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Course Description: Poverty in US Media and Research

What is poverty? How do individuals become poor and what if anything can the collective society at large do to prevent this? The popular American TV show “Shameless” has received over 40 award nominations, being praised
by critics and scholars alike for its “raw and authentic” portrayal of an American family living below the poverty line in the south side of Chicago. How do shows and films like these compare to research and scholarship and what does popular culture contribute to the conversation? Through examination and critical analysis of popular media, poetry, podcasts, and readings, students will dive into contemporary theories of poverty to examine related concepts of meritocracy, American capitalism, and the intersection of public health and personal hardship. (Fall 2023; Krieger School of Arts and Science, JHU)

Course Description: Euphoria – Understanding Drugs and Human Behavior

Over the centuries drug use has been conceptualized in many ways; a spiritual aid, a medicine, a coping mechanism, a disease, even a moral failing. This course seeks to examine the relationship human beings have had with mind-altering drugs, both individually and societally. We will ponder questions such as: Why has there never been a historical “drug-free” society? Is it possible to achieve a drug-free society in modern times? Is it necessary for humans to alter their consciousness? (Fall 2021; Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, JHU)

Course Description: Arrive and Thrive

In this freshman-only course, students will explore academic resources and opportunities to integrate their academic, career, and personal goals for college and beyond. Students will be exposed to topics including learning strategies and mindsets, positive strengths identification, academic planning, and socio-emotional learning topics such as addressing perfectionism and people-pleasing, and imposer phenomenon. Students will develop a personalized plan for success and make some new friends. (Fall 2022, 2023; Johns Hopkins University)

I desire to create a space where students can discuss contemporary issues through the lens of popular culture, politics, and critical theory.
SC Brighthaupt

Pedagogical Training

Teaching Certificate, Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching, Excellence and Innovation

Facilitated by the Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, this certificate is awarded to doctoral students who have completed three phases of teaching activities. (December 2021)

Workshop, Trauma Informed and Responsive Care in Higher Education

Facilitated by Erica Reed, LCSW-C, this training focuses on how to cope with vicarious trauma, revictimization professionals may experience from students/advisees in the higher ed setting. (February 23-24, 2023)

Workshop, Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Training Institute

Facilitated by Ashley E. Cureton, PhD, MSW – this three-day workshop included synchronous sessions on Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege, Understanding the Impact of Oppression in the U.S., Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment, and Becoming a JEDI Ally Instructor. Participants received Ibrahim Kendi’s “How to Be an Anti-Racist” to apply to course design.

Lecture Series, Eyes on Teaching Series

Facilitated by Richard Shingles, PhD – this workshop series covers fundamental topics on preparing a course Syllabus, preparing for the First Day of Class, lecture strategies, enhancing student motivation and learning, active Learning in practice, testing and grading, instructional media and technology, and evaluation to improve instruction. (September -November 2021)

Research Project, Teaching as Research JHU Teaching Academy

I received funding from the Center of Teaching Excellence to conduct a research project (…read more here).

Student Perspectives

Poverty in US Media and Research

“Dr. Brighthaupt is so kind and you can tell she really enjoys teaching the material in the course. Make sure to come to class ready to discuss whatever reading was assigned.”

Understanding Drugs and Behavior

“Really loved the lecturing. The amount of content wasn’t overwhelming, and I learned so much. With all the reading resources I was provided I feel like I have a great starting point to continue these
studies on my own if I want to.”

Arrive and Thrive

“It really helps students adjust to college, and eases the transition from high school to college.”

– Students –

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