Each student must submit FIVE journals each term (for a total of TEN throughout the year). Each journal entry should be 2-3 pages long (double spaced, 600-900 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman) and must deal with one or more of the readings – you cannot write more than one journal entry per reading.
and the readings are : empowered mothering:feminist and queer mothering , young mothers , african american mothering , reproductive justice and indigenous mothering.
Journal entries are a space for critical reflection on the readings. Rather than providing a summary, this is a space to go beyond surface thought, and examine certain issue(s) raised in the readings in an in-depth way. This means not simply whether or not you enjoyed a reading, or agreed with an author, but why and how this is connected to the larger themes of the course. You are welcome to incorporate personal reflections from your life into your entries, just make sure to always relate them to the readings.
