A College Major is a cluster of at least four (4) courses from three or more disciplines related by a common theme taken by students over several semesters. College Majors are open to students from most programs offered at Vanier. A major receives certification only within Vanier College and thus does not appear on any official Department of Education documentation. On graduation from the College, students will receive a Ministry diploma in the program in which they are registered plus a certificate from the area responsible for the major. At present, Vanier College offers majors in Jewish Studies, Quebec/Canada Studies, Slavic Studies, and Women’s Studies. WOMEN’S STUDIES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE WHAT ARE WOMEN’S STUDIES? Women’s Studies courses provide an understanding of gender issues relevant to daily life and to career options in the 21st Century. The courses consist of offerings in various disciplines, as well as a team-taught interdisciplinary course. All courses include critical analysis of the position of women in society: their history and work, their myths and realities, their minds and bodies, their culture and future possibilities. In addition to academic courses, Women’s Studies offers a variety of activities designed to involve and inform people in the Vanier Community about issues important to women. Symposia, discussion sessions and exhibitions are regularly held. WHAT IS A MAJOR IN WOMEN’S STUDIES? A Major consists of completing five (5) of the following courses, at least two of which are from Group A. It may also be possible to take regular courses and focus on gender in assignments. This allows students in any program to complete the Major using core and complementary courses. To obtain the Women’s Studies Major Certificate, you must complete an application form for the Coordinator before you graduate. NOTE: Not all courses are offered every semester. Students should check course listings at registration. GROUP A 305-HTA-03 Alternatives for Women: A College Complementary Course Communications: Art, Media, Theatre 520-905-VA Camera and Society:Women and Photography 530-920-VA Women and Film English 603-102-04 Short Stories by Women 603-102-04 Women’s Life Writing 603-102-04 Canadian Women’s Lit. 603-103-04 Alternative Traditions 603-103-04 Getting to Go: The Theme of the Journey Humanities 345-102-03 Identities & World Views 345-103-04 The Mind Has No Gender? 345-103-04 Hypatia’s Library 345-HSB/HSC Issues in Sexual Ethics Methodology 300-301-VA Integrative Project Psychology 350-209-VA Psychology of Women GROUP B Communications 530-921-VA Rebel Males in Movies Geography 320-204-VA Geography of Tourism Humanities 345-102-03 World Views: Youth Culture 345-103-04 Medicine and Knowledge 345-103-04 Words, Images and Reality Anthropology 381-204-VA Culture and Sexuality Sociology 387-100-VA Individual and Society 387-200-VA Sociology of the Family 387-203-VA Sociology of Health 387-204-VA Sociology of Sexuality 387-400-VA Current Issues in Sociology 387-904-VA Social Problems The above Sociology courses may be part of Group A if taught by Women’s Studies teachers. Psychology 350-200-VA Developmental Psychology 350-203-VA Psychology of Sexuality and Relationships English 603-102-04 Modern Theatre 603-102-04 Science Fiction: Reflections of the Inner Landscape 603-102-04 Dangerous Acts 603-103-04 Love in Literature 603-103-04 Refiguring Identities in Contemporary Canadian Literature 603-HSE-04 Dreamwork/Worldwork 603-HSE-04 Family: The Ties that Bond GROUP C These courses can earn Women’s Studies credit if the student focuses at least 20% of course work on women. Courses are listed in the Women’s Studies Brochure available from the Women’s Studies coordinator. For further information about Women’s Studies, please contact Maureen Jones (N-546, 514-744-7500 local 7185) or the Dean of Social Science, Commerce, Arts & Letters (514-744-7500 ext. 7571).

Source: Vanier Collehge Catalogue 2007-2008, page 221-222

Date Revised: June 5, 2009