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EWS 411 Diversity, Education and the Arts (4)
Experiential explorations of the visual and performing arts. Focus
on Arts integration into K-8 curriculum. Emphasis on links between
ethnicity, gender, cultures and arts production. 2 two-hour seminars.
Prerequisites: EWS410 or concurrent enrollment in EWS410.
EWS 420 Gender, Ethnicity, and Class (4)
Theories and case-studies of the (re)production and intersections of social inequalities.
Emphasis on strategies such as ranking, boundary maintenance, work
ghettoization, stereotyping, discrimination, etc. 4 lecture discussions.
Prerequisites: EWS 140, EWS 145.
EWS 425 Gender, Identity and Technology (4)
Examines the interrelationship between identity, power and technological competency.
Using perspectives from history, history of technology, sociology, gender
and cultural studies, and political activists, students will explore
connections between access and mastery of technology with power and changing
societal patterns. Good academic standing. Open to all majors.
Prerequisites: One GE course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2,
A3, and B1, B2, and D2, D3. Interdisciplinary GE Synthesis course for
Sub-area B4 or D4.
EWS 430 Ethnic Thought and Values (4)
Exploration of religious and ethical systems of the four major ethnic groups in America.
Comparative approach is used to identify similarities and differences in
values and life choices among the four ethnic groups and mainstream American
society. 4 lecture discussions.
EWS 431 Ethnicity, Gender, and Religion (4)
Exploration of religious experiences of selected ethnic and gender groups. Social science
approaches used to examine inter- and intra-group similarities and
differences in religious traditions and socio-cultural practices. 2 two-hour
lecture/discussions. Open to all majors. Prerequisites: Completion of GE
Area A and sub-areas D1, D2, and D3. Fulfills GE Synthesis sub-area D4.
EWS 440 Feminist Theory and Practice (4)
Examination of traditional theories and their explanation for gender inequality. Focus on
alternative critiques by contemporary feminist, womenist and mujerista
scholars regarding female status, roles and relationships. 2 two-hour
seminars. Prerequisite: EWS 145.
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