Spring 2012 Courses

GOVT 482/682.001  (3 Credit)

Women & Politics
Karen O'Connor
Tuesdays, 8:10 PM – 10:40 PM

This course examines the evolutionary role of women in politics - as voters, citizens, candidates, and leaders - from the Seneca Falls Convention to the present. The role of women's organizations and movements in the expansion of political and legal rights are also explored. 

GOVT 483/683.001    (3 Credit)

Women & Public Policy
Elizabeth Sherman
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM

Public policies not only affect women and men differently, but are also enacted differently depending on how many women participate in the process.  In this course, we analyze issues that affect women, such as health care, welfare, educational equity, employment discrimination, and reproductive rights.  And we do so through the lens of the formal policy-making process, which includes setting the agenda, drafting legislation, building coalitions, and enforcing regulations.  Throughout the semester, we pay special attention to the role women play in enacting these policies and the manner in which their participation influences policy proposals and outcomes.

GOVT 282.001   (1 Credit)

Introduction to Women and Politics
Karen O'Connor
Saturday/Sunday, January 28-29
9AM–5PM

This course is an intensive introduction to women and politics. Students in the course gain an understanding of the historical struggle of women for political, economic, and educational rights, as well as the major actors who were or continue to be involved in these efforts.

$50 special fee applies to this section.

GOVT 485/685.002   (1 Credit)

Women, Law & the Legal Process
Karen O'Connor
Saturday/Sunday, March 24-25
9AM–5PM

This course provides students with an understanding and overview of the historical efforts of women to participate fully in the legal process, as well as their impact on that process. Students gain an understanding of the day-to-day constraints faced by as well as contributions made by women lawyers and judges and learn to think critically about the impact of how women in the legal process are portrayed in the media. To that end, the course consists of lectures and insights from women who have participated in the legal system in a variety of roles from the state and local to the national level. Meets with GOVT-685 002.

$50 special fee applies to this section.

GOVT 485/685.001   (1 Credit)

Political Skills Building
Ann Timmons
Saturday/Sunday, April 14–15
9AM–5PM

A wide variety of issues of concern to women, including healthcare, welfare, educational equity, employment discrimination, and reproductive rights are examined through the lens of the formal policy-making process. Meets with GOVT-683. Prerequisite: GOVT-110.

$50 special fee applies to this section.

WGSS 350-001

Women in Sport
Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:55 AM-10:10 AM

This course centers on women in sports with discussion and debates in sport-centered issues affecting gender. The course  explores a range of issues in sports media and careers in the sports industry. Course content is delivered using a variety of methods including lecture, online and class discussion, guest speakers, and film. Major projects are active learning assignments such as The Seminar Apprentice, which is modeled after the reality television competition and requires students to develop the most relevant new or creative product or service to be marketed to the female consumer.