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This course will take place in a local neighborhood and students will learn fundamental concepts and skills of community organizing alongside residents of South Bend. Together, neighbors and students will learn the art of organizing through relational meetings, house meetings, power-mapping, and research actions. The culmination of the course will include participation in a public action with local officials addressing a pressing issue in our community. Through a series of trainings and hands-on application, students will build public relationships, amplify their voices, cultivate power, and leverage it for justice.

Class Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Hebbeler
Credits: 1
Associated Term: Spring 2023