Women's Studies and Gender Relations
Women's Studies and Gender Relations courses are part of the regular offering of the designated disciplines and may be used as part of the regular university degree program and as courses toward the Associate Degrees in Arts and in Science and the Diplomas in Arts and in Science.
An Associate Degree with a specialization in Women's Studies and Gender Relations is available for students who wish to concentrate on this area of studies. Please see the Associate of Arts Degree section of the Calendar.
Taken separately or in a package, these courses are offered for persons interested in
- developing an awareness of general concerns and of the contributions of women, both historic and current
- broadening their knowledge of the psychological, sociological, economic and other factors which contribute to men's and women's roles in contemporary society
- preparing for future study in this area
Program Content
| Course | Title | Credits |
| WSGR 1100 |
Introduction to Women's Studies: Silences, Voices and Experiences |
3 |
| WSGR 1101 | Women and Feminism: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Major Themes in Literature Thematic Approaches to Western Literature: Gender Relations (designated section)* | 3 |
| ENGL 1106 | Studies in Fiction (designated section)* | 3 |
| ENGL 1151 | Studies in Drama* (designated section) (Winter 2006 and Summer 2006) | 3 |
| HIST 2260 | Women in Canada: 1600-1920 | 3 |
| HIST 2261 | Women in Canada: 1920 to Present | 3 |
| PSYC 1110 | Social Issues: Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 1120 | Gender Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 2240 | Role of Women in Society | 3 |
| SOCI 2250 | The Role of the Family in Society | 3 |
| PHIL 2360 | Philosophy and Feminist Thought | 3 |
| ANTH 2240 | The Anthropology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| CRIM 2256 | The Female Offender | 3 |
* For information on the ENGL 1102, 1106 and 1151 section(s) designated as Women's Studies and Gender Relations, please consult the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts at 604-527-5465.