Social Action: How to make a difference in the world
| BRIAN SHOEN |
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| 後期(火・2)時間割表へ |
| 後期(木・5)時間割表へ |
| English for International Communication III-18 Social Action: How to make a difference in the world |
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Globalization, anti-war protests, environmental protection, grass-roots NGOs (non-governmental organizations): each of these terms (and many others) brings to mind the opportunity for social action to benefit humanity and the world in which we live. The most common form of this social action, especially for KUIS students is through volunteering. While there is a growing appreciation of the importance of “volunteering” within Japan, it also seems that the current image of volunteering seems to prevent long-term, sustainable, and personally rewarding participation. Consequently, the term “social action” will be introduced as a way to re-imagine what people can do in their daily lives, both personally and professionally. In addition, the social action which does get undertaken is often directed in ineffectual or counter-productive ways, so it seems that a set of critical thinking skills is needed to help individuals evaluate different forms of social action. 1. The course is designed to cause a radical shift in participants’ attitudes away from “volunteering” which involves a burden or sacrifice of personal happiness, is limited to a certain age-range, and is most often undertaken only by “really good” people. The goal is to develop an understanding of social action as something that is not only possible for anyone, but also a rewarding and long-term sustainable lifestyle. 2. The course will also enable participants to develop the necessary critical thinking skills to analyze different options to take social action (e.g. NGO). Participants will then develop a sustainable Social Action Plan which will have a significant and meaningful effect on the issue/problem and be individually rewarding. |
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Requirements and Grading: Attendance/Participation: 20% Discussion Circle Facilitation: 10% Organization Analysis Report: 10% Weekly Updates/Reflections: 10% Action Plan Project: 50% |
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