Open to doctoral students who have the necessary training and ability to conduct research at an advanced level. Students will work under the supervision of a gerontology faculty member to coordinate research efforts, establish timelines for completion, and determine grading criteria. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. Approval of the Director of Graduate Studies required.
Open to doctoral students who have the necessary training and ability to work independently at an advanced level. Students will work under the supervision of a gerontology faculty member to identify readings appropriate for the student's chosen topic, establish timelines for completion, and determine grading criteria. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Approval of the Director of Graduate Studies required.
This zero-credit course is intended for graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program at another university and are visiting the University of Kentucky for a period of time no longer than one semester. Students enrolled in this course will typically engage in research activity during their time at UK.
This special problems course is designed to provide opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars pursuing a Certificate in College Teaching and Learning to explore special problems related to college teaching that bridge or fall outside the domain of departmental efforts; graduate students exploring faculty development as a career option; and students who currently hold full-time teaching positions in colleges or universities and who are interested in professional development or credentialing in College Teaching and Learning. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
The Practicum is a mentored teaching experience that not only immerses the graduate student in teaching by also fosters reflection on the experience, provides structured feedback and plans for improvement, and guides students in developing a teaching portfolio. The practicum requires that the graduate student assume full responsibility for a course, under the guidance of a mentor teacher. Supervision for the practicum experience is a joint responsibility of the Teaching and Learning Center, certificate faculty, and the student's mentor.
The Practicum is a mentored teaching experience that not only immerses the graduate student in teaching by also fosters reflection on the experience, provides structured feedback and plans for improvement, and guides students in developing a teaching portfolio. The practicum requires that the graduate student assume full responsibility for a course, under the guidance of a mentor teacher. Supervision for the practicum experience is a joint responsibility of the Teaching and Learning Center, certificate faculty, and the student's mentor.
Completion of capstone project for plan B (non-thesis) students; course may not be repeated. All course work toward the degree must be completed.
Introduces Gender and Women's studies for a social science perspective using cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches. Analyzes relations of power marked by gender and how these relate to other social distinctions and processes. Interactive learning format.
This course examines the role of popular culture in the construction of gendered identities in contemporary society. We examine a wide range of popular cultural forms -- including music, computer games, movies, and television -- to illustrate how femininity and masculinity are produced, represented, and consumed.
This course takes you through some ways in which people have organized themselves around local, national, and international issues pertaining to gender. We engage key theories that explain the origins, strategies, and success of different forms of social movements across the world.
