HNRS 131: Contemporary Social Issues (Topic Varies)

HNRS 131-010: Culture/Ed/Comm in Era of Glob
(Fall 2017)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Section Information for Fall 2017

This course investigates the interface between culture, education, and communication.  It extends traditional theories and approaches by focusing on non-traditional and non-Western perspectives of these topics.  Identity, cultural capital, sociocultural competence, and privilege will be discussed.  Critical thinking about the relationships between these three topics will be encouraged through discussions based on common readings and selected media products.  

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Course topic varies by semester and section. Students will pursue a focused question about contemporary social issues. Students consider and apply theories, methods and evidence from the social sciences and humanities. Topics range in focus from global to local issues involving how power and inequality shape social and institutional structures.Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: HNRS 110C, 110XS, 302C, 302XS, 108C or 108XS.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment limited to students with the Honors College (Business)., Honors College (STEM). or Honors College. attributes.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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