Women and Gender Studies Program

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Program Coordinator

Rebecca Dolhinow

Program Office/Website

Humanities 214
657-278-3888
hss.fullerton.edu/womens

Faculty

Shweta Adur, Renae Bredin, Rebecca Dolhinow, Donna Nicol, Karyl Ketchum, Xhercis Mendez

Introduction

Women and Gender Studies focuses on the study of gender and sexuality in society by carefully emamining gender, race and sexuality based social movements, gendered experiences, intersectionality, masculinity and popular culture. Our courses incorporate feminist and queer theory with feminist learning models to encourage students to direct their own educational experiences through the use of technology, scholarship and community engagement.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in Women and Gender Studies:

Theoretical Knowledge

• Articulate and critique multiple theoretical frameworks
• Integrate historical and contemporary knowledge of women’s movements globally and in the U.S. into an analysis of gender issues

Methodology

• Understand and apply feminist epistemology and research methods demonstrated through independent research using standard English grammar and coherent written organization

Critical Thinking

• Analyze and evaluate texts and ideas in both oral and written modalities

Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership skills by organizing and implementing projects

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Women and Gender Studies, B.A.

• Queer Studies Minor
• Women and Gender Studies Minor

Courses

Courses are designated as WGST in the class schedule.

• WGST 100 - Introduction to Gender Studies in the Humanities (3)
• WGST 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
• WGST 105 - Introduction to Queer Studies (3)
• WGST 205 - Gender and Globalization (3)
• WGST 220 - Introduction to Gender and Social Space (3)
• WGST 302 - Introduction to Women’s Studies (3)
• WGST 306 - American Indian Women (3)
• WGST 308 - Asian American Women (3)
• WGST 310 - Black Women in America (3)
• WGST 312 - Multicultural Identities and Women’s Experience (3)
• WGST 313 - La Chicana (3)
• WGST 316 - Anthropology of Sex and Gender (3)
• WGST 320 - Gendered Techno-culture (3)
• WGST 330 - Women in Leadership (3)
• WGST 332 - Concepts and Approaches in Women’s History (3)
• WGST 340 - Masculinities (3)
• WGST 343 - Philosophy of Feminism (3)
• WGST 350 - Research, Methodology, and Writing (3)
• WGST 355 - Economics of Gender and Work (3)
• WGST 360 - Politics of Sexuality (3)
• WGST 370 - Gender, Activism and Social Change (3)
• WGST 410 - Women, Health and Aging (3)
• WGST 420 - Queer Theory (3)
• WGST 470T - Topics in Women’s Studies (3)
• WGST 480 - Feminist Theories (3)
• WGST 485 - Women and Politics (3)
• WGST 490T - Advanced Readings in Feminist Theory (3)
• WGST 492 - Capstone in Women and Gender Studies (3)
• WGST 495 - Internship and Community Service (3)
• WGST 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

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