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PHILOSOPHY OF WOMEN
ANNOUNCEMENTS Updated 11/19/2009
Phil 125 has one in-class midterm, a quiz, a final, and two short papers. For details, see Syllabus.
QUIZ was Nov.18 If you missed the quiz, get in touch with Prof. Rosenstand immediately after Thanksgiving Break
SECOND PAPER TOPIC due Dec.2
EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS in Fall 2009 Four (4) extra credit options (3 points each) allowed per student per semester. Total max. extra credit points obtainable: 12 = 4 percentage points added to your final grade. All written work must be turned in in hard copy; no e-mail submissions, please! Extra credit options will be posted throughout the semester. Stay tuned. Extra credit option: Write a relevant comment of 1-2 paragraphs about the "Philosophy on the Mesa" blog entry, A New Face: Officer Kimberly Munley" and post it or turn it in. Extra credit option expired: Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Friday Nov.6, 12:00-2:00, LRC 435. Lecturer in Philosophy Josef Binter will talk about “Nietzsche's Last Year.” Sign in and stay for the first hour, and earn 3 points! Earn an extra 3 points by writing 1/2-1 page about something in the lecture referring to Nietzsche's view on women. Option still active. Extra credit option: Write a relevant comment of 1-2 paragraphs about the "Philosophy on the Mesa" blog entry, "So, are Women Really Unhappy?" and post it or turn it in. Extra credit option: Write a relevant comment of 1-2 paragraphs about the "Philosophy on the Mesa" blog entry, Ars Longa, Vita Brevis « Philosophy On The Mesa, and post it or turn it in. Extra credit option: Write 1/2-1 page about a movie of your choice that you would suggest being used to illustrate an issue within the general subject of women and philosophy. Extra credit option: Read or watch Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and write 1/2-1 page about the secret role of Mary Magdalene according to the story. Extra credit option: Read Diamant's The Red Tent, and write 1/2-1 page about its relevance for the theory of Goddess worship in ancient times. Extra credit option: Rent and watch Mona Lisa Smile and write 1/2-1 page about something not mentioned in the course packet Ch.12. Extra credit option expired: Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Friday Oct.9, 12:00-2:00, LRC 435. Lecturer in Geography Ginger Root will talk about “Hands of Mercy Orphanage: The Faces behind Tanzania’s Poverty.” Sign in and stay for the first hour, and earn 3 points!
EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS in Fall 2007
Four (4) extra credit options (3 points each) allowed per student per semester. Total max. extra credit points obtainable: 12. Extra credit options will be added regularly. . Extra credit option: If you have been affected in any way by Firestorm 2007, feel free to write 1/2-1 page about your experience for 3 points extra credit. Extra credit option: Write 1/2 page about the "Philosophy on the Mesa" blog entry, "Math Motives," and submit it or have it evaluated as a blog comment. Extra credit option: Read The Red Tent, and write 1/2 page about its relevance for the theory of Goddess worship in ancient times. Extra credit option: Read or watch Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and write 1/2 page about the secret role of Mary Magdalene according to the story. Extra credit option expired: Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Friday Oct.12, 12:00. LRC Room 435. History/Philosophy panel discussion with professors from Mesa College Charles Zappia, Arelene Wolinski, Dwight Furrow, and Nina Rosenstand, discussing "A Time to Remember: Connecting 21st Century Students with the Past." Extra credit option expired: Attend events in the Constitution Day celebration, Sept.17, and write 1/2 page about an element of the event that interested you. Extra credit option EXPIRED: Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Friday Nov.9, 12:00. LRC Room 435. Waverly Ray, lecturer in Geography: "Think Globally, Teach Locally: A Geographer's Tale."
EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS in Fall 2006 Four (4) extra credit options (3 points each) allowed per student per semester. Total max. extra credit points obtainable: 12. Extra credit options will be added regularly. Extra credit option: Professor James Green, University of Massachusetts, will talk about the Haymarket Affair, Friday Dec.1, LRC 435, 12-2 pm. Read The Red Tent, and write 1/2 page about its relevance for the theory of Goddess worship in ancient times. Read or watch Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and write 1/2 page about the secret role of Mary Magdalene according to the story. Rent and watch the film Mona Lisa Smiles, and write 1/2 page about its relevance for the concept of gender equality. Rent and watch the film North Country, and write 1/2 page about its relevance for the concept of sexual harassment. Expired; Attend the taped showing of The Vagina Monologues 10/18/06 at G-101 from 4:30-6:30, and write 1/2 page about your impressions. Expired: Attend the 10-11 event in the Constitution Day celebration, Sept.18 at 10-11 in the Quad (debate), and write 1/2 page about an element of the event that interested you. Expired: Social Sciences Occasional Lecture Friday Oct.13, 12:00. LRC Room 435. Capt. Michael Simpson (U.S. Navy Ret.) will talk about "The Law in Time of War."
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