GWGS 6330/CULS 3330/WOMS 3330
Canadian Women Film Directors0.5 unit
A study of Canadian Women Film Directors’ contribution to narrative, documentary, experimental filmmaking and animation. Diverse directional styles and subject matter will be discussed in the context of sociohistorical changes that they reflect or resist. Readings will challenge dominant mainstream representation from various feminist perspectives and suggest alternate reception strategies. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
GWGS 6601
Feminist Theory0.5 unit
An in-depth study of feminist theory, emphasizing theoretical development over time and common assumptions and debates among feminist scholars.
GWGS 6602
Feminist Methodology0.5 unit
An examination of feminist critiques and strategies around knowledge and research methodologies. It explores historical and contemporary debates on important research issues.
GWGS 6603
Graduate Seminar0.5 unit
The graduate seminar is a forum for discussing student research proposals and for integrating insights and material from other venues. In the seminar, we work from an interdisciplinary perspective as we bring together issues related to feminist theory, methodology, and praxis.
GWGS 6604
Community Based Learning0.5 unit
In this course, students will be required to engage in field-based learning which will be community based and developed in the context of each student's interests and needs. Students will explore the theoretical, methodological and practical implications of their field-based experiences. Note: Students who received credit for GWGS 6603 prior to September 2002 may not take this course for credit.
GWGS 6607/ENGL 4407/WOMS 4407
Queer Theory0.5 unit
An examination of recent developments in lesbian and gay cultural criticism. Topics to be covered may include identity politics, camp, psychoanalytic theories of identification, pornography, and the representation of AIDS.
GWGS 6609
Independent Study0.5 unit
GWGS 6614
Independent Study0.5 unit
GWGS 6615
Independent Study0.5 unit
GWGS 6616
Independent Study1.0 unit
Prerequisites: A student must be enroled in the MA in Women and Gender Studies or in a Master’s program in a related field. Permission of faculty member willing to teach the course will also be required
Allows students to draw on a range of faculty research interests on topics where courses are not regularly offered. The student(s) and professor will design the program of study together. See program co-ordinator for details.
GWGS 6611/WOMS 4411
Senior Seminar1.0 unit
GWGS 6612/WOMS 4412
Senior Seminar1.0 unit
Prerequisites: Admission to the MA(GWGS) program or permission of the instructor
An advanced seminar on a selected women’s studies topic. Topic will vary from year to year. Note: Students taking this course for credit at the graduate level will have to complete additional requirements.
GWGS 6617/WOMS 3309
Feminism and Knowledge1.0 unit
Prerequisite: Admission to the MA(GWGS) program or permission of the instructor
An examination of traditional and feminist theories of knowledge asking students to think about how, what and why they know what they know. What is knowledge? How do we know? And who can know it? Note: Students taking this course for credit at the graduate level will have to complete additional requirements.
GWGS 6620
Special Topics in Women & Gender Studies1.0 unit
Prerequisites: Admission to the MA(GWGS) program or permission of the instructor
An opportunity for students to examine in-depth a selected topic in women and gender studies that is treated more briefly in another graduate course or a topic that is not covered in another graduate course. Topics will vary from year to year.
GWGS 6699
Thesis2.0 units
The thesis requires a proposal, will demonstrate research and communications skills, and will be defended to fulfill the requirements. The thesis must meet the specifications set by the student’s home university.