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4 Feature Clackamas Pr Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 Exploring gender: students are no exception; we need the opportunity to learn Michael Kimberling about our ‘gendered selves,’” said Severson. I The Clackamas Print Severson stands before her class of young women and After an absence at men, who she refers to as her Clackamas Community ‘poker-faced’ students. College, Women’s Studies is She teaches the difficulties back on campus. that women’s studies faces Kjirsten Severson, a gradu related directly to our fear of ate of George Washington change, and to the caricature University with a master’s in of feminism presented by the Women’s Studies, is here to mass media to the American help answer the questions of public. women’s studies and femi “Women’s studies and femi nism. nism (aka the f-word) have “Women’s studies is become taboo the academic not just here, expression of but within our mainstream feminist theory. Women’s stud culture primar ies is critical ily through the to each indi fear we all have of change and vidual. We are all affected by how this fear our inherited was harnessed assumptions by the media, about sexual creating an incredibly shal difference, often without even low and narrow knowing it,” idea of what ‘feminism’ is,” said Severson. Kjirsten Severson said Severson. “The ten Women’s Studies Unless we sion between Professor have a par the sexes, our assumptions ticular connec about others, tion to femi and our assumptions about our nism, most of us understand it selves limit us from enjoying through the images presented the potential we all carry within by the media, according to us as human beings. Clackamas Severson. “We are all affected by our inherited assumptions about sexual difference, often without knowing it. ” EARN COLLEGE CREDIT... New feminism class chailenses assumptio i “The mass media serves one primary purpose, to sell prod uct. We cannot look to the mass media to give us information that is full of meaning,” said Severson. “By understanding this perspective, we are better equipped to recognize the nar row, controversial image the media gives us of feminism. Controversy sells.” Severson continues by say ing that the media has no rea son to understand feminism or to present a full understanding to the public. “The media representation of feminism will change when feminism becomes market able,” said Severson. “Pretend somehow feminism becomes user-hip; ‘feminist’ products will be created to sell to the public and the media messages regarding feminism will change from cheap shots to over-the- top ads similar to the promises of ecstasy and fulfillment made in dish soap ads.” Severson’s final thoughts on feminism are hopeful. “We understand ourselves, others and the world around us through a gendered lens. If we truly wish to understand this human existence also known as our very own lives, why would we not investigate how we understand it through our concept of gender. Doing so can and will only create a greater sense of freedom for all of us.” Spanish club plans trip to Barcelori Megan Koler I The Clackamas Print FOR WHAT YOU'VE ALREADY LEARNED! Not all learning occurs in the classroom. We know that and so do you."You may be able to earn up to 45 credits - that's one year - toward your bachelor's degree for your: Intemel Sophisticated and stylish Barcelona will be the temporary home for a handful of Clackamas’ students this summer. Clackamas is providing an inten sive Spanish course that will be taking place in Barcelona, Spain from June 18 through July 18. The cost of the program is $1,450, which includes boaring, tours and activi ties. Airfare is not included, how ever. “It is an extremely cosmopolitan city. It has an old part that is very intriguing, with cathedrals, castles and the narrow winding streets of the Barrio Gotico,” said the Foreign Language Department Chair Irma Cristina Bjerre. Another facet of Barcelona is International House. It is the institu tion where the students will be learn ing this summer. The House hosts courses in Spanish, English, culture and teacher training. International House is located just five minutes from the city’s main square, Plaza Catalunya. “It is a large and very effective school. It has been established since the late ‘50s and teaches students from all over Europe and the world,” said Bjerre. During the weekdays students will be taking four hours of immer sion Spanish courses. The rest of their school day will be dedicated to culture classes and excursions through the city. On the weekends the students will travel with the school to the coast, mountain towns and cultural sites. “It is quite an intensive school, but it maintains a relaxed atmo- sphere,” commented Bjerre. The program provides hi with a carefully screened Sj family, where they are provide meals a day and weekly laimd “Students get to know the Sj culture by living with families, families are extremely suppt however, others can develop« clashes,” said Bjerre. Students have the opportuj earn one to three independent credits for this course. The onl requisite to the course is an grade in SPN 103 or SPN 201 Students interested in thel gram can contact Bjerre at 657-6958 ext 2381, or pick application. Informationaboutlntema House can be found at http: com. Applications are due 28, and final payments wi due May 15. 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