Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
SEM-114 |
Childhood Obesity |
3 |
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 . |
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). |
SEM-115 Examining ' Post-Racial ' America 3
SEM-116 Immigration & Criminal Justice System 3
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 , inclass 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 definition of writing intensive .
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
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).