The Junior Gaines Fellow's Community Engagement Project requires the conception of a project that enhances the civic culture of a community: UK's campus, Lexington, or the Fellow's hometown. The focus may be further afield: projects enhancing the culture of communities regionally, nationally, or internationally.
Student learning objectives from the Community Engagement Project::
- Deepen Understanding of the Humanities
Develop a robust understanding of the Humanities and its many intersections in a variety of fields in order to deepen curricular engagement and create relevant scholarly connections. - Develop Independent Inquiry Skills
Design and carry out critical reflection that integrates course content with individual interests. Demonstrate thoughtful engagement with sources, context, and methodology through traditional, creative, and hands-on approaches. - Participate in Scholarly Dialogue
Demonstrate advanced discussion skills, including active listening, formulating open-ended questions, and building constructively on others’ ideas in a seminar-style setting. - Synthesize Thematic Insights
Articulate a coherent understanding of the annual theme by synthesizing the disparate perspectives, methodologies, and case studies explored across all three units.