The following class schedule information is provided as a general guide for the students of WS 103. While the tentative schedule has been developed consistent with the plans of the instructor, the actual topics covered in any given class will depend on class discussions, e-mail communication throughout the week, and relevant current events. If the schedule needs to be adjusted, changes will be noted in class and added to this schedule.

Reading Abbreviations:

FF = Feminist Frontiers IV

Theory = Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center

Listen = Listen Up: Voices from the Next Feminist Generation

RR=RESERVE READINGS

Date	Topic	Reading	Assignment
1/22 Class #1	INTRODUCTION TO WS 103	Read Syllabus Carefully	Ask any questions regarding course expectations
1/27 Class #2	DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE	Readings for Class #2 FF =Preface, Introduction, Part I Section One, Readings #1-6, p. 1-30	Write your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #2 as a guide.
1/29 Class #3	FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES	Readings for Class # 3 FF = Section Two, Readings 7-9, p. 33-76	Write your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #3 as a guide.
2/3 Class #4	INCLUSIVE FEMINIST VISION	Readings for Class #4 FF = Readings #10-11. P. 81-112 ; LISTEN = Introduction & p. 3-11	Write your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #4 as a guide. Meet at the Computer Center for instruction in Mac Lab (MSB room MO37) 2:00-3:30: 1) Learn how to access and use the syllabus for this course 2) Learn how to set up a names file for this course 3) Practice getting on the Internet and sending e-mail messages to classmates.
2/5 Class #5	LANGUAGE, IMAGES, AND CULTURE Film: "A Word in Edgewise"	Readings for Class #5 FF = Part II: Learning Gender, Section Three and Readings # 12, p.111-121; THEORY =Preface and pages 1-31	1. Create a "Names File" as explained in Class 2. Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #5 as a guide.
2/10 Class #6	THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT Campus Forum: "Transforming the Campus Climate" in von der Mehden 1:00-4:00	Readings for Class #6 THEORY = p.33-65	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #6 as a guide.
2/12 Class #7	OUR BARBIE DOLL CULTURE Film: "Still Killing Us Softly	Readings for Class #7 FF: Readings # 13-16, p. 122-142 LISTEN p. 12-28	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #7 as a guide.
2/17 Class #8	SOCIALIZATION	Readings for Class #8 FF: Section Four, Readings #19 & 21, p. 143-144,171-198 LISTEN: p 29-35	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #8 as a guide. Group Project proposals are due Bring to class an ad that demonstrates examples of sexism described in the film "Still Killing Us Softly".
2/19 Class #9	SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF GENDER Meet in the Library Receive research instruction for group projects	Readings for Class #9 FF: Part III, Section Five, Readings #22-23, p. 201-225 THEORY: p 67-93	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #9 as a guide.
2/24 Class #10	GENDERED WORK Film: "Sex, Power and the Workplace"	Readings for Class #10 FF= Readings #24-26, p. 228-259 LISTEN = p. 29-44; THEORY = p.95-105	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #10 as a guide.
2/26 Class #11	FAMILIES AND WORK Film: "The Impossible Dream" (8 minutes)	Readings for Class #11 FF= Section Six, Readings #27-28, p. 261-277 LISTEN = p. 45-74;	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #11 as a guide.
3/3 Class #12	PARENTHOOD	Readings for Class #12 FF= Readings #29-30, p. 282-305 THEORY = p.133-146	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #12 as a guide.
3/5 Class #13	THE HISTORY OF WOMEN'S ACTIVISM Film: "One Women, One Vote"	Work on Midterm Exam	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the film.
3/10 Class #14	ATTACK ON FEMINISM Film: Date Rape Backlash	Work on Midterm Exam	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the film
3/12 Class #15	MIDTERM DUE	Finish work on Midterm	If you have prepared a Study Guide turn it in with your exam.
3/15-3/23	NO CLASSES	Spring Break	Enjoy~~~~Be Safe!
3/24 Class #16	25 YEARS OF WOMEN AT UConn MEET AT Forum on 25 Years of Women at UConn 2:00-3:30 Place: SU 382	Continue preparation for your group project	Send an e-mail message to the class on topic of your choice if you are near a computer during your break.
3/26 Class #17	INTIMACY AND SEXUALITY We will go over midterm in class	Readings for Class #17 FF= Section #7 Readings # 31 &34 , p. 307-313, 337-348	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #17 as a guide.
3/31 Class #18	SEXUAL OPPRESSION	Readings for Class #18 FF= Readings # 33 p. 323-334 THEORY= chapter # 11 p. 147-156	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #18 as a guide.
4/2 Class #19	REPRODUCTION AND PARENTHOOD Presentation by Amy, Courtney, Judith, & Whitney	Readings for Class #19 LISTEN = p. 138-166	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #19 as a guide.
4/7 Class #20	HEALTH, FITNESS AND BEAUTY Presentation by Janine, Jen H, Jenn L, Kerri	Readings for Class #20 FF=Readings # 35 & 38 p. 351-364, 384-391 LISTEN = p. 132-138	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #20 as a guide.
4/9 Class #21	VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Presentation by Amanda, Joanna, Michelle	Readings for Class #21 FF= Readings # 39, p. 393-419 THEORY = chap # 9 p. 117-130	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #21 as a guide.
4/14 Class #22	BACKLASH Presentation by Heidi, Stephanie	Readings for Class #22 FF= Readings # 42 p. 421-426 LISTEN = p. 177-191	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #22 as a guide.
4/16 Class #23	DOING GENDER Presentation by Cathryn, Catherine, Marion	Readings for Class #23 LISTEN = p. 192-229	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #23 as a guide.
4/21 Class #24	LAW, POLICY, AND GOVERNMENT Presentation by Denise and Jackie	Readings for Class #24 FF= Part IV Readings # 44-45 p. 441-470	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #24 as a guide.
4/23 Class #25	FEMINIST REVOLUTION Five Page Paper on Research Project Due	Readings for Class #25 LISTEN = p. 230-257 THEORY = chap # 12 p. 157-163	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #25 as a guide.
4/28 Class #26	SOCIAL PROTEST AND THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT	Readings for Class #26 FF= Section #11 Readings # 49-50 p. 497-523	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #26 as a guide.
4/30 Class #27	THE NEW FEMINIST MOVEMENT Self Evaluation is due.	Readings for Class #27 FF=Readings # 51 & 53 P. 526-534, 544-559	Send an e-mail message to the class with your response to the readings. Use the Questions for Class #27 as a guide.
5/5 Class #28	FINAL	Reading for Class #28 What ever is necessary for you to review for exam. If you have completed a Study Guide it will be much easier to study.	If you have prepared a Study Guide turn it in with your exam.

Introduction to Women's Studies - WS 103

Syllabus	Comments	WSP