GENDER STUDIES

Director: Linda Payne (251) 460-6502
Department of Gender Studies web site:
http://www.southalabama.edu/genderstudies
The Gender Studies Program offers a minor in the interdisciplinary study of contemporary and historical gender theory and gender issues on a global level. The program allows students to acquire depth of knowledge in specific areas of gender-related focus and gender theory, as well as a wide range of research skills and methodologies from across the disciplines. The program offers courses from nine departments within the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as service learning and community internship opportunities.
Gender Studies deepens students’ understanding of areas of study such as historical/cultural constructions of femininity and masculinity and their representations; sexuality; feminist theory; GLBT studies; male and female physiology; gender and health, business and politics; and others. The Gender Studies Program encourages students to become actively engaged in gender-focused research and its practical applications, and provides numerous opportunities for students to interact with faculty members to discuss their current research.
CORE REQUIREMENTS

1. Students minoring in Gender Studies must complete a total of 18 semester
hours in approved courses.
2. Students are required to complete two courses in the Humanities and two
courses in Social Sciences.
3. Minor courses must also represent four different disciplines.
4. Approved Variable and Special Topics Courses that focus on gender studies
can also be taken to complete the 18 semester hour requirement.
5. Students must complete at least one GS 290, Gender Studies Lecture
Seminar. This is a one credit course and can be repeated up to three different semesters, for a maximum of three credits.

CORE COURSES
Gender Studies Courses

GS 290 Gender Studies Lecture Seminar (1 credit)
GS 490 Gender Studies Special Topics
GS 492 Seminar
GS 494 Directed Studies
GS 496 Internship

Humanities Courses

EH 207 Literature and Gender
EH 480 Studies in Gender and Literature
LG 305 Studies in Gender and Writing

Frequent offerings in approved special topics.
Social Science Courses

AN 355 Gender and Anthropology
HY 343 Witchcraft and Magic in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
PSY 470 Psychology of Gender
SY 200 Social Factors in Sexual Behavior
SY 220 Marriage and the Family
SY 418 Advanced Family Studies
SY 428 Gender and Society

Natural Science Course

BLY 215 Human Genetics

Other Courses

AIS 315 Women's Issues in the Workplace and Community
AIS 320 Cultural Diversity
CA 315 Gender and Communication
HS 463 Human Sexuality: Some Health Education Perspectives

For a description of these courses, please refer to the appropriate departments. For further information about the program contact Dr. Linda Payne, Director, Gender Studies Program, HUMB 254, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Phone (251) 460-6502; FAX: (251) 460-1517; E-mail address:
lpayne@jaguar1.usouthal.edu

DESCRIPTION OF ALL GENDER STUDIES (GS) COURSES

College of Arts and Sciences