WHY LEARN CIVIC AWARENESS?

In emerging democracies, we are seeing more and more corporatist, political and democratic claims marked by acts of violence and destruction of public and private property. Are these acts underpinned by civic values? In these circumstances, should we not wonder about the contours of civic awareness?

BACKGROUND

In emerging democracies, we are seeing more and more corporatist, political and democratic claims marked by acts of violence and destruction of public and private property. Are these acts underpinned by civic values? In these circumstances, should we not wonder about the contours of civic awareness?

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the values and concepts relating to civic awareness
• Know their civic rights and duties