Women’s Studies
Are you wondering what courses you want to take in the upcoming semester? Women’s and Gender Studies is a major offered at Vanier that is open to all students from all disciplines and programs. Courses that are part of the Major involve examining the position and roles of women in society, and the role that gender plays in our society. They also involve learning about the psychological views of women, and gender issues.
Women’s and Gender Studies holds several events throughout the year Including Women’s History Month (October), The National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women (December), and a week of speakers, workshops, and activities during International Women’s Week (March).
If any of this subject matter interests you, please don’t hesitate to inquire about this major! If you’re in your first or second semester, it’s not too late to join.
For further information, to see the course list, and to sign up, you can go to the Women’s and Gender Studies website at http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/womens-studies/ and if you have any further questions, you can contact the major’s coordinator Maggie Kathwaroon at kathwarm@vaniercollege.qc.ca, send her a Mio, or visit her office at K-315.
Also, everyone is always welcome to stop by the Women’s and Gender Studies Resource Center in A-573.
Written By: India Upshaw-Ruffner
