Introduction

In the course Facing History and Ourselves, students learn about awareness of racism, diversity, and prejudice. Throughout the course, students learn about how their identity is formed and how their self-identity can be very different from societies. By watching many films, reading articles and stories, and participating in class discussions, each student will learn about themselves and learn from mistakes in history that will help them shape who they are. I chose this class because of former students who have taken this course. They all raved about the lessons and videos and how they now see the world and themselves in a completely different way. Some told me it was the best class that they had ever taken. After hearing all of this, I knew that I had to take it. Most of the class is spent watching films and reading articles, but they are all so informative and interesting that the class is very beneficial. As a senior who just finished the course, I agree with them and that some of the material will stay with me for the rest of my life. So many of the things I witnessed in this class are things I have never seen before and shocked and moved me. In the fall, I will be moving on to Keene State College and will definitely take into account the lessons I learned in this class. I learned that everyone has their own place in this world and no one is better than the other.