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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

SOCL 2900 - Introduction to Social Justice Studies

Hours: 4
We live in a world of rising global insecurity, enduring wars, unprecedented environmental degradation, increasing human rights concerns, and intensifying inequality. Nations, multinational corporations, communities and groups variously struggle to cope with and address these problems. Amidst this upheaval, the global study of social justice and non-violence is proliferating. In this course students explore the theoretical underpinnings of justice studies as well as analyze the social action, and reaction, it influences worldwide. Students review past and current research, and practice, on critical and effective approaches to social justice and advocacy. Systemic barriers and challenges to social justice, organizational and community development, and human rights and social justice strategy frameworks are important elements of the course. The course may include guest speakers, service learning, team projects and/or fieldwork.