PCST 383 - Critical Discourse, Social Change, and Positive Peace

(Same as LEAD 383.) Prerequisite, integrated educational studies major or minor, leadership studies minor, or leadership cluster, or peace studies major, or minor, or consent of instructor. How do we move from passive inaction to more active participation in response to oppression in its many forms? This course examines individuals and movements that have addressed both historical and contemporary gross violations of human rights including genocides and other atrocities. Students consider political, philosophical, and systemic theories of how change happens and explore their leadership implications. May be used to satisfy the “Leading Change” (applied capstone) requirement in the LEAD minor. (Offered every year.) 3 credits