-001 LEC , 04:30 P.M. - 07:00 P.M. , W , SmithH 231 , TCEASTBANK

Instructor: Sass Zaragoza,Lisa

Grading basis/credits: 3 credit(s)

Liberal Educ. Reqs: Meets CLE req of Citizenship/Publ Ethics Theme

Description: In this course, we examine theoretical frameworks for understanding social justice and social agency. We study identity theory, power, race, class and privilege and how these play out in our own lives, particularly as we intereacts and work within various communtiy settings.. The majority of the class will focus on Latino worker's experiences organizing within the global economy, particularly here in Minnesota. Students will spend at least 25 hours working with a community based group, organization, union, worker center or policy initiative learning through experience different models for movement building, advocacy and change.