Hi all,
Just a reminder that I’m doing individual conferences this week. Come to the classroom and I’ll let you in: https://meet.google.com/kar-veuv-zot

If you are wondering what you signed up for, you can check it on the doodle: https://doodle.com/poll/bib9hhzwzcqz2yqc. If you haven’t yet signed up, please do so if you see a spot that works for you. If none of the times work, please let me know and I’ll find a time that works.

Lastly, please do read a book by Toni Morrison, and read the selection from Playing in the Dark. We will talk about Morrison on Wednesday. Her work might be the most important and satisfying that we’ll cover this term.

Stay well and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone individually this week. See you Wednesday at 3!

Take care,
Gwen

Hi All,
Please sign up for a conference time with me! We’ll go over your progress in class and anything else you want to talk about. You can choose from days this week or next week. Use this doodle poll >> https://doodle.com/poll/bib9hhzwzcqz2yqc

I’m sorry that I think I forgot to tell you about this, but I changed the bottom items on the course site to make things easier to find. I’ve attached a library search box that will allow you to search for info about your independent study from the cuny library system at the bottom left, and at the bottom right, I’ve included a drop down of posts by category so that you can find posts to comment on more easily. I apologize that it isn’t as easy as it could be up until now. I’ve attached a screenshot, too.

Thanks and keep on keepin’ on,
Gwen

Hi all,
As I work on a schedule for one on one conferences and progress reports, I found myself amazed by your tenacity and continued good work on the course site. You are killing it! Keep up the good work.

Look out for an email with a doodle poll–please fill it out for a time to chat with me privately. I’ll send/share your progress reports soon.

Keep doing the check ins–it is helpful for me to see where you are and how you are feeling/doing, and I hope it is helpful for you to have an opportunity to reflect and self-assess.

Don’t forget to keep up with your independent study–this week you should have posted an argument or particular statement that you have noticed that is supported by your research. Think: For this project, I argue for _______ as it relates to women/gender/sexuality studies (whichever is appropriate, which is supported by evidence from __________.

I know it sounds super cheesy and hollow, but I mean it: you all inspire me. In general, yes, but also to be better about my own work and research and get more if it done. Thank you.

Take care and see you soon,
Gwen

Hi all,
Just a reminder that I’ll be hosting a virtual meeting of class today at 3pm. Here’s the link to the “classroom”: https://bit.ly/WGS-Shaw-20

Please–if you can–try to submit a question about the reading. I’ll maybe open up a google doc for some group work. I’ll also go over independent study/final project details. I’ll be fielding questions about Judith Butler, This Bridge…, and Disidentfications. We’ll do Toni Morrison next week.

An announcement: Based on discussion last week, I am waiving the 10% penalty for any late work for the semester. So, although it’s great when things are handed in on time (so we have something to talk abut and that you can work from for our discussions), don’t stress too much about deadlines. Focus on staying sane in these wacky times, and just try to get the work in sooner rather than later (no later than May 13).

See you at 3pm! If you want to meet with me more privately before or after, I would welcome that. Just let me know. I’ll be scheduling check-ins and conferences over the next week or two.

Don’t forget to do your weekly check in! It helps me know where you are and how I can help you.

Take care,
Gwen