Honors Program Theses

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Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Donna Hoffman

Abstract

Civic education is essential in shaping informed and active citizens, and evaluating its impact is equally as fundamental. This study examines the connection between the Iowa civic virtues standards and the civic behaviors and attitudes of recent high school graduates. Through an online survey of college students in Iowa, findings suggest that while the standards effectively communicate civic values, there is a gap in translating this knowledge into practical engagement, particularly in political participation. Additionally, the rising influence of digital media on students' political decisions highlights the need for enhanced digital data and information literacy education. This study provides many insights into the opportunities for civic education in Iowa, specifically in the importance of bridging the gap between an understanding of civic values versus the practical application of said values to equip students to become active participants in their civic lives.

Year of Submission

2024

Department

Department of Political Science

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

Date Original

5-2024

Object Description

1 PDF (21 pages)

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Language

en

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