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Anquinetta V. Calhoun, M.Ed., Ed.S.
WST3930.122C/AFA3930.113H—Spring 15
Domestic Violence & the Black Community
WST 3930.122C/AFA 3930.113H—SPRING 2015
Instructor:
Ms. Anquinetta V. Calhoun, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Doctoral Candidate, Counseling and Supervision, School of Human
Development & Organizational Studies in Education
Contact Info: email—quincee@ufl.edu (preferred contact)
mobile: 352-474-9343 (email first)
Class Meeting
Times:
SECTION
113H
122C
Office Location & Hours:
DAYS
T-R
T-R
MEETING TIME
8:30-10:25, 9:35-10:25
8:30-10:25, 9:35-10:25
ROOM
TUR 2318
TUR 2318
College of Education, 232 Norman Hall, Gainesville, FL;
Hours: By Appointment
Required Texts:
Butler, O.E. (2007). Seed to Harvest. New York, NY: Grand Central Publishing. (As
we will only read two of the novels in this collection—Wild Seed & Mind of
My Mind—you may choose to purchase each book separately.)
Jones, G. (1987). Corregidora. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
Morrison, T. (2005). Love. New York: Vintage.
Potter, H. (2008). Battle Cries: Black Women and Intimate Partner Violence. New
York, NY: NYU Press.
Shange, N. (1977). For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The
Rainbow is Enuf, New York: Macmillian.
West, C. (2002). Violence in the Lives of Black Women: Battered Black and Blue.
Routledge.
Additional Recommended Texts:
Patton, Stacey. (2008). That Mean Old Yesterday: A Memoir. New York, NY:
Washington Square Press.
Morgan, J. (1999), When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop
Feminist Breaks It Down. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
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Journal articles:
Crenshaw, Kimberlé, 1991 “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity
Politics, and Violence against Women of Color,” Stanford Law Review, 43,
6: 1241-1299.
Nicolaidis, C., Timmons, V., Thomas, M.J., Waters, A.S., Wahab, S., Mejia, A. &
Mitchell, S.R. (2010). “You don’t go tell white people nothing”: African
American women’s perspectives on the influence of violence and race on
depression and depression care. American Journal of Public Health, 100(8),
1470-1476.
Course Description: This course explores domestic violence and intimate partner
violence in the Black community. Drawing on materials and methodologies from a
variety of disciplines, we will examine clinical, social, historical, literary, and personal
experiences of domestic violence. We will also consider available resources & support,
the distinct problems generated by multiple oppressions, intersections of gender, race &
class, DV/IPV legislation, activism, healing, and recovery.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will:
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Be able to identify the major classifications of domestic and intimate partner
violence, typical domestic situations, and brief descriptions of effects on
members of Black/African-American communities;
Be able to identify the major types of violent or victim behaviors and the
affects on families and communities;
Describe the holistic impact of violence on individuals and families;
Describe the common theories and etiology of family violence, including
strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment;
Describe the most effective individual, group, family, and community-based
interventions to be used with those experiencing domestic or intimate
partner violence;
Identify treatment needs unique to Black/African American populations;
Identify personal and professional issues related to family violence (e.g.,
wellness/safety strategies, impacts of intervention, and legal/ethical issues).
Tentative Course Schedule of Topics and Assignments
WEEK 1
1/6, 8
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Introductions/Overview; Historical perspectives:
“domestic/family violence” and “intimate partner violence”
Power Wheel
http://www.ncdsv.org/images/PowerControlwheelNOSHADING.
pdf
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WEEK 2
1/13, 15
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West, Violence—West (p. 5), Jenkins (p. 29)
Potter, Battle Cries (Ch. 1)
WEEK 3
1/20, 22
T:
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Jones, Corregidora
Jones, Corregidora [précis due]
WEEK 4
1/27, 29
T:
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Potter, Battle Cries (Ch. 2-4)
West, Violence—Banyard et al. (p. 45) [précis due--childhood]
WEEK 5
2/3, 5
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* Proposals for Final Paper DUE
Potter, Battle Cries (Ch. 5-6)
WEEK 6
2/10, 12
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Shange, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered
Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf (choreopoem); West, Violence—
Few & Bell-Scott (p. 59)
West, Violence--Donovan & Williams (p. 95)
[précis—rape/sexual assault]
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WEEK 7
2/17, 19
T:
R:
Crenshaw (1991), “Mapping the Margins,”
Nicolaidis et al. (2010), “You Don’t Got Tell . . .”
WEEK 8
2/24, 26
T:
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West, Violence—Taylor (p. 79), Buchanan & Omerod (p. 107)
West, Violence—, Robinson (p. 125), Banks & Ackerman (p. 133)
[précis—week 7 or 8 readings]
WEEK 9
3/3, 5
T/R:
SPRING BREAK!
WEEK 10
3/10, 12
T:
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Morrison, Love (pp. 3-106)
Morrison, Love (107-202) [précis] *1st full draft of final paper DUE
WEEK 11
3/17, 19
T:
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Potter, Battle Cries (Ch. 7-8)
West, Violence—Taylor (p. 145)
WEEK 12
3/24, 26
T:
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Butler, Wild Seed (Book One)
Butler, Wild Seed (Books Two & Three, Epilogue) [précis due];
WEEK 13
3/31, 4/2
T:
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Butler, Mind of My Mind (Prologue—Ch. 6); *second full draft to
peers
Butler, Mind of My Mind (Ch.7—Ch. 12) [précis due]
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West, Violence—Simmons (p. 179) & Nichols (p. 187)
WEEK 14
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4/7, 9
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presentations, *second draft comments DUE
West, Violence—Tillet (p. 161), presentations
WEEK 15
4/14, 16
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presentations *Final draft of Final Paper DUE
presentations
WEEK 16
4/21
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Final Class Culminating Exercises *Final Exam questions posted
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Assignments: Note: Be sure that your name is on all assignments. All assignments
should be type-written, double-spaced, 12-point standard font, with 1-inch margins. No
late assignments will be accepted unless previously arranged with the instructor. If you
know you are going to be absent, you may submit an assignment via email prior to the
start of class. Please include your full name in the header/subject of the email. Messages
received wherein the sender cannot be easily identified will not be opened.
Précis on Assigned Readings (35%): Each student is required to write a précis for seven
(7) class readings (look for [précis] next to the reading assignment). A précis is a
relatively brief two-page summary of critical thoughts that arise during the reading. It
should include: 1) the primary argument, story or theme of the text(s) under
examination 2) notes on your analysis of major points and evidence presented by the
author 3) a reflection on the themes relevant to domestic violence explored in the work
as you understand them. These should be submitted at the end of class each week.
Weekly Questions on Assigned Readings (10%)—for ‘Weekly Questions on Assigned
Reading’ students will post three (3) questions that he/she found thought provoking
about the week’s reading prior to class. You should bring a copy of questions to class as
they may be raised in class discussion that same day, if time permits.
Final Paper (35%)—Each student is required to complete a 8-10 page final paper/project.
Presentation & Culminating Exercises (5%)
Tentative Final Paper schedule:
Initial idea/proposal due: 5th week of class
First draft due: 10th week
2nd draft/Peer review: 13th week
Final paper due: 15th week
Presentations: 14th & 15th weeks
Culminating Exercises: final class
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Anquinetta V. Calhoun, M.Ed., Ed.S.
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Assignments
Precis (7)
Weekly Discussion Questions
Presentation & Culminating Exercises
Final Paper
Final Exam
Total
Grade %
35%
10%
5%
35%
15%
100%
For more information on current UF grading policies see the following web page:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx.
The University’s Honesty Policy
UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge, which states: “We, the members of the
University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest
standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted
for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required
or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing
this assignment.” The Honor Code (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/studentconduct-honor- code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code
and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that
facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or
concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.
Attendance & Participation
Attendance is required in this course and is taken promptly at the start of every class.
Successful completion of this course depends not only on each student’s interest and
dedication to learning about him/herself but also on what each student brings to the
group as part of the whole class experience. You are expected to actively participate in
class assignments and discussions. If you are absent, you cannot actively participate.
You then miss the experience and your classmates miss your contribution and your
perspective. Should you have to be absent, please notify the instructor BEFORE class.
A timely email message is an acceptable way to notify the instructor of an unavoidable
absence. In cases of a religious holiday, serious illness or other university-approved
absence, please notify the instructor. Requirements for class attendance and make-up
exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies
that can be found at:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
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Participation will be graded on attentiveness, respect to classmates and the instructor,
preparedness, and active involvement in class. Special Note: Please turn cell phones to
silent during class. Texting or engaging in any other online activity not pertaining to the
class is not permitted. Please see the instructor if you have extenuating circumstances
that require you to use an electronic device during class.
Withdrawal Notice:
The last day to withdraw with no fee: January 12
The last day to withdraw and receive a W on your academic record: April 10
Counseling & Wellness Center: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/Default.aspx,
352-392-1575
University Police Department: 392-1111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
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Computing Help Desk: 352-392-HELP (4357), helpdesk@ufl.edu, Hub 132
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the
Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/) by providing
appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation
letter, which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation.
Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the
semester.
Student Online Course Evaluation Process: Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by
completing online evaluations at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically
open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given
specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to
students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results/.