Gender and International Relations

I Course Description: This course explores IR and world politics using both feminist theory, and the ‘lens’ of gender relations. It will examine feminist theory and feminist methodology within the discipline of IR, looking especially at the marginalization of these theoretical perspectives, and the ways in which they differ from both traditional and non-feminist critical theories. The course will also cover the gendered issues surrounding and effects of a number of key issues within the ‘real world’ of global politics – including security and militarization, globalization, human rights, development and the environment.

Your participation grade will be based on your attendance at these meetings throughout the term, as well as the quality and quantity of your participation in discussions.Students are expected to have completed the required reading before the seminar and to arrive prepared to discuss that week's material.To earn a grade of 15 or higher out of 20, you must have perfect or near perfect attendance, and have made regular, informed contributions to the discussion.If you have to miss a seminar for a legitimate reason, please inform me as soon as possible (preferably before the seminar).All students are required to show respect for the instructor and the other students in the group during presentations and group discussions.

Short Papers:
Students are required to complete two short papers.The topics are listed below.The papers are due on September 26 th and October 24 th .3. Presentation: Students will present one of their short papers to the class.These presentations will begin in week 3 and will continue until all presentations are complete.Students MAY NOT read their papers, but must set out the main argument and ideas in a 10-minute presentation.Questions and discussion will follow each paper.4. Research Essay: Students will be required to write one substantial research essay on a topic of their choice.This essay must make use of sources beyond the course reading list, and must be properly documented.5 marks out of the total available 30 marks for the essay is reserved for the essay proposal, which should include a suggested title, a research question(s) and a working hypothesis with one paragraph of explanation, and a preliminary annotated bibliography.The essay proposal must be e-mailed to me at Fiona_Robinson@carleton.ca by 10am on Monday November 14 th .The essay must be e-mailed to my at Fiona_Robinson@carleton.ca by 10am on Monday December 5 th .

Other Information
 Assignments are due in class on the days specified above.the student, when an instructor suspects a piece of work has been plagiarized.Penalties are not trivial.They include a mark of zero for the plagiarized work or a final grade of "F" for the course.
Oral Examination: At the discretion of the instructor, students may be required to pass a brief oral examination on research papers and essays.

Submission and Return of Term Work:
Papers must be handed directly to the instructor and will not be date-stamped in the departmental office.Late assignments may be submitted to the drop box in the corridor outside B640 Loeb.Assignments will be retrieved every business day at 4 p.m., stamped with that day's date, and then distributed to the instructor.For essays not returned in class please attach a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have your assignment returned by mail.Please note that assignments sent via fax or email will not be accepted.Final exams are intended solely for the purpose of evaluation and will not be returned.

Grading:
The following is the Carleton University grading system.

Approval of final grades:
Standing in a course is determined by the course instructor subject to the approval of the Faculty Dean.This means that grades submitted by an instructor may be subject to revision.No grades are final until they have been approved by the Dean.
Connect Email Accounts: All email communication to students from the Department of Political Science will be via Connect.Important course and University information is also distributed via the Connect email system.It is the student's responsibility to monitor their Connect account.
Carleton Political Science Society: The Carleton Political Science Society (CPSS) has made its mission to provide a social environment for politically inclined students and faculty.Holding social events, debates, and panel discussions, CPSS aims to involve all political science students in the after-hours academic life at Carleton University.Our mandate is to arrange social and academic activities in order to instill a sense of belonging within the Department and the larger University community.Members can benefit through numerous opportunities which will complement both academic and social life at Carleton University.To find out more, please email carletonpss@gmail.com,visit our website at poliscisociety.com,or come to our office in Loeb D688.

Official Course Outline:
The course outline posted to the Political Science website is the official course outline.
Extensions will not be granted.If you cannot submit an assignment on time due to illness or similar legitimate reason, please see me about this as early as possible.Assignments must be e-mailed to me.Do not slip assignments under my office door, or the door of the Political Science office.Do not fax assignments to the Department of Political Science.Assignments which are submitted after the deadline will be downgraded one letter grade category per day.It is not acceptable to submit the same assignment for more than one course.Toobtain credit for this course, students must meet all of the course requirements.Failure to complete all of the assignments will result in a failing grade for the course.Sex or Gender?Bodies in World Politics and Why Gender Matters' in Laura J.Shepherd, ed., GenderMatters in Global Politics: A Feminist Introduction to International Relations.London: Routledge, 2010.V. Spike Peterson and Anne Sisson Runyan, 'Chapter One, Introduction: The Gender of World Politics' and 'Chapter Two, Gender as a Lens in World Politics' in Global Gender Issues.Boulder: Westview Press, 1999.
Final grades are derived from the completion of course assignments.Failure to write the final exam will result in the grade ABS.Deferred final exams are available ONLY if the student is in good standing in the course.