ASSIGNMENTS &
ASSESMENT.
All
assignments are to be typed, and handed in on the due dates.
You will receive a final grade upon the completion of all the assignments.
I.
Attendance and
class participation: 20% of your grade.
II.
Lead and
facilitate class
discussion, communicate ideas and make presentation. (20% of the grade)
III.
Synthesize and Summarize
arguments to support your position on Your chosen Conflict zone. (40% of your grade)
IV.
Research
Paper Presentation
20% of
your grade
I. Attendance and
class participation: 20% of your grade
The course requires
attendance and reading by all. Students are expected to have studied
the assigned reading selections for the week in advance of the class
meeting.
- Bring to class
Each week a one page (150- 200 words) written
summary/notes based on that week's readings, and at least 1
question for class discussion.
- Each student must
engage in class discussions, communicate ideas, to demonstrate course
preparation.
II. Lead and
facilitate class
discussion, communicate ideas and make presentation.
Assignment 1.
Students
will focus on a country of their choice and construct a “Status of
Women” report on this country.
Students will be provided a set of criteria of what will need to be
included in this report. The reports will be
based on United Nations’ reports and other relevant materials. Papers
should be about 5 pages in length,
Assignment
2. due April 18th.
Students will build on Assignment 1 by selecting / the causes of
the conflict leading to a relevant issues pertaining to global
violence against women within their country of choice. Students will
provide an overview of their selected issues/ reasons of conflict in
the region. as well as highlight a current intervention that is
currently being utilized to address, treat, and/or combat the
situation. Papers should be 8-10 pages in length, , and
include
4-5references (2 of which must be outside the course material).
Assignment 3.
Due May 2nd
Final
Paper
Students will return to
their country of focus from Assignments 1& 2. For the final paper,
Students will discuss the social
change efforts that have occurred regarding Global Violence Against
Women’s issues.
These
efforts can include but are not
limited to: legislative initiatives, grassroots campaigns, UN /global
Interventions, NGO, ICC etc.
These change efforts should
have a global perspective and connect the role of the United States (if
applicable).