| Session | Topic | Sub-Topic | Objectives |
| 1 | Foundations of Civic Identity | - Concept of the Nation
- Citizenship and the Role of the Citizen
- The Modern State and Its Pillars
- Social and Human Values
- Understanding Democracy
| - Define key civic concepts such as nation, citizenship, and democracy
- Understand the responsibilities and rights of citizens in a modern state
- Analyze how values shape social and political behavior
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| 2 | Freedoms and Civic Engagement | - Freedom of Opinion and Expression
- Freedom of the Press and Media
- Labor Unions
- Civil Associations
- Political Parties
| - Examine the role of freedoms in sustaining democratic societies
- Explore how different civic organizations influence governance
- Develop informed perspectives on civic activism
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| 3 | Democratic Processes and Elections | - The Concept of Elections
- Municipal and Local Elections
- Parliamentary Elections
- Electoral Systems
| - Understand different electoral systems and their societal impact
- Assess the significance of local versus national elections
- Identify challenges to fair and transparent elections
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| 4 | Etiquette & Social Conduct | - What is Etiquette? History & the concept of savoir-vivre
- Key distinctions: Etiquette, Protocol, and Good Manners
- Greetings: handshakes, eye contact, formality & hierarchy
- Introductions & social positioning
- Public behavior: stairs, street code, greeting from a distance
- Parlour conversation & BSAM (Hello, Please, Goodbye, Thank You)
- Gender roles in etiquette: social customs & expectations
- Punctuality: what it signals and why it matters
| - Demonstrate awareness of the origins and ongoing relevance of etiquette as a social system
- Apply appropriate greeting, introduction, and conduct protocols across social and public settings
- Recognize the distinctions between etiquette, protocol, and good manners
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| 5 | Academic & Professional Etiquette | - Academic etiquette: navigating the university environment
- Assertiveness: passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior
- Communicating with instructors: titles, office hours, do's & don'ts
- Classroom conduct: attendance, punctuality, phone use, and participation
- Academic integrity: honesty, group work & individual responsibility
- Teamwork etiquette: group climate, constructive feedback & accountability
- Email etiquette: structure, tone, and address conventions
- Academic email practice: requests, clarifications & formal correspondence
| - Communicate respectfully and assertively in academic settings, including with instructors, peers, and institutional channels
- Compose well-structured, professional emails that reflect correct tone, format, and courtesy conventions
- Apply principles of academic integrity and teamwork etiquette in group settings
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| 6 | Gifts, Occasions & Dining Etiquette | - Cigarettes & perfume: the unspoken rules in social settings
- Flowers: when to give and which ones to choose
- Flower numbers & colors: what each combination communicates
- The table: seating arrangements, cutlery layout & glass placement
- Table manners: posture, pace, hands, bread & service conduct
| - Navigate formal dining and table settings with confidence, including seating arrangements, cutlery use, and shared mealtime conduct
- Make informed, culturally aware decisions in social gift-giving situations, including flowers and other gestures
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