WS 200:
Feminist Theories and Methods

This course will familiarize you with some of the varieties of theoretical approaches feminists have taken to ground their work in a variety of fields. We will cover a variety of feminisms-liberal, radical, marxist-socialist, gender, multicultural, postmodern-as we attempt to answer the questions: "what is feminism?", "what is theory?", and "why do feminists need theories?".

The basic structure of our inquiry will follow Tong's book on Feminist Thought, supplemented by assigned and optional readings. Students should participate actively in discussion, raising questions from your reading and experience in other classrooms and life situations. Several films will be screened outside of class. Students might be asked to attend appropriate lectures and other events scheduled by Women's Studies and other organizations. The Daily Schedule WILL be adjusted to accommodate opportunities raised inside and outside the classroom.

manifesto A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, etc., as issued by a political party, government, or movement

Class Manifestos

What television shows are so damaging to feminist principles that they should be taken off the air?

Class TV Hit List

Texts

Rosemarie Putnam Tong, Feminist Thought. A More Comprehensive Introduction. 2nd. ed.

Additional texts, available electronically from our course material. You will be assigned a password to access this material online.

Evaluation

Participation
Attendance is required. More than three unexcused absences will result in a reduction of the grade. 		10%
Midterm, in class February 26th 20%
Project 25%
In-class written assignments
At least 5, assigned during the course of the semester.		25%
Final Exam
(C) Friday, April 30th, 7-10 pm.		 20%

Assignments

Assignments will be posted as they are made available in class.

 
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 Last updated 2 February 2004
Contact Professor Carr at amelia.carr@allegheny.edu