First-Year Writing Seminar (101-8-22)

Topic

Women and War

Instructors

Ji-Yeon Yuh
847/467-6538
Harris Hall - Room 306 (Winter 2021 - Remote)

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 106: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Women and War
This course examines the consequences of war for women and children by examining three phenomena: 1) the militarized sexual exploitation of the Pacific War and the Korean War, 2) refugee migration caused by war and its links to gender violence; 3) the disproportionate civilian death toll from war. We will focus on the Pacific War and the wars in Korea and Vietnam, with some discussion of the various wars of the 21st century. Readings will include a wide array of materials: lawsuit briefs filed by "comfort women" survivors, survivor testimonies, media accounts, and scholarly writings.

Learning Objectives

Gain basic historical knowledge regarding war and gender violence Gain basic legal knowledge of the international laws and agreements on the conduct of war, human rights, and refugee rights. Gain basic knowledge of how war operates as a causal factor in the sexual exploitation of women and girls, refugee migration, and the killing of civilians. Gain a basic knowledge of how to approach and analyze historical documents and evidence, especially government and legal documents. Build critical analytical skills linking evidence into credible narratives about what happened and why. Build clear and concise writing skills.

Evaluation Method

Class attendance and participation Weekly writing exercises Two in-class writing sessions: wrapping up learning units In-person final exam, essay format

Class Notes

History Major Concentration(s): Americas, Asia/Middle East, Global
History Minor Concentration(s): United States, Asia, Law and Crime

Class Attributes

WCAS Writing Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Weinberg First Year Seminars are only available to first-year students.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required