MF-201 CIVICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CREDIT HOURS
Theory = 2
Practical = 0
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
| S. No. | CLOs | PLO | Taxonomy |
| 1 | Explain civics, citizenship, democracy, rights, responsibilities, ethics, and digital engagement. | PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge |
Cognitive Level 2* |
| 2 | Apply community engagement and advocacy to address social issues, promote inclusion, and ensure societal impact. | PLO-6 Engineer and the World |
Cognitive Level 3* |
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to Civics and Citizenship: Definition of civics, citizenship and civic engagement, Historical evolution of civics participation, Types of citizenship: active, participatory, digital etc. The relationships between democracy and citizenship
- Civics and Citizenship: Concepts of civics, citizenship and civic engagement, Foundation of modern society and citizenship. Types of citizenship: active, participatory, digital etc. State, Government and Civil Society: Structure and functions of government in Pakistan, The relationships between democracy and civil society, Right to vote and importance of political participation and representation Rights and Responsibilities: Overview of fundamental rights and liberties of citizens under constitution of Pakistan 1973, Civic responsibilities and duties, Ethical considerations in civic engagement (accountability, nonviolence, peaceful dialogue, civility, etc.)
- Community Engagement: Concept, nature and characteristics of community, Community development and social cohesion, Approaches to effective community Engagement, case studies of successful community driven initiatives
- Advocacy and Activism: Public discourse and public opinion, role of advocacy in addressing social issues, Social action movements
- Digital Citizenship and Technology: The use of digital platforms for civic engagement, Cyber ethics and responsible use of social media, Digital divides and disparities (access, usage, socioeconomic, geographic etc.) and their impact on citizenship
- Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: Understanding diversity in society (ethnic, cultural, economic, political etc.), Youth, women and minorities’ engagement in social development, Addressing social inequalities and injustice in Pakistan, Promoting inclusive citizenship and equal rights for societal harmony and peaceful co-existence
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
- Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics & You by McGraw-Hill Education
- Citizenship in the Diverse Societies by Will Kymlicka and Wayne Norman
- Engaging Youth in Civics Life by James Youniss and Peter Levine
- Digital Citizenship in action: Empowering students to engage in online communities by Kristen Mattson
- Globalization and Citizenship: In the pursuit of a Cosmopolitan Education by Graham Pike and David Selby
- Community Engagement: Principles, Strategies, and Practices by Becky J. Feldpausch and Susan M. Omilian
- Creating Social Change: A Blueprint of a Better World by Matthew Clarke and Marie-Monique Steckel
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