Field Studies in Civic Engagement (397-0-1)

Instructors

Liz McCabe

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Mon 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Overview of class

Civic engagement involves any concerted social action in the public sphere, through a vista of popular movements, reform, reaction and revolt, and democratic participation across the social spectrum—block clubs to public art to polling firms to local Democratic Party offices. This course approaches civic engagement from an American historical perspective, with particular attention to local political cultures, community organizing traditions, cultural citizenship and belonging, and ideas and discourses on the meanings and responsibilities of civic life. The readings and exercises provide a look at our ethical and political dimensions as civic subjects, while discussions and internships build practical skills in entering the civic arena, organizing people, navigating the media, bureaucracies, and elected officials, and taking part in crucial public debates of our time.

Registration Requirements

Registration is by permission number only - must be accepted to the Chicago Field Studies Program.

Class Materials (Required)

Readings will be provided by the instructor, at no cost to the student.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area