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Assignment
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This assignment in the Race and Ethnicity course asks students to critically analyze the Supreme Court case Wayne Minnick et al. v. California Department of Corrections et al. through a structured case brief and ethical use of AI. Students examine key legal elements of the case while exploring issues of race, ethnicity, and institutional discrimination in the correctional system. After briefing the case, students use AI tools to generate and revise discussion questions that deepen analysis of themes such as racial discrimination, intersectionality, sentencing, advocacy, and policy reform. The assignment emphasizes critical thinking, legal analysis, and responsible AI engagement.
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For context and a deeper discussion of this assignment’s design and learning goals, please visit the Pressbook Flipping the Pyramid: Developing Critical Thinking Skills with GenAI, where it is featured and analyzed in detail.
https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/flippingbloomai/