WST 300/POL 300 Women in International Perspective
Summer 2010 – Session 2 (June 14 – July 3)
***HYBRID COURSE***
This course meets on campus TTh 9:30 – 12, and has significant online components
Dr. Lisa Glidden
Office: Mahar 438
Office hours: by appt. and online
Office phone: 315.312.3277
Email: lisa.glidden@oswego.edu
Course Overview
WST 300 offers a broad survey of global gender issues, focusing on the varied experiences of
women around the world and attendant efforts to effect change. Taking a broadly
multicultural and rights-based approach, we'll cover a range of topics including
discrimination, power, sexuality, employment, development, globalization, religion, and
activism.
The primary intent of this class is to help you make sense of "international perspectives on
women" for yourself. So, as we progress through the semester, you'll be encouraged to think
critically about our subject material, articulate positions on a range of issues, and connect
what we're studying to your daily life. Class sessions and coursework are explicitly designed
to help you achieve these goals.
Course Expectations
We will cover an entire semester’s worth of work in three weeks. In effect, every day = one
week of course material. It is crucial therefore that you come to class prepared, i.e. having
done the reading, so that we can respect one another’s time and have a fruitful discussion.
There is no time to catch up if you fall behind in the reading, so please plan your time
accordingly.
This is a hybrid course. We will meet on campus two days per week during summer session
two. The rest of the course takes place online in discussion forums, films, and lectures.
Content Advisory
This course includes material that people might consider objectionable. Some movies that
serve as the basis for assignments contain coarse language, violence, adult themes, sexual
content, and/or nudity; our textbooks critically examine issues and positions having to do
with reproductive rights, sexuality, religion, and other "controversial" topics; and our
classroom sessions may include some frank discussion.
With these things in mind, you need to let me know (as soon as possible) if you have any
questions or concerns about the course content. You should remain in this class only if all
your questions and concerns are satisfactorily addressed.
Required Textbook
The following textbook is available at The College Store and Kraftees:

Women Across Cultures: A Global Perspective, 2nd ed., by Shawn Meghan Burn
(New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005).
Assignments & Grading
Consistent with the course objectives noted above, assignments for this class allow you to
engage subject material largely on your own terms and with considerable flexibility. You'll
be given the opportunity to select subject material for some of the assignments. Detailed
expectations and instructions will be provided in class at the beginning of the term. You'll be
held responsible for keeping track of your course assignments, including requirements,
expectations, and due dates. This entails familiarizing yourself with the class’ Angel website.
Exams (3 take home exams)
Quizzes
Discussion boards
In class participation
60%
10%
20%
10%
Intellectual Integrity
As noted by the Committee on Intellectual Integrity, "Intellectual integrity on the part of all
students is basic to individual growth and development through college course work. When
academic dishonesty occurs, the teaching/learning climate is seriously undermined and
student growth and development are impeded." With this in mind, you're expected to
be(come) familiar with the College Policy on Intellectual Integrity. Your submission of
written work for this class will be taken as your formal indication that you fully understand
this policy, including relevant definitions and consequences of academic dishonesty.
Additional Assistance
Feel free to contact me regarding course-related questions or concerns. If my office hours
don't fit your schedule, let me know and we can arrange to meet at some other time.
Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services is available to assist students who have a legally
documented disability or students who suspect that they may have a disability. If you have a
disabling condition that may interfere with your ability to successfully complete this course,
please contact the office of Disability Services. Also, please see me to let me know how we
may be of assistance. Alternative testing for students with learning disabilities is available.
Phone:
(315) 312-3358
email:
dss@oswego.edu <mailto:dss@oswego.edu
web: www.oswego.edu/dis_svc
visit /mail: 183 Campus Center, SUNY Oswego, NY 13126
Course Schedule
Please note that we will cover what is listed on the syllabus on the day it is listed. Therefore,
you should come to class having read the chapter listed.
Week 1
M 6/14
ONLINE
Introduction to the course powerpoint
Exam 1 distributed
 Watch The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo on Angel
 Complete First Class Writing Assignment
 Read Chapter 1
T 6/15
Lecture and discussion
108 Mahar
 Chapter 2
W
6/16
 Watch Saving Face on Angel
ONLINE
 QUIZ #1 on Angel
 Chapter 3
Th 6/17
Lecture and discussion
108 Mahar
 Chapter 4
F 6/18
Exam #1 due in drop box by 1pm
Week 2
M 6/21
ONLINE
T 6/22
108 MAHAR
W 6/23
ONLINE
Th 6/24
108 MAHAR
F 6/25
Week 3
M 6/28
ONLINE
T 6/29
108 MAHAR
W 6/30
ONLINE
Th 7/1
108 MAHAR
F 7/2
Exam #2 distributed
 Watch North Country on Angel
 Chapter 5
Lecture and discussion
 Chapter 6
 Watch Yesterday (ch 6), Anonymously Yours (ch7), and
either Arranged or Offside (ch8) on Angel
 Quiz #2 on Angel
 Chapter 7
Lecture and discussion
 Chapter 8
Exam #2 due in “drop box” by 1pm
Exam #3 distributed
 Watch The Contender on Angel
 Chapter 9
Lecture and discussion
 Chapter 10
 Quiz #3 on Angel
 Watch Moolaade on Angel
 Chapter 11
Lecture and discussion
Conclusions
Exam #3 due in drop box by 1pm