FYSP 191 - Social Justice in the United States

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4SS, CD, WRi

This course introduces students to theories and sites of social injustice, including education, racial segregation, the growth of low-wage work, and more. Students will analyze these topics from many angles and will find scholarly material that challenges assigned texts, which in turn encourages critical thinking and debate. Students will write regularly on course themes and other topics. They also will have the opportunity to become involved in local social justice organizations. Enrollment limit: 14.

Instructor: P. Dhingra