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Hildreth, Roudy William

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  • My research turns on a central argument: citizens should be more actively involved in democratic life. I develop and explore this claim through three related lines of inquiry: the political philosophy of John Dewey, the study of contemporary civic practices and the public mission of higher education. Taken as a whole, my research agenda aims to develop a normative ideal of active citizenship and investigate the practices, methods and conditions for its realization. I put theoretical considerations of “what is a good citizen” into conversation with empirical research on ordinary actors’ lived experiences of citizenship. I contend that a combined theoretical and empirical approach offers a more nuanced and grounded understanding of the terrain of citizenship and civic involvement.

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  • Democratic Theory, History of Political Thought, American Political Thought, International Relations Theory, Global Civil Society & Trans-national Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Civic Education, Democratic Leadership, Higher Education and Public Engagement, Educational Theory, Community Partnerships, Social Movements, Qualitative/Action/Community-Based Research Methods

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  • EDUC 2500 - Strategies for Social Change
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2023
    Examines strategies for social change locally and internationally. Critically explores a range of social change case studies including: community organizations, social movements, social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, political and legal advocacy and technology. Students will develop their own proposal for a social change initiative.
  • EDUC 4150 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
    Secondary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Introduces students to qualitative research in education. Examines the foundations, design, methods and analysis of qualitative research methods. Readings include texts about the foundations and purposes of qualitative inquiry, and methodological readings about the application of research techniques. Students will complete a variety of small, hands-on projects that introduce major dimensions of qualitative research including observation, interviewing, and document analysis. Same as EDUC 5150.
  • EDUC 5150 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
    Secondary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Introduces students to qualitative research in education. Examines the foundations, design, methods and analysis of qualitative research methods. Readings include texts about the foundations and purposes of qualitative inquiry, and methodological readings about the application of research techniques. Students will complete a variety of small, hands-on projects that introduce major dimensions of qualitative research including observation, interviewing, and document analysis. Same as EDUC 4150.
  • INVS 2005 - Puksta Scholars Practicum
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Integrates critical reflection and community-based experiences for undergraduates in the Puksta Scholars Program. This two-semester course will focus on the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills to productively engage the public realm. Examines topics includes ethical leadership, frameworks for social action, project design and participatory action research. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.
  • INVS 2919 - Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools
    Secondary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Examines concepts of activism, citizenship, democracy, power, and diversity through classroom discussions and participation in a local K-12 school's Public Achievement project. Through community-based partnerships, students will develop leadership skills; dialogue with diverse groups of people; identify multiple perspectives around controversial issues; and learn to use research and writing to articulate public problems and advocate for their solutions. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as EDUC 2919.
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