2005 Spring ENVIRON 181-01
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Title FEMINISM AND ECOLOGY Department ENVIRON Course Number 2005 Spring 181 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Sutton-Grier,Ariana Eileen Primary Instructor Kenney,Melissa Anne Prerequisites
Prerequisites
None
Synopsis of course content
The goal of the course is to become familiar with the how gender has influenced environmental protection and human health. Emphasis is placed on the history of the environmental movement, the role of women in the movement, how environmental health and environmental justice issues impact human health and more specifically women and children?s health, and the future of ecosystem and human health protection. This course is open to all who have an interest in environmental issues particularly as they pertain to women.
Students will learn to assess current global environmental challenges & understand the evolution of the field of ecofeminism. Particular attention will be on environmental racism and how it has impacted various areas of the globe (eg in developed vs. 3rd world countries) and how social movements seek to address those problems (eg. Native American issues and toxic dumping)
Textbooks
There will no assigned text for this class. Multiple reading assignments from different sources including books and articles will be available through the library?s e-reserves program and students will be able to download readings for each week.
Assignments
A discussion journal, two short oral reports, a survey/expert elicitation paper, and a presentation and research paper on the same topic.
Exams
None
Term Papers
Women in the Environment Project (Due end of semester)
Objective: To spend a semester in the detailed study of one aspect of women in the environment. Examples of topics include:
A review of a specific country's environmental movement with a focus on how women have been involved.
An in-depth report of one particular woman who has had a great impact on the environmental movement or on environmental science and policy.
A cultural comparison of the role of women in environmental health and/or environmental protection in at least 2 different countries.
A report of results of an original survey or elicitation about some topic relating to women and the environment.
Content: There will be several assignments related to the project. The first assignment is a topic proposal due in Week 4. The proposal will include a 1 page overview of the topic you are planning to examine. The second assignment is an outline, including the references for your paper. This assignment will be 2-3 pages, and it is due Week 7. The third assignment is a draft of your paper, which will be due Week 10. The final paper will be due during finals week, and it must show improvements based on suggestions given on your draft and comments after the presentation. You will also formally present of your findings during class in Week 14.
Format: Maximum 20 pages typed, double-spaced, plus a minimum of 10 approved references
Grade to be based on
Grades are based on a reading and discussion journal, two short oral reports, a survey/expert elicitation paper, a presentation and research paper on the same topic, and class discussions
Grading
10 Points Reading and Discussion Response Journal
5 Points Oral report on important women in environmental science or policy
5 Points Oral report on major environmental catalyst
10 Points Survey / Expert Elicitation Form and Report
55 Points Women in the Environment Project
Proposal 5 Points
Outline 5 Points
Draft 5 Points
Final Paper 25 Points
Presentation 15 Points
15 Points Class Participation
Additional Information
Class meetings include instructor presentations, class discussions, student presentations, and presentations by guest lecturers. A class field trip may also occur during one class session.
