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SWAG 312 Revisioning Motherhood in Modern Western Culture

Prerequisite: Open to juniors and seniors or with permission of the instructor. An interdisciplinary study of the institution of motherhood and its representations in modern cultural productions of the Western world. Students will examine the myth and reality of mothering by analyzing readings in social, political and psychoanalytical theory as well literary and filmic texts. This course may be used for credit in the studies of women and gender minor.

Credits

3.0

Cross Listed Courses

Also offered as HON 312

Offered

Fall Semester (Every 3 Years)

SWAG 375 Independent Study

Prerequisites: SWAG 200 and 3 credits in the minor and permission of the instructor. Research in a selected field of Studies in Women and Gender with faculty guidance.

Credits

1.0 - 3.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer

SWAG 397 Special Topics

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and at least one prior course in the Studies in Women and Gender is recommended. An upper-level special topics course offered at the discretion of the department. The content and methods vary with the interest of students and faculty members

Credits

3.0

Offered

As Needed

SWAG 399 Internship

Prerequisites: 9 credits in the minor, including SWAG 200, and permission of instructor and Studies in Women and Gender coordinator. Supervised application of feminist theories to analyze gender dynamics in a variety of public and private sites through supervised full- or part-time work. Sites and projects must be approved by the instructor and the Studies in Women and Gender coordinator. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Credits

3.0 - 6.0

Offered

Both Semesters and Summer