Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - POL 816 G100

Feminist Social and Political Thought (5)

Class Number: 7748

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course will explore the development of feminist social and political thought as well as feminist agendas for social change. The objectives of this course are to enable students to gain a nuanced understanding of feminism(s) and feminist perspectives and aims. As importantly, they are to provide students with tools for feminist analyses of politics, political institutions, and public policies toward achieving greater gender equality and justice locally and globally. Students who have credit for POL 416 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will explore the development of feminist social and political thought as well as feminist agendas for progressive change. The objectives of this course are to enable students to gain a nuanced understanding of feminism(s) and feminist perspectives and aims. They are to provide students with tools for feminist analyses of politics, political institutions, and public policies toward achieving gender justice locally and globally. Importantly, this course will highlight the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color feminist scholars.

Course Organization:  There will be one four-hour seminar each week. 

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Group Presentation 15%
  • Essay Outline and Working Bibliography 15%
  • Essay Draft I 10%
  • Essay Draft II 15%
  • Essay Draft Final 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required Texts:

  • Arruzza, Cinzia, Tithi Bhattacharya, Nancy Fraser, Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto (Verso, 2019).
  • hooks, bell, Feminist Theory from Margin to Center (South End Press, 1984).
  • Razack, Sherene, Malinda Smith, and Sunera Thobani, eds., States of Race: Critical race Feminism for the 21st Century (Between the Lines Press, 2010).
  • Tong, Rosemarie and Tina Fernandes Botts, Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction, 5th Edition (Westview Press, 2018).
  • Turabian, Kate, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 8th Edition (University of Chicago Press, 2013).

These texts are available from the SFU Bookstore and on reserve (and some are available second hand or in PDF online). All other required readings are on Canvas or are available otherwise on-line.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Recommended:

  • G, Mady and Zuckerberg, J.R. A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities (Limerence Press, 2019).

These texts are available from the SFU Bookstore and on reserve (and some are available second hand or in PDF online). All other required readings are on Canvas or are available otherwise on-line.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS