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•Global Rights, Local Action•Exploring Human Rights Through Service Learning in the
Humanities
•Alonzo Smith
•Layla M. Hashemi
•Montgomery College Department of History and Political Science
•Rockville, MD
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•Introduction – Teaching a New Course on Global Human Rights
•Who we areDr. Alonzo Smith
HistoryLayla M. Hashemi
Political Science
•About the CollegeStudent populationGeographic location
Recent NEH Grant → GLOBAL HUMANITIES INSTITUTE (GHI)
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•Global Humanities Institute (GHI) @ MC
•As part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, NEH has awarded the College $490,000 to launch an Institute for Global Humanities Initiatives (IGHI) and a series of related international education programming.
As a part of the grant, the College will match two-to-one for a total of $1.49 million in funds required for the new NEH Challenge Grant from individual, corporate and foundation gifts over the next six years.With the IGHI, Montgomery College will be able to strengthen its long-term humanities programs and resources.
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A NEW COURSE ON GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
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•PS260: POLITICS IN ACTION
Now with the specific subtopic of “Global Human Rights” taught this past Spring 2013
Course objectives and aims*–Explore the nature of universal human rights in both theory and practice–Recognize the importance and impact of the media, especially social media, to influence human rights –Greater appreciation of cultural differences and awareness of global connectedness
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•Human Rights in Theory and Practice - Leading to Careers
and Continued Activism •A Few Assumptions (via Daoust and Epperson) •(1) American students are globally and geographically challenged•(2) Human beings have the potential for both good and evil •(3) Conflict, not violence, is the opposite of peace and is inherent in the human condition•(4) The quest to implement human rights as universal and ideal standards that guide social arrangements requires education and constant attention •(5) Peacemaking requires global competence and tolerance for cultural diversity
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•PS260: GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
•Course Materials and Assignments Textbook WorkbookCress on Service LearningLibrary TutorialLearning Management System
Reflection blogsWeekly discussion questions
Online mediaDocumentariesMusic videosImages and articles
•Service Learning ComponentIntroductions, linking with local service learning partner In class lectures, discussions, videos and presentations Final celebration of service, linking the experience to future academic and career decisions
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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•Harnessing the Power of the Internet
•COURSE BLOG: http://www.ps260.tumblr.com
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•LIBRARY TUTORIAL AND WEBSITE
•URL:
http://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/PS260_HashemiR
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LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
•Service Learning Reflection Blogs
–Ends with final presentations about the service learning experience as well as a final paper linking research and service
•Weekly class discussion questions
–Students respond online to questions related to course content and are able to read and respond to their peers
Sample Blog Entry: “My service learning project has been going well so far, I usually spend a few hours on a weekday and eight to twelve hours p
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SERVICE LEARNING AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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•SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
•Partner Organizations •- David Smith
–Rockville Human Rights Commission
•- Interfaith Works and other intercultural organizations •- Health Care is a Human Right- Senator Jennie Forehand- Oxfam Hunger Banquet
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•Hands on Poverty And Food
Security – Oxfam Hunger Banquet
•The heavily
guarded upper
class guests.
Learning Through Serving
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•LINKING LOCAL ISSUES: THE
DEATH PENALTY IN MD
•http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2013/05/201352189
6180295.html
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•Global Rights, Local Action•Exploring Human Rights Through Service Learning in the
Humanities
•Alonzo Smith
•Layla M. Hashemi
•Montgomery College Department of History and Political Science
•Rockville, MD
![Page 18: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
•Introduction – Teaching a New Course on Global Human Rights
•Who we areDr. Alonzo Smith
HistoryLayla M. Hashemi
Political Science
•About the CollegeStudent populationGeographic location
Recent NEH Grant → GLOBAL HUMANITIES INSTITUTE (GHI)
![Page 19: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
•Global Humanities Institute (GHI) @ MC
•As part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, NEH has awarded the College $490,000 to launch an Institute for Global Humanities Initiatives (IGHI) and a series of related international education programming.
As a part of the grant, the College will match two-to-one for a total of $1.49 million in funds required for the new NEH Challenge Grant from individual, corporate and foundation gifts over the next six years.With the IGHI, Montgomery College will be able to strengthen its long-term humanities programs and resources.
![Page 20: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
A NEW COURSE ON GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
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•PS260: POLITICS IN ACTION
Now with the specific subtopic of “Global Human Rights” taught this past Spring 2013
Course objectives and aims*–Explore the nature of universal human rights in both theory and practice–Recognize the importance and impact of the media, especially social media, to influence human rights –Greater appreciation of cultural differences and awareness of global connectedness
![Page 22: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
•Human Rights in Theory and Practice - Leading to Careers
and Continued Activism •A Few Assumptions (via Daoust and Epperson) •(1) American students are globally and geographically challenged•(2) Human beings have the potential for both good and evil •(3) Conflict, not violence, is the opposite of peace and is inherent in the human condition•(4) The quest to implement human rights as universal and ideal standards that guide social arrangements requires education and constant attention •(5) Peacemaking requires global competence and tolerance for cultural diversity
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•PS260: GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
•Course Materials and Assignments Textbook WorkbookCress on Service LearningLibrary TutorialLearning Management System
Reflection blogsWeekly discussion questions
Online mediaDocumentariesMusic videosImages and articles
•Service Learning ComponentIntroductions, linking with local service learning partner In class lectures, discussions, videos and presentations Final celebration of service, linking the experience to future academic and career decisions
![Page 25: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
SOCIAL MEDIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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•Harnessing the Power of the Internet
•COURSE BLOG: http://www.ps260.tumblr.com
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•LIBRARY TUTORIAL AND WEBSITE
•URL:
http://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/PS260_HashemiR
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LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
•Service Learning Reflection Blogs
–Ends with final presentations about the service learning experience as well as a final paper linking research and service
•Weekly class discussion questions
–Students respond online to questions related to course content and are able to read and respond to their peers
Sample Blog Entry: “My service learning project has been going well so far, I usually spend a few hours on a weekday and eight to twelve hours p
![Page 29: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
SERVICE LEARNING AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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•SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
•Partner Organizations •- David Smith
–Rockville Human Rights Commission
•- Interfaith Works and other intercultural organizations •- Health Care is a Human Right- Senator Jennie Forehand- Oxfam Hunger Banquet
![Page 31: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
•Hands on Poverty And Food
Security – Oxfam Hunger Banquet
•The heavily
guarded upper
class guests.
Learning Through Serving
![Page 32: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
•LINKING LOCAL ISSUES: THE
DEATH PENALTY IN MD
•http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2013/05/201352189
6180295.html
![Page 33: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
•Further Exploring the Death Penalty Online
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•Rockville Human Rights Commission
•ROCKVILLE MAYOR PHYLLIS MARCUCCIO (CENTER), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE STUDENTS GINA FRANCESCA SUAREZ (LEFT) AND VIRGINIA BEZERRA DE MENEZES (RIGHT), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE PROF. ALONZO SMITH (FAR LEFT), AND DAVID SMITH, CHAIR OF THE ROCKVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (FAR RIGHT) (PHOTO COURTESY: CITY OF ROCKVILLE, MD)
•“Working with Local Government as a
Means of Advancing Global Human
Rights and Student Learning”
•davidsmith.wordpress.com•Peacebuilding and Community Colleges
Learning Through Serving
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•Taking Action Against Human
•Trafficking in Maryland
•VIDEO: Human Trafficking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT1RuwAI75w
•(1:50)
Learning Through Serving
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Health Care is a Human Right Maryland Chapter
•- Fight for universal healthcare began in Vermont
•- Maryland had its launch in December of
Learning Through Serving
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IMAGES OF HUMAN RIGHTSLinking Course Content to Current Events
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•THE POWER OF INFOGRAPHICS.
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•DOCUMENTARY FILMS: Archiving Human Rights Activism and Injustice
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•SONGS OF PROTEST:• OMAR OFFENDUM OF SYRIA
•#SYRIA Music Video•http://youtu.be/TXjEWrhkb6g
•#Jan 25th http://youtu.be/sCbpiOpLwFg
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•CURRENT EVENTS Through •Online Content
•And Imagery
•Syrian children carry pictures of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib Photo:
REUTERS
•Act Like a Man, Dress Like A Womanin Iran/ “Be a Man” Movement
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•Encouraging Community and Global
Citizenship Through Service Learning
•Why Now? Recent events like #Occupy and the Arab Spring have
shown that online media is influencing political and social movement
outcomes
•- Back to our five basic assumptions –> there is no room for
ignorance in the 21st century•Why Service Learning? Helps students
• -Gain opportunities to network and apply academic knowledge
in real-life settings
• -Build communications skills
–Interact with local community organizations
• - Solidify future academic and professional goals
![Page 43: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
•Further Exploring the Death Penalty Online
![Page 44: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
•Rockville Human Rights Commission
•ROCKVILLE MAYOR PHYLLIS MARCUCCIO (CENTER), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE STUDENTS GINA FRANCESCA SUAREZ (LEFT) AND VIRGINIA BEZERRA DE MENEZES (RIGHT), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE PROF. ALONZO SMITH (FAR LEFT), AND DAVID SMITH, CHAIR OF THE ROCKVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (FAR RIGHT) (PHOTO COURTESY: CITY OF ROCKVILLE, MD)
•“Working with Local Government as a
Means of Advancing Global Human
Rights and Student Learning”
•davidsmith.wordpress.com•Peacebuilding and Community Colleges
Learning Through Serving
![Page 45: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
•Taking Action Against Human
•Trafficking in Maryland
•VIDEO: Human Trafficking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT1RuwAI75w
•(1:50)
Learning Through Serving
![Page 46: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Health Care is a Human Right Maryland Chapter
•- Fight for universal healthcare began in Vermont
•- Maryland had its launch in December of
Learning Through Serving
![Page 47: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
IMAGES OF HUMAN RIGHTSLinking Course Content to Current Events
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•THE POWER OF INFOGRAPHICS.
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•DOCUMENTARY FILMS: Archiving Human Rights Activism and Injustice
![Page 50: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
•SONGS OF PROTEST:• OMAR OFFENDUM OF SYRIA
•#SYRIA Music Video•http://youtu.be/TXjEWrhkb6g
•#Jan 25th http://youtu.be/sCbpiOpLwFg
![Page 51: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
•CURRENT EVENTS Through •Online Content
•And Imagery
•Syrian children carry pictures of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib Photo:
REUTERS
•Act Like a Man, Dress Like A Womanin Iran/ “Be a Man” Movement
![Page 52: Shrei symposium plain](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022042716/55a8962b1a28abdd238b4681/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
•Encouraging Community and Global
Citizenship Through Service Learning
•Why Now? Recent events like #Occupy and the Arab Spring have
shown that online media is influencing political and social movement
outcomes
•- Back to our five basic assumptions –> there is no room for
ignorance in the 21st century•Why Service Learning? Helps students
• -Gain opportunities to network and apply academic knowledge
in real-life settings
• -Build communications skills
–Interact with local community organizations
• - Solidify future academic and professional goals