JUST 303 - Critical Theory

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Justice Studies

Description:

Critical refers to various bodies of theory: psychoanalysis, the Frankfurt School, deconstruction, critical race studies, queer theory, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and intersectionality that interrogate the essentialist assumptions that underlie social identities. "Justice" refers to an extra juridical concept of fairness that is focused on exposing and ending social inequalities. The aim of the Critical Theory course is to promote understanding of how categories such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and class help people recognize and combat injustices. The Critical pedagogy in this course aims to develop collective critical consciousness for the purpose of transforming oppressive socio-political conditions. Students will analyze and critique theories of the Frankfurt School and the emancipatory works of Paulo Freire, and bell hooks. (4)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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