Fall 2002
University of Hawaii
CULTURE, GENDER & APPEARANCE
APDM/WS 200
T & TH 12:00 - 1:15
Crawford 105
Welcome to the course syllabus. If you still have questions after reading
this, please send me an email and
I will respond within 24 hours. I look forward to working and learning with
you.
Mahalo. Jennifer, Teaching Assistant/Graduate Assistant.
In class instructor ~ Teaching Assistant / Graduate Assistant: Jennifer Shay
E-Mail: myta@earthlink.net
Office Location: Miller 208a
Office Hours: Tuesday 1:30 - 2:30 or by appointment
Office Phone: (808) 956-2234
Office Fax: (808)
956-2241
Primary Instructor: Dr.
Linda B. Arthur
E-mail: larthur@wsu.edu
Office: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Office phone: (509) 335-7890
Office fax: (509)
335-7299
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A cross-cultural investigation of the impact of the social world on the
gendered body and dress. The social, psychological and cultural aspects
of dress are used to explore the social construction of gender and the creation
of idealized images used by the fashion system.
TEXTBOOKS (You do need BOTH)
The Meanings of Dress, (1999). Damhorst, et.al.
Religion, Dress and the Body, (1999) Arthur, (ed.)
OTHER TOOLS OR SKILLS
You will need access to a computer on a regular basis, an email address, and
the basic skills to access course information on WebCT. WebCT is easy to learn,
can be accessed from any computer and is available 24 hours a day at the
following address: webct.hawaii.edu. Do NOT put www before this address.
We will review this process the second day of class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Examine the relationship between the
social body and physical bodies
- Describe the links between clothing and
culture
- Discuss the role appearance plays in
gender development
- Evaluate communicative nature of
appearance
- Demonstrate the impact of culture and
gender on market trends
- Evaluate clothing as a form of material
culture
- Gain an awareness of the role of
individual choice
Fall 2002 ~ COURSE SCHEDULE
(Please note that the *'s signify when we will meet BOTH Tuesday and Thursday
or in the case of Monday, September 30, when the poly-conferencing will be
available for you to begin your Group Project. We have done our best to offer
five
poly-conferencing times, three of which are our regularly scheduled
class times. These times may be altered as needed. You will be notified ahead
of time.)
Week Dates
Topic
Meanings RDB
*1 8/26 -
8/30 Introduction 1 &
pgs 25-39 1
(Meeting both days this week for course review and start up.)
2 9/2 -
9/6 Body
and Culture
2 2
& 3
3 9/9 -
9/13 Non-verbal
Communication
3 & pgs. 90-91 5
4 9/16
- 9/20 Human Interaction 4
& pgs. 140-147 4
Heads up! First Exam Next Week
5 9/23 - 9/27
TEST ONE ~ Tuesday, September 24th
*6 9/30 -
10/4 Gender and Sexuality/ Body and Sexual Attraction
5
6
(Polycom M 30 /
Dr. Arthur here)
7 10/7 -
10/11 Standing Out
6
*8 10/14 - 10/18
Adulthood, Dress and the Workplace
7 & 9 10
(Polycom TH 17th)
9 10/21 -
10/25 Infancy through Adolescence
8 11
Heads up! Second Exam Next Week
*10 10/28
-11/1 TEST TWO ~ Tuesday, October 29th
(Polycom this Friday the 11th)
INFORMATION FOR
THE FINAL WILL BEGIN WITH CHAPTER 10 ~ 14
and will include readings from the second book, Religion, Dress and the Body.
The final will not be comprehensive.
11 11/4 -
11/8 Race, Ethnicity and
Class
10 7
*12 11/11-
11/15 Fashion as Social Process
11 9
(Polycom
TH 14th)
13 11/18 -
11/22 Dress and Social Change
13
& 14 11
14 11/25 -11/29
Dress and World Religions
12
8
15 12/2 - 12/6
Ethno-Religious Groups
16 12/9 - 12/12
Ethno-Religious Groups
(Polycom T 10th)
FINAL EXAMINATION is Thursday December 19
from 12:00 noon - 2:00
Make up exams are NOT offered.
Make note that the time for the final is NOT our regular class time.
COURSE GRADING
Your class attendance is crucial if you are to succeed in this class. Though
you don't have homework assignments to turn in, your threaded discussions and
group project are worth 200 points. You need to plan ahead so your grade is not
affected by such things as computer problems. Expect your computer to cause
you difficulty. Don't try to do your homework the day before it is due.
Late threaded discussions and participation in your group project WILL NOT be
accepted and are accepted via the Internet only.
All three tests will include information form the both books, videos we view in
class, concepts & current issues that we discuss in class or read from
newspapers, as well as any other handouts or in-class projects that we work on.
Your weekly attendance is crucial.
1 group project with Washington State University
100 points
10 Internet Threaded Discussions with WSU (10 points each) 100
points
2 Exams (worth 100 points each)
200 points
1 Comprehensive Final Exam
100
points
Total points possible
500
points
The grading scale:
450 - 500 A
400 - 449 B
350 - 399 C
300 - 3349 D
250 - 299 F
POLICIES: A syllabus
is essentially a contract, so please understand the following policies.
1.On time attendance to all class sessions is expected. Audible pagers or
cell phones are prohibited.
2. All readings must be completed PRIOR to class, and you are
responsible for getting all information disseminated. Tests draw from
lectures, videos, texts, web conversations and anything else that occurs in
class or on-line.
3. There are no make up exams. If you miss ONE exam, the grade on
your final will count for the missed exam.
4. Class participation will be used to resolve any borderline grades. It is
essential that you adhere to the UH University Code in regards to academic
integrity. Cheating and plagiarism are subject to the UH
disciplinary process and can include a course grade of F.
5. The point of these policies is to insure fairness and a good classroom
environment. Be advised that grades reflect both effort and achievement.
Web note ~ If you print this page, the chapter readings may 'drop off' or be bumped to the next line. Make sure that you confirm your print out with the website so you don't miss any assigned readings.
Final Note ~ Any necessary adjustments that need to be
made to this schedule will be announced as soon as possible.
Updated 9/19/02