Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

I am extremely thrilled to meet you and to be teaching this course. Despite being wholly asynchronous, our class will be packed full of community-building. Together, we will navigate anti-oppression language that'll help make some sense of society, awe-inspiring concepts, ruthless characters, soul-searching, passionate stories, generational joy and a capacity to advocate for all humans' rights to live authentic, freely-chosen lives.

The curriculum is grounded in critical theories and praxis including, but not limited to, intersectionality, and anti-racist (CRT), feminist, Indigenous, immigrant and disability. Assignments include critical reflection on several intersectional issues, keeping a process journal, working in groups to collaboratively unpack gendered attitudes and policies, and showcasing big learning moments with vocabulary (the language of women's and gender studies).

You are not alone on this journey...you and your peers will create and protect a space that lessens the burdens of conventional dominant society. It will be safe, respectful, brave, innovative, and smart.

Here is the Calendar from Spring 2024. It is for reference only as changes will be made to accommodate the 8 week term.

The class is OL. Students are expected to engage asynchronously, understanding that even though we never meet Live that there are assignments and weekly content that must be completed by specific dates and times.

All students enrolled WS 101 are required to maintain computer internet/email accounts. Students will be expected to operate Web browsing software, windows based software packages, Google Drive programs, and ZOOM video conferencing (please sign up now in the event you would like to meet with me or other students in a Live space). Please be sure to update all of your software throughout the term as needed. There isn't a textbook, but instead links to free reading and films! You will need:

• Electronic device (PC, Smart Phone, Laptop, etc.) with camera and microphone
• Reliable Internet/Web Access

If you do not have regular access to WIFI or a personal computer or smart device, contact the college and they will help you with this!