uodsp: FW: Global Perspectives on Disability Summer Course

[Heidi von Ravensberg]

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From: Suz Dunn [mailto:sdunn at miusa.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 12:44 PM
To: Heidi von Ravensberg
Cc: sygall at miusa.org
Subject: Global Perspectives on Disability Summer Course

Hi Heidi,
I hope this finds you doing well.

We are teaching our course, Global Perspectives on Disability, this Summer. Can you please assist us with spreading the word this week by circulating the attached flyer and message below with your networks?

Thank you so much!
Suz

Summer 2016
Global Perspectives on Disability
INTL 410/510 (Cross-listed with SPED)
INTL 410: CRN 42570/ INTL 510: CRN 42571

Class meeting times:
Saturday, July 23
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Are you interested in social justice and human rights advocacy? This course will examine disability from a human rights perspective. Through class readings and discussions, students will use a human rights paradigm to examine issues facing people with disabilities, including women and girls with disabilities, throughout the world. Cross-disability, cross-cultural topics and viewpoints on disability will include:

  *   Gender and disability
  *   International development and disability
  *   Inclusive educational models
  *   Cross-cultural aspects of disability

This course is relevant for students across a wide range of disciplines, including international studies, special education, women's studies, law, ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, human rights, social movements and disability issues. No matter what career path lies ahead of you, this course will expand your world!