Practicing Pluralism

Catalog description

Students in this course will develop skills and dispositions that support pluralism and aid in addressing complex challenges that impact society and our local community. Pluralism recognizes that difference is a social and cultural fact, with consequences and opportunities for society, politics, and our everyday lives; it seeks to foster human connection and mutual understanding, co-develop knowledge about society, and motivate shared action to advance the social good. These civic capacities will be cultivated through critical dialogue, an approach through which students leverage their curiosity about themselves, the people around them, and issues around housing, food, and health systems. Combining academic material, individuals’ stories, and experiential learning, this course will leave students with a more comprehensive understanding of these complex issues and potential paths forward.