Multicultural and Gender Studies Course Offerings

Please see the section on “Course Description Symbols and Terms” in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

MCGS 055

Introduction to    3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies, including exploration of America’s multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, and contemporary issues in the field. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

MCGS 055H

Introduction to    3.0 Fall
Multicultural and Gender Studies: Honors

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program.

Within the context of an interdisciplinary multicultural discipline, students will explore a variety of issues that pertain to the voices of various ethnic groups and women in America. These voices speak out of ethnic, racial, class, sexual, and gender experiences which help define political, economic, educational, judicial, and other social issues. Students will present and defend papers on selected topics. 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

MCGS 098

Special Topics in    1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

This course is a special topic offered as 098A-C, for 1-3 units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Analysis of selected topics in multicultural and gender studies not covered in the regular curriculum. Topics may vary from one semester to another; see The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

MCGS 116H

Crossing Boundaries:    3.0 Spring
Gender and Modernization

Prerequisites: Junior status at the end of semester in which course is taken and current enrollment in the Honors Program.

An overview of contemporary human geography and some aspects of women’s studies, emphasizing the importance of space, movement, place, environment, and family. Primary texts such as novels, memoirs, and films will be used to explore the perspectives of a variety of culture groups. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as GEOG 116H which may be substituted.

MCGS 126

Perspectives on Gender and Disease    3.0 Spring

This course explores the physiological mechanisms of disease and resistance, social definitions of disease, and gender-related factors in research, diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to disease. Diseases are usually studied and described in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in male and female susceptibility, manifestations, and responses to many diseases; just as significantly, society’s responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues will be explored, through the perspectives of both natural and social sciences. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as NURS 126 which may be substituted.

MCGS 127

The Politics of Race and Ethnicity    3.0 Fa/Spr
in the United States

Analysis of the role of race and ethnicity in the American political process, including a critique of their role in local, state, and national elections. Factors accounting for participation and non-participation will be analyzed. This is an approved Ethnic Course. Formerly AFAM 126.

This course is the same as POLS 127 which may be substituted.

MCGS 134

American Ethnic Origins    3.0 Fa/Spr

An examination of the various ethnic groups which came to America; the reasons for their emigration, their reception in the United States, special problems they encountered, and the contributions they made to American society. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 134 which may be substituted.

MCGS 142

Cross-Cultural Psychology    3.0 Fa/Spr

This course focuses on the importance and various influences of culture on human behavior. Beginning with an examination of theoretical definitions of culture, the course covers a broad range of research that highlights the contributions of cross-cultural psychology to the understanding of human behavior within and between cultures. In addition, conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in cross-cultural research and applications are covered. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course.

This course is the same as PSY 142 which may be substituted.

MCGS 151

Sociology of Gender    3.0 Fa/Spr

Explores different theories of the social construction of gender, with particular attention to how gender varies in relation to ethnicity, race, sexuality, and class. Examines evidence of how men and women are differentially situated in families, education, work, politics, and culture.

This course is the same as SOCI 151 which may be substituted.

MCGS 152

Ethnic and Race Relations    3.0 Fa/Spr

This course will focus on ethnic and race relations in the United States. Theoretical and empirical studies will be examined in order to understand the socially constructed differences among racial and ethnic groups, including variations by gender. In addition, forces of resistance, movements for social change, and social policy programs will be examined. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 152 which may be substituted.

MCGS 170

Theoretical Perspectives on Gender    3.0 Fa/Spr

Examines the various theories put forth to explain the differences between men and women, including scientific, social scientific, and humanistic explanations. Emphasis on feminist perspectives. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as PHIL 170 which may be substituted.

MCGS 178

Multicultural Health    3.0 Fa/Spr

Ethnic groups in the United States face many health problems. This course will focus on those groups in the U.S.: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, and Asian Americans. The effects of history, health beliefs and practices, and socioeconomic status on the health of these ethnic populations will be addressed. Current and potential strategies to improve healthcare delivery to these groups will be explored. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HCSV 178 which may be substituted.

MCGS 180

Gender, Science, and Society    3.0 Fa/Spr

Sex roles of the future as drawn from interdisciplinary study — political, historical, sociological, and current trends. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly WMST 180.

MCGS 185

Religion and America’s Ethnic Minorities    3.0 Fa/Spr

An exploration of the religions which inform America’s ethnic minorities. The historical, cultural, and social experiences and values of Native American, Hispanic American, African American, Pacific Islander, and Asian American ethnic minority groups will be examined. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as R S 185 which may be substituted.

MCGS 198

Special Topics in    1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

This course is a special topic offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Analysis of selected topics in multicultural and gender studies not covered in the regular curriculum. Topics may vary from one semester to another. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

MCGS 199

Special Problems    1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr

This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only.

MCGS 229

Gender and Language in    3.0 Inquire
Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Prerequisites: ENGL 121 or WMST 100.

This course presents an exploration of recent theories and applications associated with the relationships among language, gender, and sexuality. The course includes a focus on the intersection of linguistic gender with class and ethnicity by drawing on research in linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics. There will be an examination of gendered speech, writing, and sign from a variety of the world’s languages.

This course is the same as ENGL 229 which may be substituted.

MCGS 251B

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties    3.0 Fa/Spr

Analysis of judicial cases and related materials illustrating historical and current interpretations of constitutional problems such as racial discrimination, criminal procedures, and freedom of speech and religion.

This course is the same as POLS 251B which may be substituted.

MCGS 280

Community Activism and Service    3.0 Inquire

Prerequisites: MCGS 055 and one of the following: AAST 071, AFAM 070,
AIST 070, CHST 070, or WMST 070.

This course provides students with a grounding before community service fieldwork. Included are background history of service-learning and activism, theory and current issues in a variety of service areas, experience assessing specific needs and challenges in service.

MCGS 289

Internship in    1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

A supervised experience in the area of multicultural and/or gender study offered as A-C for 1-3 units respectively. You must register directly with the Center director and be a major or minor. No more than 3 units may be counted toward the major or minor.

MCGS 292

American Multicultural Literature    3.0 Inquire

A study of American ethnic and multicultural literature, popular culture, and critical theory.

This course is the same as ENGL 292 which may be substituted.

MCGS 295

Senior Seminar in    3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.

Exploration of theory and extended research in the field of multicultural and gender studies leading to a public presentation. This course is designed as the capstone experience for multicultural and gender studies majors in the general option, and minors. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.

MCGS 298

Special Topics in    1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
Multicultural and Gender Studies

Prerequisites: Completion of 6 units of African American Studies courses.

This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. Students will read, research, and discuss specific themes in multicultural and gender studies. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.

African American Studies Course Offerings

AFAM 050

Introduction to African Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

An interdisciplinary approach to modern and traditional aspects of African life in the fields of history, geography, politics, ethnography, and socio-economic development. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course.

This course is the same as AFRI 050 which may be substituted.

AFAM 056A

African American Literature    3.0 Spring

Introduction to African American literature, using a range of materials from past and present that may include slave and neo-slave narratives, oratory and sermons, poems, plays, and novels, songs and spirituals. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course. Formerly AFAM 053.

This course is the same as ENGL 056A which may be substituted.

AFAM 070

Introduction to African American Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

Introduces the aims and objectives of African American Studies. A critical examination of the African American experience and its antecedents. This includes an assessment of how the dominant society impacts African Americans, including such factors as racism, poverty, and the current social/economic status of African Americans. Africa’s contributions to the world are included. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

AFAM 131

African American History    3.0 Fa/Spr

An examination of the origins of black people, their history, philosophies, ideas, religions, social values, and the way in which these aspects of culture are interrelated. Emphasis is on the critical analysis of eighteenth-, nineteenth-, twentieth-century events, personalities, and philosophies which resulted in the major economic, political, and social problems facing African Americans and other ethnic minorities today. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 131 which may be substituted.

AFAM 135

Comparative Slavery    3.0 Fa/Spr

Comparative analysis of the institution of slavery which places slavery in the Western Hemisphere into a global and historical context beginning with labor oppression systems in Asia, the Roman Empire, and Mediterranean cultures. The significance and impact of Africans on the cultural, economic, and political life of North and South American nations will be examined in detail. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 135 which may be substituted.

AFAM 155

The Sociology of African Americans    3.0 Spring

An analysis of the social conditions of African Americans, including the impact of institutions on the family, employment, education, residential opportunities, and legal/criminal status. Strategies for addressing these impacts will be explored. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 155 which may be substituted.

AFAM 196

African American Music    3.0 Fa/Spr

A historical survey from the African heritage and Colonial times to the present. The types, forms, and styles of African American music are studied in relation to the African American experience. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as MUS 196 which may be substituted.

American Indian Studies Course Offerings

AIST 056B

American Indian Literature    3.0 Fa/Spr

Study of the oral and written literature of the American Indian and of related historical and critical materials. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course. Formerly AIST 058.

This course is the same as ENGL 056B which may be substituted.

AIST 070

Introduction to American Indian Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

Introduction to socio-cultural development of the American Indian in modern times and the background for present-day conditions. Attention given to contemporary Indian affairs and problems. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

AIST 130

The American Indian    3.0 Fa/Spr

A history of the Indian in North America, development of Indian culture, Indian-white relations, the disruption of the Indian way of life, wars, assimilation, and Indian culture in a Caucasian world. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 130 which may be substituted.

AIST 161

North American Indians    3.0 Fall

Origin and prehistory of Indians of North America; comparative ethnographic analysis of aboriginal cultural areas in terms of habitat and culture process. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as ANTH 161 which may be substituted.

AIST 171

Issues in American Indian Education    3.0 Fa/Spr

Historical development of traditional American Indian tribal education and its gradual replacement with European-American educational systems up to and including modern times. This is an approved Ethnic Course. Formerly AIST 178.

AIST 188

Worldviews of American Indians    3.0 Inquire

A description and analysis of selected American Indian religions and philosophies of American Indian peoples of North America. The course will emphasize the Indians’ spiritual relationship with nature as depicted in ceremonies, music, literature, and oral traditions. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as R S 188 which may be substituted.

AIST 257

American Indian/Federal Law    3.0 Fall

Prerequisites: Faculty permission.

This course in Indian/Federal law examines 200 years of legal relationships of tribes with the federal government, state government, and with tribal members. It has its origins in constitutional law, and is the only body of law directly relating to a single group or minority in this country. We will examine and analyze the practical application of these laws as they apply to the legal rights of tribes and the states in which the tribes reside.

This course is the same as POLS 257 which may be substituted.

Asian American Studies Course Offerings

AAST 056C

Asian American Literature    3.0 Fa/Spr

An introduction to various traditions and issues of the Asian American experience in literature. The course explores both early and contemporary novels, poems, and plays by writers of different genders, ethnicities, and cultures. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course. Formerly AAST 059.

This course is the same as ENGL 056C which may be substituted.

AAST 071

Introduction to the    3.0 Fa/Spr
Asian American Experience

The Asian experience in the U.S. from the immigration period to the present; political and economical impacts. Contemporary problems and issues in Asian American Studies. Introduction to theoretical concepts of racism and prejudice. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 071 which may be substituted.

AAST 146

The United States in the Pacific    3.0 Fa/Spr

Examination of the political, economic, and cultural involvement of the United States in the Pacific Basin over the course of two centuries, as well as a consideration of social, economic, and cultural impact of pacific peoples upon the United States. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as HIST 146 which may be substituted.

AAST 150

Asian Studies:    3.0 Fa/Spr
Contemporary Social Problems and Prospects

Study of problems and prospects related to Asia. This course will include a series of in-depth analysis of major issues, current problems, and prospects of Asia. Extensive research, writing, and oral presentations will be required. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course.

This course is the same as ASST 150 which may be substituted.

AAST 160

Asian American Communities    3.0 Fa/Spr

Asian American communities are a significant social and cultural component of the United States. Drawn to America by a variety of factors, these communities have developed and changed since the first major wave of immigration in 1849. The course explores the ways these communities have maintained traditional Asian values and accommodated the often significantly different values of the United States. Among the issues discussed are pluralism, intergenerational relations, and interethnic contacts.

This course is the same as SOCI 160 which may be substituted.

AAST 187

Asian American/Pacific Island Religions    3.0 Inquire

An exploration of religions and historical, cultural, and religious expressions associated with the identities of Asian American and Pacific Island communities. The impact of traditional Asian and Pacific Island religious beliefs and practices and variant forms of Christianity on the maintenance and/or dissolution of the ethnicity and communities of these subcultures will be assessed. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as R S 187 which may be substituted.

AAST 210

Asian Immigration:    3.0 Inquire
World System Perspective

Examination of Asian immigration to the United States from a world system’s perspective. Examines immigration process and the implication of this process for contemporary interest in Pacific Rim. Topics include origins of Asian immigration, major U.S. immigration legislation, demographic structure of contemporary Asian immigration, and cross-cultural comparisons of other world groups. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

AAST 220

Southeast Asian Americans:    3.0 Inquire
Cultures in Transition

An examination of Southeast Asian immigrants to North America. The cultural and historical backgrounds of Southeast Asian peoples (Hmong, Mien, Kampuchean, Vietnamese, etc.) will be discussed. The historical and political forces that stimulated immigration to North America and the subsequent adaptations made by these peoples to North American cultural contexts will be core themes for this course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

Chicano Studies Course Offerings

CHST 035

Mexican Heritage in the United States    3.0 Fa/Spr

Study of the Mexican American subculture in the U.S. after 1848; historical background, migration, cultural patterns, folklore, economic and political objectives. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 035 which may be substituted.

CHST 070

Introduction to Chicano Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

An exploration of the historical background and socio-cultural development of the Chicano. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 070 which may be substituted.

CHST 137

Mexican Heritage in the    3.0 Fall
United States Before 1848

This course examines the history and heritage of the Mexican people of the present-day Southwestern United States from the fourteenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as HIST 137 which may be substituted.

CHST 140

Chicano Literature    3.0 Fa/Spr

A study of the Chicano people as reflected in selected films and literature. Reading, discussions, and reports will be in English. This is a service course for non-majors and not elective for a BA degree or minor in Spanish. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SPAN 140 which may be substituted.

CHST 158

Chicanos in Contemporary Society    3.0 Fall

Examination and analysis of the economic, social, and political status of Chicanos and Chicanas in the United States. Examines social characteristics and changes that have occurred since the Chicano Movement of the 1960s in areas such as immigration, demographics, stratification, educational attainment, and labor market participation. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 158 which may be substituted.

CHST 240

Chicano Literature    3.0 Inquire

Prerequisites: SPAN 104A; SPAN 105A or SPAN 105B; or faculty permission.

A study of the Chicano people as reflected in selected films and literature. Discussions will be in English, readings in English and Spanish, reports in Spanish.

This course is the same as SPAN 240 which may be substituted.

CHST 242B

Meso-American/Colonial Art    3.0 Inquire

Prerequisites: ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.

A survey of Mexican art and culture from the Cortesian Conquest, the Colonial Period of monastery-and church-building, the Revolution of 1810, the Revolution of 1910, and the painters of the great revolutionary mural movement that followed, Rivera, Orozco, and Siqueriros, to contemporary artists who have tended toward international pluralism. Attention is given to the process of acculturation that produced the modern Mexican peoples, their national character, and their contemporary art.

This course is the same as ART 242B which may be substituted.

CHST 257

Chicanos and Latinos:    3.0 Inquire
A Cross-Cultural Approach

A study of Chicanos and Chicanas, using individual and structural frameworks, and making social and cultural comparisons among Chicanos, Mexicans, and Latinos. Examines the impact of these social groups on the United States, and compares Chicano, Mexican, and Latino communities with other ethnic groups. This is an approved Ethnic Course.

This course is the same as SOCI 257 which may be substituted.

Women’s Studies Course Offerings

WMST 070

Introduction to Women’s Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

A course designed to introduce issues such as images of women, the women’s movement, childhood, adolescence and youth, coupling, careers, motherhood, middle and old age, and future options. This is an approved General Education course.

WMST 100

Feminist Theory    3.0 Fa/Spr

Prerequisites: WMST 070.

An examination of key feminist theories and their applications in feminist research and practice. Readings include historical and contemporary materials.

WMST 110

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender,    3.0 Inquire
and Queer Issues and Identities

Prerequisites: WMST 070 or MCGS 055 recommended.

An exploration of current scholarship in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer theories, issues, and communities. Grounded in feminist scholarship, the course examines GLBTQ identity construction and formation through media, politics, sex/sexuality, science, and the law. Specific focus will vary from semester to semester.

WMST 111

Women, Men, and the Media    3.0 Spring

The purpose of this course is to educate students to be informed consumers of media, to examine actual portrayals of women in the various media, and to explore how the media industry treats women. These objectives will result in a raised awareness of how both sexes can participate equally in the world around them. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as JOUR 111 which may be substituted.

WMST 122

Modern European Women’s History    3.0 Spring

This course explores major themes and developments in the social and cultural history of European women from the 1700s to the present, including changing gender roles, attitudes toward sexuality, reproduction, and the family. In particular, the course examines women’s struggle to define themselves and their roles in society and their impact on the social identities of men.

This course is the same as HIST 122 which may be substituted.

WMST 124

Women and Politics    3.0 Fa/Spr

Analysis of the roles of women in politics; volunteer, candidate, elected official. Considers politics of the women’s movement and women’s issues. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as POLS 124 which may be substituted.

WMST 133

Women Internationally    3.0 Fa/Spr

Women Internationally is an interdisciplinary course which concentrates on the universal experiences of women around the world. The impact of international and domestic politics and culture on women, and the role of women in economic development, equity issues, and women’s role in the social movement will be the centrality of the course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course.

WMST 136

Women and Gender in American History    3.0 Inquire

Focus on the role gender plays in shaping and defining American history, from colonial times to the present. Analysis on relations between sexes, the family, and the struggle by women to achieve civil rights and social reform. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as HIST 136 which may be substituted.

WMST 139

Cultural Images of Women    3.0 Inquire

This cross-cultural study of women emphasizes changing constructions of gender relations from the Paleolithic period to the rise of the state. This is an approved Non-Western Course. Formerly WMST 239.

This course is the same as ANTH 139 which may be substituted.

WMST 140

Women and Religion    3.0 Fa/Spr

Analysis of the images, roles, and experiences of women in world religions in historical and contemporary contexts. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as R S 140 which may be substituted.

WMST 159

Women in Contemporary Societies    3.0 Fa/Spr

An examination of the cultural and structural aspects of women’s lives and experiences in contemporary societies. Different classes and ethnic/racial groups in the United States will be compared to those of other countries. Includes discussion of the creation of social policies and related activism. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as SOCI 159 which may be substituted.

WMST 160

Women Writers    3.0 Fa/Spr

An exploration of the thematic and stylistic elements of literature by women. Readings include autobiography, diary, journal, short story, novel, drama, poetry, and criticism by women from different cultures and periods. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as ENGL 160 which may be substituted.

WMST 168

Women’s Health    3.0 Fa/Spr

Analysis of health issues which concern women throughout the life course. The impact of physiology, psychology, culture, and politics upon women’s well-being will be addressed using the feminist perspective. This is an approved General Education course.

This course is the same as HCSV 168 and NURS 168 which may be substituted.

WMST 226

Women and the Law    3.0 Inquire

In this class, students discuss how the criminal justice system and civil law affect women’s lives and their experiences with the state. Students take a historical view on how women have made progress toward equality in the United States by using the legal system in a variety of ways and examine women’s status as criminal justice professionals, victims, and perpetrators of crime and how the criminal justice system deals with women in these positions.

This course is the same as POLS 226 which may be substituted.

WMST 230

Current Issues and Theories    3.0 Fa/Spr
in Women’s Studies

Prerequisites: WMST 070 or WMST 100.

This course provides in-depth and advanced study of key feminist and gender theorists’ analyses of pivotal issues in the intersections of race, class, and gender constructions, with a different focal topic chosen each semester. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.

WMST 240

Feminist Theology    3.0 Inquire

Prerequisites: R S 140 or WMST 140.

A study of the development of feminist theology in Christian, Jewish, and other religious traditions over the past 30 years. Examines feminist theological analysis of religious symbols, texts, rituals, beliefs, and practices in teh U.S. and international contexts.

This course is the same as R S 240 which may be substituted.

WMST 290

Research Seminar in Women’s Studies    3.0 Fa/Spr

Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, WMST 070, WMST 100.

Reading and application of feminist theory to an extended research project which is publicly presented. Readings explore a variety of feminist theories, methodologies, and epistemologies related to topics students choose to research. This course is designed as a capstone experience for majors in the Women’s Studies Option. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.