Education
and the Status of Women:
Comparative
Perspectives
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Class Participation (20% of course grade)
1. Critical
reading of course materials:
Students are expected to come to class having critically read each of
the assigned readings and are expected to raise questions, challenge the issues
and opinions raised in the readings, and otherwise be outspoken about the
course materials. Our hope is that
lively discussions will take place among everyone in the course!
2. Discussion
questions: All students will
be required to turn in two weekly discussion questions regarding topics and
issues raised in the readings, lectures, and in-class discussions. Questions will be due at the beginning
of each Tuesday class meeting.
They must be typewritten.
Students will be evaluated based on the quality and thoughtfulness of
their questions. At each Thursday
meeting, part of the class meeting will be spent discussing the questions
raised by those students who have signed up as leaders for that week..
3. Attendance: Students are required to attend class
and to arrive on time. If you know
that you will be unable to attend class, please let the instructor know ahead
of time.
Annotated Bibliographies (10% of course grade)
In order to develop research skills in the field
of international comparative education and women’s education, students will be
required to provide an annotated bibliography of 5-7 sources (e.g.
publications, web sites) on the state of female education in Afghanistan in the
present day. More detailed
instructions will be provided in class.
Reflection Papers (30%
of course grade, i.e. 10% per paper)
The reflection papers should focus on the
materials from the readings and/or lectures. The first requirement is that you make clear that you have read
the papers and attended class. Beyond this requirement the paper may raise
questions, connect material from different sources, and use personal
experiences that illustrate or run contrary to readings and lecture materials. Three reflection papers are
required. Each paper may not
exceed three double-spaced typewritten pages. Further explanations and examples will be provided in class.
Paper Option
(40% of course grade) vs. Final Exam (see below)
Undergraduate students who wish to write a
research paper in lieu of the final exam may petition to do so; graduate
students (including co-terms) are required to write the paper instead of taking
the final exam. Although the topic
for the paper is of the student’s choosing, it must reflect course content and
demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and the main issues addressed in
the course. Paper petitions are
required for all of those writing the paper and should consist of a 1-2 page
outline of the proposed research paper.
The research paper should consist of 20 double-spaced typewritten pages
(12-point font) and is due on the same day as the final examination.
Due
date for paper petitions: May 21, 2002
Final Examination (40 % of course grade) vs. Paper Option
The final exam questions will consist of four
questions that will be handed out at the last class meeting. Finals must not exceed twelve
double-spaced typewritten pages (12-point font).
Due per final exam schedule