FYSP 091 - The Complexities of Identity: Exploring Social Justice through Self and Others

FC SSCI WINT

4 credits
This course will explore the complexities of identity in the contexts of self and others and confronthistorical and contemporary issues of social justice and change. Students will carefully examinecritical perspectives of social justice in relation to their identities, values, and responsibilities asscholars and change agents. We will grapple with complex ideas and concepts of place, self, others,and society and the intersections among them. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students willengage in praxis - critical reflection and action - to answer the central questions of Who am I? Whoare you? Who are we? Field trips required.
Does this course require off campus field trips? Yes