatomy and physiology, preventive medicine, and making alternative medicine choiced.

 

TTh 9:30-11:00 a.m. LS-102 Fail/Erickson
0853 WOMN/POLS 10: Women in United States Government

Roles and influence of women in contemporary American politics, including current campaigns and future strategies.  Legal and civil rights of women in areas of employment, credit, criminal law, and public participation.

 

TTh 11:00-12:30 p.m. SS-201 Mawhirter
1190

WOMN/ENGL 11: Literature by and about Women

Survey of American, British, and international literary works by and about women, including poetry, fiction, autobiography, drama and non-fiction prose.  Focus on literary trends, style, and issues of race, class, ethnicity, and cultural identity.

 

MW 12:00-1:30 p.m. HU-205 Johnson
0856

WOMN/HIST 12: Women in United States History

This course covers American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, European American and immigrant women heroines and "ordinary" women who have shaped United States history and culture. 

 

TTh 12:30-2:00 p.m. SS-201 Mawhirter
0854

WOMN/HIST 12: Women in American History

This course covers American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, European American and immigrant women heroines and "ordinary" women who have shaped United States history and culture.

 

TTh 2:30-4:00 p.m. SS-201

 CANCELLED

0855

WOMN/HIST 12: Women in American History

This course covers American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, European American and immigrant women heroines and "ordinary" women who have shaped United States history and culture. 

Optional initial class meeting: Monday, August 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., LTC 203.  This course is offered through the internet.  Students must have access to a computer and be familiar using the internet.  For instructions on how to get started with the course, check the instructor's website at: http://www.mpcfaculty.net/Sarah_Mawhirter

ONLINE Mawhirter

For more information contact Women's Programs/Women's Studies at

(831) 646-4276 or email us at womensprograms@mpc.edu