Social Capital Networks &Trust
Social Capital, Social Networks and Trust: in Israel and in the United States This course will introduce students to Social Capital, and the components that go along with it: Social Networks, Trust, and Social Norms. Additionally, we will discuss the role of social capital in various substantive areas including Democracy, Civic Engagement, Community, Education, Economy. Based on academic literature, videos and lectures we will explore various perspectives, manifestations and effects of Social Capital, mainly in Israel and in the US. The ultimate aim is to enable students to understand the theoretical definitions, conceptualizations, and typologies of social capital and its components, and how to relate theory to the real world by learning to use the practical side of it and to develop and use it according to needs of individuals, communities, and organizations.
Social Capital, Social Networks and Trust: in Israel and in the United States This course will introduce students to Social Capital, and the components that go along with it: Social Networks, Trust, and Social Norms. Additionally, we will discuss the role of social capital in various substantive areas including Democracy, Civic Engagement, Community, Education, Economy. Based on academic literature, videos and lectures we will explore various perspectives, manifestations and effects of Social Capital, mainly in Israel and in the US. The ultimate aim is to enable students to understand the theo …Read more
Michal is one of the nicest professors I have ever had at middlebury. She is truly so accommodating and always interested in her students' lives beyond class. She is always up to have discussions that are not entirely related to the material. I would highly recommend any class with Michal.
I really enjoyed this class with Michal. She is extremely kind and is passionate about connecting with others in the Middlebury and building social networks. I recommend this class if you are looking for something light but interesting.
One of the best courses I've taken, classes are fun and we get to interact and with each other and apply what we learn in readings and lectures to network with each other and expand our social network. Several people in my class were able to help each other get in contact with people who could help them find work over the summer and upon graduating
Michal is not only an awesome teacher but a very great person. She is super welcoming and invites the students over for coffee / baked goods. There was little work in the class which actually made me enthusiastic about going. She tries to make the class a chill environment which helps the class to grow as a community rather than a force.