Intercultural Dialogues: Foundations in Multicultural Coalition Building
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This FIG is designed to look at issues connected to the history of multicultural coalition building. It will examine the barriers to multicultural coalition building, strategies necessary to overcome these barriers, and the social/political issues that affect most people of color and their white allies. This course will make use of guest lecturers, student presentations and discussions, readings, films, field trips, and service learning designed to enhance the classroom experience. Through service learning projects (approximately 15 hours throughout the semester), students will work with non-profit agencies that either provide direct services or focus on awareness campaigns on topics that are universal regardless of race and ethnicity. Examples may include focusing on the needs of frail elderly living in poverty or focusing on a local agency concerned with environmental problems. Coalitions depend heavily on appropriate communication skills. In "Introduction to American Politics and Government" students will learn about how much the American political process depends on the building of multiple coalitions.English 100 will provide opportunities to develop the research and writing skills necessary for success in the other courses.

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