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The Civil Rights Movement and the Philosophy of Non Violent Civil Protest
Kirsten Bowman JD
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This course analyzes how humans responded to injustice, focusing its lens on the civil rights movement and in particular forms of non violent protest and civil disobedience.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Individuals, groups and nations have responded to injustice throughout history. The purpose of this course is to look at one particular approach to responding to injustice: the strategy of nonviolence through the lens of its application in the American civil rights movement. During the first class learners will understand the goals and rationale that provided a foundation for the philosophy of nonviolence as advocated by activists in the civil rights movement, including James Lawson, Martin...
Homework Offered
There will be homework assigned for several of the weeks including reading and watching materials that will be presented in class and occassional critical thinking exercises to help learners consider the materials.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grades Offered
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Mature themes involving civil rights, protest and civil action will be discussed throughout the course. The final course will introduce to the learners other forms of protest, which may include more violent forms, in order to compare and contrast the various methods used to achieve social change.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(727)
I am a human rights lawyer by profession and a university professor and mom by passion. I have my JD with a specialization in international law and completed my PhD in international law in 2023. I have travelled the world working for the UN as a...
Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-12 learners per class
