COR 118 1 - Belonging & Marginalization

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

The dominant white, northern European culture in the U.S. creates insiders and outsiders, and affects the way we see ourselves. In this class, we will study the dominant culture and experiences of marginalization and trauma within it. Examples of those experiences may include homelessness, incarceration, and surviving sexual assault. We will explore emerging understanding of how to respond to trauma in our community, and also focus on the importance of self compassion. Our understanding of trauma will be informed by basic knowledge from neuroscience. This discussion based course will provide students with opportunities to work in circle, and develop skills for building community in and outside the classroom.

Offered Fall

Course Fee: $20
Prerequisite(s): This course is for first semester freshman students and freshman transfer students.