Taught By:
Jessica Perone
Assistant Director of Engaged Learning
Center for Civic Engagement
Washington State University
jessica.perone@wsu.edu
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Course Description:
Communities are diverse and interconnected. This course surveys critical concepts of community engagement, including but not limited to, equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy and activism, civic leadership, social justice, civil discourse, social capital, education, environment, health care, immigration, socioeconomic status, discrimination. Students will use an interdisciplinary approach to analyze and actively engage in principles and practices of community engagement through a local lens. This course gives the student the opportunity to grow academically, professionally, personally and civically through participation in a transformational service-learning experience.
