ATTACHMENT B: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
Your final Civic Engagement Project for this course will be to create a Power Point presentation that entails choosing a minority group in the United States and addressing the following required project components:
I. Introduction (10 points)
a. Table of Contents
b. Which group have you chosen to research and why?
II. Discuss the historical context of this group in the U.S. (30 points)
a. History (Provide a detailed background on the group and the social injustices the group has endured). A timeline is a useful tool to include in this section, but make sure you provide narrative details as well.
b. Highlight at least one historical figure that represents this minority group.
III. Discuss the current status of the group (40 points)
a. Has their status improved? (Provide specific details and reasoning).
b. Compare/contrast this group with your own ethnic/cultural group. Describe in detail how this group’s experiences and/or current status mirrors your own, or how they are different. Examples may include education attainment, socioeconomic status, family structure, employment opportunities, gender expectations, politics, or other aspects of their culture that are relevant. Choose at least 4 components to compare/contrast. If you are a member of this minority group, then how do your personal experiences mirror (or contrast) with their historical and/or current status?
IV. Research a civic engagement organization that is engaging in social justice activities and actively working to improve the status for the group you have chosen. This may be an organization at the local, state, or national level. Note: Begin this process of your project early; do not wait until the last minute as it may take time to connect with a representative. (60 points)
a. Provide a detailed organizational history (Why, when and where founded? By whom was it founded?)
b. You are also required to make contact with a representative from this organization and conduct a brief interview. This can be accomplished via telephone, email, or in person. Determine the following:
1. What is the mission and main social justice activities of the organization?
2. What are the current goals, objectives, and/or obstacles being addressed?
3. What positive outcomes has the organization realized?
4. Describe something you learned about this organization and its social justice efforts that you found interesting, inspiring, and/or rewarding (or perhaps something that was disheartening).
V. Conclusion (10 points)
a. Why do you think it is (or isn’t) important to confront prejudice, discrimination, or exclusion and engage in social justice activities that improve the condition for minorities in the United States?
b. What is one important lesson that you have learned in this course?
c. Works Cited: Include a works cited slide at the end of the presentation. (You must also cite sources within the presentation). In addition to referencing course reading materials, you are also required to utilize AT LEAST TWO other outside academic sources. Be sure to also cite your interview source and the organization’s website if utilized.
The minimum length for your presentation is 22 slides (including Table of Contents and Works Cited slides). NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FINAL PROJECT.
Your final Civic Engagement Project for this course will be to create a Power Point presentation that entails choosing a minority group in the United States and addressing the following required project components:
I. Introduction (10 points)
a. Table of Contents
b. Which group have you chosen to research and why?
II. Discuss the historical context of this group in the U.S. (30 points)
a. History (Provide a detailed background on the group and the social injustices the group has endured). A timeline is a useful tool to include in this section, but make sure you provide narrative details as well.
b. Highlight at least one historical figure that represents this minority group.
III. Discuss the current status of the group (40 points)
a. Has their status improved? (Provide specific details and reasoning).
b. Compare/contrast this group with your own ethnic/cultural group. Describe in detail how this group’s experiences and/or current status mirrors your own, or how they are different. Examples may include education attainment, socioeconomic status, family structure, employment opportunities, gender expectations, politics, or other aspects of their culture that are relevant. Choose at least 4 components to compare/contrast. If you are a member of this minority group, then how do your personal experiences mirror (or contrast) with their historical and/or current status?
IV. Research a civic engagement organization that is engaging in social justice activities and actively working to improve the status for the group you have chosen. This may be an organization at the local, state, or national level. Note: Begin this process of your project early; do not wait until the last minute as it may take time to connect with a representative. (60 points)
a. Provide a detailed organizational history (Why, when and where founded? By whom was it founded?)
b. You are also required to make contact with a representative from this organization and conduct a brief interview. This can be accomplished via telephone, email, or in person. Determine the following:
1. What is the mission and main social justice activities of the organization?
2. What are the current goals, objectives, and/or obstacles being addressed?
3. What positive outcomes has the organization realized?
4. Describe something you learned about this organization and its social justice efforts that you found interesting, inspiring, and/or rewarding (or perhaps something that was disheartening).
V. Conclusion (10 points)
a. Why do you think it is (or isn’t) important to confront prejudice, discrimination, or exclusion and engage in social justice activities that improve the condition for minorities in the United States?
b. What is one important lesson that you have learned in this course?
c. Works Cited: Include a works cited slide at the end of the presentation. (You must also cite sources within the presentation). In addition to referencing course reading materials, you are also required to utilize AT LEAST TWO other outside academic sources. Be sure to also cite your interview source and the organization’s website if utilized.
The minimum length for your presentation is 22 slides (including Table of Contents and Works Cited slides). NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FINAL PROJECT.
