Autumn 2023
Meeting:
MW 10:30am - 12:20pm
SLN:
12696
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
HONORS 394 D
Instructor:
THE IDEA OF THE UNIVERSITY - WAYS
OF LEARNING, EXPLORING, AND KNOWING
(A&H, SSC)
-
IS THE UNIVERSITY AN AGENT OF
COLONIALISM, CAPITALISM, AND THE
STATE? ALTERNATIVELY, IS IT A
CRUCIBLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND
RESISTANCE? IS IT ALL OF THESE
THINGS? CAN IT BE SOMETHING ELSE?
THIS COURSE EXAMINES THE UNIVERSITY
AS SIMULTANEOUSLY A CRIME SCENE, A
SITE FOR HEALING, AND A PLACE FOR
TRANSFORMATION.
Catalog Description:
Considers different ways of learning, exploring, and knowing in the context of the historical development, social context, and impact of universities in general and of the University of Washington in particular. Includes reflective workshops on choosing areas of study (majors) in collaboration with Undergraduate Advising.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
October 30, 2025 - 11:20 pm