SEM-460 |
Environmental Feminisms |
This course explores the nexus between women and nature. The connection between gendered oppression and environmental destruction has been demonstrated for decades. This course goes beyond ecofeminist theorizing to explore the current problems and practical applications related to universal equality and environmental justice. Students will be encouraged to explore ntersectional, decolonizing, and non-dualistic ways of thinking about environmental feminist concerns. Academic and creative writing skills will be utilized to express students ' ideas and hopes for a sustainable and socially just future. This course focuses on Women, 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. |
SEM-501 |
Technology for Good |
Technology for Good focuses on nonprofit use of digital media such as social |
media and websites that address issues the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns |
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with a special focus women. Specifically we will review and critique nonprofit |
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digital media for good that address women ' s issues, earth, and nonviolence. |
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Some organizational social and digital media we will review include: Susan G |
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Komen, Girls Who Code, and more. |
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SEM-520 |
Green Marketing |
This signature seminar will explore the dynamic relationship between ethical |
marketing, mindful consumption, and protecting our planet, rooted in the |
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Sisters of Mercy ' s critical concern for the Earth. This course will seek to |
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understand and outline ways businesses can thrive economically while |
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positively impacting the Earth ' s well-being. We will explore mindfulness in an |
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over-consumption culture while critically examining current marketing |
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practices and consumer behaviors. A deep dive into conscious marketing, |
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consumer empowerment, and corporate social responsibility will help shape |
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a more sustainable future where businesses prosper alongside a vital Earth. |