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civics
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civics, branch of learning that treats of the relationship between citizens and their society and state, originally called civil government. With the large immigration into the United States in the latter half of the 19th cent., civics became a subject in the secondary schools and colleges through the influence of the National Education Association and other organizations.
civics
1. the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
2. US and Canadian the study of government and its workings


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95 Paperback HQ799 Busting the myth that young people are apathetic about civic engagement, this collection of 13 original essays considers how to provide young people with opportunities for civic learning, and how to address disparities in civic education between poor and wealthier communities.
Summary: Introducing hands-on civic education and critical thinking to curricula, while promoting student councils at schools, Introducing hands-on civic education and critical thinking to curricula, while promoting student councils at schools, will enhance social cohesion among students of various religious and ethnic backgrounds in Lebanon.
INTRODUCTION The development of civic education could not be isolated from globalization, which has an effect on students' life.
 
 
 
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