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. 550 Women in America. WS 560 Women and Public Policy. The systematic analysis of public policy formation at the federal, state, and local levels as it relates to the status of women.