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Washington, DC
Women of the Cold War
November 9-10, 2024
in Washington, DC
36 credit hours
$275
Elizabeth Bentley
Washington, DC:
Women of the Cold War
Explore the lives of women in Washington, DC during the Cold War
From the late 1940s to the early 1990s, the capital was a stage for political maneuvering, espionage, and social change. Against the backdrop of the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, women played pivotal roles in shaping history.
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and the most powerful woman in journalism.....what do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. From the late 1940s to the early 1990s, the capital was a stage for political maneuvering, espionage, and social change. Against the backdrop of the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, women played pivotal roles in shaping history. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal.
Students will explore the period out on foot in DC. Tour the Georgetown neighborhood through a completely new lens, stopping by various sites and businesses. Through discussions, historical analysis, and firsthand accounts, this class offers a perspective on the experiences of women in Washington, DC, at the intersection of gender, power, and politics during the Cold War era.
Your guide on this adventure is Katie Kirkpatrick.
SCHEDULE
36 credit hours
$275
Wednesday
November 6
online orientation
7pm–10pm
Saturday–Sunday
November 9–10
class meets in DC
10am–4pm
Wednesday
November 13
final presentation due online
7pm–10pm
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Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as your in person weekend with your teacher and other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your orientation.
Students are required to be present during orientation and all class sessions.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
About your instructor:
About Katie Kirkpatrick
After getting her Master’s Degree in International Relations from American University, Katie Kirkpatrick joined the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs for the State Department. However, history was always her first love. She founded her own historical walking tours company with a mission to introduce local residents and visitors to under-represented aspects of Washington, DC history. Outside of the United States, Katie has taught in Paris and Istanbul and is delighted to be teaching international students in her beloved Washington, DC.