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Course ID
Course
HIST 367
HIST 367
History of the Family after 1600
Course Credits: 3
An examination of the historical development of the family in the modern era. There is a central focus on the formation of families and households and the impact of religion on gender and family roles. The course integrates contemporary gender theory, but concentrates on the lives and ideas of historical actors as they are revealed in the historical record.
Cross-listed: GNDR 367
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History or instructor’s consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 403
HIST 403
Engendered History
Course Credits: 3
This seminar examines specific topics in the history of gender throughout the period known loosely as the modern world. The course is designed to clarify the process through which ideas of gender evolved and the ways in which masculinity and femininity have been constructed and experienced in a global context. The seminar also examines group interactions across lines of race, class, ethnicity, region, and religion and the influence of groups striving to assert their own identities on ideas of gender.
Cross-listed: GNDR 403
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History, or instructor’s consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 435
HIST 435
Social History of Canada
Course Credits: 3
An examination of major developments in the society and culture of Canada with a particular spotlight on the diverse experience of the people who made Canada. The course highlights aspects of Canadian identity as seen through the lenses of gender, race, class, ethnicity, religion, and region. The focus is on the interaction between migrant groups and the host society, rural and urban societies, education and social reforms, labour and capital, and changing gender roles.
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History including one of HIST 135 or 136
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
MCOM 290
MCOM 290
Introductory Special Topics in Media & Communication
Course Credits: 3
Topics vary from year to year.
NB: Possible fee
MCOM 390
MCOM 390
Advanced Selected Topics in Media & Communication
Course Credits: 3
Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic
NB: Possible fee
PHIL 220
PHIL 220
Philosophy of Sex & Gender
Course Credits: 3
This course explores questions such as: What is feminism? What are the main schools of feminist thought? What is patriarchy? What is gender and does it differ from sex? Are there only two sexes? Are there only two genders? What is homosexuality? What are the different views on how same-sex attraction arises? Do feminism and Christianity have convergent trajectories? Is there a place in the church for those from the LGBTQ community? What are the cultural forces that format the thinking about these questions?
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PSYC 315
PSYC 315
Psychology of Gender
Course Credits: 3
Exploration of the biological, psychological, and cultural influences on gender differences and the implications of gender differences and roles for women and men in our society. Emphasis is on research and theory exploring differences and/or similarities and the origins of differences.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
PSYC 415
PSYC 415
Human Sexuality
Course Credits: 3
Concepts and materials treating the meaning and significance of human sexuality. Due to the discussion-oriented format, preparation, attendance, and full participation are required.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
RELS 326
RELS 326
Gender & the Bible: Text, Tradition & Interpretation
Course Credits: 3
Focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters in the Bible) within the contexts of the ancient Near East, Second Temple Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, the Jesus movement and the early Church. Also provides opportunity for the study and critique of the transmission and interpretation of these traditions within the early, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras.