IS 355 - Cross Cultural Exploration:Investigations in Social Justice & Education

Institution:

Avila University

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Description:

In keeping with Avila's mission to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community, this travel course will examine interactions among people of diverse cultural, language, gender, class, and religious backgrounds in educational and community settings. Students will participate in cultural immersion experiences and service learning projects within another country of the world. They will investigate issues of poverty, educational access, health care access, discrimination and social justice from anthropological, educational, psychological, sociological, religious, and economic perspectives. The course is intended to prompt students to examined and responsible action as citizens of the global community. CORE III. SU.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Avila.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 942-8400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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