Some higher ed institutions have developed curricular programs within a liberal arts curriculum for civic education, ranging from courses to majors and even schools. Political scientist Josiah Ober moderates a discussion focused on the importance of introducing primary sources, grounding teaching in great works of literature and why it’s important to include lived experience into the classroom. Panelists also highlighted the significance of developing cultural competency to make historic sources relevant and how prioritizing students’ critical thinking and reflection in the classroom is essential.
Prior to joining the Chase Center, Clune was the Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor of Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. Clune is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim and Mellon foundations.
Bryan Garsten is Professor of Political Science and Humanities and the Faculty Director, Center for Civic Thought. He investigates fundamental tensions in the theory and practice of representative government and constitutional democracy.
