Course Syllabus:

Welcome

• Ourselves as individuals, Telling others about

ourselves, Learning about one another

The Art of Talking

• Networking, Small talk, Telephone etiquette,

Elevator pitches, Language registers, Public

Speaking

Building Relationships

• Identifying our community, Identifying resources

in our community

America Today

• Civics 101, US government, Our role/rights and

responsibilities

Understanding our Past

• Human Rights in the USA: Black History Month,

Women’s Rights

Confronting our Present

• Current policy issues

Designing our Future

• Career Skills: Excel, Web design, Innovation and Imagination, Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship

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