Women's Studies 3050 Feminist Theories
A survey of some of the most significant works in
feminist theory from the 19th century to the present.
Spring
2013
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.
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Course Schedule
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
- Two Oral Presentations on primary texts (20 points each).
- Presentations should include:
- a handout to be distributed to class members (summary statements,
citations of sources)
- a 10 minute oral presentation
- responses to questions
- One Oral Presentation on contemporary item:
- One 4-page paper (30 points) -in response to Essays on Sex
Equality
- Two 6-page papers (20 points each) --in respone to two primary
texts.
- Class participation statement (20 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.
- Reflection statement (10 points)
| Paper Evaluation
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
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Oral Presentation Evaluation
- Clarity of presentation ( including handout summarizing text(s) and
providing relevant information to class members)
- Delivery: Was the speaker natural, enthusiastic; did they speak
clearly; were appropriate gestures, posture, expressions used?
- Discussion: Were questions answered accurately, clearly, effectively?
- Adherence to time limit
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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