Social Justice & Activism RAP Fall 2012

This popular program is designed for students who want to be involved in social justice issues academically and/or personally.

When you join this RAP you will...

  • Enroll in a unique a 1-credit seminar created specifically for this program.
  • Enroll together in a small section of "Race, Gender, Class & Ethnicity" (Sociology 106) taught in the residentail area.
  • Learn about crucial social justice issues facing the world today and explore ways to address these issues in your own life.
  • Share your living-and-learning experience with others who appreciate critical analysis and wish to create positive social change.
  • Engage with seminar leaders to discuss and identify ways to pursue your academic and/or career goals.

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"This RAP is a great opportunity for students to meet others who want to make a better world" -- Professor Arlene Avakian

If you want to explore themes of social change from multiple perspectives, and their relevance to current issues at UMass Amherst and in the world at-large, this RAP is an excellent choice!

Join a community of peers who share your interests and who recognize the increasingly important need to address social justice issues in our complex world.

As part of the Social Justice & Activism RAP, you will take a 1-credit seminar that introduces you to programs and opportunities for leadership at UMass Amherst. The seminar also provides a supportive environment for personal reflection and critical thinking on local and global issues.

The seminar will place social justice issues in both current and historical contexts. There will be opportunities for group projects and lively, meaningful discussions.

This RAP is an interdisciplinary program that encourages you to take classes in the following areas: Afro-American Studies; Labor Studies; Sociology; Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies; and Social Thought and Political Economy (STPEC).

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program!

It's easier to pick classes-to do your homework with an environment of peers who have the same interests. We all got together to study for the Women's Studies final and it was amazing."

-Widlynn Louis 

Classes and Fall 2012

All students will enroll in two classes, both taught in the residential area:

RAP Seminar (UNIV 190R)1-credit

AND

"Race, Gender, Class and Ethnicity" - Sociology 106 - Gen Ed SBU

In addition: All students have the option to choose ONE of the following classes on main campus

  • "The Civil Rights Movement" - Afro American 236, Gen Ed HSU.
  • "Labor & the Global Economy" - Labor Studies 190, Gen Ed SB. 
  • Gender, Sexuality & Culture - Women's Studies  187, Gen Ed IU. (Discussion section in the residential area)

Location

Students will live in Gorman Hall in the Central area of campus

Spring 2013

There will also be opportunities to enroll in other popular lecture classes (to be announced) and sections of College Writing (English Writing 112)available in the residential area.

Pamela R. Marsh-Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost & Dean

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