In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and pursuing public response, RJSJ brought together over 100 students, alumni, staff, faculty, and administrators to reflect on the experiences of the past weeks and their hopes and desires for the Fairfield University community. Graduate equivalent: SOCI5300. The course highlights collections of Asian art at Yale University and in New York City, incorporating special exhibitions of East Asian art relevant to the course. The course will be run as a combination of lecture and small group discussion and will make use of web-based background materials to provide context and depth to the readings. Previously PB 0101. This course explores the story of religion in America from a multicultural, multi-faith perspective. In this course we will examine the ways race has shaped our perceptions of and responses to community. President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Pejay Lucky is building community. Previously EN 0172. Previously MU 0101. Students who have taken PSYC1210 may not take this course. This course is a study of various cultural aspects of modern China in the 20th century through reading translated fiction as well as films. ANTH 2015Refugees and Culture3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, HACA Humanitarian Action Minor Context Course, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WDIV World Diversity. We are committed to pursuing shared standards of excellence. With a particular focus on international art cinema, this course gives students the historical context and critical tools to appreciate and analyze diverse cinematic styles. The historical experience of Black Muslims serves as a recurring case study. How have they both been shaped by and contributed to the socio-cultural transformations? Students learn to understand, discuss, and differentiate between stylistic periods and their historical relevance to American culture. Our 437-square-mile service area is multicultural, and we develop the library's collection with our readers' wide range of interests in mind. NURS 1112Healthcare Delivery Systems3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, HSTE Health Studies: Traditions, Delivery, and Ethics. Diversity can be defined as all the characteristics which differentiate us as individuals as well as all the characteristics which make us alike. Some of the questions raised include the following: Is the death penalty a deterrent? The focus on race, class, and gender enables students to engage with historically challenging questions about equality, freedom, individualism, republicanism, liberalism, and American exceptionalism from alternative perspectives. SOCI 2300Sociology of Education3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Previously AY 0052. We explore essential questions related to difference that all human societies have encountered over time. The course uses readings, exercises, and real-world projects to formulate the following: a definition of diversity; an awareness of its impact on businesses and their managers; the identification of the challenges that diversity presents and the opportunities it allows for even more productive workplace interactions; and the necessary skills, attitudes, and patterns of critical thinking needed for effective leadership in this important area. Fairfield University community members share a commitment to inquiry and discernment, and a determination to serve as global citizens supporting the dignity and essential human rights of all persons. Students will examine how Caribbean traditions like Vodou and Santeria and American iterations of Christianity and Islam arose out of and against institutions and cultures that sought to subjugate them. This course presents a general view of Spanish-American civilization from pre-Columbian times to the present. Established in 1994, the Center for Judaic Studies was developed to enrich Fairfields intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life with Judaism through lectures, programs, and other special events that serve the broader community. This course surveys the history of Jewish-Christian interaction in Europe from late antiquity until the Dreyfus Affair, with emphasis on the 10 centuries between the ninth and the 19th. This course is a survey of Muslim life and religious movements connected to Islam in North America. This course is an in-depth analysis of capital punishment. This course examines the evolution and innovation of the religions of African people as they were shaped through the middle passage, merged with other religions during the institution of slavery, and created anew on the American continent and throughout the Caribbean Sea. The PDF will include all pages within the 2022-2023 Graduate Catalog. Previously EN 0101. The course explores key historical developments, the challenges and opportunities presented by domestic and international dynamics in the region, the causes and consequences of democratic breakdowns in the past, the transition to democracy in the later part of the twentieth century, the difficulties several young democracies face today, and the continuous and uneven efforts to advance human rights in the region. This course examines the economy from philosophical and anthropological perspectives. Global health issues and their impact on the delivery of health care services are discussed, along with consumer use of complementary and alternative therapies. Following a call and mission to serve, Jesuits often established academic institutions in under-served communities that were otherwise ostracized and denied access to education. Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2021. This course investigates how race, class, and gender function in American political culture. Fairfield University Undergraduate Overview, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Download PDF of entire Undergraduate Catalog, Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the American Workplace, Art of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies, Inventing Themselves: African-American Women in U.S. History, Critical Issues in American Popular Music: Blues to Hip Hop, Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination. Work across all disciplines within SEHD aligns perfectly with Fairfield's Jesuit mission, where intellectual growth in service to others and social justice are primary. The moment is so important that it has brought people out in the streets during a pandemic. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom. PHIL 3360Critical Race Theory3 Credits, Attributes: BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, UDIV U.S. Diversity. In addition to studying the migrants and the reasons for their international movement, participants have the opportunity to discuss opposing perspectives on the immigration policies of developed countries. Special attention will be paid to the African-American and Immigrant Muslim communities. Students will obtain a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice through participation and celebration in a variety of activities. Why are urban areas "racialized"? Whether on or off campus, we always strive to integrate intellect with action for justice. Using a World History approach, we will explore the dramatic transformation of human societies over the past five centuries as a truly global process produced through the interactions of the West and "the rest." Previously RS 0106. This course examines the ways in which global political economic dynamics impact local cultures. MUSC 1132Critical Issues in American Popular Music: Blues to Hip Hop3 Credits, Attributes: ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSCC Black Studies Component Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. Subject areas will include blues and its origins, jazz and modernism, the obstacles of race in music, the death of rhythm and blues, rock's evolution in the 1950s, rap and hip hop culture, and issues in both postmodernism and perverse as seen by many music and art critics. Previously PO 0236. The course addresses the ways in which the media, popular culture, work, and schools have been pivotal sites for the creation and maintenance of gender performances, and explores sites of resistance in art and activism. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC).The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table. Prerequisite: One 1000-level religious studies course. This course oers an introduction to sociolinguistics, i.e., the study of the language in relation to social factors, with a focus on Spanish in the US. In January of 2019, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi addressed the Fairfield University community as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Keynote Speaker and spoke to us about how the opposite of being racist isn't being not-racist, it's being anti-racist. Special emphasis is placed on ethical, legal and social issues related to the knowledge and application of genetic information. The course focuses on the role of empires, imperialism, and colonialism in shaping world history. The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom. Serving the University community by providing support and activities for students that enhance their overall experience and knowledge in respect to the rich diversity and culture that exists at Fairfield. As we study the Atlantic world and globalization across several centuries, we will examine cultural syncretism, commodity culture rooted in the Triangle Trade, and creative endeavors in literature and the arts (painting and sculpture, film, music, dance, theatre). ENGL 1330African American Literary Tradition3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, ENAM American Literature, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, UDIV U.S. Diversity. RLST 1601Religion in the United States3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASRS American Studies: Religion, CARS Catholic Studies: Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, RSST Religious Studies Major Track, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Events in United States history such as the emancipation from slavery and the Civil War Era, the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz Age, Great Depression, Civil Rights Movements, AIDS crisis of the 1980s, and the Los Angeles race riots of the 1990s are used as context to understand black art and culture. MLK essay contest winner: Building the Beloved CommunityFebruary 28, 2021, A Humanitarian Crisis Within a Space of ExceptionFebruary 26, 2021, 2021 MLK Keynote Address to Fairfield PrepFebruary 23, 2021, Introducing Cristina Beltrn, PhDFebruary 17, 2021, Re-membering by Associate Vice Provost for Scholarly, Creative, and Community Engagement Professor of Politics Jocelyn M. Boryczka, PhDJune 19, 2020, Supporting Educators to Cultivate Conversations Surrounding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Classroom June 1, 2020, Descendants of Families Enslaved at Monticello Speak at Quick CenterFebruary 12, 2020, MLK Celebration at Fairfield UniversityJanuary 17, 2020, The theme of the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is The Challenge of Change: Intersectional Justice and Democracy., Gadioma and Ugwu Win FUSA Election in Landslide VoteFebruary 27, 2020. This course surveys the history of Europe and the Atlantic world and their encounters with East Asia from the 1400s to the 1800s. Finally, students bring this knowledge to a final course that focuses attention on diversity in the workplace. Available to all students regardless of their major, the minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. Weighing the impact of gender with race and class on everyday life, we explore the intersectional features of identity from multiple perspectives. 13 jobs. This course follows the emergence of this concept from the political and ethical thought of the Greeks, to the Enlightenment, to the explicit formulation of "human rights" in the 20th century as a guiding principle of international relations. It's not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all. We value the academic, social and broader community benefits that arise from a diverse campus and are committed to equity, inclusion and accountability. Ophelie Rowe-Allen and Stephanie Burrell Storms are contributing authors, "Enhancing EDI Initiatives through Academic and . This course explores black art and culture in the twentieth century. MUSC 1102History and Development of Rock3 Credits, Attributes: ASGW American Studies: Gateway, ASVP American Studies: Visual and Performing Arts, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course. Whats more astounding is that this is happening within mere weeks of several other such occurrences. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Prerequisites: SPAN3245, junior standing. HIST 1106Imperialism and Colonialism3 Credits. RLST 2795Islam, Race, Power3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, IWHU Islamic World Studies: Humanities. This course pays attention to key films, filmmakers, and moments in film history, across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The event also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Erica E. Hartwell and Stephanie Burrell Storms (with Kirsten Cole, Sarah K. Donovan, Ruth L. Greene, and Theodora P. Williams) are contributing authors, "Breaking Down Silos: Teaching for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Across Disciplines in Higher Education," Chapter 1. Learn more about our Racial and Social Justice Resources, the Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Diversity in Action, Services & Initiatives for students and more! Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) works closely with all of the University's 17 schools and colleges to help create a positive and welcoming campus climate, and ensure that we are recruiting world-class students, staff, and faculty whose experiences and viewpoints embolden the academic endeavor. For the purpose of understanding how race functions in our socio-political world, this body of work treats the concept as a social construction, drawing heavily on the phenomenological and existential traditions.Pertinent themes like lived experience, authenticity, and racial privilege will be explored using key texts (by Jean-Paul Sartre, Franz Fanon, Lewis Gordon, and Robert Bernasconi, to name a few). We can do so by examining the encounters between the West and other parts of the world and by beginning and ending the story of the rise of the modern world not in Europe but elsewhere. The philosophy of Ubuntu entered my life while I was a high school English teacher in Louisville, Kentucky. 3476 janderson@fairfield.edu, Director of Diversity & Academic Support Services at Fairfield College Preparatory School, Vice President for University Advancement, Director of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Bellarmine Campus of Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (203) 254-4000. How do local, national, and global cultures and events affect the way authors fashion their texts? This curriculum is designed to provide breadth and depth of understanding, and encourages students to recognize the wide range of perspectives that help to shape relationships among people. We aspire to be an inclusive, welcoming community that is representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. This course traces the development of American jazz from its origins in African-American musical traditions. Available to all students regardless of their major, the minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. RLST 2552Contemporary Moral Problems3 Credits, Attributes: CARS Catholic Studies: Religious Studies, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, RSTH Religious Studies Theology Track. This course introduces major monuments of the arts of Asia, including architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and prints. Several concepts and global issues are explored, among which the physical environment, conflict, inequality, global interconnectedness, and the movement of goods and people across borders are central. Previously FTM 0103. The history of the death penalty and its contemporary status in the U.S. is explored. Students explore topics such as modernity, nationalism, individualism, gender, and cultural identity in the modern cultural-historical context. SPAN 4359Culture, Civilization, and Literature in the Spanish-American Caribbean Region3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective, LCSC LACS Minor: Spanish Culture and Literature, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WDIV World Diversity. We welcome admitted students from traditionally underrepresented populations and students with a strong interest in diversity to spend a night on campus, meet members of the community, and become a stag for a day. . A team of science and mathematics faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to transform the introductory experience for STEM students, with the goal of improving retention and success for all students, especially for students of color and others who have been traditionally excluded from these disciplines. View more property details and housing statistics on William Raveis. Also will be discussed are issues particular to fiction and film as representational modes: How do fiction and film narrate history and the complex Chinese experience? Previously PY 0222. We recognize that viable solutions to enduring problems emerge when people with diverse backgrounds and skills work together with mutual respect, toward common goals. Dear Members of the Fairfield University Community: Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing with you thoughts about the global pandemic and our Universitys response to the ongoing challenges we have faced as a learning community, as we adapt to these circumstances. Further, students will explore how elements of black religious life, from preaching style to music to liturgy to religious thought, have left an indelible mark upon American and Caribbean religious cultures and traditions. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. ENGL 1300Literature by Women: Vision and Revision3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, ENAM American Literature, ENBR British Literature, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. What sociological factors influence clemency decisions? ANTH 1110Cultural Anthropology3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, WDIV World Diversity. ENGL 1720Literacy and Language3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, EDCG Educational Studies Cognate, EDDV Educational Studies Diversity, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, UDIV U.S. Diversity. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the African Diaspora, incorporating texts from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Prerequisites: ECON1011, ECON1012; or INST1053. This course is designed to give an inter-professional perspective to students interested in health care from any field of study. Prerequisite: One 1000-level history course. PHIL 2263The Concept of Human Rights3 Credits. The Center hosts workshops on Inclusive Classroom Practices to generate discussion around the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for teaching social justice classes. The Fairfield Awards Dinner is the Universitys flagship fundraising event for scholarship that celebrates inclusive excellence. In the process, students work to discover what kind of lens culture and/or inequality provides, how our implicit understandings of these ideas shape how we think about the world, and how we might better use such ideas to do our thinking. Why are there systematic patterns of race, class, and gender inequality in education? HIST 1146Women's History as U.S. History3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, UDIV U.S. Diversity, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused. SOCI 2135Race in the Americas3 Credits, Attributes: BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, BSHI Black Studies: History, BSSS Black Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, H_AF History After 1750, H_NW Non-Western History, H_US U.S. History, LCEL LACS Minor: Elective. Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in a discussion organized by Racial Justice is Social Justice (RJSJ), a grassroots coalition initially formed by students. The 2,018 square feet home is a 4 bed 3 bath property. Previously SP 0359. Students will focus on the social integration and identity adjustments of refugees in their host communities and/or country. The course traces the roots of rock, blues, and country styles, showing how they merged with popular music. 3 Credits, Attributes: ASRS American Studies: Religion, BSAH Black Studies: Arts and Humanities, BSFC Black Studies Focus Course, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, PJST Peace and Justice Studies, RSST Religious Studies Major Track, UDIV U.S. Diversity. Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along . This course provides an introduction to the study of gender through a feminist lens. AHST 1102 Art of East Asia 3 Credits Attributes: ANMC Asian Studies Elective, DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, GDAH Graphic Design: Art History, INEL International Studies / International Business Elective, VPCH Visual and Performing Arts Core: History Course, WDIV World Diversity This course surveys the art and architectural history of China, Korea, and Japan, emphasizing . Students will explore how features of the specific societies serve to inhibit or augment cultural adjustments and meet the new needs and realities of populations in movement. The PDF will include content on the Requirements tab only. ENGL 1010Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies3 Credits, Attributes: DEIE Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Elective, E_AF English Literature After 1800, MELT Magis Core Exploration: Literature, WDIV World Diversity. How can we use the sociological lens to understand, contextualize, and alleviate educational problems in the real world? The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs supports a wide variety of diverse and affinity clubs that allow students to be engaged outside of the classroom.
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