TEACHING

Dr. Claudine Bonner is an experienced educator whose teaching portfolio spans sociology, history, education, and social work. With a focus on colonialism, racism, race, and public health, her courses at Mount Allison University, Dalhousie University, and other esteemed institutions reflect a deep commitment to critical thinking and social justice. In both undergraduate and graduate settings, Claudine Bonner addresses pressing topics such as systemic racism, the intersectionality of race and gender, and the historical context of Black communities in Canada. Whether through guest lectures on race and health or in-depth seminars on social inequality and power dynamics, her approach fosters rich academic discussions that challenge students to engage with complex, real-world issues.

• SOCI 2401: Colonialism, Racism & Indigeneity, Sociology, Mount Allison University; 
• SOCI 4721: Constructing Equity, Sociology, Mount Allison University; 
• SOCI 2121: Race & Racialization, Sociology, Mount Allison University; 
• SOCI 4991: Race, Borders & Public Health, Sociology, Mount Allison University

• Historical Research Methods. BAFD 3000 – Research Methods in Black and African Diaspora Studies, Dalhousie University, 2024
• The Black Community in Whitney Pier, NS, 1900-1930. HIST/CANA 2280, Dalhousie University, 2022; 
• Systemic Racism, Resilience, Resistance and Power, Halifax and the World I – CANA/INTD 1102, Dalhousie University, 2022;
• Race as Contagion. Introduction to Perspectives in Health, Gender, Ethnicity and Race – HST305, University of Toronto, 2021; 
• The Caribbean Migration to Whitney Pier. Introduction to African Canadian Studies – SOSA 2005, Dalhousie University, 2020; 
• Why Talking Race in the Classroom Matters. Course Name: Curriculum Issues in Social Studies Education - EDUC 4613, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

• SOCI 1033: Social Problems, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 2123: Race and Ethnic Relations: Canada, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 2153: Social Inequality: Canada, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 2323: Sociology of the Family, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 2403P4: Gender & Sexuality I, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 2553: Sociology of Education, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 3133: Race and Ethnic Relations: Global, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 3503: Power Games: Critical Analysis of Sport, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 4003/5003: Senior Seminar, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 4413: Class, Gender & Racialization, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 5003: Graduate Seminar, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 5603: Special Topics – Sociology of Sport, Sociology, Acadia University 
• SOCI 5603: Special Topics – An Introduction to Education Policy & Administration, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 5603: Special Topics – Race & Riot Girl, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• SOCI 5613: Special Topics – A Sociological Analysis of Blackness & Hip Hop in Nova Scotia, Sociology, Acadia University; 
• WGST 1413: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies, Women’s & Gender Studies, Acadia University; 
• WGST 4913: Women of the African Diaspora, Women & Gender Studies, Acadia University 

• GSLL 6290 680: Practicum in Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Education, Mount St. Vincent University; 
• SLWK 3083: Introduction to Research Methods & Statistics, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University; 
• SLWK 3084: Understanding Research Methods, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University; SLWK 3084: Understanding Research Methods, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University (distance); 
• ED200: Perspectives on Schooling (co-taught), Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario; 
• E73: Social Foundations of Education (Graduate Teaching Assistant), Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario