assembly of the UN, continues to be the international standard at the center of Human Rights discourse. In addition, students are exposed to various multicultural selected readings on peace,

tolerance, issues of diversity and community building.

A major objective of this class is to develop students’ sense of social studies consciousness, empathy, and activism as related to specific social issues. Each year, we have a focus of study and students are required to research and write position papers, participate in community services, and promote awareness of the topics’ relevance to

our world. Much of the success of the program has been guiding students towards opportunities to promote activism thought the fine arts.

Through their experiences in video conferencing, research, public speaking,

Turn-key teaching, and follow through of symposium tasks, our distance learning students have consistently demonstrate personal growth and change.

Course Description

Distance Learning is a class that exposes students to Human Rights issues. Each year, students focus on one or two of these issues. Students research, participate in international videoconferencing, and implement local mines, war-affected Examples of past projects included learning about land mines, war-affected children, HIV/AIDS, genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and issues surrounding maintaining fresh water. Students must have independent work habits and willingness to take ownership and follow through with projects. This class provides students with opportunities for personal and academic growth and change.