Gender and Women's Studies

Required Courses

GWS4900Honours Thesis in Gender and Women's Studies6 ch

Involves directed reading and research leading to an Honours thesis on a topic in Gender and Women's Studies. Students will consult with the Coordinator in finding a suitable topic and thesis supervisor. 

Prerequisites: Either GWS 1003 or GWS 2003 and GWS 4004. 

GWS4004Seminar in Gender and Women's Studies3 ch [W]

Critically examines the assumptions underlying existing disciplines as they relate to the study of women and men, and explores new theoretical and methodological perspectives for studying the gender-based aspects of society.

Prerequisite: GWS1003 or GWS 2003. 

GWS2003Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies II3 ch [W]

Provides an introduction to Women's Studies with an emphasis on perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. Examines various aspects of women's experiences and the status of women in Canada and elsewhere.

GWS1003Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies I 3 ch [W]
Provides an introduction to Gender and Women's Studies with an emphasis on contemporary perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. Examines various aspects of gender and the status of women in Canada and elsewhere.