• ECS 203

    Curriculum and Citizenship

    Citizenship is the status of being a member of a particular country and having the rights and privileges that come with that membership. In general, citizenship is acquired either through birth within a country’s territory or through a process where an individual applies for and is granted citizenship by a country. As a citizen, an individual typically has the right to vote, work, own property, receive protection and assistance from their government, and participate in the political process. Citizenship can also be connected to national identity and a sense of belonging to a particular country and its culture. The specific rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with citizenship vary from country…