SJS 101 - Foundation in Social Justice Studie

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course introduces students to ideas of social justice. A broad overview of conceptualizations of social justice, including distributive justice (equity), deliberative justice (democracy), and redistributive justice (difference), will intersect with critical analyses of the major theoretical approaches to social justice, namely, liberalism, Marxism, and post-structuralism. Students will then apply their conceptual and theoretical understandings of social justice to a series of case studies. Course Objectives ((1) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of different conceptualizations of social justice. (2) Articulate, through speech and writing, an understanding of different theoretical approaches to social justice. (3) Recognize the ways in which ideas of social justice can be applied to various social issues and forms of social inequality. (4) Apply conceptual and theoretical understandings of social justice to contemporary and historical case studies from around the world. (5) Strength written and oral communication skills. (6) Strengthen critical and analytical thinking skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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