final project part one submission critical analysis portfolio 1
This course explores diversity and its impact on the world around us. Diversity influences society, and society influences diversity, creating a feedback loop between them. We will critically analyze this feedback loop in this course through social, historical, and theoretical approaches to diversity as well as the four general education lenses: history, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences. Each of these four perspectives allows us to better understand the construction of diversity and its interrelation with society. From this enhanced understanding, you will be equipped to draw connections between popular culture and your personal and professional lives, helping you to become a better-informed citizen who can make a positive difference in the world. Issues and events in diversity have a pervading influence on many aspects of society, and how they are dealt with requires diverse knowledge and perspectives to investigate and change. The purpose of this project is to examine a specific issue or event in diversity and how it impacts individuals and society through the development of a critical analysis portfolio, and later a presentation in which you will demonstrate your ability to think critically, investigate, and communicate clearly. These skills are often necessary to achieve personal and professional goals across many disciplines. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:  Analyze the relationships among culture, diversity, and self by investigating their influence on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession  Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for determining how issues of diversity affect modern societies in both personal and professional contexts  Recommend strategies for overcoming obstacles in diversity to meet personal and professional goals  Assess the challenges of overcoming issues in diversity through the incorporation of diverse perspectives and viewpoints informed by relevant literature and peer experiences
