Democracy and Justice for All

Catalog description

Explores foundational texts related to civics and democracy. Students will read modern and classical texts exploring Citizenship, Labor, Representation, Justice, and Activism. Through classroom debates and writing assignments, students will examine how these historical texts and foundational ideas impact current events and their personal communities. To supplement the readings, students will also be exposed to a range of relevant media including art, film, journalism, and new media. Students will learn about civic engagement by creating and presenting civic engagement project proposals.