Durham
Liberal Arts :: Women's Studies
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2019 - Full Term (01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2019 - Full Term (01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 55261
CRN: 55261
In-depth study of topics not covered in regular course offerings. The course explores the breadth and depth of Women's Studies from a historical perspective. In order to understand Women's Studies currently, students look at the historical foundations that contribute social, political, and economic influences on the topics. Barring duplication of topic, may be repeated for credit.
Section Comments: Full title: Native American Women's Literature & Culture
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2019 | 5/6/2019 | TR | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | HS 108 |
Additional Course Details:
AN INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE, FILM, ART AND ACTIVISM. WE WILL DISCUSS HOW INDIGENOUS WOMEN ARE CHALLENGING POCAHONTAS STEREOTYPES, FIGHTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE, PROTESTING PIPELINES, REVITALIZING THEIR LANGUAGES AND FOODWAYS, CREATING NEW FASHION AND FOOD DESIGNS, AND CHANGING THE FACE OF NORTH AMERICAN CULTURE AND POLITICS. READINGS BY LISA CHARLEYBOY, WINONA LADUKE, EDEN ROBINSON, CHERYL SAVAGEAU, ELISSA WASHUTTA, AND MANY MORE. ELECTRONIC WRITING ASSIGNMENTS (WORDPRESS, TWITTER, WIKIPEDIA), MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAM.
