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MCGS 140
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Learning from Men of Color in Leadership
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3.0
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SP
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GE
USD
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This course analyzes leadership by focusing on male and cultural leadership development models and case studies of men of color in positions of power and influence. Guest speakers will be predominantly successful men of color in leadership roles. Course reading centers on identity development from the lens of men of color in educational settings. Students in this course examine theoretical and practical approaches of leadership development in the areas of academic excellence, personal values, civic engagement, self-efficacy, and career integration to identify custom pathways to success. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 145
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Learning from Women of Color in Leadership
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3.0
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FA
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GE
USD
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This course provides a focus on academic development, leadership, empowerment, guidance, and support for all interested students, from the perspective of women of color. Authors read in the course and guest speakers predominantly are successful women of color in leadership roles. The course draws upon women's and cultural leadership development models to help provide an expanded sense of social and academic purpose. In addition, this course provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize their college and life experience to create a personalized leadership plan. Students explore theoretical and practical approaches of leadership development in the areas of academic excellence, personal values, community service, and career integration. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 155
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Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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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. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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MCGS 155W
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Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
W
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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. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course.
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MCGS 198
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 1 hour lecture.
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MCGS 224
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Religion and Ethnic Diversity in America
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3.0
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FA
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
RELS 224.
This course covers the religions that inform America's various ethnic groups, and the historical, cultural, and social experiences and values of Native American, Hispanic-American, Arab-American, African-American, and Asian-American cultures. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 224W
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Religion and Ethnic Diversity in America (W)
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3.0
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FA
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GE
USD
W
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This course is also offered as
RELS 224W.
This course covers the religions that inform America's various ethnic groups, and the historical, cultural, and social experiences and values of Native American, Hispanic-American, Arab-American, African-American, and Asian-American cultures. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 240
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Socioeconomic Class and Food Injustice: Inequities across Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Lines
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 240.
This fully online course facilitates the study of intersecting systems of oppression and inequity--in particular socio-economic class, ethnicity, and gender--all of which impact access to basic needs, especially healthy food. The course provides a scholarly, theoretical context for individuals working with communities outside of the middle class. Students are guided in the application of concepts and ideas in their personal lives and professional practice. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 310
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues and Identities
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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Prerequisites: MCGS 155 or WMST 170 recommended.
An exploration of current scholarship in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer theories, issues, and communities. Grounded in feminist scholarship, the course examines LGBTQ identity construction and formation through media, politics, sex/sexuality, science, and the law. Specific focus will vary from semester to semester. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 310W
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues and Identities (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
W
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Prerequisite: MCGS 155 or WMST 170 recommended.
An exploration of current scholarship in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer theories, issues, and communities. Grounded in feminist scholarship, the course examines LGBTQ identity construction and formation through media, politics, sex/sexuality, science, and the law. Specific focus will vary from semester to semester. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 315
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Performance of Identity
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
THEA 315.
A study of identity as expressed through performance in theatre and other media. The course focuses on issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Students see live performances, read classic and contemporary performance texts, and gain exposure to key figures who engage with identity politics in performance in the contemporary consciousness. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 326W
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Gender and Sexuality Perspectives on Disease (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
W
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This course is also offered as
NURS 326W.
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 in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in cis-male, cis-female and LGBTQI individuals' susceptibility, manifestation, and responses to many diseases. Just as significantly, society's responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues are explored through the perspective of both natural and social sciences. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course.
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MCGS 327
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The Politics of Race and Ethnicity in the United States
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3.0
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FS
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USD
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This course is also offered as
POLS 327.
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. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 330
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Sociology of Gender
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3.0
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INQ
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 330.
This course examines gender as a social construct and its influences on men and women in families, school, work, politics, and culture. The focus is on how gender varies in relation to ethnicity, race, sexuality, and social class. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 350
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Ethnic and Race Relations
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 350.
This course examines the social construction of race, and studies ethnic and racial relations in the United States, looking at variations by class, gender, and immigration experiences. Students analyze interpersonal relationships between racial and ethnic groups, discrimination, resistance, social movements, and governmental policies 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 380W
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Gender, Race, Sexuality, Science, and Society (W)
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3.0
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SP
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W
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Recommended: MCGS 155, MCGS 310, or WMST 170.
An exploration of how science and culture have affected people's understandings of gender and sexuality, in both Western and non-Western cultures, from ancient times to the present. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. Formerly MCGS 380.
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MCGS 389
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Informed Activism and Internship
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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A seminar designed to complement the 120-hour fieldwork portion of your service/advocacy/activism internship in the area of multicultural, gender, and/or sexuality studies. Learn and practice the kinds of thinking, researching, and skill building that enhances any service and activism work you may choose to do in the future, as well as what you are engaged in during your internship. In order to pass this course you must receive a review of at least "satisfactory" from your fieldwork supervisor. No more than 3 units may be counted toward the major or minor. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
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MCGS 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 1 hour lecture.
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MCGS 398H
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Special Topics - Honors
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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MCGS 401W
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Sexual Minorities Law/Politics (W)
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3.0
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SP
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GE
USD
W
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This course is also offered as
POLS 401W.
Students examine how the law (made by judges, legislators, and voters) has influenced and continues to influence the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Students critically analyze how the rights of sexual minorities have developed or failed to develop. The class includes discussion of gay movements' politics, accomplishments, and opponents. Finally, contemporary issues surrounding legal and political issues that impact sexual minorities are addressed. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 451B
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Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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3.0
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FS
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This course is also offered as
POLS 451B.
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. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 458
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Leading Social Change
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3.0
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FA
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This course is also offered as
CHLX 458,
WMST 458.
The course provides in-depth and advanced study of theories, analyses, and practical applications of leadership styles and structures, prioritizing those which consciously incorporate intersectional, inclusive, non-hierarchical and feminist approaches that center the marginalized. The course is meant to enhance practical leadership experiences as well as prepare you for the field of leadership in social justice movements, including the non-profit sector, government and policy advocacy. Additionally, a focus on learning to sustain ourselves and those we work with are a core area of study. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 480
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Sex Work, Queer Desire, and Transfeminism
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3.0
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F2
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Prerequisites: MCGS 155, WMST 170.
This course is also offered as
CHLX 480,
WMST 480.
An interdisciplinary and transnational study of sex work, sex tourism, pornography, queer desire, and BDSM, as well as an introduction to transgender history and transfeminist analysis. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 488
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Prison Industrial Complex
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3.0
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F1
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 488.
This course is designed to introduce key issues of mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex (PIC), to critique efforts that uphold and those that attempt to dismantle it, and to study contemporary writings about the PIC. We focus on a number of ideas regarding the economic, social, political, and cultural consequences of U.S. mass incarceration. Additional objectives for this course include: clarifying core issues of the PIC; investigating its impact on society; examining theoretical and activist approaches to challenges of the PIC; studying ways in which race and racism, social class, gender, immigration policy, and capitalism are profoundly woven into the PIC; and practicing and improving written and verbal communication skills; and exercising analytical thinking. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 495W
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Senior Seminar in Multicultural and Gender Studies (W)
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3.0
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SP
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GW
W
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Prerequisite: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement.
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 and minors. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course.
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MCGS 498
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Special Topics in MCGS
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. 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. 3 hours supervision.
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MCGS 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading.
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MCGS 499H
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Honors in the Multicultural and Gender Studies Major
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, 9 units of upper division work in the major.
Independent study resulting in a scholarly or creative piece involving substantial research and resulting in an undergraduate thesis and public presentation or findings. The research and writing is done under the supervision of a faculty mentor for a total of 6 units in two semesters. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
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