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Spring 2025 Lecture Distance Learning JEDIUpper DivisionExamines the causes of and solutions to hatred and violence. Concepts such as anti-Semitism, discrimination, hate crimes, prejudice, racism, bullying, homosexual prejudice, terrorism and other topics will be addressed. This course uses experiential activities, videos, guest speakers and classroom discussion.
Learning Outcomes1Apply sociological approaches and concepts to the study of hate and violence.
2Identify some of the causes of hate and violence, as well as the forces that perpetuate hate and violence.
3Identify and critically evaluate institutional responses to hate and violence.
4Empirically examine an organized effort to work against hate and violence.