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critically reflecting on individual and collective identity, exploring human systems, and examining power structures. Additionally, students will develop skills for active listening and communicating/collaborating across differences. Common texts and assignments will be made available, but are not required for the course. Ideally, the course will include some component of problem- or place-focused learning that will equip students with skills for exploring DJS in applied contexts. How will we motivate

post Vatican II Council theology of Judaism in the Polish context” – Zuzanna Radzik “The Construction of Holocaust Memory in the Post-Conciliar Church” – Karma Ben Johanan This lecture concentrates on the ways in which the Catholic discourse on the Holocaust functioned in the construction of the Church’s post-bellum identity and in the re-forging of Jewish-Christian relations from the Second Vatican Council to the present. In particular, Karma Ben Johnanan will consider the theological tension

designed to meet you where you’re at and support you in reaching your language goals! PLU course number HISP 252: Spanish for Heritage Speakers Appropriate for students with or without previous Spanish studyAffirm and build upon your Spanish language abilities through: • Community building with other heritage speakers and exploration of topics related to language and identity; • Conversations about literary and cultural texts; • Vocabulary expansion exercises; • Workshops on using accents in your

, media influence on the attitudes toward suicide, and conceptions of self—just to name a few. “What I remember about his approach to teaching was the way he drew students into the material by telling stories about his life,” says Sociology Chair Kate Luther, a former PLU student of Arturo’s. “For example, as he taught about racial justice and ethnic identity, he would share about his experiences growing up in Colombia in a Polish family. I was grateful to Arturo’s support as I learned to teach

Journalism and New Media Morocco – Migration and Transnational Identity Morocco – Multiculturalism and Human Rights India – Public Health, Gender and Community Action India – Sustainable Development and Social Change Indonesia – Arts, Religion, and Social Change Mongolia – Nomadism, Geopolitics and the Environment Nepal – Development, Gender and Social Change Nepal – Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples Vietnam – Culture, Social Change, and Development Serbia – Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo: Peace and Conflict

that identity — especially for multi-ethnic members of the younger generation,” Kitajo said. “I have friends who do struggle with dual identities or figuring themselves out. This pilgrimage is part of their journey.” For Kitajo, the Minidoka Pilgrimage was crucial to understanding the mysteries of his family’s past and his own identity as a descendant. “My first pilgrimage was very meaningful in giving me that perspective, as far as the hardships my family endured and the sacrifices they made

abilities as an educator, Taylor-Mosquera was hungry to continue his educational journey, and to experience a new part of the world. He enrolled at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completed a research project in Chile and earned a Master of Arts in Latin American studies in 2014. Taylor-Mosquera now lives with family in Cali, working with adoptees and teaching high school English. He’s savoring the newfound identity he questioned for decades. “I’ve always felt Colombian in the states,” he said

: Teaching and Learning of Writing This course focuses on the multimodal teaching of writers across developmental stages, emphasizing culturally sustaining practices. This includes developmental and writing processes, genre exploration, the role of identity and community in writing, writing strategies and skills, and formative assessment and feedback. (2) EDUC 423 : Language and Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners This course examines stages of second language acquisition; including, examining

that underlie mezzo and macro level practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 510. SOCW 525: Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Equity in Social Work Practice (4)In this course, human diversity is broadly explored and defined to include race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and ability. The course content looks critically at privilege and the ways in which a society’s cultural practices and structure may oppress, marginalize, and alienate some while

they were focused on not just changing attitudes and increasing awareness, but also celebrating the changes that previous students had fought for and won. Kendra Saathoff ’17: Being a feminist on the PLU campus has been transformative. This is where my feminist identity was solidified. My feminism has also been challenged at PLU; I have learned more about intersectionality and ally-ship and every day I try to incorporate that into my actions. My feminism has evolved and I hope it will continue to