The second semester will be a practicum during which students will teach the knowledge and skills learned during the first semester to freshmen in the College Park Scholars Public Leadership and International Studies Programs. This course is designed so that the participants, in teams, have the opportunity to pass on what they have learned to College Park Scholars freshmen students. The course helps students understand and develop with groups comprised of people from diverse cultures, and provides opportunities for students to share their knowledge with others. Attendance is mandatory.
Every student adds a valuable and unique perspective that is essential to everyone's learning.
The course packet readings are both scholarly and contemporary in nature and are designed to prompt critical analysis and thought-provoking questions, serve as a common information base for intellectually stimulating dialogue, and provide useful information about facilitating dialogue. The opinions and ideas in the readings do not necessarily reflect the instructor's opinion, rather they represent different aspects and ways of viewing race, diversity, and dialogue. Each reading has a corresponding assignment sheet that will be handed out during each class to be completed by the next class session. A journal reflection is due for every other session. The journal entry should focus on student's personal experiences of the Course as it evolves each week.