Carolyn Beard Whitlow. Counts toward humanities requirement. Explores a cross-section of the contemporary and historical writings produced by women of African descent primarily in North America, but also of South America, Europe, the Caribbean or Africa. Includes the novel, short story, poetry, drama, autobiography, narrative, essay, interview, letters, reviews, and literary criticism. Central to the course are examinations of causal factors, the psychology of victim and offender, societal impact, treatment and intervention strategies, and the criminal justice role and processes.
Students also explore societal norms, laws and values, and how they relate to family violence.
Women Writers of Latin America and Women Writers of Spain . Carol and John Stoneburner. Each semester, one IDS 401 will be designated as the required Women's Studies capstone course. Internships, Independent Studies, and Senior Thesis may also be taken at the 300 and 400 level.