FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES: COURSES
38-101. Introduction to Social Justice
The course will explore diverse visions and dimensions of social justice, both past and present. It will examine the role of political economy, culture, and identity in addressing injustice in Canada and globally. It will critically assess different strategies for social change. Students will be introduced to the principles governing the production and distribution of benefits and harms, and to such concepts as distributive justice, politics of difference, civil society, empowerment, critical pedagogy, citizenship, and human rights. (Also offered as Disability Studies 37-101)
38-321. Social Justice Seminar
An inter-disciplinary exploration of the role of the state, alternative media, arts, literature, critical pedagogy, international and domestic law, social movements, non-governmental agencies, international governmental agencies, and scholars in bringing about social change. (Prerequisites: 38-101 and semester 5 standing.)
38-447. Practicum in Social Justice
This course offers students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. Students will be placed with organizations dedicated to the pursuit of social justice in the Windsor area. Students will be assigned a major project to be completed under the supervision of the course instructor and an on-site practicum supervisor. Students will be expected to contribute a minimum of three hours per week , meeting regularly with course instructor to provide oral and written reports. This course is open to Social Justice majors only. Prerequisites: 38-321 and semester 5 standing.