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awareness and the use of practical activities, we adults can foster this natural development of spirit in children. This course focuses on nonviolence, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Non-violence, Racism, and Women. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive.
SEM-407
Human Trafficking
This course draws on the work of Viktor Frankl and uses a philosophical lens to explore human trafficking in its assault on human dignity, human rights and human flourishing. We will do this through the historical, social, political and economic contexts of human trafficking. This course focuses on Women, which is one of the five concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Women, earth, nonviolence, racism and immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive.
SEM-453
Caring & Human Experience in Society
This course explores the experience of human caring through the contributions and perspectives of multiple scholars, utilizing a multicultural lens. Nonviolence, one of the Critical Concerns of the sisters of Mercy, is a central focus. Students will engage in complex examination of the meaning of human caring and human responses. Human Caring Science, humanitiesbased learning activities and an interdisciplinary approach will be incorporated. Critical thinking, creativity, empathy and personal development will be emphasized. This course focuses on Nonviolence, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive.
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3.00