Week16 (IIIe): Life in politics? Politics in life? Changing your world
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Hi all,
Thank you for a great semester. I appreciate your patience as I road-tested a new course, and I very much enjoyed talking with you and thinking about what we can do together to change the world for the better. It is difficult to say that we live in times that inspire optimism, but my optimism comes instead from seeing you work so hard and approach important questions so thoughtfully. Thank you for

OK, with the details out of the way, let's get to the substance of the week

What is the point of this week (The goals)

The point of this week is to finish out our semester-long conversation about politics and using your political agency with a final conversation with Wayne State alumna Zoe Salamey, an environmental policy consultant with a life-long interest in slowing and mitigating climate change. Zoe brings considerable expertise to the key questions of what's wrong, what works and what wins, and a perspective that is much closer to your generation's than to mine. I am always learning from her and I think you will as well.

Why learn this? (The reasons)

While I have championed electoral reform in order to make sure that people's voices are heard, one of the best reasons to hear them is that they are sensitive to the things that are most important to our communities. Climate-related questions have been among the most important issues and they are perhaps the most threatening to long-term human thriving. Zoe brings important perspectives to that work that incorporate our broader framework of problems, policy and politics along with the institutional spheres and the specific tools of building support.

**What should you do before class? (The reading)**

For Monday, please come to the final class. Zoe may ask you to do a short reading to prepare for the course. If she does, I will post it here and leave word in the announcement. If you don't hear or see anything, then you're done with readings for the semester.

What should you hand in? (The assignment)

By Monday, April 21st at 11:59pm, pleaes submit your Agency Project Final: How you went political
By Monday, April 28th at 11:59pm please submit your Take-Home Test#4:
If you haven't, please also fill out the following evaluation forms:
- The University's standard SET form: $CANVAS_COURSE_REFERENCE$/external_tools/4086).
- My own customized teaching evaluation form with more useful questions: https://waynestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tM6YfimrYCFn7g

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If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact me at kdk@wayne.edu or 313-744-3535

Always Ask! Now or in the future.
As long as I'm alive, I'm here to help you magnify your agency!

AND THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!