Being a modern activist : [an honors thesis (HONRS 499)]

Abstract

In response to the perceived problem of public apathy and disinterest in politics and current events, I endeavored to teach a class called "Being a Modern Activist" on activism and community involvement. The class's objective was to benefit the students through improved awareness on these topics and benefit the community through a higher level of citizen involvement. Some topics addressed include Gandhi's non-violent activism strategies, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, religious tolerance, lobbying, and various modern activists. In this project, I included the lesson plans from my eight classes, personal reflections, and the supplemental materials I used in teaching the course.