Instructions:  In this course so far we have discovered stereotypes and how they can have an impact from the perspective of others. For this key assignment you will be conducting research and writing a paper on stereotypes and how they act as barriers to critical thinking.  Please follow these guidelines and questions:  Specifically you will be investigating and researching stereotypes that personally affect you or […]

 On the review day, after we have concluded our treatment of pride and envy, a reflection essay will be due. This essay can take a number of forms. You can narrate your thought and growth over the course of the class. You can meditate on each of the deadly sins sequentially. You can place the material within the broader context of either your story or […]

11. Those divinely revealed realities which are contained and presented in Sacred Scripture have been committed to writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. For holy mother Church, relying on the belief of the Apostles (see John 20:31; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-20, 3:15-16), holds that the books of both the Old and New Testaments in their entirety, with all their parts, are […]

Interpersonal communication affects more than just us, it impacts others. Our interactions have ethical considerations. Describe a situation that involved an ethical issue and the communication practices that were used to address the issue. There should be a clear definition of what the ethical issue is, and what communication practices were used to address the issue. Your paper should be a 1-2 page paper citing […]

Have you ever watched or participated in a debate? Typically both sides in a debate are very passionate about their viewpoints. Have you ever taken a moment to try to understand what sources or evidence have helped the different sides formulate their thinking? Our views and opinions are formed by different experiences and perspectives. To be thorough in your research and achieve depth of understanding […]

Established through an anonymous, the scholarship is available to students who meet the Foundation’s scholarship eligibility criteria, with an emphasis on students who have encountered a personal hardship that has hindered their educational plans. Scholarship funding may cover tuition, fees, books, or equipment that allows them to pursue their studies successfully. Students must submit a maximum of 500 words essay detailing their educational goals and […]

Close Descriptive Paper/Paper #1 (20% 3-4 pages/900-1200 words): The objective of this paper is not to ‘critique’ the film but rather to do a screening report of particular scene of your choosing from the films we watched as part of the class. The task is to use the film analysis language (shot/cinematography; art design/mise-en-scene; editing/narrative structure; performance/acting; sound/music) to accurately and in your own interpretation […]

The purpose of this presentation is to introduce yourself to your audience (classmates) by discussing your identities and experiences and how those things contribute to and shape your worldview. Further, this presentation encourages practicing both vulnerability and self-reflexivity, two core components of dialogue. Throughout our life we have various turning points, or “epiphany moments,” instances in which we come to a better understanding of ourselves, […]

Question, process, challenge, and think deeply about how this week’s readings relate back to you. This is a place to share your thoughts and feelings: let them be raw and vulnerable. In 500 words minimum (2-3 pages), write a personal reaction about how the core arguments or stories of the readings relate to your understanding of identities, privilege and systems of oppression. Choose and include […]

I advance the proposition in various writings that challenges successfully met enhance possibilities, and I see no reason why we should not take this posture with black studies. It is the history of humankind that overcoming social and natural oppositions strengthens them and pushes them further along the road to ever higher levels of thought and practice. And, therefore, we should welcome these struggles, for […]