Sociology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Joint Major
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 minimum of 18 units including all of
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 |
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Bascom Guffin |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Bascom Guffin |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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| D901 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D902 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D903 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D904 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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 | |||
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Kyle Willmott |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D112 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D113 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D115 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D116 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D117 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D118 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Kyle Willmott |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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| D901 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D902 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D903 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D904 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D905 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D906 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lisa Poole |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 9:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Explores how sociologists and anthropologists investigate social relations and contexts. Students learn to develop research questions and turn them into research projects. Introduces data collection techniques and related ethical issues, the relationship between theory and research, and other fundamental concepts and issues involved in conducting qualitative and quantitative research. Prerequisite: SA 101 or 150. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nicholas Scott |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Takes the mystery, but not the magic, out of quantitative research in anthropology and sociology by introducing analytical skills necessary for reading, understanding, and critiquing quantitative research. Students evaluate popular coverage of social research; learn concepts related to statistical significance; conduct basic statistical analysis, including designing graphs and tables. Prerequisite: Pre and/or co-requisite SA 255. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Suzanna Crage |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Lower Division Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Requirements
Students complete 18 lower division GSWS units including two of
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.
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 | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Education |
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 | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tiffany Muller Myrdahl |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Sociology Requirements
Students complete a total of 20 units, including all of
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yildiz Atasoy |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Examines the methods, concepts and statistical procedures central to quantitative sociological research. Emphasizing the meaningful application of statistical analysis to social issues, the course provides intermediate quantitative research skills. Students use statistics software to conduct applicable statistical analyses and interpret results. Prerequisite: SA 255 and SA 257. Students with credit for SA 355 may not take POL 315 for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Suzanna Crage |
Jan 3 β Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 9:30 a.m.β1:20 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 Degree 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 Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements 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 |
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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. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.