| Faculty image | Faculty Name | Department | University/college |
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Dr. Tunde Szecsi | Teacher Education, | FGCU/COE |
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Dr. Flavia Stara | Cultural Heritage, Education and Tourism | University of Macerata (UniMC), Italy |
TITLE: Multidisciplinary Project on Social Justice Across Nations
In this COIL project, students explore topics related to social justice in various areas of different societies. This exploration allowed (1) an in-depth examination of a selected topic, and (2) a comparative analysis of these topics across nations. This exploration was carried out in collaboration with students at Macerata University, Italy and Florida Gulf Coast University, USA. The project included virtual meetings with partners, and concluded with a Reflection paper.
Resulting Scholarship:
Szecsi, T., Giambo, D. Szende, T., Stara, F. (2023 November). Meaning-making about culture and society through critical reflection and dialogical learning in multidisciplinary COIL projects. International Virtual Exchange Conference, Sao Paolo, Brazil. IVEC.
Szecsi, T., Giambo, D., Rivera, M. (2023 October). The impact of virtual exchange activities in creating a mindset of sustainability about social issues. FCIE Conference, Orlando, FL.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to examine issues related to social justice from diverse perspectives and negotiate their understanding with an international partner.
- Students will be able to use intercultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills for exploring issues related to social issues.
- Students will be able to utilize different technological modalities in scholarly communication across nations.
Participating Countries: USA and Italy
Number of FGCU and Partner Institution Student Participants:
FGCU: 6
University of Macerata: 6
Discipline:
FGCU: Multicultural and Multilingual Education Ed. D
University of Macerata: Tourism, MA
FGCU Course Code & Name: EDF 6748 Social Justice and Critical Pedagogy
Project Duration: 6 weeks
