SOCIAL MOVEMENT
AT KEAN UNIVERSITY
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Course Description
Students will be challenged to turn their passion into action in our Social Movements course. Senator Lesniak will teach the dos and don't of public advocacy as it relates to the legislative process, honing in on state, local and federal issues. Students will learn through completing various projects where they will advocate first-hand for their cause of choice. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct meetings with decision makers, garner large support through the media, and lead a campaign to drive social action.
Course Information
Course Title: HIST4883
Lecture Monday 4:30 - 07:15 p.m.
Professor: Senator Raymond Lesniak
Course Highlights
Trip to the State House
Hands-On Learning
Mock Meeting with Legislators
Writing Op-Eds
Creating a Community Wide Event
Opportunities to Publish
Working Alongside a Former NJ Legislator
Guest Speakers & Presentations
Previous Speakers Include:
- Seth Levin, Chief of Staff, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano
- Lenny Ward, Director of the Divisions of Parole & Community Programs at NJ State Parole
- Christina Scaringe, ADI General Counsel
- Olga Hugelmeyer, Elizabeth Superintendent of Schools
- Scott Brodsky, Senior Fiscal Analyst at New Jersey Office of Legislative Services
Student Publications
Students Visit State House
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