EDPS 360 - Society and Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course critically examines the interrelationships between society and education in Canada and internationally. The course engages social scientific theoretical frameworks and investigates key topics in education to foster student comprehension of the social structures and historical, cultural, economic, and political factors shaping educational contexts.

WGS 101 - Representations of Girls and Women

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-1S-0)

An exploration of the impact that cultural representations of gender have on the political, economic, and social lives of girls and women throughout the world.

WGS 220 - Feminism and Popular Culture

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Selected cultural forms from feminist perspectives. The focus is both on developing a feminist critique of cultural representations of women, and on considering the possibilities of feminist intervention in and production of popular culture.

WGS 230 - Consent

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An interdisciplinary exploration of the concept of sexual consent. Topics covered may include: the role of sexual violence in colonization, feminist law reform, unwanted sex, sexual agency, sexual fraud, and the limitations of consent- based prevention.

WGS 101 - Representations of Girls and Women

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-1S-0)

An exploration of the impact that cultural representations of gender have on the political, economic, and social lives of girls and women throughout the world.

WGS 301 - History of Feminist Thought

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Historical study of selected feminist writers and activists. Emphasis is on European and North American feminist thought up to the mid twentieth century. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or consent of department.

WGS 365 - Gender, Conflict and Peace Building

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The analysis of gender in international relations, drawing from literature on conflict and post conflict relations. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS or W ST course, or consent of Department.