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Academic Year 2005/2006


Women and Nature
WMST 212 SP

Crosslistings:
SISP 212

An examination of the gendering of nature in scientific and literary and spiritual texts. Particular focus on changing conceptions of nature associated with the scientific revolution, the development of the genre of nature writing, ecofeminism and globalization, and oppositions constructed between culture and nature.

MAJOR READINGS

Adler, Margot, DRAWING DOWN THE MOON: WITCHES, DRUIDS GODDESS-WORSHIPER AND OTHER PAGANS IN AMERICA TODAY
Ruether, Rosemary, ed., WOMEN HEALING EARTH: THIRD WORLD WOMEN ON ECOLOGY, FEMINISM AND RELIGION
Merchant, Carolyn, THE DEATH OF NATURE
Carson, Rachel, SILENT SPRING
Dillard, Annie, PILGRIM AT TINKER CREEK
Haraway, Donna, PRIMATE VISIONS: GENDER, RACE AND NATURE IN THE WORLD OF MODERN SCIENCE
Video: Jane Goodall, Journey to Hope

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A midterm essay on an assigned topic (5-7 pages) and a final research (10-12 pages).

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Trumpler,Maria Jean   
Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK115;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4
SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 3   FR: 3

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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