Diversity Education
Social Justice Seminars
Social Justice Education for a Global Society EDCI 489
Faculty
Dr. Marisa E. Suhm
288 MSC
(979) 862 2003
msuhm@tamu.edu
Course Description
This is a 3-credit seminar that relies heavily on participation,
analytical discussions, projects and student presentations. It is
taught every year out of the Department of Teaching, Learning and
Culture.
Course Objective
- To heighten the students’ awareness of the different aspects of social justice in America and other parts of the world.
- To critically examine factors that influence social participation, exclusion, power or oppression;
- To develop a theoretical framework, a common language, a knowledge base, and a repertoire of presentation skills that will allow them to talk about these issues;
- To provide a context for students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for promoting social equality using identity development, student development and social justice theories.
Required text
Adams, M., Bell, L., & Griffin, P. (Eds.). (1997). Teaching for
diversity and social justice. New York: Routledge.
Additional readings
Adams, M., Blumenfeld W., Casteneda R., et.al. (Eds.).
(2000). Readings for diversity & social justice. New York: Routledge.
