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Course Title: Reckoning with The Primal Wound: Understanding Adoption and Identity

Course Description: This semester-long course will use the film "Reckoning with The Primal Wound" as a central text to explore the complexities of adoption, identity, and the psychological impact on adoptees. Through guided discussions, readings, and critical analyses, students will gain a deeper understanding of the societal and personal implications of adoption, the theory of the primal wound, and the broader issues surrounding child welfare and family defense.

Course Objectives:

  1. To understand the concept of the primal wound and its implications for adoptees.

  2. To explore the ethical and societal dimensions of adoption.

  3. To critically analyze the psychological and emotional impacts of adoption.

  4. To discuss the role of legal and psychological professionals in adoption cases.

  5. To develop empathy and informed perspectives on the experiences of adoptees.

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