FIRST YEAR SEMINARS 107 - The Culture of Respect

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

Every community of human beings, every society around the world, is faced with the challenge of creating a culture where all individuals are respected independently of their differences. This course studies both the differences and the common bonds that connect human beings to one another. Issues of gender, race, class, religion, and sexuality, among others, are studied historically and from multicultural perspectives. By studying the dynamics of oppression that result from unequal access to power, money, information and education, and by listening to experiences and stories of hope, students develop tools to create a society in which all voices are heard. A theoretical framework for a deeper understanding of the dynamics of human oppression is provided. Yet, this course goes beyond theory to practice. In this light, the class is team-taught by faculty and students. This course also explores cultural differences regarding the use of alcohol: how various cultures view alcohol and how such differences impact behavior from an multicultural perspective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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