Women's and Gender Studies Practicum

9 credits · Undergraduate

(1.5 hrs Project / Thesis | 1.5 hrs Seminar/Discussion) Students engage in a feminist practicum project with a Manitoba organization involved in feminist work. The first term (3 credit hours) will be spent linking issues of feminist theory and practice, and developing a meaningful work project with an organization. In the second term (6 credit hours), students will complete the work project, meet periodically with the class to report on progress, and share strategies and knowledge. Students present their final report at the WGS Colloquium. The nature of the project is decided by the student, in consultation with their instructor and practicum supervisor. Students arrange their own placement with an organization, subject to instructor approval. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Requisite Courses: WGS-2333 (or the former WGS-3301) and WGS-3302, or permission of the instructor or the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].