Randelle Nixon
Contact
Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Womens & Gender Studies
- rlnixon@ualberta.ca
Courses
CSL 100 - An Introduction to Community Engagement
An interdisciplinary introduction to community and civic engagement for students interested in preparing the groundwork for undertaking further experiential educational opportunities (e.g., Internships, Study Abroad, CSL).
SOC 335 - Themes in Contemporary Social Theory
Major theoretical questions through analysis of works by contemporary theorists. Prerequisite: SOC 212 or consent of the instructor. Not open to students with credit in SOC 332, 333, or 334.
SOC 371 - Anti-Racism and Racial Injustice
Examines historical and contemporary forms of racial injustice and anti-racist strategies and practices. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of Instructor.
WGS 101 - Representations of Girls and Women
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 270 - Feminism and Sexualities
Approaches to, and key debates about, sexuality. Topics may include: sexology; critiques of heterosexuality; political lesbianism; queer theory; transgender and intersexuality; prostitution and sex work.
WGS 332 - Contemporary Feminist Theory
The origins and evolution of various schools of contemporary western feminist thought. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or consent of department.
WGS 360 - Race, Class, and Gender
Historical, contemporary and comparative perspectives on the interaction of race, class, and gender experiences. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or consent of department.