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Curriculum - African and
African American Studies | Africana Women's Studies
Africana Women's Studies
The Africana Women's Studies curriculum is composed of three
components:
- 1. Required courses
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- 2. Courses specifically offered
by AWS in each area of concentration:
- * Women and Development
* Gender, Politics and Public Policy
* Health, Community Development and Social Welfare
* Comparative Literature and Culture
3. Complementary courses in academic departments at CAU and institutions
in the UCG Consortium
Required courses for the Master
of Arts and the Doctor of Arts in Humanities:
- Introduction to Women's Studies
- Feminist Theory
- Women in Development·
Feminist Methodology
Course Offerings
- Africana Women's Studies
AWS 490. Introduction to Women's Studies
A survey course that introduces the history, trends, basic ideas,
scholars, problems, and content of Women's Studies programs.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students. (3 credits)
AWS 500. Political Theory (Identical to PSC 540)
An in-depth analysis of the major schools of thought in the field
of political theory from the classical period to the present
with emphasis on theories about women and politics. Particular
attention is given to Third World theories about women. (3 credits)
AWS 501. Feminist Theory
Examines and analyzes the various theoretical, strategic and
political positions which characterize the literature and the
study of women-related issues. Special emphasis is given to the
study of black feminist theory. (3 credits)
AWS 502. Africana Feminist Theory
A critical examination and analysis of the historical and current
theories about the role and status of women to African descent.
(3 credits)
AWS 503. Feminist Methodology
A variety of research, resources, techniques, and approaches
to women's studies are reviewed and assessed. (3 credits)
AWS 504. Comparative Third World Women
An examination of the social, political, psychological and economic
conditions of African American, Caribbean, and African women,
with a view towards identifying and comparing similarities and
differences among the three groups of women. (3 credits)
AWS 505. Women in the Labor Market
An examination of occupational and economic conditions, constraints,
and patterns of female wage earners in America; black, white,
rural, urban, poor, middle class, and women at various educational
levels are discussed. (3 credits)
AWS 506. Women and Development
Emphasis is on the role, priorities and systematic problems associated
with female participants in the development process. This is
a required course for all students in the AWS and IAD programs.
(3 credits)
AWS 507. Rural Women
A cross-cultural look at the lifestyles, socioeconomic, and political
conditions and concerns of rural African, Caribbean and African
American women. Prerequisite: AWS 506. (3 credits)
AWS 508. Urban Women in Africa and the Caribbean
A cross-cultural analysis of the concerns and conditions of African
and Caribbean women who live in urban areas. (3 credits)
AWS 509. Gender, Race and Class in Public Policy
A review of public policy issues which impact on the status and
conditions of Africana women. The degree and results of their
participation in government policymaking is also examined. Prerequisite:
a course in public policy analysis. (3 credits)
AWS 510. Gender, Race and Class in International Affairs and
Development
A survey of the role of gender, race, and class in foreign policy
making, diplomatic missions, international agencies and organizations.
Positions held, career advancement patterns, and issues championed
by these women are examined and analyzed. Prerequisites: AWS
490 and AWS 506. (3 credits)
AWS 517. Seminar on Women in Politics (Identical to PSC 517)
A study of the roles, activities and problems confronting women
participating in the political system. The discrete subject of
the Seminar will vary from semester to semester. (3 credits)
AWS 537. The African Novel (Identical to ENG 537)
A study of modern African novels written in English with attention
to their social contexts. (3 credits)
AWS 538. Caribbean Women and Work
A study of the motives and conditions under which Caribbean women
work in the formal and informal economics of their states. (3
credits)
AWS 539. Third World Women and Development (Identical to PSC
539)
The history, status and role of Third World women in development
are the focus. Governmental policies and practices toward women
as well as movements and activities of Third World women are
examined. (3 credits)
AWS 540. Caribbean Women Writers
A study of the writings of Caribbean women writers, their topics,
perspectives, and motivation for writing. (3 credits)
AWS 542. Seminar on Comparative Politics (Identical to PSC
542)
Designed for advanced students concentrating on Comparative Politics.
Focus is on reading and research on selected topics and problems
in comparative politics. (3 credits)
AWS 549. Women in Contemporary African Fiction (Identical
to 534)
Examination of the status of women in modern African fiction
with comparisons to their actual status in these societies. (3
credits)
AWS 591. The Black Aesthetic (Identical to ENG 591)
Analysis of the concept of a black worldview and culture including
readings in the Western and African aesthetics as well as American
critical writings. (3 credits)
AWS 600. Seminar on Africana Women's Studies
A team-taught course designed to highlight the history, cultural
diversity, contributions, and approaches to Africana Women's
studies. (3 credits)
AWS 601. Directed Research
3-6 credits
AWS 602. M. A. Thesis Research*
1-6 credits
AWS 603. Dissertation Research*
1-12 credits
AWS 615. Race, Sex and Gender
An examination of the causes and consequences of social and economic
cleavages based on race, sex, and class. Emphasis is on the effects
of these on African peoples generally and women specifically.
(3 credits)
AWS 617. Feminist Criticism
An exploration and assessment of historical and contemporary
concepts, issues, and concerns from a critical, feminist perspective.
(3 credits)
AWS 651. Internship
Students may do supervised internships in the United States and
abroad in a women's program, department, or project. (3 - 9 credits)
*Courses may be taken for repeated credit.
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