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Course Description

Summary

This course will examine social psychological approaches to promoting inclusivity.  Content will focus on contextual factors that contribute to, and maintain bias in contemporary society, and on methods that can promote collaboration across difference.  Topics will include:  power, intersectionality, micro-aggression, intergroup dynamics, social justice, intergroup dialogue, and related concepts.  Students will be expected to participate actively; examine, understand, and articulate different perspectives; and engage fully with the assigned readings and materials.  Weekly reflection papers are required; students will also submit and present a final project.