COURSE DESCRIPTIONS— WOMEN'S STUDIES
53-100. Women in Canadian Society
An introduction to Women's Studies of an interdisciplinary nature,
designed to illustrate and account for the position of women in Canadian
society. Possible areas of enquiry include health, law, politics, history,
women and work, representation of women in literature, Canadian women artists
and musicians.
53-200. History of Women's Movements in North America
An exploration of the collective action of women in the past and present
in North America. Areas of study may include women's involvement with the
temperance, civil rights, suffrage, trade union, environmental, reproductive
rights, and women's liberation movements. (This course is also offered
as History 43-251.)
53-201. Women and Diversity
Examines the critical analysis of gender offered by feminism(s) and
the intersection of gender with other oppressions experienced by groups
such as women of colour, older women, disabled women, working-class women,
and lesbians.
53-210. Women and the Law
This course examines the relationship between gender inequality and
the legal system. Topics include abortion, marriage, divorce, custody,
equal pay, sexual harrassment, rape, pornography, and prostitution. Students
are introduced to basic legal research tools, such as statutues, regulations,
cases, and legal literature.
53-220. Biology of Sex and Gender
This course explores the biological basis of sex and gender in organisms
as different as ants, plants, and people, and examines sex from an evolutionary
perspective. Topics include the relative contributions of genes and chromosomes,
hormones, environment, and culture in the development of gender roles.
The cultural regulation of female reproductive choices in humans are examined.
(Prerequisite: OAC Biology, or 55-100 and 55-101, or 55-140 and 55-141,
or consent of the instructor.)
53-230. Gender and Morality
This course examines the differences between traditional philosophical
ethics, "feminine ethics", and feminist ethics as well as the devlopments
in religious ethics offered by feminist theologians. Themes such as moral
agency, power, identity, and resistance by women to dominant cultures are
explored. Students are introduced to applied feminist ethical questions
in areas such as health care and teaching/learning environments.
53-300. Feminist Theoretical Approaches
An exploration of diverse feminist theories supporting women's studies
scholarship within the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences,
and the relationship between feminist theories and practices. (Prerequisites
53-200 and 53-201.)
53-301. Frameworks for Feminist Research
An exploration of the diverse approaches to feminist research in a
variety of fields. Students will examine the core questions and approaches
that various disciplines bring to the study of women. (Prerequisites: 53-200
and 53-201.)
53-320. Women, Power, and Environments
This course focuses on environmental issues as they affect women across
cultures. It provides a feminist critical analysis of the power relations
in moders societies that cause environmental degradation and examines the
theories, policies, and institutions that contribute to unsustainable practices.
Emphasis is placed on the women-nature debate within various environemntal
social movements and the historical role women have played as activists.
(Prerequistite: completion of at least ten courses in any program.)
53-330. Women, Movement, and Performance
This course explores how women come to know themselves and others through
their bodies, gender and racial stereotypes, body image and body language,
women's use of space, the gendered constructoi of sport, and movement as
a cultural message. (Prerequisite: completion of at least ten courses and
permission of the instructor.)
53-350. Special Topics
The content will vary to reflect student need and faculty expertise
and may be offered as a cross-listed course with other programs. (Prereqisite:
consent of the instructor.)
53-400. Honours Seminar
The course involves the intensive study of a problem or theory related
to women which will result in a major essay. Students will work on individual
topics of interest and will be supervised and assisted by a faculty member.
(Open only to fourth-year students.) (Prerequisites: 53-300 and 53-301.)
3.19.15 ASIAN STUDIES
The Asian Studies Program, through a combination of language, literature,
history, religion, culture, and social science courses, attempts to produce
graduates with an understanding and appreciation of the lands, peoples,
and cultures of Asia and their contemporary socio-economic and geo-political
development. The interdisciplinary program would be valuable to those seeking
careers in government, international agencies, business, mass communications,
teaching, and esearch.
Course descriptions for Asian Studies can be found in 3.3.5.
Minor in Asian Studies
Requirements: six courses including one of Asian Studies 10-115,
10-116, or Anthropology 49-236; one Social Science course; one Asian language;
one Asian religion course; additional Asian Studies courses to a total
of six.
General Asian Studies
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements:
(a) Asian Studies 10-115, 10-116;
(b) four additional Asian Studies courses
(c) two courses from Arts or Languages and two courses from Social
Science chosen in consultation with a program advisor in Asian Studies
(see 2.5.14 for subject areas).
Other requirements (see 2.5.14 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) two courses from Social Science;
(d) eight courses from Arts, Languages, Social Science or Science;
(e) six courses from any area of study.
Honours Asian Studies
No new students will be admitted to the Honours Asian Studies program
after July 1, 1997. Students enrolled in this program prior to July 1,
1997 should seek advice from the Office of the Executive Dean, Room 110,
Chrysler Hall Tower, for guidance on the completion of their programs.
3.19.16 LANGUAGE AND LOGIC
The Bachelor of Arts program in Honours Language and Logic provides
students with a specialization in the theory and practice of effective,
reasoned communications, combined with a well-rounded liberal arts education.
To acquire the specialized knowledge and skills, students will have a solid
foundation in the theory of language, of reasoning and logic, of communication,
of English composition, speech, and rhetoric. Students will also have practical
skills based upon hands-on experience in reasoning and writing, in current
computer technologies, and, as well, knowledge of a second language.
In addition, to ensure a solid liberal arts education, students will
select courses from a broad range of subjects outside of the program. Academic
advising should be obtained from a program advisor in English Language
and Literature.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements:
(a) 07-120 (Universals of Language), English 26-123, 26-283, 26-450,
Philosophy 34-160, 34-260, 34-262, 34-360, Communicatoin Studies 40-222,
Computer Science 60-104
(b) one of the following pairs of courses: English 26-291 and 26-297;
or English 26-293 and 26-396; or French 29-230, and 29-23;
(c) two non-English language courses above the OAC level or its equivalent;
(d) six courses chosen from Classical Civilization 11-125, German 15-312,
Drama 24-210, English 26-283, 26-393, French 29-330, 29-331, 29-332, 29-390,
29-430, 29-431, Philosophy 34-261, 34-380, Communication Studies 40-100,
40-101, 40-250, 40-252, 40-272, 40-400,.
Other requirements (see 2.5.14 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Social Science;
(b) two courses from Science (or two language courses in a language
other than that applied to section (c) of the major requirements;
(c) two courses from Arts
(d) fourteen additional courses from Arts, Languages, Social Science,
or Science.
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year
07-120, 26-124, 34-160, and 60-104; plus two language courses at the
appropriate level; and four additional 100-level courses.
Second Year
Ten additional 200-level "core" and other courses. (English 26-283
and Philosophy 34-360 should be taken in Year 2 or Year 3.).
Third Year
Ten additional 200- and 300-level courses.
Fourth Year
Ten additional 200, 300, or 400-level courses. (English 26-450 should
be taken in fourth year.)
PREPARATION FOR TEACHING
In planning their programs, students should familiarize themselves
with the admission requirements of the Faculty of Education and with the
requirements of the Ontario Teacher's Certificate.
RELATED MINORS
Students are encouraged to obtain a minor in another area of study
as outlined in its section of the Calendar.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Students who intend to pursue graduate studies should consult with
a program advisor to ensure that they take sufficient and proper courses
to be eligible for admission to the desired graduate program..
