An investigation of gender by looking at the roles played by language and by cultural representations of women. A review of the issues and accomplishments of first and second wave feminism. An examination of a selection of autobiographical texts by women, with a frequent focus on the lives of First Nations women. Encourages the development of a variety of leadership skills and includes both theoretical and practical components. An intensive study of selected aspects of Women's Studies.
Topics vary from year to year to ensure a broad range of coverage.
An interdisciplinary review of the significant feminist theories developed in the latter half of the twentieth century. An exploration of a variety of feminist research methodologies. Each student completes a significant piece of research in the form of a senior project, the topic of which will be determined in consultation with the instructor, and provides regular updates of the progress of their work in the seminar component of the course. Usually available only to students who are majoring or minoring in Women's Studies and on topics not covered in other courses.