COM 475 - Communication and Community Engagement

(3 units) CO12, CO13

This is a service-learning class focused on reflection, ethics, civic engagement, community building, and communication in community contexts.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the ways that communication functions in community settings.
2. identify the historical sources of current cultural inequalities in various systems (i.e. education, legal).
3. compare and analyze community organizing efforts and communication in a nonprofit setting.
4. engage in community-service projects and collaborate with partner organizations to build solutions to community problems.
5. explain their personal communication processes both orally and in writing, using relevant evidence to support their arguments.
6. reflect on their service experiences and integrate their lessons into their future selves.
7. write a civic engagement action plan.
8. analyze ethical dilemmas in community building.

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