SEM-115
Examining ' Post-Racial ' America
This interactive , multi-media course will examine the idea 3.00 Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). 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 definition of writing intensive .
SEM-116
Immigration & Criminal Justice System
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 Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).