Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , nonviolence , women , racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-363 Critical Consciousness-Understand Ourselves ( 3 ) Living with a critical consciousness requires that we are able to examine our personal lives as well as the political , social , religious , and psychological contexts in which we find ourselves . Through an interdisciplinary course of study participants will view the disciplines of science , literature , history , education as means by which both we and the world have been constructed . Students will play an active part in the class through reading , reflecting , and responding to course material . This course focuses on Racism , 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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-364 Spirituality of the Child ( 3 ) This course explores spirituality from the developmental , creative , and present-moment perspective of the young child , with particular focus on the works of Robert Coles , Aline Wolf , and various peace educators . Concentrating on the child as spirit-in-action , we explore creativity , acceptance of difference , and non-violence as elements of childhood development that are in need of nurturing . Through our own spiritual awareness and the use of practical activities , we adults can foster this natural development of spirit in children . This course focuses on non- violence , 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-407 Human Trafficking ( 3 ) This course draws on the work of Viktor Frankl and uses a philosophical lens to explore human trafficking in its assault on human dignity , human rights and human flourishing . We will do this through the historical , social , political and economic contexts of human trafficking . This course focuses on Women , which is one of the five concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Women , earth , nonviolence , racism and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-453 Caring & Human Experience in Society ( 3 ) This course explores the experience of human caring through the contributions and perspectives of multiple scholars , utilizing a multicultural lens . Nonviolence , one of the Critical Concerns of the sisters of Mercy , is a central focus . Students will engage in complex examination of the meaning of human caring and human responses . Human Caring Science , humanities-based learning activities and an interdisciplinary approach will be incorporated . Critical thinking , creativity , empathy and personal development will be emphasized . This course focuses on Nonviolence , 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 . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-454 Global Learning : Why Does It Matter ? ( 3 ) This course explores global learning through a multifaceted lens incorporating a variety of social , cultural , historical , economic , ethical and political perspectives . The implications of these perspectives as
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