Within Emmanuel’s School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you will learn to synthesize multifaceted and interrelated concepts and develop a deep understanding of the world’s cultural, political and social complexities. Programs in history, criminology, philosophy, political science, sociology and more prepare you for success by challenging you to consider things you know about the human experience in new ways, and ask the critical questions of our time including, “What kind of world do we want to live in?”
In recent years, we’ve seen the powerful effects of movements such as Black Lives Matter and the Women’s March in our own country. All over the world, people have historically fought for basic rights for the disenfranchised. Explore the nature of resistance, political engagement (at a time when we have unprecedented access to officials), and the transformative power of ordinary citizens to bring about justice and accountability.
This course focuses on protest movements and their role as interest articulation mechanisms, specifically within transitioning and consolidated democracies. The main question is this: Do protest movements work to hinder or enhance the process of democratic consolidation? Comparative methods will be used to identify, compare and contrast protest movements inLatin America and Europe.
One of the most pressing questions facing society today is, “Is our criminal justice system broken?” In this course, examine the processes employed by those charged with ensuring the fairness, justice, and dignity of the criminal justice system, particularly as deliberation and discretion have been employed in ways that have marginalized those who have historically been without voice, power, and influence.
Through examination of course readings and class discussions, you will consider applications of ethical actions as they pertain to issues of social justice.
Pirates are some of the most romanticized figures on the High Seas. Much has been written about them, from children’s bedtime stories to classic novels to scholarly works. But why are pirates so interesting and mesmerizing to audiences throughout centuries?
Explore the illicit side of history by examining the role of pirates, criminal convicts and other outsiders in the creation of the Atlantic world from 1450-1850, when marginalized peoples labeled as “rebellious Rascals” counted as a silent majority. While exploring issues of class, race, gender and forced migration, you will examine how these groups navigated the difficult and complex landscapes of the Atlantic.
