Political Science & Urban Policy
With the 2012 election just around the corner, this LLC will be immersed in dialogue and debate! Get to know your local and national community, while discussing politics as it affects our world today. Students will be challenged to explore the problems faced by underrepresented groups in urban areas, contemplate reform options, and explore how they can make a difference. We will look at invisible divisions that plague our great American cities and discuss possible solutions to build a more cohesive community. As part of this exploration, students will be encouraged to participate in student government and/or community activist groups. “Be the change you want to see in the world…” (Gandhi).
"Professor Barry Bluestone is not only a very interesting person, but he really loves to share his knowledge with others. His open classrooms are a great idea that always have a very interesting and pertain to today's world topic." - Danny Whalen
Community Events Include:
- Open Classroom:21st Century Challenges to our Conception of Government
- Dinner with Dr. Barry Bluestone
- Trip to JFK Museum
- The Wire: TV Show or Reality?
- Hot Topic Debate Series
- 2012 Election Countdown
Contacts:
Residence Director: Paris Sanders, p.sanders@neu.edu
Living Learning Communities: llc@neu.edu
Important Links:
Department of Political Science
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs
Urban Studies Program
Center for Student Academic Services
