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| Semester: | Fall 2020 |
| Number: | 0170-110-001 |
| Instructor: | Rita Verma |
| Note: | Online, Asynchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
Required For Peace Studies Minor. Open To All Majors |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
Students will explore issues of violence, human rights and peace in various disciplines. Invited speakers will offer perspectives in their fields of expertise: history, economics, business, environmental studies, religious studies, multicultural education among others. Student will apply their learning to individual and/or group projects for individual, community and social transformation. (Learning Goals:G) |
| Learning Goals: |
General Education Learning GoalsGlobal Learning / Civic EngagementGlobal Learning and Civic Engagement (G) comprise one learning goal with two distinct paths toward the same ultimate end: encouraging engagement and intercultural awareness among Adelphi undergraduates. Key criteria that distinguish Global Learning from Civic Engagement within the “G” designation: GLOBAL LEARNING •Broad in scope•Stresses interconnectedness• Students’ culture may be one focus•Can be historical or contemporary CIVIC ENGAGEMENT •Localized to students’ culture•Stresses awareness, engagement, and action• Students’ culture must be a main focus• Must explicitly engage with contemporary world *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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