IDST 301 - Colloquium II: Cultural Context

3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 112 or equivalent
This online colloquium course is designed to provide students a multi-disciplinary research opportunity and a meaningful cultural immersion experience. The learning goals of the colloquium include researched investigation into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of a particular group, sub-culture, community, or culture. Students are also expected to participate in a cultural immersion experience connected to their research. The cultural immersion experience should include a service component in order to engage students in dialogue with the people most affected by the researched issues and develop a sense of social solidarity with people whose lives and perspectives vary from their own. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, case studies, lectures, research and writing, video blogging, journaling, group discussions, and group activities.
This course meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
Course Delivery Methods: ONL, SEL
College: CGPS