SEM-113 |
Non-Violent Change in the Digital Age |
Our current Digital World has brought extraordinary technological advances to our world and life. It offers the opportunity for change through nonviolent action both in personal and global terms. This course will provide an overview of how one navigates toward a global sense of identity that embraces compassion and respect for others through nonviolence. Students will read and discuss how digital means can be used to initiate change on both personal and macro levels. This course focuses on non-violence, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, non-violence, racism, immigration, and women. This course meets the University ' s |
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definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-114 |
Childhood Obesity |
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This seminar course will lead participants through an in-depth examination of the issue of childhood obesity in | |||
the United States. It will take a multidisciplinary approach, examining the issue ' s history, contributing factors, | |||
layers of implications( physical, psychological, educational, and economic) for both individuals and communities, | |||
and the effectiveness of current intervention programs. The work will culminate in a final project in which | |||
students design a comprehensive and innovative intervention plan. The class will highlight the unique impact of | |||
childhood obesity on the Latino community in the United States. In doing do, the course will focus on | |||
immigration, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, non-violence, racism, immigration, | |||
and women. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-115 |
Examining ' Post-Racial ' America |
This interactive, multi-media course will examine the idea and feasibility of the post-racial America concept through a cultural and political lens, and will challenge students to develop and write about their own related theory / belief system based on readings, videos, in-class or online discussions covered in the course. The following topics will be covered: 2016 Presidential Election, Tea Party Movement, Black Lives Matter, # OscarsSoWhite Campaign, White Privilege, race blindness. This course focuses on racism, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Non-violence, Racism, and Women. This course meets the University ' s |
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definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-116 |
Immigration & Criminal Justice System |
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Students take a historical journey through the evolution of immigration laws and how the criminal justice system | |||
has often been used to enforce these policies. Starting with early laws like the " Alien and Sedition Act " to more | |||
contemporary polices such as the Sanctuary movement, 287 g contracts, and DACA students will examine the | |||
reasons for these policies, as well as the intentional and unintentional consequences to undocumented, and | |||
documented immigrants their families, the criminal justice system and the community as a whole. This course | |||
addresses immigration and racism, which are two of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. This course | |||
meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. Pre-requisite: ENG101 |
3.00 |
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SEM-118 |
Psychology of Non-Violence |
This SERVICE-LEARNING course presents the issues of interpersonal( domestic / sexual) and intrapersonal( selfinjury / suicide) violence through a psychological lens with a special focus on mental health, social justice, advocacy for affected populations, and strategies for the promotion of NONVIOLENCE, a Critical Concern of the Sisters of Mercy. Students will engage in discussion, research related topics, participate in mandatory violence prevention training, and work with community partners( on and off campus) to create and implement community action / advocacy plans to promote nonviolence. NOTE: To fulfill the requirements of the course, students will engage in a minimum of 12 meaningful direct or indirect service hours in support of populations affected. Due to the sensitive nature of the material presented, this course is recommended for students in their second year and above. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of |
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ENG 101. |
3.00 |
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