GWS 495

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours; may be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 undergraduate or 12 graduate hours.

GWS 495 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
70121
Lecture-Discussion
BSG
11:00AM -1:50PM
R
Lincoln Hall
Smith, B
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Black Girl Studies
Section Info:
This course is designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of Black Girls’ Studies/Black Girlhood Studies. Importantly, Black feminist theory, poetics and practice have always remembered and valued the experiences of Black girls and informs the design of this course and related lectures. Together, we will address various topics within the field, including foundations, lived experiences, sexuality, popular culture, arts, representation, policy, and digital humanities (broadly defined).
Restriction(s):
Not intended for Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
70122
Lecture-Discussion
BSU
11:00AM -1:50PM
R
Lincoln Hall
Smith, B
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Black Girl Studies
Section Info:
This course is designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of Black Girls’ Studies/Black Girlhood Studies. Importantly, Black feminist theory, poetics and practice have always remembered and valued the experiences of Black girls and informs the design of this course and related lectures. Together, we will address various topics within the field, including foundations, lived experiences, sexuality, popular culture, arts, representation, policy, and digital humanities (broadly defined).
Restriction(s):
Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
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