Equity Case Studies Report - School of Social Work - University of ...
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UBC school <strong>of</strong> social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation <strong>of</strong> case studies 107<br />
Appendix G<br />
UC Berkeley, <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> Welfare, Course Descriptions<br />
SW 175ac: The Dialogue <strong>of</strong> Diversity<br />
Learning more about the diversity <strong>of</strong> American culture <strong>of</strong>ten does not increase our ability<br />
to understand and get along with one another. Multi-cultural (African American, Asian<br />
American, Latino, and European American) educational and workplace environments are fraught<br />
with conflicts in which persons find their peers to be disrespectful, alo<strong>of</strong>, or inappropriately<br />
familiar. This course explores assumptions, attitudes, and beliefs and how they influence how we<br />
relate to each other and how we conceive <strong>of</strong> fairness, entitlement, respect, and oppression.<br />
Students will learn strategies for engaging in productive intercultural dialogue and conflict<br />
resolution. This course satisfies the American Cultures requirement.<br />
SW 255: Community Organizing<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> this course is to provide students with both a conceptual framework and<br />
the practical skills for understanding and analyzing the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> grassroots community<br />
organizing efforts and how they relate to social movements and political revolution. Through an<br />
exploration <strong>of</strong> specific community organizing models, and hands-on experience (see below), this<br />
class will examine the concepts <strong>of</strong> self-interest, power, institutional change, community control,<br />
and leadership. It will also explore how gender, race, and geography affect organizing<br />
philosophy and strategy. Internships <strong>of</strong> 6-8 hours per week with social action organizations are<br />
also <strong>of</strong>fered, but not required, as part <strong>of</strong> the course through the Cal Corps Public Service Center.<br />
The internships are unpaid but interns who make a one-year commitment to their site will receive<br />
a small stipend. Transportation stipends may also be available. More information will be<br />
provided on the first day <strong>of</strong> class.<br />
(<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> Welfare, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley, 2011)