GRADUATE SEMINARS IN THE DEPARTMENT
The following courses are graduate seminars offered in the Department. Please also see this link for a listing of approved graduate electives offered outside the Department.
Advanced Feminist Theory
Hina Shaikh
WST 6508-Section 6508 – Class # 17528
T 6-8; Ustler 108, 3 Credits
Introduction to contemporary theoretical ideas in feminist thought. Often taught with a common theme, in and across disciplines.
Prerequisite: Graduate-level course in feminist theory or equivalent.
The syllabus can be found here.
Intersectional Activism
Kendal L. Broad
WST 6596-Section 6596 – Class # 28605
W 6-8; Ustler 108, 3 Credits
Theory and research about intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality in activism and social movements
The syllabus can be found here.
Independent Study
Jillian Hernandez
WST 6905-Section Departmentally Controlled
Variable Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chair and 1 Women’s Studies course or course that counts for women’s studies, For advanced graduate students who desire to supplement their regular courses by independent reading or research under guidance. On-line application.
Gender and Comparative Politics
Juliana Sanin
WST 6935-Section 69JS – Class #30004
R 5-7, PSY 0129, 3 Credits
Special Topics: Selected topics in gender and women’s studies, emphasizing new knowledge production and contributions in feminist scholarship. Examines a specific topic, a major figure, or a current problem in more depth than is regularly possible in a more general course.
The syllabus can be found here.
Critical Girlhood Studies
Jillian Hernandez
WST 6596-Section 69NS – Class # 28564
M 6-8; Ustler 108, 3 Credits
Special Topics: Selected topics in gender and women’s studies, emphasizing new knowledge production and contributions in feminist scholarship. Examines a specific topic, a major figure, or a current problem in more depth than is regularly possible in a more general course.
The syllabus can be found here.
Internship
Jillian Hernandez
WST 6946-Section Departmentally Controlled
Variable Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Coordinator. Designed for students desiring practical experience in the community. International students must check with the University of Florida International Center about eligibility for internship before enrollment. Students intern with a local agency, group or business involved in women’s issues. Click here for more information and an on-line application.