Minor in Women s Studies. Various women s rights and feminist movements, especially those of women of color, are explored. Preparation and presentation of a paper applying women s studies scholarship as it is relevant to an academic or career area of the student s choice. Writing Selected autobiographies and biographies by women examined as artistic expression and historical resource. Readings include the lives of subjects from various fields, with discussion of narrative strategies and ethical choices of the authors.
Students undertake research projects in biographical writing.
Offered in alternate years. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Students should consult annually with their WS advisors regarding when sections of these courses are applicable to the minor.