WSGS 401-001 History of Feminist Thought and Action

In this course we examine the interplay among the diverse traditions of feminism since the late eighteenth century in order to provide a deeper understanding of the various ways in which feminists have envisioned social, political, and cultural inequality and change.  This process will lead us to consider the influence of feminist interpretations on the history of women/gender, society, politics, and culture.  For a full description of course activites, materials, and learning objectives, click on the title or image above.  (3 credits)

WSGS 450-001 Global Feminisms, Race, and Migration

The course maps the field of global feminist studies and offers critical and theoretical tools to evaluate how feminists and women activists in the global South are affected by and face the challenges posed by the global economic, cultural, and political changes related to globalization, migratory movements, and the racial regimes associated with them.  For a full description of course activites, materials, and learning objectives, click on the title or image above.  (3 credits)

WSGS 497-001 Migration, Identity, Sexuality

In this course we will explore how crossing “borders,” identity politics, race, and sexuality intersect to produce a rich and necessary conversation on contemporary global immigration social justice issues. We will explore the gendered dynamics and experiences of recent (im)migrants from three geographic locations from/to the Global South to/from the Global North: Latin America to the US and Europe; Africa to Europe; Europe to Latin America and back to Europe.  For a full description of course activites, materials, and learning objectives, click on the title or image above.  (3 credits)

SOWK 732-001 Migration, Social Justice, and Human Rights 

This course offers an exploration into some of the human rights and social justice concerns associated with contemporary migration.  It addresses distinct perspectives and practices of justice as they relate to concrete dilemmas posed by contemporary migration and immigration policies.  For a full description of course activites, materials, and learning objectives, click on the title or image above.  (3 credits)