Each student will research one (or more) approaches to community engagement and will be responsible for a report to the class as a whole and for leading the class discussion of that particular approach.
The final report should include: 1) a definition of the approach; 2) the historical context for understanding how it evolved; 3) methods of community engagement associated with the approach; 4) strengths of the approach; 5) critiques of the approach; 6) a bibliography; 7) links to outstanding online examples of the approach and other resources for those interested in learning more about the approach.
Responsibility in class on the day in which the approach is discussed: 1) come to class prepared with a list of questions to pose to the guest; 2) in the second half of the class period, present an overview of the approach which places the guest’s presentation in the broader context of that approach; 3) facilitate the discussion in the second half of the class.
Responsibilities in class discussions on other days: be prepared to represent the perspective of the approach(es) you have chosen.
Due online the Monday before the class session in which the approach is presented: 1) a working definition of the approach; 2) a set of questions that are raised by this approach (i.e. questions being debated in the field and in the literature regarding the pros and cons of the approach).
Due online April 16: Final report. Although the final report is due on this date, regard the Web site as a place to develop ideas prior to the final version. Launch a working draft online well in advance of April 13 and invite people to comment (e.g. fellow students, the guest who visited class, others with experience and knowledge of the approach). View the online draft as a work-in-progress until April 16.
Note: the report on an approach represents 25% of the final grade.