Dr. Thom Kuehls Office: SS 296, ext. 6696 , E-mail:
tkuehls@weber.edu Office Hours: MWF 9-10, T 11:15-12, or by appt.
Dr. Kathryn L. MacKay Office: SS 244, ext. 6782, E-mail:
kmackay@weber.edu Office Hours: M-Th 7 AM, or by appt.
Grading scale:
93 - 100% = A; 90 - 92% = A-
87 - 89% = B+; 83 - 86% = B; 80 - 82% = B-
77 - 79% = C+; 73 - 76% = C; 70 - 72% = C-
67 - 69% = D+; 63 - 66% = D; 60 - 62% = D-
0 - 59% = E
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Class Calendar
Syllabus
Course Description: A survey of some of the most significant works in
feminist theory from the 19th century to the present.
Texts:
- Tong, Feminist Thought
- Mill and Mill Essays on Sex Equality
- additional texts as assigned
Learning Goals:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to
- demonstrate a critical understanding of each of the theoretical texts
studied
- set out and explain the importance of the historical context for each of
these texts
- apply the theories studied to issues, events, and artifacts
Activites in support of learning
- Group Presentations (worth a total of 60 points)--Students will be placed into groups to do
oral presentations on two of our five
texts. Each group will be responsible for doing an introductory presentation on
the author and text, as well as a concluding presentation on the theoretical
implications. Oral presentation evaluation
- Group presentations on authors and their times should include:
- a handout to be distributed to class members (summary statements,
citations of sources)
- a 10 minute oral presentation
- responses to questions
- Group presentations on the text should:
- Three 5-page papers (worth a total of 90 points) --Papers will be assigned for each of the texts we are reading this semester.
You must complete three of these papers, specifically the papers on the 3 texts
for which you are not doing the group presentations. Further details will accompany
the first assignment to be distributed in class on January 27.
Writing Rubric
An “A” paper will contain at least
the following elements:
- - demonstration of clear understanding of the course material
covered in the paper
- - a clearly articulated thesis statement that directly addresses the
specific question you are answering
- - convincing supporting arguments, including textual support
- - demonstration of independent/original thought
- - effective organization
- - near-perfect mechanics, including spelling and punctuation
Sources may be cited using the in-text, or parenthetical citation style,
e.g. (Rossi, p.112). A bibliography is not necessary unless you utilize
material not assigned in the syllabus.
- Reading Responses (worth a total of 20 points)--2
entries per author, in response to suggested topics, 1-2 pages (not a formal
paper)
- Class participation (worth a total of 10 points) --Please note that class
participation requires not only
attending class, but attending class prepared to participate in discussions on
the material assigned for each day and then actually participating in those
discussions. Feminist theory, as we shall see throughout the semester, is
participatory. Students will assess their participation this semester in
short written statement--which includes description of their work in class and
outside of class about feminist theories.
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Rights and Responsibilities:
This syllabus and the Student Code for WSU (found in the Policy and
Procedures Manual:
http://documents.weber.edu/ppm/ 6-22)
are the governing documents for this course. Your decision to take this course
constitutes your consent to the conditions of this syllabus and the student
code. Students may access the student code through the Weber State University
homepage: www.weber.edu
Weber State University is committed to providing an environment free from
harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon race, color, ethnic
background, national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship,
disability, status of veteran of the Viet Nam era, sexual orientation or
preference, or gender, including sexual/gender harassment. Such an environment
is a necessary part of a healthy learning and working atmosphere because such
discrimination undermines the sense of human dignity and sense of belonging of
all people.
Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability
must
contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of
the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course
materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if
necessary
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