POL 101: Responsible Citizenship Introduction to Responsible Citizenship

Introduction to Responsible Citizenship I.Course Outcomes and Expectations II.Attitudes, Positions, and Resources III.Public Debate IV.Impact of the Individual on Community

Course Outcomes and Expectations 1.To communicate effectively in written and oral form about a variety of issues involved with American civic culture (Communication, Critical Thinking, Global Stewardship, Spirituality & Ethics, Respect for Persons, Community). 2.To formulate an understanding of the important roles of individuals within civilizations (Critical Thinking, Global Stewardship, Spirituality & Ethics, Respect for Persons, Community).

Course Outcomes and Expectations 3.To recognize the impact of leadership on the formation and continuation of civic culture (Critical Thinking, Global Stewardship, Spirituality & Ethics, Respect for Persons, Community, Hospitality, Moderation, Service). 4.Locate, evaluate, and synthesize information regarding American civil culture and contemporary social issues (Critical Thinking, Global Stewardship, Spirituality & Ethics, Respect for Persons, Community, Service).

Course Outcomes and Expectations 5.Develop time management, organizational, and academic skills (Communication, Critical Thinking, Global Stewardship, Spirituality & Ethics, Respect for Persons, Community, Hospitality, Moderation, Service).

Attitudes, Positions, and Resources 1.Community 2.Hospitality 3.Respect for Persons 4.Prayer 5.Service 6.Moderation Attitudes/passions Development of Political “self” Positions

Attitudes, Positions, and Resources Attitudes are feelings about different issues Soft issues v. hard issues Attitudes shape positions but positions can change based on: 1.Information 2.Change or conflict in attitudes 3.Shift in values Resources have an impact on making positions a reality

Public debate Critical thinking of issues Exposure to diverse views Common ground for solving problems/the art of the possible Leadership skills

Impact of individual on community Policy discussions Historic examples of individuals and community Media use of political messages/critical consumers of information Addressing issues and anticipating policy questions

Impact of individual on community Creating a plan for action Communicating issue to a public Develop understanding of personal impact on community

Thoughts that mean something… “Just because you do not take an interest in politics, does not mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” -Pericles, Greek philosopher

“Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead, Anthropologist