SJS 1200 - Social Justice in Action: Methods, Skills, and Practice
3 Credits
This course explores and applies theories and methods of social justice to combat oppression and promote positive social change. Students broaden their understanding of contemporary social justice issues through opportunities to develop, practice, and apply skills learned in the classroom to community-based learning environments in the greater Twin Cities region. Through case studies, skill development, and class activities, students begin honing their skills in public speaking, networking, teamwork, identifying problems and solutions, perspective taking, persuasive writing, advocacy, conflict resolution, and ethical decision making.
Pre-Requisites SJS 1100
Major Content Areas
Theories and methods of social justice and change
Action plan implementation and assessment
Approaches to community organizing
Evaluating organizational structure
Public speaking skills
Networking skills
Teamwork skills
Identifying problems and solutions
Perspective taking
Persuasive writing
Conflict resolution
Ethical decision-making skills
Self-reflection
Learning Outcomes
Conduct community-based learning and apply social-justice skills to real-life social injustice, conflict, and change.
Assess and evaluate the work and mission of social justice organizations.
Evaluate personal social-justice perspectives, beliefs, and behaviors, and skill development associated with community-based learning activities.
Apply and assess the skills, theories, methods, strategies, tools, and resources learned in SJS 1100 to address current and historical social injustices.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
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