All other readings will be on reserve in the Bentley library or may be obtained in other libraries around Boston. Because democracy is not a spectator sport, and because democratic citizens are active participants in their communities. Students are required to participate in a community service or advocacy organization for at least 15 hours during the semester. In addition, the class will make several field trips to shelter and food kitchens, etc. to see how policies and social action influence the daily lives of individuals. When there is a field trip, the following Thursday there will be no class.
Students are to use that time to meet and prepare their group projects.
All interviews will be summarized in written form and passed in. Students will conduct interviews with individuals in the private section who deal with the same general areas. Health Care Track Persons will interview executives of pharmaceutical health insurance co's, or physicians. Homelessness - will talk with Real Estate Developers Students will next conduct interviews with Politicians working on the specific area. The class will be conducted as a seminar.