Spring 2026 Course Search

Human Rights in Action — APA2349.02

Instructor: Andrea Galindo
Days & Time: WE 10:00am-11:50am & WE 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

In 1948, Elanor Roosevelt, instrumental for the approval of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, said “In a true sense, human rights are a fundamental object of law and government in a just society. Human rights exist to the degree that they are respected by people in relations with each other and by governments in relations with their citizens.”

Creating a Digital Archive — APA2260.01

Instructor: Sharif Jamal
Days & Time: MO 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

This class will introduce students to creating digital archive that includes digitizing photographs, documents, videotapes and basic types of metadata. We will have discussions about why digitizing personal collections is so important. Students will be expected to bring their own materials to the class. 

 

Food and Politics: A Food Citizens Methodology Workshop — APA4160.01

Instructor: Yoko Inoue
Days & Time: WE 10:00am-11:50am & WE 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 4

This class will investigate various pedagogical approaches to food studies by examining curriculums, topics and discourses being taught at some academic institutions. More importantly, we will put focus on researching art collectives, contemporary civic engagement practices, and other non-institutional models developed by creative practitioners and activists, which engage with food as a conduit to undertake social, political and cultural identity issues and to enhance their community cohesion.