Democratic Citizenship in Pittsburgh, PA

Public Service

Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Description
In "Democratic Citizenship" students will examine, philosophically and pragmatically, their membership in various communities. All students will serve with at least one assigned community organization to enhance their analysis of the course material. Conceptions of democratic citizenship will be contrasted with one another and with the experience of serving with a community organization. Throughout, students will critically analyze popular assumptions in American democratic life. The overarching theme of the course pushes students to integrate their understanding of citizenship with their individual action or inaction regarding all spheres of life, from career choices to political decisions.

What is Public Service?

Pitt's Public Service Program http://www.pitt.edu/~cgs/public_service.pdf

The major in public service is a way for Pittsburgh's young adults to pursue meaningful and rewarding employment in government service, nonprofit management, the corporate environment, or as a citizen activist. Many of these classes get you into the community through a partnership with Amizade!

Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, with it's distinct neighborhoods and brightly colored bridges, resonates with a strong sense of American history. These bridges are not just physical - with an abundance of colleges and universities, Pittsburgh is often the place where people are building bridges to a career or a future through education. Still, many students do not know of the many opportunities to give back to Pittsburgh through meaningful service. Working with a community organization will provide students with a chance to apply course concepts and career skills to a real-life situation here in their own town. Life in Pittsburgh will expand in new ways as students become active participants in their community.

Details

Instructor: Eric Hartman

Course Cost

Credits: 3

Credits Awarded: Credits are awarded for this course through the University of Pittsburgh. This course fulfills Democratic Citizenship (PUBSERV 1000) for 3 credits.

Required Class Meetings:
Tuesdays 1 pm - 3:25pm
Location WWPH 3S07

Enrolling: This course does not require an application through the Amizade Center. University of Pittsburgh students can enroll through the regular registration system. Other students are welcome to enroll through the College of General Studies. The Course Registration Number (CRN) is 40346.