GEN 499 week 3 DQ 1

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 1

Social Capital

   Read  “Bowling Alone”: An interview with Robert   Putnam about America’s collapsing civic life   (http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/assoc/aahe.html). For this   discussion, complete the following:

• In your own words, describe        what is meant by the term “social capital.” 
• Examine the influences of        social connections and technology and civic engagement in academic and        professional pursuits. 
• Evaluate the significance of        social capital in the context of global citizenship and multicultural        understanding.   

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in   length. In addition to the assigned reading, support your answer with   research from at least one scholarly source, and properly cite any   references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.