Seats Available: EPSY 203- Social Issues Group Dialogue

EPSY 203: Social Issues Group Dialogue courses provide a space for students to have an open dialogue with peers in small group settings on diversity and social justice topic areas. Each section uses a structured dialogue format to explore intergroup and intragroup differences and similarities within historical and contemporary contexts. Each section uses active learning exercises, in addition to weekly readings, reflective writing assignments, and topic-based dialogues. Courses are taught by real-life practitioners from the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign community.

Fall 2024 EPSY 203 Courses

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

• Section: AD1

• Dates: October 21, 2024 - December 19, 2024

• Meets: Tuesdays, Noon-1:50pm

• Location: Virtual

• Instructors: A. Carter & J. Cross

We invite you to join us in this interactive course designed to discuss topics centered around race, culture, stereotypes, social privilege, macroaggressions etc. We encourage students to bring their own unique experiences, perspectives, and stories to the classroom to inform our dialogue.

Conservative/Liberal Dialogue

• Section: AD3

• Dates: October 21, 2024 - December 19, 2024

• Meets: Mondays, 3-4:50pm

• Location: DKH 307

• Instructors: R. Deterding & S. Bidner

This dialogue course introduces students to different dimensions and aspects of political relations within the United States and, depending on class interest, between the US and other countries. We will explore the histories, social contexts, and ideas that have shaped your experiences as conservative and liberal students. 

Resisting Marginalization

• Section: 11

• Dates: October 21, 2024 - December 19, 2024

• Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6pm-7:50pm

• Meets: Virtual

• Instructors: E. Moore & C. Young

This course is highly experiential, interactive, and it helps students develop various skills. These skills include critical thinking, listening, perspective taking, and critical self-reflection. Students are also challenged to develop awareness and understanding of critical intergroup relations issues affecting individuals, organizations, and communities.