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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. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112

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