This course focuses on developing a critical framework for understanding culture and its influence on daily interactions with other people. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the needs of oppressed and marginalized groups, including issues of race and gender equity. Students will examine their interconnections with groups who have a history of oppression. Students will be encouraged to show active respect toward differences in perspectives, experiences, values, and individual histories of others and will be guided to develop effective change strategies to promote social justice in their personal and work environments.

My Learning Objectives

• Examine multiple dimensions of diversity, culture, and identity from a critical perspective.
• Describe and analyze significant global issues.
• Compare and contrast ethical perspectives and the relationship to human rights and justice.
• Apply key strategies for engaging in intercultural interactions.
• Construct effective arguments with a thesis statement, supporting evidence, and proper grammar.
• Write in genres appropriate to the discipline of the primary subject matter of the course.