Feminism Philosophy
Course: Philosophy (PHIL) 338, XA
This course critically examines the work that oppositions such as sex/gender, self/other, subjectivity/objectivity, and nature/nurture, does in philosophy and in our culture more generally. In particular we will consider historical and contemporary, that feminism engages issues of sexual orientation, political equality, race, biology, violence and pornography, as it works toward the personal and political emancipation of women.
Recommended Courses: 3 credits in philosophy
Dates: 05/20/2008-06/24/2008
Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday; 6:00-9:30pm
Delivery Method: Ankeny
Location: Building 8, Room 12
Credit: 3 undergraduate, 3 nonmajor graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Instructor: Robert Hollinger, Professor
Text: Feminism: Issues and Arguments, Jennifer Mather Saul oxford u press pbk, 2003 ISBN 0199249474

Bioethics Workshop for Teachers
Course: Philosophy (PHIL) 548X, XA
This course is designed for educators who are interested in discussing bioethics with their students or extension audiences. The focus will be on ethical issues in biotechnology, especially agricultural biotechnology, but other topics relevant to both agriculture and human health will be covered. Students will work through activities and case studies that they can take home and use with their classes. Pedagogical issues in teaching bioethics also will be covered, including appropriate objectives for bioethics units; various approaches to bioethics pedagogy; how to relate bioethics issues to personal ethical issues familiar to students; how to help students identify ethical issues; how to address bioethics while respecting diversity of views in the classroom; and assessment for bioethics units.
Dates: 06/17/2008-06/19/2008
Days/Times:June 17, 1-5pm; June 18, 8am-5pm; June 19, 8am-noon
Delivery Method: Ames
Location: 1102 Molecular Biology Building
Credit: 1 nonmajor graduate or 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $359
Instructor: Clark Wolf, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 05/23/2008
Course Packet: Everything provided at workshop.