HANDS ON DEMOCRACY

Summer 2004 – New Course

Race Matters

What is racism? Have you ever experienced racism? Do you feel too much attention is given to this issue in the U.S.? Is racism a natural part of all societies, or is it possible to eradicate racism? If so, what can we do? This class explores racism and identity issues through films, lectures by guest speakers, discussions, hands-on activities, readings, and writing.

Earn 10 credits from the following:

AMST 200 Cultural Pluralism (5 credits) OR

ETHN 100 Ethnic Studies: Race in the U.S. (5 credits)

AND

ENGL 101 Written Expression (5 credits) OR

ENGL 271 Expository Writing I (5 credits)

Instructors:

Nancy Eichner, English

neichner@bcc.ctc.edu (425) 564-4185

Sayumi Irey, Ethnic & Cultural Studies

sirey@bcc.ctc.edu (425) 564-2354

INTER 125 Interdisciplinary Studies • 10 CR

Prerequisite: Eligible to register for ENGL 101 or ENGL 271.

$15.48 computer use fee.

Section A team taught MTWTh 9:30a-1:20p R110

Required Textbooks:

Privilege, Power, and Difference by Alan Johnson

When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka

Hands On Democracy Partners: Associated Students of Bellevue Community College, BCC Career and Women’s Center, BCC Center for Liberal Arts, BCC Library Media Center, BCC Student Programs Office, Seattle Chapter, League of Women Voters

Programs

To accompany these talks, HANDS ON DEMOCRACY will sponsor a student driven voter registration drive on day of each Hands on Democracy presentation.

Participation

HANDS ON DEMOCRACY is all about inclusivity and involvement; the more people who participate, the stronger the programs will be. Here are some ways you can get involved—whether you’re a student, faculty or staff member or member of our community.

Come to one of the HANDS ON DEMOCRACY programs.
Tell us what you think! Provide feedback about how to supplement or improve HANDS ON DEMOCRACY: What would you like to see happen on our campus?
Join an organizing team working on the voter registration drive
Sign up to help choose programs to present
Volunteer for one of BCC’s community service initiatives through a service learning class, internship, club or student activity.

Student Government and Service Clubs

Here is a link to find out about service opportunities within the BCC community. http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/stupro/

For further information and questions, contact Diane Douglas at 425.564.2550 or ddouglas@bcc.ctc.edu.