Diversity Flag

Core Course Description

In an effort to increase student understanding of the purpose of and interconnectivity between core courses, the syllabus should include the following statement (which is not a Catalog text):

"Our experiences of the world may seem absolute, but in many ways they are shaped by our culture. The ability to analyze the ways that cultures affect experiences and opportunities is invaluable in today's society. In this course, you will examine the social, economic, political, psychological, and cultural experiences and positions of individuals and groups defined by gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, age, religion, and physical/mental abilities. The ability to explain your own cultural perspective and make meaningful comparisons to other cultural perspectives will improve your ability to live and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals."

Student Learning Objectives

Student Learning Objectives are assessable and must be included in all syllabi. SLOs will be measured through the efforts of the Core Curriculum Assessment Committee and possibly through student evaluations. Each syllabus should contain the following:

"This course is part of the Xavier Core Curriculum, which aims to develop people of learning and reflection, integrity and achievement, in solidarity for and with others. It addresses the following core learning objectives at the introductory level:

4a: Students describe and examine the multifaceted character of society and how the inclusion of different perspectives can influence one's worldview

[The above is a minimum for Diversity Flag Courses. Individual instructors are encouraged to add other core SLOs as appropriate.]

In addition to Xavier core learning objectives, this course includes these other key learning objectives:

"Students demonstrate an understanding of and provide examples of how complex social locations shape the life chances of diverse groups of people across the globe."

[Additional SLOs to be determined by individual instructors/departments]"

 

See the List of Approved Diversity Flag Courses.

Approval Procedure

Diversity Flag Courses are offered by the numerous departments. If you would like to teach a Diversity Flag Course, consult the Diversity Guidelines.