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British Life & Cultures
2008 Fall Semester - Course Description
International Service Learning Course (ISLC) - Political Science
CEA Partner Institution: Foundation for International Education
Location: London, EnglandPrimary Subject Area: Political Science
Level(s): 300
Instruction in: English
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 178
Prerequisites: Co-requisite: Co-enrollment in the Social Welfare course is required to participate in the ISLC
Description
The International Service Learning Course (ISLC) explores the experiences of service learning students in a British context. The ISLC is comprised of a service learning experience supported by faculty-led seminars. Students are matched with a London non-profit, charity or social enterprise organization based on educational background and interests. Students on the ISLC conduct service work three days per week. Students attend class meetings during the course in which topics such as dealing with expectations and realities of service learning, citizenship, social responsibility and intercultural sensitivity are addressed.
Past placements have been in organizations dealing with issues such as: women's issues, refugee issues, poverty, human rights/conflict resolution, etc.
Service Learning placement opportunities also exist in the following areas: Environmental Studies, Health Studies, Sociology, and Education.
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