Summer Internship 2008

Benjamin Hunt

36 Design
Salem, NH
Graphic Design

Internships: Women's Studies

WSDI 2500 The F Word: Feminism in the United States
3 credits

Focuses on the development of United States feminism and feminist theory, the lives and work of American women and the significance and meaning of "sex" and "gender" at different periods in American history. In this interdisciplinary course, students read essays from cultural studies, biology, history, philosophy, political theory, literature, psychology and view films and artwork. Central questions include: What does "Women's Lib" have to do with our world today? Is "feminism" something to believe in or something to do? How does gender affect your understanding of who you are as a person? Through the study of historical accounts, theoretical articles and contemporary issues and representations, foregrounds gender as a lens through which we, as men and women, can understand our society and ourselves in new and useful ways. Falls. (SSDI)

WS 4000 Internship 1 to 15 credits

A culminating educational experience to apply the knowledge and skills gained from course work. Placements are in an institution, business or agency delivering services to women. Placements are made by the Bagley Center. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Only three credits may be used to complete the Women's Studies minor. Springs. Prerequisite(s): students must have declared the Women's Studies Minor and completed 12 credits in the Minor to be eligible for an internship.