Global Literacy for Change: Building Strong Communities Through Emancipatory Education

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READ 2013. Global Literacy for Change: Building Strong Communities Through Emancipatory Education. Multidisciplinary, global exploration of how education can serve as a powerful instrument for strengthening communities and expanding opportunity. Examination of the relationships between educational systems and community engagement across diverse cultural contexts. Students explore how individuals and groups can participate in meaningful learning, develop civic responsibility, and contribute to constructive change within their communities. Satisfies three hours Core Component Area Option (91). Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.