Readings.  Read the material indicted on the syllabus thoroughly and ahead of time.  Come to class prepared to discuss the material, and ask and answer questions.  Readings will come from our texts, handouts, and the internet.

Required & recommended extra-curricular activities. Occasionally, unanticipated opportunities and events related to women’s studies may arise during the semester.  This semester, the Blackfriars Troupe will be performing The Taming of the Shrew on Tuesday, March 4th, and there are three F Word presentations. You are required to attend this performance and at least two other speakers or performances related to women's issues. For each speaker or performance, you must submit a 1/2 page typed response connecting it to issues discussed in class and/or related to Women's Studies (due the first class period after the presentation).

Essays

          Advertising analysis (15): Analyze an advertisement from either the 1950s or the 1970s and                  compare it with a contemporary and comparable advertisement.

          Film/ Television critique (15): Closely analyze the gender of character to explore the roles that                 women play in films or television.