Description
This course will critically examine complex factors related to international outreach, and models of best practices to strategically engage partners around the world. This course examines historical trends associated with global engagement of marginalized populations, individual, as well as systemic efforts to build capacity for community empowerment, equity and self-advocacy, and best practices related to engagement, mobilization and social innovation. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the inter-related nature of society, the direct, and indirect impact of global injustices as well as theories and practices related to international social work. (4 units; Summer)