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WOST 201: Introduction to Women's Studies.
An introduction to Western feminist thought and the study of women's roles and status in society. This course also evaluates present knowledge about women, questions stereotypes, and reinforces the value of the content of women's everyday lives. (Three credits)

WOST 320: Independent Study.
Independent study in an area of Women's Studies directed by a member of the faculty. Prerequisites: WOST 201 and approval of the instructor and the Women's Studies Coordinator. (One to three credits)

WOST 401: Women, Justice, and Equality.
A capstone seminar in which participants will read and discuss historical texts that have had a profound effect on the feminist struggle for equality and justice. In addition, participants will engage in individual research, chosen in consultation with the instructor, in which the research topics will provide the basis for additional readings in common. Prerequisite: WOST 201 and two additional WOST courses. (Three credits)

Anthropology 250	Anthropology of Childhood
Anthropology 362	Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
CATA 231	Interpersonal Communication (when appropriate)
ARTD 306	Women, Art, and Feminism
Classics 210	Ancient Literature (when appropriate)
Classics 240	Ancient Society (when appropriate)
English 260	Literature of Feminism
English 343	20^th Century British Literature (when appropriate)
English 350	Special Topics (when appropriate)
English 348	English Novel (when appropriate)
History 330	Biography and U.S. History (when appropriate)
History 370	Women in U. S. History
Issues and Ideas 426	Feminist Approaches to Literature and Society
Philosophy 225	Philosophy and Feminism
Religion 220	Women and Religion
Sociology 343	Sociology of Development

	Women's Studies includes the careful consideration of feminist theories and perspectives and the examination of gender inequalities and issues. The multi-disciplinary approach emphasizes the breadth of disciplines in which feminist criticism is taken seriously.
	A minor consists of 18 credits. Women's Studies 201, Philosophy 225, and Women's Studies 401 are required of all minors. History 370 is strongly recommended. Students with particular interests may choose to take Women's Studies 320.