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Randelle Nixon

Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Womens & Gender Studies

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Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Womens & Gender Studies
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rlnixon@ualberta.ca

Courses

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.)


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 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.


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