The signature assignment for this general education course is a semester-long, scaffolded personal narrative in response to the question: “How are you keeping the republic?”

Students explore their political identity using tools like the Political Identitree, Pew typology quiz, and dialogue exercises such as the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s Perspectives course and Unify America. They reflect on how their social identities and interactions shape their civic engagement. This resource includes an instructor overview, supporting slides, and a grading rubric.