CSPL 201
Spring 2012
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01
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| Crosslisting:
GOVT 346 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
The promise of democracy is that citizens can act together to shape the conditions of their collective lives. This class examines that promise, focusing on the ways in which civic engagement can contribute to its realization. We examine civic engagement both as a theoretical perspective on citizen participation and an active practice. What does it mean to have a truly democratic society? What is the role of citizen participation, both within formal political activity and in civil society generally? What role should experts play in democratic politics, and how can expertise be squared with democratic equality? What, if any, responsibility does the university have to promote civic engagement? |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Ethical Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Theory) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Much of the reading will consist of articles, pamphlets and excerpts from books, which will be available on e-reserve or on moodle. A few texts will be on reserve and in the bookstore, possibly including:
Andrew Sabl, RULING PASSIONS: POLITICAL OFFICES AND DEMOCRATIC ETHICS
Danielle Allen, TALKING TO STRANGERS
Verba et al., VOICE AND EQUALITY
Theda Skocpol, DIMINISHED DEMOCRACY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two 6-8 page papers, weekly reading reactions, final written paper or exam |
| Instructor(s): Moon,J. Donald Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 15 | FR: 10 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 2 |
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