An interdisciplinary course that explores youth through theoretical, historical, social, and cultural perspectives with a focus on Minoritized Youth and the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Anthony Hernandez teaches a discussion-based course with a heavy reading load, though students noted that not all articles were strictly required. Grading relied on two papers, a final project where students chose a social justice issue, and fourteen annotations. He was described as caring and accommodating, even adjusting quiz structures and adding extra credit to support student success.
Study theories and practices of educating for social justice using participatory methodologies, focusing on critical pedagogy and transformative educators like Paulo Freire and bell hooks.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).