Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
PJHC 470 - ADVANCED SEMINAR PJHC
Long Title: ADVANCED SEMINAR IN POVERTY, JUSTICE, AND CAPABILITIES
Department: Poverty Justice & Human Capab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Minor(s):
Poverty Justice & Human Capab
Prerequisite(s): PJHC 371
Description: Through interdisciplinary readings and media, this seminar explores how global, national, and domestic structures influence human lives and capabilities, and critically examines the role of activists and policymakers in confronting social inequities. In considering the ethical and cultural considerations of representing the voices and needs of others, the course explores various mediums of communication oriented towards amplifying voices that are often silenced. The semester culminates with each student producing a digital story about a community issue relating to their service learning experiences. Students need to have completed the minor’s service learning requirement by the end of the semester. Students who have taken PJHC 300 will have a modified assignment. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students will need to have completed the minor’s service learning requirement by the end of the semester in which they take this course. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PJHC 470 if student has credit for SWGS 470.