Theme 3 FIG Courses

Race, Inequality, & Social Justice

This FIG pairing will discuss the various forms of racism, discrimination, and movements for social justice within the Global Communities including Latine, Asian Pacific and Africana, Indigenous communities. 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 diverse nationalities and highlight the strengths of their culture.

AFS 212, Section 01
Introduction to Comparative Ethnic and Global Societies

Day/Time: T/Th 8:30 am-9:45 am
Room: SBS D125
Instructor: T. J. Robinson

About this Course

This course will explore the historical, social, cultural, and political dimension of three Global Communities: The Latino, Asian Pacific and Africana communities. Emphasis will be given to their history, culture, and economic, social and political engagement in the United States. Issues such as class, identity, equality, civil and human rights will be a critical dimension to the course.

Theme: Exploring the Educational Experience of BIPOC Communities

UNV 101, Section 01
Personal, Social, and Intellectual Development (First Year Seminar)

Day/Time: T/Th 1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Room: SBS A210
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.聽

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