This document describes a course on global human rights taught by Dr. Alonzo Smith and Layla Hashemi at Montgomery College. The course uses service learning to explore human rights in theory and practice. Students partner with local organizations and complete reflection blogs and discussions on topics like the death penalty, healthcare as a human right, and human trafficking. The goal is for students to gain real-world experience applying course concepts and considering future careers in human rights and activism.
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BACKGROUND : Lung sonography has been used to monitor the patients of R.D.S. in
N.I.C.U. in recent times.
AIMS : To Describe and Grade the changes of R.D.S. by lung sonography.
SETTING & DESIGN : Tertiary care institutional set up in a rural medical college.
STUDY DURATION : September 2014 to May 2015. Follow-up variable, upto 2 weeks.
PROSPECTIVE, ANALYTICAL STUDY.
MATERIALS AND METHODS -This was a single institute study approved by the institutional ethics
committee. Prior informed consent was obtained from the parents. 100 consecutive patients admitted in
N.I.C.U. WITH gestational age < 36 weeks with respiratory complaints were enrolled. Chest x-ray was
obtained within few hours of admission and lung sonography was performed within 24 hours. Follow – up
sonography was performed as and when necessary. Sonography image was graded and correlated with chest
xray and clinical picture
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Employed in international private sector companies, and later as a Canadian school teacher, and high school community counselor, I had the opportunity of observing religious and non-religious adult and student perspectives. From these observations, I introduce the possibility of a cycle of religious (il)literacy that may be perpetuating in our society today. Based on Moore’s (2007) concepts of religious literacy and illiteracy, I discuss the possibility that student religious literacy today is important to build the bridge for societal religious literacy tomorrow. As students become parents, society needs to recognize students’ salient roles in being religious literate individuals, especially in diverse societies. Building on my Masters research, this paper presents a theoretical consideration of a religious (il)literacy cycle within my broader research on religious literacy and religious based bullying within public school contexts in Montreal, Quebec and Modesto, California. Hence, only a brief discussion on research methods will be offered.
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
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1. •Global Rights, Local Action
•Exploring Human Rights Through Service Learning in the
Humanities
•Alonzo Smith
•Layla M. Hashemi
•Montgomery College Department of History and Political Science
•Rockville, MD
2. •Introduction – Teaching a New
Course on Global Human Rights
•Who we are
Dr. Alonzo Smith
History
Layla M. Hashemi
Political Science
•About the College
Student population
Geographic location
Recent NEH Grant →
GLOBAL
HUMANITIES
INSTITUTE (GHI)
3. •Global Humanities Institute (GHI) @
MC
•As part of its Bridging Cultures
initiative, NEH has awarded the
College $490,000 to launch an
Institute for Global Humanities
Initiatives (IGHI) and a series of
related international education
programming.
As a part of the grant, the College will
match two-to-one for a total of $1.49
million in funds required for the new
NEH Challenge Grant from individual,
corporate and foundation gifts over the
next six years.
With the IGHI, Montgomery College
will be able to strengthen its long-term
humanities programs and resources.
5. •PS260: POLITICS IN ACTION
Now with the specific subtopic of “Global Human Rights” taught this past Spring 2013
Course objectives and aims*
–Explore the nature of universal human rights in both theory and practice
–Recognize the importance and impact of the media, especially social media, to
influence human rights
–Greater appreciation of cultural differences and awareness of global
connectedness
6. •Human Rights in Theory and
Practice - Leading to Careers
and Continued Activism
•A Few Assumptions (via Daoust and Epperson)
•(1) American students are globally and geographically challenged
•(2) Human beings have the potential for both good and evil
•(3) Conflict, not violence, is the opposite of peace and is inherent in the
human condition
•(4) The quest to implement human rights as universal and ideal standards that
guide social arrangements requires education and constant attention
•(5) Peacemaking requires global competence and tolerance for cultural
diversity
7.
8. •PS260: GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
•Course Materials and
Assignments
Textbook
Workbook
Cress on Service Learning
Library Tutorial
Learning Management System
Reflection blogs
Weekly discussion questions
Online media
Documentaries
Music videos
Images and articles
•Service Learning
Component
Introductions, linking with local
service learning partner
In class lectures, discussions,
videos and presentations
Final celebration of service, linking
the experience to future academic
and career decisions
11. •LIBRARY TUTORIAL AND WEBSITE
•URL:
http://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/PS260_HashemiR
12. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
•Service Learning Reflection Blogs
–Ends with final presentations about the service learning experience as well as a final paper
•Weekly class discussion questions
–Students respond online to questions related to course content and are able to read and re
Sample Blog Entry:
“My service learning project has been going well so far, I usually spend a few hours on a weekday and eigh
14. •SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
•Partner Organizations
•- David Smith
–Rockville Human Rights
Commission
•- Interfaith Works and other
intercultural organizations
•- Health Care is a Human Right
- Senator Jennie Forehand
- Oxfam Hunger Banquet
15. •Hands on Poverty And Food
Security – Oxfam Hunger Banquet
•The heavily
guarded upper
class guests.
Learning Through Serving
16. •LINKING LOCAL ISSUES: THE
DEATH PENALTY IN MD
•http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2013/05/201352189
6180295.html
18. •Rockville Human Rights Commission
•ROCKVILLE MAYOR PHYLLIS MARCUCCIO (CENTER), MONTGOMERY
COLLEGE STUDENTS GINA FRANCESCA SUAREZ (LEFT) AND
VIRGINIA BEZERRA DE MENEZES (RIGHT), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
PROF. ALONZO SMITH (FAR LEFT), AND DAVID SMITH, CHAIR OF THE
ROCKVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (FAR RIGHT) (PHOTO
COURTESY: CITY OF ROCKVILLE, MD)
•“Working with Local Government as a
Means of Advancing Global Human
Rights and Student Learning”
•davidsmith.wordpress.com
•Peacebuilding and Community Colleges
Learning Through Serving
19. •Taking Action Against Human
•Trafficking in Maryland
•VIDEO: Human Trafficking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT1RuwAI75w
•(1:50)
Learning Through Serving
20. Care is a Human Right Maryland Chapter
•- Fight for universal healthcare began
•- Maryland had its launch in Decemb
Learning Through Serving
21. IMAGES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Linking Course Content to Current Events
24. •SONGS OF PROTEST:
• OMAR OFFENDUM OF SYRIA
•#SYRIA Music Video
•http://youtu.be/TXjEWrhkb6g
•#Jan 25th http://youtu.be/sCbpiOpLwFg
25. •CURRENT EVENTS Through
•Online Content
•And Imagery
•Syrian children carry
pictures of 13-year-old
Hamza al-Khatib Photo:
REUTERS
•Act Like a Man, Dress Like A Womanin
Iran/ “Be a Man” Movement
26. •Encouraging Community and Global
Citizenship Through Service Learning
•Why Now? Recent events like #Occupy and the Arab Spring have
shown that online media is influencing political and social movement
outcomes
•- Back to our five basic assumptions –> there is no room for
ignorance in the 21st century
•Why Service Learning? Helps students
• -Gain opportunities to network and apply academic knowledge
in real-life settings
• -Build communications skills
–Interact with local community organizations
• - Solidify future academic and professional goals
28. •Rockville Human Rights Commission
•ROCKVILLE MAYOR PHYLLIS MARCUCCIO (CENTER), MONTGOMERY
COLLEGE STUDENTS GINA FRANCESCA SUAREZ (LEFT) AND
VIRGINIA BEZERRA DE MENEZES (RIGHT), MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
PROF. ALONZO SMITH (FAR LEFT), AND DAVID SMITH, CHAIR OF THE
ROCKVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (FAR RIGHT) (PHOTO
COURTESY: CITY OF ROCKVILLE, MD)
•“Working with Local Government as a
Means of Advancing Global Human
Rights and Student Learning”
•davidsmith.wordpress.com
•Peacebuilding and Community Colleges
Learning Through Serving
29. •Taking Action Against Human
•Trafficking in Maryland
•VIDEO: Human Trafficking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT1RuwAI75w
•(1:50)
Learning Through Serving
30. Care is a Human Right Maryland Chapter
•- Fight for universal healthcare began
•- Maryland had its launch in Decemb
Learning Through Serving
31. IMAGES OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Linking Course Content to Current Events
34. •SONGS OF PROTEST:
• OMAR OFFENDUM OF SYRIA
•#SYRIA Music Video
•http://youtu.be/TXjEWrhkb6g
•#Jan 25th http://youtu.be/sCbpiOpLwFg
35. •CURRENT EVENTS Through
•Online Content
•And Imagery
•Syrian children carry
pictures of 13-year-old
Hamza al-Khatib Photo:
REUTERS
•Act Like a Man, Dress Like A Womanin
Iran/ “Be a Man” Movement
36. •Encouraging Community and Global
Citizenship Through Service Learning
•Why Now? Recent events like #Occupy and the Arab Spring have
shown that online media is influencing political and social movement
outcomes
•- Back to our five basic assumptions –> there is no room for
ignorance in the 21st century
•Why Service Learning? Helps students
• -Gain opportunities to network and apply academic knowledge
in real-life settings
• -Build communications skills
–Interact with local community organizations
• - Solidify future academic and professional goals