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Race, Inequality, & Social Justice: Because Black Lives Matter
This FIG pairing will discuss the various forms of racism, discrimination, and movements for social justice within the Black American community. These thought-provoking courses will draw from a variety of interesting readings, historical perspectives, narratives, multimedia, and popular culture to discuss structural inequalities through an intersectional and student-centered lens. Some course topics include family, education, politics, housing, environment, legal, immigration, health, and work. Students will have the opportunity to pair current day happenings with important historical events and use their creativity to design new ideas for social change. These courses will provide students with an appreciation for issues facing Black people in America and highlight the strengths of the culture.
AFS 205, Section 03
Introduction to Hip Hop
Day/Time: M/W 1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Room: II 3300
Instructor: T. J. Robinson
About this Course
Hip Hop, the music and lifestyle, is rooted in African American urban life in the mid to late 70’s on the streets and in the playgrounds of New York City. This course will critically explore the evolution of Hip Hop as a socio-cultural political movement. Aspects of identity, aesthetics, race relations, gender politics and struggles for social justice will be examined as it relates to the impact of Hip Hop on Urban societies. Urban lifestyles and political activism in the Hip Hop generation will be discussed in an effort to identify Hip Hop as a means to redefine social responsibility and an urban political agenda in an effort to empower urban youth.
Theme: Exploring the Educational Experience of BIPOC Communities
UNV 101, Section 09
Personal, Social, and Intellectual Development (First Year Seminar)
Day/Time: T/Th 10:00 am-11:15 am
Room: LCH A330
Instructor: Monique Turner
About this Course
In this course, students delve into the interplay between social dynamics and educational systems in the U.S. The course explores the political, economic, and cultural forces that shape school organization, influencing classroom teaching, student engagement, and educational outcomes. Additionally, the course evaluates and explores the educational inequalities, urging students to assess and envision the future of equitable education critically. Students will also learn helpful study strategies, time management skills, and will be introduced to plethora of campus experiences that will help students to understand their academic identity, through the lens of positive psychology. Students will critically link historical and current educational practices, reflecting on local contexts to understand broader societal impacts, and explore the importance of mentorship.