Culture & Society
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Fall 2021 & Spring 2022
Voting History in the United States
Learn about the history of voting in the United States. The voting history has not been characterized by a smooth and inexorable progress toward universal political participation. It has instead been messy, littered with periods of both expansion and retraction of the franchise with respect to many groups of potential voters. Discover how this history calls us to action and conveys that voting rights are not definitively won but must be struggled for and defended.
CE-HIST 2150, 3 Thurs., Dec. 2-16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. E Castillo, Jr. #84076
American Bill of Rights: A Guide
The Bill of Rights original purpose was to defend the people of the United States against an aristocratic and geographically distant Congress whose members, many feared, would act in their own self-interest. It was only after the Civil War, with the passage and ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment, that the Bill of Rights began to accrue its modern meaning. This engaging 7-week course is not just an historical study but designed to deepen the student’s understanding off present-day controversies over issues like free speech, the separation of church and state, and the Second Amendment right of ordinary citizens to “keep and bear arms.”
CE-LAW 2009, 7 Thurs., Oct. 7-Nov. 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, $170. E Castillo, Jr. #83658
Spring 2022
Storytelling: Stories from Our Native
Land to Build Cultural Understanding
Share native stories and discuss the impact it had on cultural, social, religious beliefs. Experience other native land stories and compare to theirs and discuss the implications on cultural beliefs, understanding and development. This course will allow the space to discuss and learn in a safe space about oneself and others.
CE-CULTR 2057VA, 3 Tues., Apr. 26-May 10, 4:00-6:00 pm, KNC-4, $75. M Iglio. #18862
Discover the U.S. Constitution
Our Constitution is a remarkable document. It is short, it is only a few paragraphs long and it has withstood the test of time. However, the government of, by, and for the people only works when people understand how it works. Knowing what is in the Constitution and why it is relevant to us today is fundamental to our being able to defend it. This class offers a short and easy guide to understanding the Constitution.
CE-HIST 2122, 3 Thurs., Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 6:00-8:00 pm, $78. E Castillo, Jr. #18630
Voting History in the United States
Learn about the history of voting in the United States. The voting history has not been characterized by a smooth and inexorable progress toward universal political participation. It has instead been messy, littered with periods of both expansion and retraction of the franchise with respect to many groups of potential voters. Discover how this history calls us to action and conveys that voting rights are not definitively won but must be struggled for and defended.
CE-HIST 2150, 3 Thurs., Feb. 10-24, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. E Castillo, Jr. #18631
American Bill of Rights: A Guide
The Bill of Rights original purpose was to defend the people of the United States against an aristocratic and geographically distant Congress whose members, many feared, would act in their own self-interest. It was only after the Civil War, with the passage and ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment, that the Bill of Rights began to accrue its modern meaning. This engaging 7-week course is not just an historical study but designed to deepen the student’s understanding off present-day controversies over issues like free speech, the separation of church and state, and the Second Amendment right of ordinary citizens to “keep and bear arms.”
CE-LAW 2009, 7 Thurs., Mar. 10-Apr. 21, 6:00-8:00 pm, $170. E Castillo, Jr. #18632
Bias Awareness
Participants will explore their own culture and hear about other cultures in this remote class. Using the formula power plus prejudice = isms, we will explore various “isms” including racism, sexism, homophobia, religious bias, classism, ableism, languageism, and ageism and look at personal, cultural and institutional forms of bias and prejudice. Examine ways that you have experienced bias and practice methods of interrupting bias comments.
CE-CULTR 2056, 1 Tues., Feb. 15, 4:00-7:00 pm, $42. P Prutzman. #18790