The Politics of Community Development

Instructor Information

Dr. Jose Marichal
Contact: marichal@callutheran.edu
Office: Swenson 228
Office Hours: MWF 10-10:30 and 2:10-2:40 - or by appointment

Course Goals

This course will address the following CLU General Education Goals:

1. Written and Oral Communication Skills
2. Understanding of Cultural and Global Diversity
3. Critical Thinking
4. Growth in Identity and Values
5. Service to the Community

This course will address the following Political Science Department Goals:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Civic Engagement

In this course, students are expected to:

1. Employ different theoretical approaches towards understanding the relationship between the communities and development approaches.
2. Exhibit critical thinking and effective writing skills by incorporating course readings into reflective essay assignments.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work with other students in groups to present information.
4. Show an ability to find, evaluate, use and communicate information in both oral and written formats.

Assignments & Assessment

• E-mail Responses = 10 points
• Exams: 3 exams x 30 points = 90 points

Course Schedule

Section 1: What is Community?

Section 2: Space and Community

Section 3: Addressing Community Challenges