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2015 Bonner Scholars and W.I.L.L. Program

Bonner Scholars are actively involved in community engaged learning with local social service agencies and are automatically enrolled by the Bonner Program in either Bonner FSP below on justice.  Students do not need to select a FSP course.

Students in the W.I.L.L. program are automatically enrolled in the FSP with the Gender Civic responsibility designation (FSP163) Students do not need to select a FSP course.

Class Name/Description
FSP 161 03

Social Justice: Theory, Problems and Practice

What is Social Justice? What does it look like? Why does it matter? We'll explore these questions through an examination of theoretical and concrete accounts of social justice and activism, and work together to develop meaningful understandings of the problems and potential of social justice thought and movements. Through the study of social justice issues and cases, we will better comprehend existing social, political, cultural, and economic barriers to social justice and become familiar with strategies to work within and outside of these barriers.

Course#: FSP 161-03
Professor:Nordquist, Michael
Day/s & Time/s: TF: 9:30 - 10:50

FSP 162 02

Leadership for Social Justice

This interactive course examines the critical role of leadership in advancing social justice, with emphasis on successful and failed efforts to address social problems such as poverty, oppression, and the fight for civil rights in America. Together we will probe and critically evaluate several theories and models that attempt to define effective leadership for the public good. We will also engage in an evidence-based, case-study analysis of selected leaders, including famous and lesser known social justice activists, political leaders, and social entrepreneurs, in order to investigate the values, traits, and competencies associated with effective and ineffective social justice leadership. Texts and supplemental readings include non-fiction and fictional works examining root causes of social injustice, and the efforts of leaders to produce positive social change. The course also integrates students' community engaged learning experiences as part of the Bonner Community Scholars program.

Course#: FSP 162-02
Professor: Scarpati, Nino
Day/s & Time/s: TF: 2 - 3:20

FSP 163 01

Rebel Girls: Social Change and Leadership

This course will examine how girls and young women do activism and social change. We will consider historical and contemporary methods, tools, and strategies used to inspire or force social, cultural, and political change on the local, national, and international level. With an emphasis on girls and women as leaders, actors, and agents of change, we will explore what it means to girl our activist efforts, looking at social media, blogs, web campaigns, zines, music, popular culture, protest, and satire. Students will have the opportunity to engage with female activists from within the local community; and will enhance their capacities and strengths as the leaders of today and of tomorrow.

Course#: FSP 163-01
Professor: Vogt, Ashley
Day/s & Time/s: R: 5:30 - 8:20

FSP 163-08

Rebel Girls: Social Change and Leadership

This course will examine how girls and young women do activism and social change. We will consider historical and contemporary methods, tools, and strategies used to inspire or force social, cultural, and political change on the local, national, and international level. With an emphasis on girls and women as leaders, actors, and agents of change, we will explore what it means to girl our activist efforts, looking at social media, blogs, web campaigns, zines, music, popular culture, protest, and satire. Students will have the opportunity to engage with female activists from within the local community; and will enhance their capacities and strengths as the leaders of today and of tomorrow.

Course#: FSP 163-08
Professor: Rossie, Amanda
Day/s & Time/s: TF: 9:30 - 10:50

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