Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 nonviolence , 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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-115 Examining ' Post-Racial ' America ( 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 , 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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-116 Immigration & Criminal Justice System ( 3 ) 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 Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-118 Psychology of Non-Violence ( 3 ) This SERVICE LEARNING hybrid course will present the issues of interpersonal ( domestic / sexual ) and intrapersonal ( self-injury / 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 . As a service-learning course , students will research related topics , create and present advocacy plans , and engage in a minimum of 12 meaningful direct or indirect service hours in support of
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