Calendar

We have organized our study of violence against women in cyberspace into seven week-long modules:

1. Language of Violence: An Overview of the Problem; [February 7-13]
2. Laws and Policies: Judicial, Prosecutorial and Law Enforcement; [February 14-21]
3. Advocating for Battered Women and Their Children; [February 22-28]
4. Sexual Assault; [February 28 - March 5]
5. Violence Against Women on the Internet; [March 6-12]
6. International Issues of Violence Against Women; [March 13-19]
7. Culture Change. [March 20-26]

The best way to explore a module is as follows:

First, read through the introduction and the accompanying "case studies." You will probably find it least disruptive, on your first reading, not to pursue the various links in this portion of the module. (You are encouraged, of course, return to and follow them later.)

Second, Group A participants should read all of the material designated as "Assigned Reading." This "homework" should take you approximately two hours. It is designed to give you a rounded sense of the legal, policy, and social issues that are implicated by the topic of the module.

Third, complete the "assignment," which is usually in the form of two or more 'discussion questions.' Group A participants should write a short (aprx. two-page) response to each of the discussion questions and post it on the appropriate threaded discussion page. Group B participants may choose to respond to any or all of the discussion questions by posting their thoughts on the 'general discussion page.' In thinking about these topics, you may find it helpful to explore at your leisure the large array of "Optional Readings" that accompany the module.

Fifth, check out any "Special Events" that may be offered in conjunction with the module. You will be notified via email of special "Guest Lectures" and "Office Hours."

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