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Julie Shayne
B CUSP 115
Bothell Campus
Addresses an important social issue through an interdisciplinary perspective, continues to build creative and critical skills, and focuses on the relationship between the individual and society.
Class description
"Women, Culture, and Politics in the Americas" -- In this course we will learn about some of the many political and cultural projects of Latin American and Caribbean women. We will learn about a variety of different types of political movements organized by women in the Americas including revolutionary, human rights, lesbian, labor, indigenous rights, and feminist. We will also explore how political movements and women’s participation in them has ultimately reshaped Latin American culture. Additionally, we will examine visual and print culture produced by Latin American women in order to deliver powerful social statements. We will look at contemporary and late-twentieth century cases.
Student learning goals
Students should be capable writers.
Students should be able to articulate difficult ideas verbally.
Students should understand the place of gender in Latin American culture, politics, economy, and history.
Students should have a general sense of the political and economic conditions for women in Latin America.
Students should understand how women organize collectively to challenge and remake policies which affect everything from their families to their economic livelihood to their cultural productions.
Students should be energized to continue their inquiries beyond the classroom and into the "real world."
General method of instruction
The course will be a mix of lecture and class discussion. We will use a variety of different types of text including: Films, fiction, social science, history, and testimonies. Tentative lists of texts: 1) Alvarez, Julia. 1994. "In the Time of the Butterflies." NY, NY: Plume Books. 2) Craske, Nikki. 1999. "Women & Politics in Latin America." New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press. 3) STITCH and the Maquila Solidarity Network. 2000. Women Behind the Labels: Worker Testimonies from Central America. Dorchester: Chicago. and a course reader.
Recommended preparation
None required however you may contact me in advance for a syllabus
Class assignments and grading
This is a writing intensive course; there will be no in-class exams
Grades will be based on sound analysis, mastery of content, clear writing, informed class participation, and attention to detail.
