Women and Politics
Time and Location
M W F Period 3
Description and Goals
This is an upper-level interdisciplinary studies course that will serve as an introduction to the study of women and politics. I should note that this is not a course on feminist theory. Instead, we will be focused on questions such as: Does the descriptive representation of women guarantee their substantive representation? Which electoral rules favor the election of women? Do the negative effects of gender quotas outweigh their impressive ability to increase the number of women in office? Once in power do women govern differently than men? Much of our time in the course will be spent on the obstacles that women face in obtaining positions of power.
Syllabus
Florida Legislative Politics
Time and Location
Asynchronous Online
Description and Goals
This course is designed to introduce students to the workings of the Florida Legislature and the landscape of current Florida Politics. Florida represents a large state with an increasingly interesting and dynamic political environment. The state faces many challenges, in a variety of areas, including health, environmental, education, and criminal justice. This course is 100% online and is asynchronous in design. Students may work at their own pace, but must complete assignments by the designated due date for the module.