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Writing Privilege
Which of your privileges would you be the most reluctant to lose? First year writing students completed a critical reflection essay answering just that. This was after a 3 week in-class discussion surrounding privilege and how it shapes our lives. Students explored the ideas of privilege related to race, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and nationality... more
Speaking Privilege
In light of the recent threat to marriage equality in Florida, public speaking students were challenged to explore how they would feel if one of the privileges they cherish was threatened. In their one minute speeches, they shared their personal thoughts and experiences related to understanding how privilege or - lack of it - shapes your life... more
Performing Privilege
Using selections from the essays created in the first year writing class, acting and directing students were asked to perform them on camera. Students were challenged to perform pieces that contrasted their own privilege to examine theirs in comparison to others... more
Celebrating Diversity
Advertising students were asked to create a proposed image to support Diversity Week at University of Tampa. The goal is to celebrate diversity and increase awareness. Students were also asked to reflect on their own privilege and what diversity means to them... more
Why Marriage Matters
Student filmmakers created a documentary featuring same-sex couples discussing why the freedom to marry is important to them. This project enabled student filmmakers to explore their own questions related to discrimination experienced by gay and lesbian couples... more
Flipping the Script
In this short film project, critical theory students collaborate with film production students to create a short film imagining a world where gay rights are the norm and straight rights are subversive... more