99-265 CMUQ ADDvocate: Anti-Discrimination Dialogue

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The aim of this multidisciplinary course is to establish a firm, educationbased understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics in Pittsburgh, Qatar and Worldwide to enhance students classroom and university experience. This course consists of 9 units to provide students with a thorough overview of DEI topics. Through a series of lectures by subject experts, this course aims to educate and raise consciousness of discrimination, racism and bias in the real world. The course encourages students to critically examine their personal beliefs and opinions about race and discrimination. Students will also evaluate and analyze inequalities and systems of privilege that promote marginalization within key topics such as gender bias in research, discrimination in education, and discrimination practices in the healthcare system. Assessments include lowstakes assignments attached to weekly content and a final advocacy project. This course will also highlight strategies to become an active bystander and advocate for fair treatment in all our communities.

Prerequisites: none listed

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