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Summer 2008 Courses
Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Women
Tim Fogarty
WST 3015 – Section 0343
(Summer B) MTWRF 2; TUR 1315; 3 Credits
The life experiences of women through the study of materials
in the humanities, social and natural sciences and in the health
professions. This is a required course for the Women’s Studies major
and minor and it fulfills the general education requirement in
diversity. It can also be taken as an
elective. (Gen Ed: H, S, D; WST: Core)
Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Women
Amanda Davis
WST 3015 – Section 4301
(Summer A) MTWRF 2; TUR 1315; 3 Credits
The life experiences of women through the study of materials
in the humanities, social and natural sciences and in the health
professions. This is a required course for the Women’s Studies major
and minor and it fulfills the general education requirement in
diversity. It can also be taken as an
elective. (Gen Ed: H, S, D; WST: Core)
Transnational Feminisms
Amanda Davis
WST 3415 – Section 4490
Summer B; MTWRF 3; MAT 0103; 3 Credits
This course places women and feminism in a transnational
perspective, focusing on various theories and movements engendered by
women in contemporary national contexts. Development, reproductive
politics, women’s health, etc., will be examined. (Fills Gen Ed
Requirements for: H, SS, I; WST: Core)
Independent Study
Staff
Variable Credits 1-3, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 4905 – Section Department
Controlled
For advanced undergraduate students who desire to supplement the regular courses by independent reading or research. An application can be found here.
UF in India: Rethinking Globalization: Gender, Communities, Representation
Location: Navdanya
Farm,
WST
Course Highlights:
•Live in an
organic farm community
•Daily yoga instruction
•Dormitory housing (double occupancy)
•3 locally grown, organic meals/day included
•Excursions to nearby pilgrimage sites
•Workshops on indigenous plants and traditional medicine
•Trekking in the Himalayan foothills
Instructors: Anita
Anantharam (UF Women’s Studies), Travis L. Smith (UF Religion) Visiting
Instructors: Vandana
Shiva (Navdanya), John Campbell (
Internship
Staff
1-3 Credits, Can be repeated up to 6 credits
WST 4940 – Section Department
Controlled
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program chair
This course is designed for students desiring practical experience in the community. Students intern with a local agency, group or business involved in women’s issues. An application can be found at http://www.wst.ufl.edu/Internships.htm.
