Managerial skills necessary for effective organizational performance during the early start-up period of the new venture are highlighted. This course uses a multicultural framework to analyze key discourses in the development of American political thought from the Founding period through the present. By placing at the center of study the political beliefs and ideologies of women, African and Native Americans, ethnic minorities and working classes, the course traces the historical development of debates over the key principles of equality and liberty as well as the connected issue of minority versus majority rights. An overview of child development that places the development and experience of the bicultural child at the center of the focus. Topics such as bilingualism, bicultural identity, and US social policy on immigration will be explored.
Plans are to include an experiential component, working with bicultural children.
Some Spanish language skills may be useful, but there are no prerequisites for this course. This course will focus on understanding and contributing to building community in two settings on campus and on co-op. Students will develop participant-observation and interviewing skills to help them gain sensitivity, perspective, and understanding when entering communities. Committee memberships, field trips, guest lecturers, and simulation experiences will be combined with in depth reading and discussion. Class limit 20.