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Sociology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Joint Major

Bachelor of Arts

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology have complementary interests in gender, sexuality, and women's issues. This joint major is for those who share these interests. Students are encouraged to plan their program in consultation with advisors in both departments.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

Students may declare the GSWS portion of this plan upon successful completion of one GSWS course and upon application to the Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Sociology Requirements

Students complete a total of 19 units including all of

SA 101 - Introduction to Anthropology (A) (4)

An introduction to the study of human social and cultural life from an anthropological perspective. The course will explore the scope and nature of the discipline of anthropology through study of selected cases drawn from both technologically simple communities and complex modern industrial societies. Students with credit for SA 170 may not take SA 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: SA170. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Hathaway
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sitara Thobani
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Sessional
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
Dorinda Bixler
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)

The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Gerardo Otero
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Hilal Ozcetin
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Hilal Ozcetin
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
SA 250 - Introduction to Sociological Theory (S) (4)

An account of sociological theory, outlining the main ideas and concepts of the principal schools of thought. Prerequisite: SA 150.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jakub Burkowicz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SA 255 - Introduction to Social Research (SA) (4)

An introduction to the conduct of sociological and anthropological research. Topics covered include: the relationship between theory and research, concept formation, operationalization, exploratory studies, hypothesis generation and testing, data collection techniques within both sociology and anthropology, the assessment of causality, the critical evaluation of research on both theoretical and methodological grounds, the definition of research problems, and ethical issues in social research. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Scott
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Nicholas Scott
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)

Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 213 or equivalent is recommended prior to taking STAT 203. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 201, 270, ARCH 376 or BUEC 232 may not subsequently receive credit for this course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Harsha Perera
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Ian Bercovitz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 Ian Bercovitz
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
OP09 TBD

Lower Division Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Requirements

Students complete 12 lower division GSWS units including two of

GSWS 100 - Sex Talk: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Sexuality Studies (3)

An introduction to issues in the study of sex, sexual identity, and sexual culture. Focused on contemporary theories of sexuality as well as representations in fiction, film and popular media from diverse cultural contexts. Students who have completed GDST 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rob Bittner
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GSWS 101 - Gender Talk (3)

An interdisciplinary study of the social and cultural construction of gender, and how ideas about masculinity and feminity shape current issues, knowledge, popular culture, and social policy. Students who have completed WS 101 may not take GSWS 101 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GSWS 102 - Feminist Action (3)

An historical and comparative survey of feminisms and feminist activism in Western European, North American, and Global communities. Students who have completed WS 102 may not take GSWS 102 for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

Upper Division Sociology Requirements

Students complete a total of 20 units, including all of

SA 350 - Classical Sociological Thought (S) (4)

An examination of aspects of the work of one or more of the nineteenth or early twentieth century sociological theorists. Prerequisite: SA 250.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Yildiz Atasoy
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Efe Gurcan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Sat, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
SA 355 - Quantitative Methods (S) (4)

An examination of measurement issues within sociological research, focusing on the logical and conceptual construction and Interpretation of tables, and an examination of the uses and abuses of statistics. Through an Introduction to 'hands on' use of the computer, this course emphasizes the applications, rather than the mathematics, of statistics. Prerequisite: SA 255 or POL 201, and STAT 203 (formerly 103). Students with credit for SA 355 may not take POL 315 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Scott
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Chris Atchison
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Students must also complete an additional 12 units of upper division SA courses designated sociology (S).

Upper Division Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Requirements

Students complete 20 upper division GSWS units. Courses which have high GSWS content will be considered for credit towards this plan. With the approval of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, students may use as substitution credit one upper division course offered by another department.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
  • at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.