History 592K - S-History/Contraception&Abortn

This Junior Seminar, although primarily focused on the history of contraception and abortion in the United States, is open to student research and writing on the related history in other countries. The course is organized into two parts. Prior to spring break, students will read widely in reproductive control, beginning with two court decisions spanning centuries -- the recent Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision concerning contraception and a court decision about abortion in colonial Connecticut. During the weeks after spring break, the seminar turns into a workshop, engaged in the study of research and writing techniques and student presentations of the first draft of their term paper.

Open to Seniors and Juniors in History, Middle East and Judaic majors only.