This course is designed to provide a variety of activities to assist you in learning about gender and politics. It is imperative that all assignments be completed in the week in which they are assigned. I suggest that you preview all of the required writing assignments so that you can begin thinking about your responses. On pages 5 and 6 of this course guide, you will find a complete course outline which includes the topics for each week, reading assignments from the texts, video assignments, written assignments due, and the exams. The course guide discussion material for each lesson should also be read.
Public radio is also an excellent source of information regarding current political issues.
Your attention to the press will further enhance your understanding of the many public policies to be examined in this course. Each week there will be a video presentation, which varies from 30 to 60 minutes in length. These videos are designed to enrich the text and course guide discussion material. They usually involve discussions or interviews with guests who have specialized knowledge of the material covered for that week. When you watch the videos, have a pencil and paper available to write down information presented.