DUE DATE: January 22, 2009
From the syllabus:
“You will be expected to attend
at least one community event related to issues of governance, criminal justice,
diversity/social justice, etc. and complete a reflection paper. Another option
would be to host a forum or event here at Sehome for the benefit of other
students. Details are posted on my web page. The due date is Jan. 22, 2009,
but it is highly recommended that you complete this requirement early
(unless you plan to attend the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force’s MLK Day
Conference).”
Yes,
this is a REQUIREMENT. This is your foray into the world of active citizenship,
and it is very important that you sample the opportunities for
engagement in our community. See
the Community Events Calendar linked to my teacher web page. You have
several options to complete this requirement:
Option 1: Plan and host a forum on an issue you are concerned about. The topic
must be current and relevant to this course, and it also must be pre-approved.
This option is a group project option because the work involved would be too
much for one person.
Option 2: Attend an out-of-class event that relates to government, current
issues, or diversity issues. Possible events include:
·
City Council or
County Council meetings
·
Courtroom observation
·
Whatcom Human Rights
Task Force Human Rights Film Festival
·
WWU or WCC sponsored
diversity events
·
Other pre-approved
events that you bring to my attention
Option 3: Volunteer with an organization that seeks to improve the lives of
others via social or political action. To receive volunteer credit, you must
volunteer for at least two (2) hours over the course of the term.
To receive credit, you MUST:
·
Have proof of
attendance (e.g., notes you took, handouts and fliers, signature of organizer,
etc.).
·
Write a 3 page typed
reflection on what you observed or did AND what you learned. Your reflection
should include (as possible):
1.
New information you
gained from the event
2.
New thinking you have
on the subject of the event (e.g., poverty) and/or discussion of how you are
re-evaluating your own beliefs or values
3.
A discussion of the
impact on your life or education, etc.
·
Complete the
requirement and submit your reflection no later than January 22, 2009. This
date is carved in stone unless there are extenuating circumstances
(e.g., snow days extend the term, etc.)