Step 1 - Cultural CompetencY: Knowledge
This badge represents an acquired knowledge of cultural differences/similarities between (some) racial and ethnic groups that requires successful course completion, extracurricular activities and written reflection focused on enhanced knowledge, and experiential and/or service learning to enhance cultural competence.
Any questions and all submitted work should be emailed to Daniel.Brewster@mail.wvu.edu, Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Criteria
1. Successfully complete with a grade of B or higher one of the following courses:
- Africana Studies 220: Introduction to Africana Studies
- Dance 251
- World Dance 252
- African Dance English 154/254: African American Literature
- Foreign Literature 238: African Women Writers
- History 220: The Holocaust
- Music 114. Music and the Immigrant Experience
- Music 115. Introduction to History of Jazz
- Music 116. Music in World Cultures
- Native American Studies 200: Native American Studies
- Philosophy 313: Philosophy of Race
- Sociology 207: Social Problems in Contemporary America
- Sociology 225: Social Inequality and the Media
- Sociology 235: Race and Ethnic Relations
- Sociology 293A: How to be Antiracist (1 credit)
- Theater 170. World Theatre and Drama
- Women and Gender Studies 170; Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
- Women’s and Gender Studies 215: African Women Writers
To request approval for a course not listed email Daniel.Brewster@mail.wvu.edu, Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
2. Attend at least two experiences on-campus events (NOTE: participation requires attention to the event/speaker/panel/group without disruption).
For each experience, a 2-page double-spaced reflection must be submitted within one week of event. A rubric will be provided.
Examples include: Books Clubs, Concert and Lecture, Film Screenings and Discussions, Keynote Lectures, Plays-Productions, and Round Table Discussions.
Questions about approved events can be submitted to Daniel.Brewster@mail.wvu.edu, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at least 48-hours prior to the event.
3. Participate in at least one experiential/service learning/engagement activity (minimum of 8 combined hours).
For this experience, a 4-page double-spaced reflection is required. A rubric will be provided.
Examples include: Multicultural Days of Service, MLK Day of Service, Study Abroad, and pertinent Service/Volunteer opportunities listed on WVU iServe.
Propose all activities to Daniel.Brewster@mail.wvu.edu, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at least one-week prior to the experience.