WS 102 M/W- Cora Agatucci
Introduction to Studies in Women and Gender:
Humanities

• "What Is a Feminist? What Is Women’s Studies?"pp. 1-2;
• "Lynn Canon Weber’s ‘Ground Rules,’" p. 6

Assign Dialogue #1

• Questions re: Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts)

Read WS 102 Packet:

• "WS Historical Timelines I - III," pp. 7-13: Part I: Early History; Part II: 17^th & 18^th Centuries; Part III: Modern Struggles for Equality
• "Feminist Orientations & Theories," pp. 43-53
• "The Difference It Makes: Women, Culture & Power," pp. 3-5

Instructor’s signature required to add classes
beginning Week #2

• Dialogue #1
• O’Neill Reading (handout)

Assign Dialogue #2

• Zens Reading? (TBA)

Fri., 1/15: End of 100% Refund Period

Mon, 1/18: Begin Late Registration fee of $30

Discuss "Taking a New Look" at the U.S. Woman Suffrage Movement & "A Gynocentric Approach to U.S. Women’s History"

• Dialogue #2 (O’Neill’s & Zens’ Guest Presentations)

Read WS 102 Packet:

• "Taking a New Look –The Enduring Significance of the American Woman Suffrage Movement," by Robert Cooney
• "WS Historical Timelines IV – V," pp. 17-28: Part IV: Calling for the Vote; Part V: U.S. Woman Suffrage Is Won
• "A Gynocentric Approach to U.S. Women’s History," pp. 82-89

• Sojourner Truth's ''Ain't I a Woman'' speech (as recorded by Frances Gage);
• "In Search of Women’s Creative Traditions," pp. 74-75;
• "Toni Morrison: Author Profile," pp. 54-60’

Thurs., 1/21: PSU Prof. Darryl Milner, "African-American Women: Their History & Achievements" (extra credit option – more info TBA)

Fri., 1/22: PSU Prof. Darryl Milner, "African-American Experience in Oregon" (extra credit option – more info TBA)

• "Beloved (1987) and Backgrounds," pp. 61-69

Read Beloved, Part I: pp. 3-165 – and annotate!

• "Cynthia" [sketch] p. 70
• Glory Wipfli’s "Quilting Is More than Meets the Eye," pp. 76-80
• "Study of a Woman Sewing" [sketch] p. 81

[Recommended: Begin reading The Stone Diaries]

Recommended: Review WS 102 Website Links: Women’s Arts – Available:
(3) http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/ws102/womarts.htm

Guest Presentation #4: Jenny Greene, "Renaissance Women Artists"

Assign Midterm Discussion Paper (HANDOUT)

• "From ‘Feminist Art History and the Academy," pp. 71-73

Discuss Midterm Discussion Paper assignment
Presentation #5:
Cora Agatucci, "To Be a Woman and a Writer, Part II"

• Read handout directions on Midterm Discussion Paper
• Alternative Topic proposals for midterm
• Bring notes Greene presentation & packet reading [Prep. for In-Class Dialogue #4]

In Class PC Ex:  The Stone Diaries

Distribute Bouknight Reading (handout)

• Read as much of The Stone Diaries as you can, choose some striking passages, & bring the book to class

Review from WS 102 Packet:

• "Cynthia" [sketch] p. 70
• Glory Wipfli’s "Quilting Is More than Meets the Eye," pp. 76-80
• "Study of a Woman Sewing" [sketch] p. 81

• WS Historical Timelines VI-VIII, pp. 34-42: Part VI: First Half of the 20^th Century; Part VII: Second Wave" Feminism; Part VIII: Women in the 1990s & Timeline Sources
• "Carol Shields: Author Profile, with Bibliography" pp. 90-97
• "The Stone Diaries (1993; 1995)" (pp. 98 – 102)

Mon., 2/15: Holiday – Presidents’ Day – No Classes

• DUE:  MIDTERM DISCUSSION PAPER

Extra Credit Dialogue #5 (The Stone Diaries)
may be turned in anytime through Friday, Mar. 12

Fri., 2/19 is last day to drop classes with no grade on transcript,
to change grading status, or to add classes.

Sat., 2/20: Spring 1998 pre-registration begins for continuing students

Discuss Chosen Topics for Critical Review & MLA Style for Documenting Critical Review Sources

• Critical Review Topic Description & Source List (using MLA Documentation Style)

• Huck Assignment? (TBA)

Optional Revision of Midterm Discussion Paper (with graded original attached)
may be turned in anytime through Friday, Mar. 12.

• Bouknight reading (handout)

NOTE: Dialogue #6 rescheduled for Tues., 3/9

Group Members Complete Audience Response Forms (PC)

• Outlines & Prep for Oral Report on Critical Review

Distribute updated Grade Reprts Assign Final Course Reflections & Self Evaluation

• Bring notes on Bouknight and Huck Presentations (Prep for In-Class Group Dialogue #6)

Wed., 3/10, is last day to withdraw and receive grade of "W" in classes

• Critical Review
• "Share the Riches" requirement: 4 addition copies of Critical Review or electronic version for WS 102 webposting

Thurs, Mar 18, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Des 1

• Final Course Reflections and Self-Evaluation (may be prepared in advance or written during scheduled final exam meeting)

Return graded Critical Reviews & updated Grade Reports