SL 120 - Across Borders

Institution:

Mount Mercy University

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Description:

In this travel course, students will examine the experience of Mexican immigrants in south Texas and northern Mexico as well as here in the Midwest. Students will examine issues of immigration in light of Catholic understandings of equality and social justice. The course will include a significant local service component and, over Fall break, a consciousness-raising "border witness experience"in Texas with the ARISE program, sponsored by Sisters of Mercy and other religious communities. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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