BMCC – Center for Ethnic Studies
Phone (212) 220 1374 Fax
(212) 220 1508
Email: jmodeste@bmcc.cuny.edu
ProfessorModeste@gmail.com
ProfessorModeste@gmail.com
AFN 128 – SPRING
2013
Black Women in the Americas and the
Caribbean
3 Credit Hours
Instructor & Class Times/Locations
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Office Hours & Contact Information
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Dr. Jacquelynne Modeste
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199 Chambers Street, S636
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Tues & Thurs 4PM – 5:15PM (F204)
Friday 9A - 12noon (M1116) |
Thursday, 2:30PM - 3:30PM
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Course Description
This
course will explore the relationship between Black women in the United States
and the Diaspora with particular emphasis the Americas, the Caribbean, and
Brazil. Through active discussions in class and online, we will identify the
ways in which women’s rights issues transcend time and place and continue to
inform our culture and politics. A close reading of four novels (see below)
will guide our intellectual journey.
Basic
skills: Reading comprehension; the
ability to transfer knowledge to various fields of thought; apply knowledge
broadly across and between disciplines; present ideas thoughtfully; engage in
classroom discussion.
Prerequisites: ENG 088, ESL 094, ACR 094 Co-requisites: N/A
College Attendance Policy
At BMCC, the maximum number of
absences is limited to one more hour than the number of hours a class meets in
one week. For example, you may be enrolled in a four-hour class that meets four
times per week. You are allowed 5 hours of absence (not 5 days). In the case of
excessive absences, the instructor has the option to lower the grade or assign
an F or WU grade.
Academic Adjustments for Students
with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who
require reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments for this course must
contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. BMCC is
committed to providing equal access to all programs and curricula to all
students.
BMCC Policy on Plagiarism and
Academic Integrity Statement
Plagiarism is the presentation of
someone else's ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one’s
own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the
original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct
quotations, require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be
intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve
a student of responsibility for plagiarism. Students who are unsure how and
when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors.
The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a
cited work. The full policy can be found on BMCC's web site, www.bmcc.cuny.edu
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
Course Student Learning Outcomes
(students will be able to…)
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Measurements
(means of assessment for student learning
outcomes listed in first column)
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Think critically
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In-class
discussion
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Quizzes
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Discussion
board assignments
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Final
exam
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Read critically
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Assigned
reading
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Discussion
board assignments
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Quizzes
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Final
exam
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Communicate verbally
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In-class
discussion
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In-class
presentations
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Write expressively
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Quizzes
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Discussion
board assignments
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Final
exam
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Present ideas in a professional manner
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In-class
discussions
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In-class
presentations
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General Education Learning Outcomes
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Measurements
(means of assessment for general
education goals listed in first column)
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Communication skills: Students will be
able to write, read, listen, and speak critically and effectively.
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Quizzes
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In-class
discussion
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Discussion
board assignments
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Social & Behavioral Sciences: Students will be
able to apply the concepts and methods of the social sciences
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Quizzes
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In-Class
discussion
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Discussion
board assignments
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Arts & Humanities: Students will be
able to develop knowledge ad understanding of the arts and literature through
critiques of works of art, music, theatre, or literature.
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Quizzes
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In-Class
discussion
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Discussion
board assignments
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In-class
presentations
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Final
exam
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Information & Technology Literacy: Students will be
able to collect, evaluate, and interpret information and effectively use
information technologies.
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Discussion
board assignments
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In-Class
discussion
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Quizzes
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Values: Students will be able to make informed
choices based on an understanding of personal values, human diversity,
multicultural awareness and social responsibility.
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Quizzes
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In-class
discussion
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Quizzes
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In-class
presentations
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Final
Exam
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AFN 128
Black Women in the Americas and the
Caribbean
Course
Objectives: To help students develop
strengths in critical reading, critical thinking, verbal communication and
written expression in order to engage in well informed and meaningful
discussions of – at least -- women’s issues in global context.
Required
Texts:
- Julia Alvarez, In
the Time of the Butterflies
- Maryse Condé, I,
Tituba
- Edwidge Danticat, Breath,
Eyes, Memory
- Gloria Naylor, Mama
Day.
Grading
(basics): Attendance and
meaningful participation are vital to your success in this course. Students are expected to bring the novel we are
reading to class each day and to attend each class session – on time -- having
read the assigned chapters. Students should be prepared to participate actively
in class discussions and to respond thoughtfully to questions posted on the Discussion
Board.
Specifics: Attendance & Participation, 25%; Discussion
Board, 25%; Quizzes, 25%; Final Project, 25%
Additional Grading
information:
Attendance &
Participation: it is unlikely that you will
pass this class if your attendance is
poor because class discussion is a large part of your grade as is
Group work.
Readings: Please
divide your readings into class sessions. For example: if a book is listed on
the syllabus for three (3) weeks, you will be responsible for completing 1/3 of
the reading by the end of the first week; 2/3 by the end of the second week;
and 3/3 (or the entire book) by the end of the third week.
Quizzes: will be given
in a variety of formats in order to best capture the multiple types of
intelligence you bring to class.
Final Exam: The final
“exam” is the Final Group Presentation during the last two weeks of the course.
Specifics on what to expect as well as a Rubric for organizing your efforts
will be distributed in class.
BMCC Grading
Scale
A
93
– 100% C 73
– 76%
A-
90 –
92% C- 70 –
72%
B+ 87 –
89% D+ 67 – 69%
B 83
– 86% D 63
– 66%
B- 80 –
82% D- 60 –
62%
C+ 77 – 79% F 59%
and lower
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