Course Detail
G ST 391 Women, Gender & the EnvironmentG ST 391 IS Sec 1, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Course Description |
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This 14-lesson Independent Study course provides a historical introduction to women's relationship to the environment and their political and economic contributions to the environmental movement. Theory and political action, particularly as they relate to the issues of race and class, will be emphasized. You will read the works of women writers in this field and examine your own communities to analyze the ways in which the individual, community values, and institutions impact women's relationships with the environment. You will also learn to formulate responses and interpretations using varied strategies (e.g., critical reading, online discussion, self-reflection, comparative analysis). There are no prerequisites for this course. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 14 instructional modules (or lessons) and 2 proctored exams. You MUST take the syllabus quiz within 2 weeks of enrolling or you will be dropped from the course. NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Unit |
Topic |
Reading Assignments |
Due for Grades |
Pacing guide to complete the course in a semester |
Start Here |
Syllabus and Orientation |
*You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
Syllabus Quiz |
Week 1 |
1 |
An Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Women, Gender and the Environment |
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Journal Entry |
Week 1 |
2 |
Exploring the Relationship |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 2 |
3 |
“Sisters of the Earth” |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 3 |
4 |
Is Water a “Woman’s Issue”? |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 4 |
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Research assignment 1 |
Research assignment exploring "What is the most important environmental issue facing us today?" |
Do not begin the next lesson until the research assignment has been submitted. |
Week 5 |
5 |
Pioneering the Environmental Movement, Part 1 |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 5 |
6 |
Pioneering the Environmental Movement, Part 2 |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 6 |
7 |
Life and Acceptance |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 7 |
Mid Course Exam |
Proctored Exam |
Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Complete this test before moving on to the next unit. |
To be scheduled |
End of Week 7 |
MIDPOINT OF COURSE |
If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course |
The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information. |
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8 |
Global Water Crises |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 8 |
9 |
Balance and Loyalty |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 9 |
10 |
“Silent Spring” |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 10 |
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Research assignment 2 |
Research assignment that includes conducting a poll. |
Do not begin the next lesson until the research assignment has been submitted. |
Week 11 |
11 |
Great Women, Great Mother Earth |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 11 |
12 |
The Tao of Nature |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 12 |
13 |
Water and Food Enough for All? |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 13 |
14 |
Understanding Our World and Final Thoughts |
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Journal Entry, Written Assignment |
Week 14 |
Final Exam |
Proctored Exam |
Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. All course work must be graded before you will be eligible to take the Final Exam. |
To be scheduled |
Week 15 |
Grading: |
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GRADING SCALE: FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |