Fall 2026 - Winter 2027
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Anthropology
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Architecture
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Art History
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Communication Studies
COMS 682. Special Topics in Media Theory.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Art History & Communications (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Emergent themes in media theory, and their application to current issues in communication studies.
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East Asian Studies
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Education
EDPC 503. Intersectional Relationships and Sexualities.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Situated in sexuality studies and education this course explores intra and interpersonal relationships through examining the intersections of sexuality with a diversity of identities, expressions and communities. The course addresses the ways in which current and emerging technologies influence and inform understandings of sexuality and the resulting effect on how people negotiate sexual relationships.
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EDPC 540. Social Responsibility and Relationships in Digital Age.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
The complex way in which living in a digital age affects social relationships and its influences across generations in everyday lives.
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EDPE 515. Gender Identity Development.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Theoretical models and empirical findings relevant to the development of gender identity. Special attention is given to the influence of peers in school settings. Psychological, physiological, parental, peer and cultural influences on gender identity.
- Offered through Continuing Education.
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English
ENGL 661. Seminar of Special Studies.
Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
A seminar in special studies. Topic varies by year.
- For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
- Winter
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ENGL 670. Topics in Cultural Studies.
Credits: 3
Offered by: English (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
This seminar covers specific topics in theories of culture, media studies, cinema studies. The focus may fall on a particular theory or theorist, a filmmaker, or genre.
- For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at www.mcgill.ca/english.
- Enrolment maximum: 15
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Geography
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History
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Islamic Studies
ISLA 585. Arab Women's Literature.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Islamic Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Explorations of writings by Arab women. Issues include: translation/reception, gender and genre, categories of knowledge about Arab women, feminist and post-colonial theories/methodologies.
- Prerequisite: ISLA 392 or permission of instructor.
- Note: Readings in English translation.
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Music
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Philosophy
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Political Science
POLI 615. Gender and Politics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Political Science (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
Examines a variety of key feminist thinkers, the debates they spark, and the concepts they create. While some time will be devoted to outlining the historical evolution and context of ideas, the bulk of the course will focus on understanding and evaluating the concepts, conclusions, and assumptions of various feminist political thinkers. Particular focus on Canadian thinkers and politics.
- Note: The fields are Canadian Politics and Political Theory
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POLI 643. Politics of Identity.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Political Science (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Theoretical approaches to the politics of identity with reference to experiences in different world regions. The politics of nationalism, ethnicity, religion, race and gender, and the relationship of such forms of identity politics to democracy, tolerance, pluralism, violence, socio-economic change and equality.
- Note: The field is Comparative Politics.
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Religious Studies
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Sociology
SOCI 519. Gender and Globalization.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Sociology (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Focus on the diverse forces of globalization that impact the lives of men and women. Critical analysis of key theories and concepts implicated in the intersection of globalization processes with gender dynamisms.
- Prerequisite: SOCI 270 or permission of instructor.
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SOCI 530. Sex and Gender.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Sociology (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
This seminar critically reviews theoretical perspectives and research on sex and gender in various domains of social life. It gives special emphasis to work which considers the meaning of gender and how it differs across time and place.
- Restriction: Open to Honours Sociology students and to Sociology Majors with the permission of the instructor
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Women's Studies
WMST 601. Feminist Theories and Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
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WMST 602. Feminist Research Symposium.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
- Prerequisite: WMST 601.
- Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
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Please Note:
The courses listed on this page are the ones that are offered and approved as Complementary Courses for the Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies for the 2026-2027 calendar years. Where relevant, the topic is specified. Additional courses are currently under consideration and will be posted above, if approved.
Courses may only be applied towards the Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies when the topic significantly engages issues of gender and/or women and/or feminism.
Special or current topics courses are marked with an asterisk (*). Topics courses may be applied towards the Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies ONLY when the topic significantly engages issues of gender and/or women and/or feminism in a given year and with documentation on file for that year.
If you find a course which is not listed and that you think could count as a Complementary Course towards the Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies please contact the Administrative and Student Affairs Coordinator for approval.