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Concept
The topic of this module is about the meaning of "community".
The concept of community is viewed differently by everyone. Some
people believe that a community is a group of people who share a
public space-such as a neighborhood. Others claim that "community"
includes any group of people in any one place that work together
(i.e., a neighborhood, a classroom, a group founded on diversity,
a church, etc). By working through this module, you will explore
what community means to you, and learn what it means to others.
Pre-flective
Activity
Part A: Think about the concept of community. Is it possible
to define a community without excluding others? Record your thoughts
about community in your journal.
Part B:
Interview at least 5 members of the community. Ask them to define
community and identify what they believe are assets and the greatest
needs of their community. Keep interview notes in your journal.
Readings
Apathetic
Citizens? Not When They Can Make A Difference
The
Communitarian Vision
Reflective
Activity
What community are you attempting to reach? Make a list of community
agencies that address the issue areas of (a) education, (b) public
safety, (c) the environment and (d) other human needs. Call at least
5 community agencies. Ask them what they believe to be the single
greatest need of the community. Record responses in your journal.
After completing
this module, please proceed to Module 6: Diversity.
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Civic
Engagement Seminar
