Intercultural Studies
Social Justice Studies
U.S. Focus Option
The Intercultural Studies Program (ICS) at Elmhurst College provides any interested student with the opportunity to develop a focus in Social Justice. This focus includes curricular attention to (inter)disciplinary theories or perspectives on social justice, definitional aspects of social justice, skills/strategies/methods of social justice, and/or practical field experiences. A field experience is strongly recommended.
As part of the requirements for a minor in Intercultural Studies, the focus in Social Justice Studies requires two of the following courses. In addition, one field experience (such as a practicum or internship) is recommended.
- ENG 221 The Search for Humane Values in Literature
- ENG 372 Multicultural/Postcolonial Literature
- FL 215 Genocide & the Holocaust
- HON 304 Facing History & Ourselves (January)*
- ICS 395 Civil Rights Movements: U.S. and South Africa (January)
- POL 302 Politics of Developing Nations
- POL 452 Special Topics: Political Justice
- SOC 213/313 African Americans Through Film (January)
- SOC 310 Social Inequality
- REL 230 Christian Ethics in Modern Society
- REL 281 Serving Society: Faith Perspectives
- REL 346 African American Religious Traditions
- WL 215 Genocide and the Holocaust
*Students may negotiate to substitute related field experiences, service learning or travel courses for the elective portion.