WS 521 Women's Studies Practicum. The class meets for seven weeks to discuss theoretical and methodological issues concerning contemporary women, in preparation for an eight-week internship with either an organization or individual in the community. Seminar consists of close readings in feminist theory, with an emphasis on primary texts. Intellectual, cultural, and political theory. Considers major economic, social, psychological, and philosophical approaches to the study of women.
Emphasis is on the formulation of theories and mastery of primary works in the field.
WS 532 Issues and Problems in Women's Studies Research. This seminar focuses on interdisciplinary research and problems in methodology in women's studies. Topics vary each semester. Graduate students are required to conduct original research. The courses focus on such topics as language and gender, Southern women's culture.