ANG5990, ANT4990 -- Spring 2003

Students in the regular course will follow the reading schedule outlined below.  You should be familiar with each book on the date indicated.  Students may form study-discussion groups in the interest of sharing-out reading.  We recognize that there is a large amount of reading.  On the other hand, several of the books are essential works with applications in many areas of study.

Students engaged in independent study should review the suggested expanded assignments (located through links below).  You may negotiate a specialized course contract to complete one of the options presented, or complete readings and assignments offered with the main course reading list.  Grading is based upon attendance/participation (20%) and the project assignment (80%).  Excessive absences will result in reductions of the course grade up to one full grade on the scale. Regular attendance is expected.  Because the class meets only once a week, we may anticipate that any student may miss one class during the semester.  All absences must be justified.  Students who miss more than one class without an excuse may expect the full grade reduction.  Much of the participation grade is based upon discussion or other contributions to the class sessions.  You may assume that your work is acceptable in this area unless you receive direct verbal or written advisement concerning your participation.

Reading Schedule:  See the reading assignment page for full bibliographic listings.
 

Jan 9	Introduction -- background on the Take Back the Night activity at UWF, and prior work on the Sexual Assault Awareness Project leading to this course.
Jan 16	Video - "Before the Rain"
Jan 23	Julie Mertus, War’s Offensive on Women: the Humanitarian Challenge in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan
Jan 30	Anne Llewellyn Barstow (Editor),  Wars Dirty Secret: Rape, Prostitution, and Other Crimes Against Women
Feb 6	Myriam Miedzian, Boys Will Be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence
Feb 13	Boys Will Be Boys -- continued
Feb 20	Ann Llewellyn Barstow, Witchcraze: A New History of the European Witch Hunts.   NOTE: See the Witchcraze and Misogyny page for expanded readings on the cultural and social contexts of the witch trials in Europe and America.  The page also offers expanded assignments for independent work.  Vinegar Tom, Feb 21, 22, 23 (Performances at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts; students should plan to see at least one performance).
Feb 27	Witchcraze Vinegar Tom, Feb 28, March 1, 2 (Performances at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts; students should plan to see at least one performance).
March 6	Margaret Mead, Sex and Temperament: In Three Primitive Societies
March 13	Spring Break
March 20	"Bash", live performance of excerpts from the play.Napoleon  Chagnon, Yanomamo
March 27	Elizabeth Fernea, Guests of the Sheik: An Ethnography of an Iraqi Village
April 3	Robert D. Kaplan, Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan
April 10	Robert D. Kaplan, Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos
April 17	Key Lecture  - TBA

Students in the class will also be involved in the 2003 Take Back the Night activities on April 16th, and the 2nd Women's Studies Conference sponsored by the Women's Studies Collective and Women's Studies Program.

Project Assignments (select one):

1.  Prepare 500-1000 word reviews for at least five works on the textbook list.  The reviews will offer: (a) summary of key points in the work, (b) assessment of why the book is important for students of the subject matter, (c) critique of the substantive and/or theoretical materials reflected in the work. (Also see my Annotated Bibliography Assignments page.)

2.  Write a focused "review" essay which takes one of the textbooks as a point of departure for individual reflection or analysis.  The writing should offer either critical or analytical elaboration which emphasizes a particular point of view and "question."   This work should include substantial additional reading from resources outside the textbook list.  These essays should be from 3000-10,000 words in length (8-20 pages, typed, double-spaced), and should be submitted with all draft materials (either paper prints with editing or electronic drafts reflecting stages in the writing process). (Papers accepted and delivered for the Women's Studies Conference may be submitted for this assignment).

3.  Contribute substantial work (on a formally contracted basis) contributing to the Take Back the Night and associated activities, including either planning, support, performance, speaking, or other appropriate involvement.

4.  In a 500-1000 word statement, propose a project, performance, lecture, or other creative activity related to the course themes.  If the proposal is approved, the self-designed project will fulfill the assignment.