The third in a series of three courses, each with a different interdisciplinary approach. This course draws on the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences to examine the relationships between the politics of gender and science, technology and public policy. Emphasis is upon the interaction of gender with class, race and ethnicity, sexuality and third world conditions in establishing and maintaining hierarchies of power. Senior Seminar in Women's Studies . First half of seminar provides an overview and integration through readings, discussion, and analysis of interdisciplinary issues in women's studies.
Students meet with instructor and adviser in their department to plan the senior thesis.
In the second half, students present thesis proposals. A review paper on thesis topic is written and discussed. Thesis is an original investigation on a topic in women's studies within the discipline of concentration, completed under the guidance of the adviser in the department of concentration and the adviser in the Women's Studies Program. Field Work Experience. Some field work or internship experience involving women's issues is required.