DGS152 — Critical Thinking for Equity
DGS 152 - Critical Thinking for Equity DGS 152 - Critical Thinking for Equity 5 Credits This class explores personal identities and how our collective memberships impact our daily lives. It uses a variety of sources such as literature, film, art and/or social media to critically examine the political, social, and historical meanings of our cultural identities. Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students needing Humanities distribution credit, Education students, students with an interest in social justice. Active Date 20260408T14:59:04 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Humanities Area I Course Outline Identity & Intersectionality: Analyzing personal and social identities (race, gender, ability, etc.) and their formation using personal narratives and diverse cultural texts. Systems of Power: Examining how historical and institutional systems of power and privilege function to create and sustain inequities in society. Cultural Criticism: Critiquing film, literature, art, and real-world scenarios to uncover hidden biases, stereotypes, and systemic injustices. From Analysis to Action : Identifying specific inequities impacting communities and families, and researching evidence-based strategies for change. Advocacy Planning: Developing a practical, evidence-based advocacy plan to interrupt bias and promote equity in ed