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DISCOVERY CIVICS: SERVICE AND TEAM WORK
GOVERNMENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
Course Number: IGED 280- CRN 22798
Semester: Spring 2018; Class Time: Mondays and Wednesdays @7:00PM-8:20PM
Class Location: Building 41/RM 421
Instructor: Paul Nehru Tennassee
Office: Building 41, Room 400-04
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 202-274-5346
Office Hours: MTW 4:00PM-5:00PM and F 4:00PM-5:00PM
All academic issues related to the course should be raised and discussed in class for the benefit of all. It is compulsory to read the syllabus.
“In the World through which I travel, I am endlessly creating myself. What matters is not to know the world but to change it." Frantz Fanon
“It is not beyond the powers of political volition to tip the scales towards more secure peace, greater economic well-being, social justice and environmental sustainability. But no country can achieve these global public goods on its own, and neither can the global marketplace. ”/Kofi Annan Former Secretary-General of the United Nations 1999
“The thinking of man (woman) must change. Words and thought patterns matter. When pieced together in the logic of works like Mein Kampf, they may be used to instill hate and divide, or they may, as in the poetry of Whitman, the novels of Dostoevsky, the wisdom of Confucius be used to uplift and unite. These are our choices.” /Jim Leach, Chair National Endowment for the Humanities/July 23, 2010
Course Description
This course examines how governments and democratic systems are organized and function locally, nationally and globally. It compares forms of citizen participation and the levels of achievement of integral human development in various nation-states. Students, Instructor and invited Guests will engage in interactive conversations in the classroom on current issues including the Policies and Practices of President Trump and the Republican Administration, Global Development, World Peace, “Young People, the Internet, and Civic Participation.” Students are challenged to work in the classroom and in the community to develop civic consciousness and civic responsibility by learning the value of civic engagement and activism grounded in research, service and teamwork. Each student studies and establishes a relationship with one civil society/non-profit/non-governmental/social profits organization during the semester. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/ Social Profits (SPs) and Non-Profits (NPs) will be used interchangeably in the course. Guest lecturers including academics, professionals, diplomats and activists from local, national and global institutions and organizations will be invited.
General Education Course Objectives
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1. Describe institutional structures, powers, and practice of government at all levels and the impact of these on populations
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1. Active participation in class discussion 1. Review and discuss Assigned Readings 1. Participate in Co-Curricular Activities 1. Engage with at least one non-profit organization · Prepare An Outline and do a PPT Presentation of a chapter of text book 1. Quizzes · Mid-Term and Final Exams · PRE & POST TEST Assessments |
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1. Define and articulate the concepts “Public Goods” and the responsibility of persons to contribute to these by engaging with a non-profit organization
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1. Active participation in class discussion 1. Review and discuss Assigned Readings 1. Participate in Co-Curricular Activities 1. Engage with at least one non-profit organization · Quizzes · Prepare An Outline and do a PPT Presentation of a chapter of text book · Mid-Term and Final Exams · PRE & POST TEST Assessments |
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1. Describe the skills required for active, community membership at the local, national, and global levels.
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1. Active participation in class discussion 1. Review and discuss Assigned Readings 1. Participate in Co-Curricular Activities · Engage with at least one non-profit organization · Participate in a classroom workshop on “preparing interviews” · Quizzes · Prepare An Outline and do a PPT Presentation of a chapter of text book · Mid-Term and Final Exams · PRE & POST TEST Assessments
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1. Specify the rights, liberties, and intrinsic values of all persons living in a free society |
1. Active participation in class discussion 1. Review and discuss Assigned Readings 1. Participate in Co-Curricular Activities · Engage with at least one non-profit organization · Quizzes · Prepare An Outline and do a PPT Presentation of a chapter of text book · Mid-Term and Final Exams · PRE & POST TEST Assessments |
Required Reading
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The Civic Web: Young People, the Internet, and Civic Participation by Shakuntala Banaji, David Buckingham. Publisher: MIT Press. ISBN-13: 9780262019644
Recommended Reading
David E.Campbell, Editor, Meira Levinson, Editor, Frederick R. Hess Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education for a New Generation, Editor/Published by Educational Publishing Group (Paperback, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-1-61
Jacoby, Barbara and Associates Civic Engagement In Higher Education/Concepts and Practices/Published by Jossey-Bass, ISBN 978-0470-38846-4/2009.
Putnam, Robert. Bowling Alone. 2000 A Touchstone Book Published by Simon & Schuster. ISBN-10: 0-7432-0304-6
Russell J. Dalton: “The Good Citizen/How The Younger Generation Is Reshaping American Politics/Second Edition/SAGE Publications 2016. ISBN 978-1-5063-1802-8
Citizen Lobbyist – Knief, Paper 978193957801
Rules for Radicals (Trade Ed) - Alinsky, Paper, 9780679721130
George Washington’s Rules of Civility- Conway, 9781541160828
US Constitution for Everyone- Gerberg, Paper, 0399513051
Additional reading materials will be provided on Blackboard. Instructor will also provide handouts.
Recommended Videos
13th – Netflix
Paul Nehru Tennassee Interviews Karl Racine, First Elected Attorney General of Washington DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCKUOQzHyCo&t=8s
Paul Nehru Tennassee & UDC Students Interviewed in “Connecting Students to the Globalizing World.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IckpG72KFTU&t=36s
Paul Nehru Tennassee Interviews Prakash Lungani and Mark Weisbrot on the IMF at CaribNation TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6zcl2Wez2o
COURSE ACTIVITIES
CLASS PARTICIPATION 20%
1. Attendance is vital to ensure your participation. (Sign-In sheets will consist of On-Time Attendance and Late Attendance/Attendance will be calculated accordingly). Also, it is tracked to ensure you meet other requirements and enjoy various benefits as a student. Course readings are necessary for your active and informed participation. You also acquire numerous skills including listening, debating and advocacy. At each class students identify and discuss current issues locally, nationally and globally.
· POWER POINT PRESENTATION of a chapter In Required Textbook: 10%
A minimum of 7 slides is required.
· CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 10%
Students are encouraged to participate in events related to the course on or off campus. However, the instructor must be notified in advance to approve the event. A one page written report must be provided for each to obtain the grade. A format of this report will be discussed in class. On Wednesday April 11 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Student Center/Ball Room B. All students must participate in the Citizen Diplomat Certificate Event and with Instructor’s approval students can invite friends and/or family.
· MIDTERM EXAM 15%
PRE & POST-TEST 5%
A test will be given in relation to the Student Learning Outcomes at the beginning and end of the course. This is not an examination. No cell phones, I-phones, I-pads or computers are allowed.
QUIZZES 5%
There will be five (5) quizzes that will be done on any date the Instructor choses
Final Exam/Policy Brief (PB) 35%
· The Final Exam consists of the preparation of a Policy Brief (PB) on an issue related to the course. The Instructor will make recommendations but students are advised to link their research to an issue listed on page 8 under the caption Lectures/interactive discussions. Build on the Mid-Term Research Paper. Students are required to submit a minimum of ten (10) pages excluding cover page, table of contents and references/bibliography. Books and Scholarly Publications must be used. Use the library resources. Each student must contact a non-profit organization and conduct an interview. A combination of APA formatting and a Guide prepared by Instructor Tennassee should be used. Attendance is Compulsory. Failing to attend the Final Exam, students will be given a sit-down supervised exam without any recourse to computers, IPADS or phones. On the day of the Final Exam, students will make a three (3) minutes presentation. It is advisable that you use your SUMMARY for presentations.
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Grades
The final grade will be calculated in accordance with the following:
1. CLASS PARTICIPATION 20%
1. SUMMARY AND CRITIQUE POWER POINT OF A Chapter 10%
1. CO-CURRICULAR 10%
1. MID-TERM 15%
1. PRE-POST TEST 5%
1. QUIZZES 5%
1. FINAL EXAM/POLICY BRIEF(FEPB)- PRESENTATION 35%
Grading Scale
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
NO! NO! TO LATE PAPERS
All required class assignments must be submitted on the due date. Send one copy electronically to [email protected] and hand in a hard copy for you to receive feedbacks with a view that you will improve your work. Late papers will not be accepted.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN PAPERS
All written work for this course must conform to the following guidelines:
· All written work must be typed, double-spaced with one inch margins, and in twelve point font. If you need assistance, please check with the Writing Center.
· All papers should have a cover page. The cover page has the title of the paper centered at the top of the page, in twelve-point font. It also includes the name of the class, the student’s name and the name of the course.
· All pages except the cover page should be numbered in a consistent manner. If the numbering is in the center it should be that way throughout the paper.
· A Combination of APA formatting and PNT Guide should be used in all written work.
· Students must take all written work to the Student Success Center
BLDG 38 /ROOM A-15/Phone: 202-274-5938
· For a schedule check Blackboard For a schedule of Student Success Center tutorials and other events, check Blackboard.
Student Resources
· Blackboard . From http://udc.blackboard.com, you may review and complete assignments, view your grades, send messages to your professor or your classmates, get access to course content, print another syllabus, submit journal entries, or download materials.
· Smartthinking (online tutorial service): This service can be used via your Blackboard account twenty four hours a day, seven days a week (just go into the “Tools” folder on your Blackboard homepage and click the “Smartthinking” icon) or via phone at 888-430-7429 between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Mon. through Fri.
Class Policies
Class Attendance
The University expects all students to attend classes on a regular basis. If a student finds it necessary to be absent from class because of illness or other personal reasons, the reason for the absence should be reported to the instructors ([email protected] This is for the instructor’s information and in no way excuses the absence, nor does it relieve the student of the responsibility for assignments covered during the period of absence. Extenuating circumstances, which may force a student to be absent for an extended period of time should be reported to the instructor by e-mail or telephone. The instructor will determine the amount of assistance a student will need to complete the course requirements. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes; however, only three (3) absences are allowed for this course.
Cell Phones/Texting
There will be no use of cell phones and texting during classes. Computers and IPADAS can be used as long as it is related to the course and student obtains permission of the instructor. Grades will definitely be affected if not in compliance with these rules.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form, including the word-for-word copying, without acknowledgement, of the language of another person and the unacknowledged paraphrasing of another person’s ideas. Turning in the work of another as your own is academic fraud and in violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct. This includes the use of “authorless” documents dealing with “general knowledge” found online. Any instance of plagiarism will result in an F for the assignment and may result in a failing grade for the course. Such actions are subject to review by the administration and may negatively affect the student’s future at the University.
Cheating/Plagiarism Statement
Students enrolling at the University of the District of Columbia assume the obligation to maintain standards of academic integrity. Violations of academic obligations include: unethical practices and acts of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, falsification, and the facilitation of such acts. Any paper found to have been plagiarized or cheated upon will receive a failing grade, and will be reported to the chairperson.
Cheating includes the actual giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance or the actual giving or receiving of any unfair advantage on any form of academic work. Plagiarism is the use of another’s ideas or words, or both, as if they were one’s own. However, ideas or direct quotations from others are acceptable with appropriate citation of source.
Students are subject to dismissal from a degree program for unethical practices and acts of academic dishonesty. It should also be stated that a plea of ignorance of the policy will not be accepted. The following actions are prescribed whenever a violation of academic integrity is noted: (1) The Instructor will provide to the chairperson a written report with documentation of the academic offense, (2) the chairperson will present the facts to the departmental Academic Affairs Committee, (3) the departmental Academic Affairs Committee will review the report, meet with all parties concerned, and make a formal recommendation to the department chair for transmittal to the academic dean. If it is determined that a student has violated the Academic Integrity Policy the academic dean may suspend the student from the University.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Sexual and Racial Harassment
UDC actively subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity in education. It is the UDC policy that sexual harassment and racial harassment of students, staff, and applicants for admission to the University are prohibited. For further details see the UDC student handbook.
Statement on Americans with Disabilities Act Procedures
The University is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all students. If any student requires assistance, support services, or verification of a disability, then he or she should please visit the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities: 202-274-6000
or 202-274-6152 (TTY for users who are deaf or hard of hearing) as soon as possible to request an official letter outlining authorized accommodations. Students should then present this letter to the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the semester.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the dates as they have been identified in the syllabus. However, this syllabus is subject to changes by the instructor. Notification of proposed changes will be provided. Please check your UDC email, Blackboard course site for the most current information and any changes. There will also be a number of PRO-BONO invited guest lecturers and site visits. Adequate notice will be provided verbally and via the Blackboard. A number of videos will be shown in class.
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LECTURES/INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS |
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January 8 |
Introduction of Course: Part 1 Syllabus, pre-test and data form/team selection/ Know Your University (UDC). First Assignment Chapter Review via Power Point Presentation Review Instructor’s Guide/APA for RPs and Policy Brief |
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January 10 |
Introduction of Course: Part 2 Introduction of The Text book for Required Reading Discussion: What is Discovery Civics? Concepts and Terminologies. Document Entitled Concepts and Terminologies will be circulated in class
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Monday January 15
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University Closed ( Martin Luther King’s Day)
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January 17 |
How Government Works? Locally and Nationally (Part 1) Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration Recommended Readings · Review The Constitution of the United States · “The Spectrum of Political Attitudes” Chapter 2 in Political Ideologies/Their Origins & Impact by Leon P. Baradat and John A. Philips · “Students get first-hand lesson in how local government operates” by LP Shackleford. · Navigate websites of the District Government and the Federal Government · Google Research Updated Information on Mayor Bowser-District Government, President Trump and Republican Policy Issues for discussion in class · Handouts will be circulated in class
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January 22 |
How Government Works? Locally and Nationally (Part 2) Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration · Recommended Readings · Review The Constitution of the United States · “Liberal Democracy, Capitalism and Beyond,” Chapter 2 in Political Ideologies/Their Origins & Impact by Leon P. Baradat and John A. Philip · “Students get first-hand lesson on how local government operates” by LP Shackleford. · “Political Change and Institutional Development” by Cal Jilson · Navigate websites of the District Government and the Federal Government · Google Research Updated Information on Mayor Bowser-District Government, President Trump and Republican Policy Issues for discussion in class · Handouts will be circulated in class
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January 24 |
How Government Works? Locally and Nationally (Part 3) Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Readings
· Review The Constitution of the United States · “Nationalism,” Chapter 3 in Political Ideologies/Their Origins & Impact by Leon P. Baradat and John A. Philips · “Students get first-hand lesson in how local government operates” by LP Shackleford. · “Building Americanization Movement for the Twenty-First Century” A Report to President of the of The United States from the Task Force on New Americans/US Department orf Homeland Security and American Government · “Political Change and Institutional Development” by Cal Jilson · Navigate websites of the District Government and the Federal Government · Google Research Updated Information on Mayor Bowser-District Government, President Trump and Republican Policy Issues for discussion in class · Handouts will be circulated in class
Presentation by Team 1 of Chapter 1- Defining The Issues/The Civic Web by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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January 29 |
The Nature Of Non-Profits: Culture, Governance And Management Update on how the Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration impacts on Civil Society/Non-Profits Organizations
Instructor will Circulate Relevant Handouts In Class Student Should do Google Research on Non Profits and report links to class
Paul Nehru Tennassee & UDC Students Interviewed in “Connecting Students to the Globalizing World.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IckpG72KFTU&t=36s
Presentation by Team 2 of Chapter 2 “Researching the Civic Web/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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January 31 |
Global Governance/International Institutions/Civil Society Organizations (Part 1) Impact of the Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration On International Organizations
READINGS International Organizations in World Politics by Tamar Gutner/Sage 2017 Instructor will Circulate Relevant Handouts In Class Student Should do Google Research on The Subject Review Websites of UNITED NATIONS/WORLD BANK GROUP/IMF/WTO/Global Non-Profit-Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Global Think Tanks
Presentation by Team 3 of Chapter 3 “Producing The Civic Page”/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 5 |
Global Governance/ International Institutions/Civil Society Organizations (Part 2) Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Paul Nehru Tennassee Interviews Prakash Loungani and Mark Weisbrot on the IMF at CaribNation TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6zcl2Wez2o
Instructor will Circulate Relevant Handouts In Class Student Should do Google Research on The Subject Review Websites of UN/WORLD BANK GROUP/IMF/WTO/CSOs/Think Tanks
Presentation by Team 4 of Chapter 4 “Young People Online and Offline”/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 7 |
Is Our Existence on Earth Threatened by Climate Change? Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Student Should do Google Research on The Documents Related To The Conference in Paris in December 2015 that addressed this issue Review Websites of Department of Energy/UN/World Bank/Environmental Civil Society Organizations and Think Tanks in DC Instructor will Circulate Relevant Handouts In Class
Presentation by Team 5 of Chapter 5 “The Young Civilians/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 12 |
Rethinking Education In The 21st Century Impact of Education Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration on Americans
Instructor will Circulate Relevant Handouts In Clas Review Websites of Department of Education/UN/UNESCO/CSOs/Think
Presentation by Team 6 of Chapter 6 “Politics Online”/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 14 |
Why Unemployment and Underemployment Persists In The USA and Around The World? What are The Major Challenges In The Implementation Job Creation Policies and Strategies? . Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Students Should do Google Small Business Administration/Research Department of Labor, International Labor Organization, Economic Policy Institute, Other Think Tanks in Washington DC, Civil Society Organizations, IMF (Prakash Loungani), and the OECD. Presentation by Team 7 of Chapter 7 “Making Civic Identities”/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 19
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University Closed (President’s Day Observed)
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February 21 |
The Issue of Immigration and Refugees in the Middle East, Europe, Canada, Mexico, USA and Myanmar (Part 1)
Navigate websites and identify academic articles and US Congress Congressional Hearings on Immigration
Handouts will be circulated in class
Students should Google Research Department of Labor and International Labor Organization on The Subject
Review publications of Economic Policy Institute and Other Think Tank
Presentation by Team 8 of Chapter 8 “Conclusion”/The Civic Web” by Shakutala Banaji and David Buckingham (Required Reading in Syllabus).
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February 26 or February 28 |
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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March 5 |
The Issue of Immigration and Refugees in the Middle East, Europe, Canada, Mexico, USA and Myanmar (Part 2)
Navigate websites and identify academic articles and US Congress Congressional Hearings on Immigration
Handouts will be circulated in class
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March 7 |
WHAT IS CITIZEN DIPLOMACY? HOW CAN I BECOME A CITIZEN DIPLOMAT?
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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March 12-16
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March 19 |
A World On Fire The Role of Citizen Diplomats
UDC Taping Of Citizen Diplomacy Certificate Event Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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March 21 |
THE EVOLUTION, PROBLEMS & CHALLENGES OF VERIFIABLE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN THE USA
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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March 26 |
THE EVOLUTION, PROBLEMS & CHALLENGES OF VERIFIABLE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN GUYANA
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class |
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March 28 |
Are There Links Between Institutional Racism, Community And Police Violence? A Discussion of Black Lives Matter And Blue Lives Matter A Focus on Brazil and USA
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Review Websites of Department of Justice/CSOs/Think Tanks Handouts will be circulated in class
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April 2 |
Why Is Inequality Growing In the USA and Around The World?
Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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April 4 |
Endemic Sexism/History of Feminism/Feminist Thought/ #METOO
Excerpts from- Political Ideologies: Their origins and Impact by Leon P. Harris and John A. Phillips
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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April 9 |
To What Extent Does Terrorism Threaten Global Security? Are Current Policies Effectively Addressing The Issue?
Update and Analysis of Policies of President Trump-Republican Administration
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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April 11 |
Citizen Diplomat Certificate Ceremony
Students Interested in Volunteering for the Organizing Committee Are Welcome. Please submit your name, email and phone number ASAP
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN PUBLIC CIVIC EDUCATION ?
Navigate websites and identify academic articles Handouts will be circulated in class
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April 16
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University Closed (Emancipation Day Observed)
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April 23 |
Course Review and Post Test |
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April 25 |
Final Exam Period for Graduating Seniors |
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May 7 |
Final Exam For All Other Students
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Sample script that can be used for an email or phone call to schedule your visit
“Hello, good day/good evening, I am ________________. I am a student at the University of the University of the District of Columbia. This semester, I am doing a course called Discovery Civics under the guidance of Professor Paul Tennassee that really got me interested on how governance work in your institution or country and the role of civil society. I would love to visit your embassy, office or institution to talk with you and learn more. Please let me know if you have any availability during _________ at ________. If this date and time does not work, I am willing to work with a schedule that more convenient to you.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.”
Step 6: Role play in class of a typical site visit scheduling call
Step 7: The VISIT
Rules:
Be on time for site visit (if you need to reschedule or you are running late call to inform organization)
Dress professionally for visit
Take a notebook and pen to take notes
Shake the hand of the person you meet with
Begin interview: Have your questions laid out before-hand
· Do a tour of the site if permissible
Take notes or request permission to record the meeting
Request the business card of the person you interview
Step 8: Interview (30 minute max)
Step 9: Send brief thank you note (email) or call after the visit and at same time CC Professor Tennassee.
Step 10: Start building your research Binder consisting of your report and materials
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