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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.