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Gender Studies (SWMS)

http://dornsife.usc.edu/swms/
D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH422; phone 740-2792.

Crosslist SWMS 140g: Contemporary Moral and Social Issues (4.0 units)

Application of philosophical theories in ethics to problems such as racial and sexual discrimination, I.Q., and social justice, rights of animals, law and morality, and privacy.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the PHIL department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in PHIL 140.
Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
49314R	Lecture	2:00-3:15pm	Mon, Wed	146 of 151	Mark Schroeder	MHP101
49315R	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	25 of 26	Lewis Powell	VKC106
49316R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Tuesday	24 of 25	Hrafn Asgeirsson	MHP102
49317R	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Tuesday	25 of 25	Hrafn Asgeirsson	THHB9
49318R	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Thursday	23 of 25	Marina Folescu	VKC161
49319R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Thursday	25 of 25	Marina Folescu	MHP102
49323R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	24 of 25	Lewis Powell	VKC210

Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)

Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
64295D	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	17 of 17	Karen Wilson	GFS202
64420D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	17 of 17	Amaranth Borsuk	GFS229
64425D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	17 of 17	Karen Wilson	GFS111
64430D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	15 of 17	April Maguire	GFS112
64435D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	15 of 17	William Wyatt	GFS113
66998D	Lab	7:00-8:50pm	Wednesday	438 of 2000		BOV AUD

SWMS 210gm: Social Issues in Gender (4.0 units)

Multidisciplinary survey of gender assumptions in relation to sexuality, mental health, social and political relations, and artistic expression.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
34900D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	103 of 104	Judith Halberstam	MRF340
34902R	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	27 of 27		VKC155
34903R	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	27 of 27		VKC155
34904R	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Thursday	27 of 27		VKC155
34905R	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Thursday	22 of 27		VKC155

Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
64180D	Lecture	8:00-9:15am	Tue, Thu	14 of 17	Saba Razvi	GFS221
64675D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 17	Natasha Burton	VKC205
64680D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 17	Xiao He	WPH103
64685D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 17	Raeanna Gleason	WPH106
66997D	Lab	7:00-8:50pm	Tuesday	618 of 2000		BOV AUD

SWMS 225: Sex Similarities and Differences: A Multidisciplinary Approach (4.0 units)

Empirical study of similarities and differences between the sexes from biological, psychological, anthropological, sociological, and gerontological perspectives. Focused on evolution, methodological approaches, and current research.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34915R	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 25	Nancy Lutkehaus	GFS228

Crosslist SWMS 245gm: Gender and Sexualities in American History (4.0 units)

An investigation of the nature of femininities and masculinities over the course of U.S. history; including topics like women's rights, birth control, abortion, and gay/lesbian liberation.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in HIST 245.
Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
37000D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	131 of 150	Lois Banner	SGM101
37001D	Discussion	8:00-8:50am	Friday	23 of 25		VKC111
37002D	Discussion	8:00-8:50am	Friday	16 of 25		VKC154
37003D	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	25 of 25		VKC260
37004D	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	23 of 25		VKC260
37005D	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	22 of 25		VKC157
37006D	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	22 of 25		VKC158

Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
64115D	Lecture	8:00-9:15am	Tue, Thu	17 of 17	Lacey Donohue	GFS210
64120D	Lecture	8:00-9:15am	Tue, Thu	16 of 17	Michelle Kim	GFS212
64590D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 17	Mary Davis	GFS229
64595D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 17	Lacey Donohue	GFS221
64600D	Lecture	12:30-1:45pm	Tue, Thu	15 of 17	Cody Todd	GFS216
66997D	Lab	7:00-8:50pm	Tuesday	618 of 2000		BOV AUD

SWMS 301m: Introduction to Feminist Theory and the Women's and Men's Movements (4.0 units)

Theories of feminism; historical, social and cultural perspectives of the women's movement in America, Europe, and in developing countries; men's roles in the feminist movement.

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34919R	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Sharon Hays	THH215

Crosslist SWMS 304m: Italian Renaissance Art: Old Masters and Old Mistresses (4.0 units)

An introduction to Italian Renaissance art with emphasis on the role of gender and sexuality in the creation of "masterpieces."

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in AHIS 304.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
11912R	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	41 of 49	Sheryl Reiss	VKC150

Crosslist SWMS 305: Childhood, Birth and Reproduction (4.0 units)

Cross-cultural analysis and comparison of the experience and cultural conception of birth, maternity, parenthood, and childhood in western and non-western societies.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in ANTH 305.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
10636R	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Erin Moore	GFS221

Crosslist SWMS 307: Women in Medieval Europe, c. 1000-1500 (4.0 units)

The influences of cultural, social, economic, familial, religious, and political factors on medieval women, as well as consideration of differences among them.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the HIST department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in HIST 307.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
37055D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	9 of 25	Judith Bennett	THH108

SWMS 311: Gender Studies and the Community: Internship (4.0 units)

A combination of internships in the community and an intensive seminar on the relationship of the students in the academic community with the larger urban community of which it is a part.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34923D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 10	Lisa Bitel	OFFICE

Crosslist SWMS 316: Gender and Global Issues (4.0 units)

An examination of the role women have played in world politics focusing on issues of war and peace, the environment and the global economy.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in IR 316.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
37803R	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	29 of 30	J Tickner	VKC102
37804R	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled
37805R	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	Canceled

Crosslist SWMS 330: Culture, Gender and Politics in South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal (4.0 units)

Examination of violence, identity, law, religion, nationalism, development, caste, kinship, gender, and the South Asian diaspora.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in ANTH 330.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
10641R	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Erin Moore	GFS109

Crosslist SWMS 363m: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Contemporary Art (4.0 units)

Focuses on issues of race, gender, and sexuality in American art of the last three decades. Recommended preparation: AHIS 121.

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the AHIS department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in AHIS 363.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
11950R	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	60 of 75	Christopher Bennett	THH210

Crosslist SWMS 369: The Family in a Changing Society (4.0 units)

Changing family patterns; personality development; family unity, predicting success in marriage; the family in transition; crises such as economic changes, death, divorce; family reorganization.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the SOCI department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in SOCI 369.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
61503R	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	35 of 36	Lynne Casper	KAP345

Crosslist SWMS 374gm: Women Writers in Europe and America (4.0 units)

Introduction to works of major women writers from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in their literary, social, and cultural contexts.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the COLT department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in COLT 374.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
22040D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	65 of 100	Margaret Rosenthal	GFS116
22041D	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Monday	18 of 18	Monica Cure, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22042D	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Monday	23 of 23	Monica Cure, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22043R	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Friday	13 of 25	Nada Ayad, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22044R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	11 of 25	Nada Ayad, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213

Crosslist SWMS 381: Sex, Power, and Politics (4.0 units)

An evaluation of the ways in which different ideologies, institutions, and policies contribute to differences in political power between men and women.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the POSC department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in POSC 381.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
52020R	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Mon, Wed	48 of 49	Anthony Kammas	VKC156
52021R	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Monday	Canceled
52022R	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled

Crosslist SWMS 383: French Women Writers (4.0 units)

Major figures and their role in French society and contribution to literature. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in FREN 383.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34280D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Beatrice Mousli Bennett	WPH203	PDF (113981 KB)

SWMS 385m: Men and Masculinity (4.0 units)

Interdisciplinary examination of social, personal meanings of masculinity; variety of male experience by social class, race, sexuality, and age; emerging masculinities of the future.

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34947D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	31 of 33	Michael Messner	THH121

Crosslist SWMS 395m: Gender, Media and Communication (4.0 units)

Issues of gender in communication, including: media representations of femininity and masculinity; and gender's role in communication at the interpersonal, public, and cultural levels.

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in COMM 395.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
20430R	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	41 of 80	Alison Trope	ASC204	Word (65536 KB)
20431R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Tuesday	16 of 20		ASC232
20432R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Thursday	5 of 20		ASC232
20433R	Discussion	12:30-1:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 20		ASC228
20434R	Discussion	12:30-1:20pm	Thursday	6 of 20		ASC240

Crosslist SWMS 412: Gender, Sexuality and Media (4.0 units, max 8)

Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with an emphasis on the development of feminist media theory.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the CTCS department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in CTCS 412.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18110D	Lecture	10:00-1:50pm	Monday	18 of 20	Tara McPherson	SCA216

SWMS 415: Ecofeminism (4.0 units)

Examination of the philosophy and politics of Ecofeminism. It will critique the ideologies that link the oppression of women to the exploitation of nature. Recommended preparation: 210g or 301g.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34955R	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 30	Gloria Orenstein	VKC252

Crosslist SWMS 445: Studies in Gender and Feminism (4.0 units)

Major feminist thinkers and writers seen in the perspective of the evolution of gender roles in France today. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Crosslist: This course is offered by the FREN department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in FREN 445.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34285D	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 16	Antonia Szabari	THH117

Crosslist SWMS 465m: Gender in Media Industries and Products (4.0 units)

Examination of the effect of gender stratification in media industries upon the cultural products they create, especially gender and gender/race role portrayals.

Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the COMM department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in COMM 465.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
20466R	Lecture	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	91 of 150	Alison Trope, Stacy Smith	ASCG26	Word (55808 KB)

Crosslist SWMS 467: Gender and the News Media (4.0 units)

Gender and news media evolving images of women and men in print and electronic media. Impact of gender in content and style of news, television and cinema. Open to non-majors.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the JOUR department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in JOUR 467.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
21383R	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Thursday	15 of 35	Laura Castaneda	ASC328

SWMS 490x: Directed Research (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Independent research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34967D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 10	Lisa Bitel	OFFICE

Crosslist SWMS 509: Culture, Gender and Global Society (4.0 units)

Cultural and gendered responses to economic globalization; topics include culture and security, identity politics, clashes of and accommodations among civilizations, modernity, post-modernity and world society.

Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in SWMS. To register, enroll in IR 509.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
37989D	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	J Tickner	VKC204

SWMS 554: Women in Global Perspective (4.0 units)

Women and immigration, employment, and household and family relations in the context of the global economy; women's social and political movements in diverse cultural contexts.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34976R	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	3 of 15	Sandra Gruner-Domic	KAP134

SWMS 560: Feminist Theory (4.0 units)

History of feminist theory and major perspectives of current feminist theory: liberal feminism, socialist/Marxist feminism, radical feminism, psychological feminism, spiritual feminism, and ecological feminism.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34980R	Lecture	3:30-6:20pm	Wednesday	1 of 15	Sheila Briggs	OFFICE

SWMS 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree in cognate fields. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34988D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 10	Lisa Bitel	OFFICE

Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.