LAST325 - Gendered Futures: Women's Political and Economic Develop. Strategies in Latin Am. and the Caribbean

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Gendered Futures: Women's Political and Economic Develop. Strategies in Latin Am. and the Caribbean
LAST 325 SP

Crosslistings:
ANTH 323
WMST 325

This course will explore women's political and economic ambitions within local, regional, national, and global contexts. Case studies from the Andean and Caribbean regions will provide a framework for analyzing broader processes of development, globalization, and human rights. Specifically, we will look at the local strategies women have utilized to both engage with and challenge an increasingly polarized global political economy. During the course of the semester, we will examine the role of such diverse actors as multilateral agencies, international funding organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other institutions active in local development.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly one page summaries of major points and questions raised by readings. One in-class presentation of readings and issues raised, and leadership of discussion. Final 12-15 page research paper. Students who wish to satisfy the research requirement of their majors face special requirements and deadlines (like doing a 20 page research paper and an in-class presentation of their research).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preference given to LAST and AMST majors.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS LAST Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Thomas,Deborah

Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CAMS 1

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002