Jul 08, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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T3 4103C - Undergraduate Service-Learning in Ecuador
This class takes place in Ecuador and introduces students to the concept of global service-learning. Students learn about different models and philosophies of service-learning and work collaboratively on a community-identified service project in an under-resourced community in Ecuador. Students explore what it means to be a global citizen and gain an understanding of service-learning in local and international contexts. Students engage in critical thinking about community development, civic engagement, power, privilege, and poverty and how these themes relate to global service-learning.
Requisites: Sr only and permission required. Previous volunteer experience recommended
Credit Hours: 5
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply the designed service learning project in an under-resourced community in Ecuador.
- Students will describe key elements of the culture of Ecuador and Latin America.
- Students will design a proposed global service learning project that includes theoretical and logistical elements.
- Students will engage in reflect journaling about their experiences including working collaboratively with others, being part of a multinational and multicultural team, and their role in global systems that affect local and international issues.
- Students will execute and be accountable for specific aspects of the service learning project.
- Students will formulate ideas to connect “global” with local service learning.
- Students will identify and compare service-learning models and philosophies.
- Students will identify transferable skills that apply to their discipline.
- Students will practice skills required to work collaboratively with other students, program staff, and local organizations and community members.
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