CLCS 270 - Global Problems, Local Policy

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

This course pairs students with local elected officials who are researching policy initiatives related to affordable housing, health, climate action, criminal justice reform, and other goals. The course includes class meetings, collaboration with team partners, and individual research. Readings and discussions identify community needs in consultation with other policymakers and with local and national issue-oriented groups. Students share findings in an end-of-semester forum; final work may include public advocacy materials, legislative bills, or policy proposals in other formats. Students learn about the respective roles of different levels of politics (town, county, state, national). and about the possibilities and limits of local government action to transform communities. Note: students may have some choice of the policy areas in which they work but should prepare to be flexible. Rebecca Edwards.

One 2-hour period.

Course Format: INT