PADMN 6835 - Social Justice, Leadership & Policy

In a multicultural society, discussions about issues of conflict and community are needed to facilitate understanding between social/cultural groups. In this intergroup dialogue, students will participate in semi-structured face-to-face meetings across social identity groups. Students will discuss relevant reading material and will explore group experiences in various social and institutional contexts. Participants will examine narratives and historical, psychological, and sociological materials. Students will participate in exercises that will be debriefed in class and in weekly journals. Students will learn about pertinent issues facing the participating groups on campus and in society. The goal is to create a setting in which students engage in open and constructive dialogue, learning, and exploration concerning issues of intergroup relations, conflict, and community