LEAD121 CM - Making a Difference: Strategies for Solving Social Problems

The news can seem depressing - full of gloom and doom, detailing everything that’s wrong with the world. This course will introduce students to “rigorous and compelling reporting about [positive] responses to social problems.” These are news stories that highlight the most promising ideas for solving the challenges of the 21^st century - from improving education to increasing economic prosperity and opportunity for all. Students will also apply this knowledge to selecting a social change organization that deserves funding. Acting as philanthropists, they will evaluate and determine the initiative that can most effectively make a difference in the community.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: LEAD121 CM

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