House Course

2006-2007 Program

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Addressing Social Justice Issues Abroad and At Home

Spring 2007 House Course

Instructors: Sarah Stephens (ses48@duke.edu), Scott Sorrell (scott.sorrell@duke.edu)
Duke Faculty Advisor: Dr. Betsy Alden, Visiting Lecturer in Public Policy; Coordinator of Service-Learing Programs, Kenan Institute for Ethics, (919) 660-3199, alden@duke.edu
Day/Time: Tuesdays- 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Location: HH2 Commons Room, Few Quad, West Campus

2005-2006 Program

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Addressing Social Justice Issues Abroad and At Home

Spring 2006 House Course

Instructors: Lissett Babaian (lmb24@duke.edu), Sally Ong (so27@duke.edu)
Duke Faculty Advisor: Dr. Betsy Alden, Visiting Lecturer in Public Policy; Coordinator of Service-Learing Programs, Kenan Institute for Ethics, (919) 660-3199, alden@duke.edu
Day/Time: Tuesdays- 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  The first class meeting is Tuesday, January 17, 2006.
Location: GG1, Round Table Commons Room, West Campus

Course Description:
This house course aims to offer Duke students the opportunity to learn about social justice issues that affect both their local and global communities.   We will focus on extracting and analyzing the common threads of race, class, and gender which run through both.  Through student-led discussions, course readings and guest speakers, students will learn about some of the most pressing social justice issues around the world, the increasing interconnectedness of our global community, and how they can translate their knowledge into action as change agents. 

Students will begin their study by exploring existing inequalities within the Duke/Durham community and beyond, analyzing the effects of gender, race, and socio-economic status on education, health care, and consumerism.  The course will consider the roles of businesses, non-profits, and individuals in addressing social justice issues by studying the key characteristics of effective leadership and change models.  Finally, the course will delve into ethical questions of global responsibility and citizenship.  Students will reflect upon their commitment to social justice as global citizens and leaders.