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Apr 16, 2026
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CNX 196 - Conceptualizing Community
Description
What does it mean to be a part of a community? While some manifestations of community are conceptualized in relation to geographic boundaries, others may be based on more abstract criteria. Membership in a “community” might comprise neighborhood residency, a social identity group, a shared ideological commitment, interactions in a virtual environment, or something else entirely. From MLK’s celebration of the “beloved community” in pursuit of social justice, to Benedict Anderson’s discussion of nations as “imagined communities,” to the profitable real estate market for “gated communities–this Connections seminar will explore different ways of thinking about how humans establish and sustain communities, and, in so doing, develop collective identity and solidarity. In addition to this thematic focus, this Connections seminar is designed to provide you with an academic toolkit that will support your future success in college. To achieve this, our class assignments and activities are built around skills development in the areas of critical thinking/analysis, oral and written communication, active listening, and information literacy.
Credits: 1
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