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).
GSJ 560 - Masculinities
This course surveys the status of masculinity and the emergence of contemporary masculinity studies within, alongside and, at times, against feminism and Women's Studies. (Not open to students with credit in WGS 460.)
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.
WGS 102 - Gender and Social Justice
Examines social and cultural constructions of gender, sexuality, race, class, and disability as well as visions for social justice.
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 302 - Feminist Research and Methodologies
Exploration of feminist modes of research inquiry, feminist ethics in research, and critiques of traditional disciplinary approaches to research. Students will develop an understanding of theoretical issues involved in feminist research and will gain practical research skills. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or departmental consent.
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.
WGS 370 - Queer Theory
A survey of core texts and key debates that have shaped queer theory. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or departmental consent.
WGS 460 - Masculinities
This course surveys the status of masculinity and the emergence of contemporary masculinity studies. Prerequisite: Any 100 or 200 level WGS course, or consent of department.