WST 150 A-Z - (IS) Topics in Women’s StudiesSemester Hours: 3
This course will offer an in-depth study of major issues in Women’s and Gender Studies. Topics will reflect current developments in the field and will address issues such as women’s roles in work, family, sexuality, and reproduction; language, representation, and performance; feminist politics and policies; transnational and cross-cultural perspectives of gender; and the impact of science and technology on women’s lives.
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WST 150M - (IS) LGBTQ+ Mental Health
This course introduces students to mental health patterns, strengths, and challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) people. Students will gain working knowledge of this aspect of LGBTQ+ life, including terminology and history of LGBTQ+ people and their mental health, mental health conditions most prevalent in LGBTQ+ populations, and mental health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ people. Multiple learning strategies will be used such as readings, interactive lectures, class discussion, writing assignments, and case studies.
Same as LGBT 180P
WST 150N - Queer Roots of Steampunk
Much of the style that we associate with ‘steampunk’ comes from the Victorian era. In this course we will explore the queer side of such Victorian cultural practices as theatrical melodramas, pleasure gardens, steampunk fashion, and museums. We will explore queer historical figures from Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack) and Charlotte Cushman to Oscar Wilde, and the contemporary representations of Victorian expressions of same sex-desire in such films as Dracula, “Tipping the Velvet,” Gentleman Jack, and the reinterpretation of ‘dandys’ in Hogarth’s prints in the work of visual artists.
Same as LGBT 180Y and RHET 189E
WST 150S - (IS) Bombshell: Beauty and Fashion in Public Relations
This course explores the dynamic intersection of beauty, fashion, and public relations, focusing on how representations of beauty are crafted, communicated, and perceived in the fashion industry. Applying a critical cultural lens to the material, students will analyze the role of PR in shaping beauty standards, identity, diversity, and inclusivity in fashion campaigns, branding, and media. Through a combination of theory, case studies, and practical applications, the course encourages students to reflect on cultural and ethical considerations that influence fashion PR strategies.
Same as PR 114
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Subjects will change from semester to semester and the course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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