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COURSE SYLLABUS

Nicole A. Carter, M.A. ==== ====
 * WGST 200: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies, Fall 2012 ==== ==== ||

405 Pray Harrold Office: 340 L, Student Center ==== ====

Mon & Wed 1:30-2:30 p.m. Off. Ph: 734-487-1313 ==== ====

Ncarter8@emich.edu Course supplemental sites: https://emuwgst200.wikispaces.com/ ||

COURSE OBJECTIVES ==== ==== || * ====To help students explore and understand theoretical issues of gender as related to women.====
 * ====To help students think about how race, class, ethnicity, and globalization affect women.====
 * ====To help students evaluate images of women presented by popular culture.====
 * ====To help students develop written and oral communication skills.====
 * ====To help students develop analytical skills.==== ||

GENERAL EDUCATION FULFILLMENT ==== ==== || * ====The purpose of General Education is to provide all students with a comprehensive educational experience enabling them to participate fully in a global community.====
 * ====This course introduces students to diversity in the United States by examining the relationship of women and men from diverse racial/ethnic and class backgrounds.====
 * ====As such, this course fulfills part of the Area 3: Perspective on a Diverse World requirement of EMU’s General Education Program.==== ||
 * REQUIRED MATERIALS ==== ==== || * ====All knowledge dissemination should be free, and as a result, all materials will be provided to you either through email, this website or passed out in class.==== ||

CLASS ATTENDANCE ==== ==== || * ====We are all adults! Therefore, I expect that you will come to class prepared.==== LATE ASSIGNMENTS & PENALTIES ==== ==== || * ====I do NOT accept late assignments.====
 * ====If you have an emergency please take care.====
 * ====Otherwise, you are paying for this course in some shape or form, and therefore the onus fall upon you to attend in an effort to get the most out of the course.==== ||
 * ====Keep in mind that we are all busy, and therefore turning in assignments on time are a sign of respect for me and other classmates who have worked diligently to turn in their assignments on time.====
 * ====However, if you require accommodations due to some form of disability please communicate that to me early on in the course.==== ||
 * COURSE REQUIREMENTS ==== ==== || * ====Portfolio Project: 500 pts====
 * ====Online Discussions-300 pts==== ||

GRADING SCALE ==== ==== ||  A = 94 to 100 percent  ==== ====

A- = 93 to 90 percent ==== ====

B+ = 89 to 86 percent ==== ====

B = 85 to 83 percent ==== ====

B- = 82 to 80 percent ==== ====

C+ = 79 to 76 percent ==== ====

C = 75 to 73 percent ==== ====

C- = 72 to 70 percent ==== ====

D+ = 69 to 66 percent ==== ====

D = 65 to 63 percent ==== ====

D- = 62 to 60 percent ==== ====

E = 59 percent and below ==== ==== || EXTRA CREDIT || ==== ==== ||
 * You will be given the opportunity to earn extra credit points, up to 20pts by attending various programs across campus or by writing a reflection on the films showed in class.
 * Please pay attention to announcements about extra credit opportunities.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT ==== ==== || *==== Free discussion, inquiry, and expression are essential to this course, thus we must maintain a classroom environment that supports these elements. Most important is to treat your student colleagues with respect. ====

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 * ==== Listen carefully, speak precisely, and agree/disagree on the basis of evidence and experience, not personal feelings. ====
 * ==== In addition, please observe the Student Conduct Code at EMU as it explicitly forbids “actions that impair, interfere with, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes and functions within any classroom or other instructional setting. ====
 * ==== This includes interfering with a faculty member’s or instructor's role to carry out the normal academic or educational functions of her/her class.” ====
 * ==== Examples of behavior to avoid during class: coming to class late or leaving early, text messaging, using laptops for non-class related activities, using cell phones or pagers for any purpose, doing homework for another class, and talking over others. ====
 * ACADEMIC DISHONESTY || * Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating and/or plagiarism, will not be tolerated in this class.
 * Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a failing grade for a particular assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course.
 * In addition, you may be referred to Student Judicial Services for university discipline that can result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal from EMU.
 * Please see the EMU Student Conduct Code for detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty.
 * ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS || * Any student who feels s/he may need any type of classroom accommodation based on the impact of a disability may discuss this issue with me privately or may directly contact the Disability Resource Center located in 240K, Student Center.
 * Telephone number: (734) 487-1100. Website: http://www.emich.edu/drc/


 * (F and J visas) – SEVIS requires you to report the following to the Office of International Students, 244 Student Center (734) 487-3116 within 10 days: changes in name, address, major, degree-level, funding source, degree-completion date, and intent to transfer.
 * Prior permission is required for dropping all courses, carrying below minimum credits, employment on- or off-campus, registering for more than 1 on-line course, and endorsing I-20 or DS-2019 for re-entry.
 * Failure to report may result in termination of SEVIS record, arrest, or deportation.

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Privilege and Oppression Gender Language and Silence Sexuality Gender in the Media The Body & Reproductive Rights Violence Against Women Resistance Against Violence Gender, Family, and Work Men Doing Feminism Radical Feminisms

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