Are Do-Gooders Doing Good? Critical Perspectives on Civic Engagement (General Studies 344A; SLN 15141)
What does it mean to help people and “give back”? How is our current condition of social distance reshaping how we help one another? This course is for those that want to engage in critical reflection about what it means to “do good” and engage with multiple models of civic engagement that support a strong community.
General Studies 344 will offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the concept of civic engagement; students will critically reflect on their own service experiences through personal and academic lenses, engage with ethical frameworks for community-based work, and learn from the experiences of local and historical community leaders. In addition to those perspectives, the course will draw upon current issues/events affecting various communities at large, as well as students' involvement in service and will weave these together with elements of other academic coursework and future academic/career goals.
The course has a required community-engaged learning component; students are encouraged to utilize current volunteer or internship commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking to add a new service opportunity. This is a three-credit course that is offered as credit/no credit. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 3:30-5:20PM.
Those interested in the course should email engage@uw.edu with questions and/or to request an add code.