Course Summary
Explore the role of civic engagement in American democracy and learn how to become an active and engaged citizen.Key Learning Points
- Understand the importance of civic engagement in a democratic society
- Learn about the history of civic engagement in the United States
- Develop skills to become an active and engaged citizen
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $39,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €21,000 - €30,000
- USA: $39,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €21,000 - €30,000
- USA: $60,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €40,000
- USA: $39,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €21,000 - €30,000
- USA: $60,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €40,000
- USA: $50,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of civic engagement in a democratic society
- Develop skills to become an active and engaged citizen
- Gain knowledge about the history of civic engagement in the United States
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Interest in civic engagement and American democracy
- Basic knowledge of US government and history
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Introduction to American Civics
- Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World
- The Science of Well-Being
Notable People in This Field
- Eric Liu
- Jane Addams
Related Books
Description
So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics?
Outline
- Course Overview and Introduction
- Introduction
- Who are the key players?
- Legislatures
- The Presidency
- Courts
- Bureaucracy
- Media and Politics
- Political Parties
- Interest Groups
- Social Movements
- Resources
- Resources
- Resources
- Resources
- Legislatures
- The Presidency
- Courts
- Bureaucracy
- Media and Politics
- Parties
- Interest Groups
- Social Movements
- How do the players fit together?
- The Constitution
- Federalism
- Globalization
- Political Accountability
- Structural Inequality
- Resources
- Resources
- Resources
- The Constitution
- Federalism
- Globalization
- Political Accountability
- Structural Inequality
- How do citizens influence politics?
- Staying Informed
- Voting
- Contacting Elected Officials
- Protesting
- Advocacy and Campaigning
- Resources
- Resources
- Resources
- Resources
- Staying Informed
- Voting
- Contacting Elected Officials
- Protest
- Advocacy and Campaigning
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about civic engagement in American democracy with this Coursera course. Users have praised the course for its informative lectures and engaging assignments. Overall, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the topic and encourages critical thinking.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of civic engagement in American democracy.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative lectures
- Engaging assignments
- Encourages critical thinking
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the topic
- Well-structured course content
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Lack of practical applications
- Some assignments were time-consuming
- Not suitable for advanced learners
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