MASJ 500 Proseminar: Creating Social Change
In this course we map out strategies for solving persistent social problems and creating lasting change. We examine the process of changemaking from a transdisciplinary perspective and explore the cultural factors and dynamics that make social change possible. We discuss specific case studies presented by faculty members from across the university. Topics may include social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, socially responsible design, civic engagement, green architecture, games for impact, or social justice documentary. Faculty rotate through seminar meetings, introducing their areas of specialty within the overall field of social justice studies. This allows for a transdisciplinary understanding of social justice topics, and introduces students to potential thesis advisors.