Students will examine concepts of place and the common good through an interdisciplinary lens, potentially paired with another course for a more comprehensive experience.
This off-campus travel course will be a culminating experience for students in the Common Good Collective to examine concepts of place and the common good. The course will be interdisciplinary in focus but may pair with another course in the cohort progression to complement its content.
Credits: 2
Course: IDIS 232
Basic Information
Location
The American South
Dates
Generally offered: Yearly
Next offered: Winter 2026
Cost
$1300-1500
Course Info
IDIS 232
Core fulfillment: Diversity and Difference
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