Course Syllabus
U.S. WOMEN’S HISTORY SINCE 1877 HISTORY 18.2
Santa Rosa Junior College Fall 2016
Anne Donegan adonegan@santarosa.edu
Class Meets Tuesday & Thursdays 9 - 11:05 Semester in London
Office hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:10 - 12:10 & Wednesdays from 10 - 11.
Course Description: This course is a selective survey of U.S. history from the perspective of women that analyzes the key political, social, and economic developments since Reconstruction.
Required Texts Carol Hymowitz & Michaele Weissman, A History of Women in America
Tracy Chevalier, Falling Angels
Course Requirements:
A. Homework: The typical class will include a combination of lecture and discussion, as well as the occasional film. Much of the information will be presented only in class, so regular attendance and note taking are critical. When you are absent, you should get notes from another student. Turning in homework assignments and/or in class writing will be worth 75 points. There will be approximately 3-4 pages of assigned homework.
B. Exams: There will be two examinations. Both examsl will be worth 125 points. Tests will be based on all assigned materials and on material presented in class. Each exam will include an essay and objective questions. The material to be covered on the tests will be discussed prior to each test date. Make up exams are possible only in cases of extreme emergency or serious illness. If you do not notify me prior to the scheduled exam date, an automatic 10 points will be deducted.
C. Analytical Essay: There will be a 3-4 page essay on Falling Angels, worth 75 points.
Student Conduct:
1. If learning is to occur, we all need to have open minds. It is necessary for all of us to be respectful to each other, especially when listening to people with differing opinions and arguments. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Unless being used for notes or discussions, laptops, cell phones, ipads, etc. need to be turned off and put away during class. If any of these are in use and/or are in view during class, you will be asked to leave.
3. There is no point to come to class if you intend to sleep. If you fall asleep, I will wake you up and ask you to leave.
Extra Credit:
Up to 20 points of extra credit can be earned by attending events (preferably free ones) at any museum, gallery, school, society, etc. that is in any way related to something we have talked about in this class. When you go to such an event, write a 1-2 page paper describing what you saw and clearly explain how it is connected to our class. Each paper will be worth up to 5 points. Websites for The Londonist: http://londonist.com and Time Out: http://www.timeout.com/london have lots of information about free events around town. Also, events at the British Museum can be found here: http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar.aspx No extra credit will be accepted after December 1st.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Outline
Unit 1: Weeks 1-4 September 13th-October 6th
Lecture & Discussion Topics Assigned Reading
Women in the 19th century Hymowitz & Weissman, ch. 5-7
The West H & W, ch. 11-12
Turn of the century reformers H & W, ch. 13
Working Women H & W, ch. 14
10/6th Exam #1
Unit 2: Weeks 5-13 October 11th-December 8th
Women’s Suffrage & Radicalism H & W ch. 15 & 16
Women in the 1920s & the Depression H & W, ch. 17
World War II & the 1950s H & W, ch 18
The 1960s & the Modern Women’s Movement H & W ch. 19
10/13 No Class: Online Assignment
10/18 & 10/20 No Classes: Midterm Break
10/25 Discuss Falling Angels
11/17 Falling Angels Essay Due
11/24 No Class: Thanksgiving Day Holiday
12/8 Exam #2
Assignment & Examinations may be Subject to Change by the Instructor
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