SWK 3550 Social Issues in Film
(formerly SWK 355)
This class will focus on understanding social issues and vulnerable populations through feature films and documentaries. Each class will be dedicated to watching a film and analyzing social injustices and/or social dysfunction. Focus will be on social problems such as racism, depression, substance abuse, mental illness, sexism, child welfare, etc. Individual, family, cultural and societal implications will be discussed with emphasis on the development of critical thinking and openness to multiple perspectives.
Distribution
Social Work