SSCI 491 - Community-Based Education and Service Learning

Institution:

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

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Description:

This course helps to fulfill UH West O'ahu's mission fordevelopment of public service activities. Each semester the course will focus on one or more of the following activities: tutoring and/or mentoring immigrant students and/or their parents, working with community resource people, conducting research on Hawaii's multi-cultural communities and issues of importance to them, participating in workshops that will provide appropriate background and training for these activities. Requirements: 8 hours per week (on-site, workshops, etc.). (Cross-list HUM 491) Note: This course can also be used as a senior practicum site, with the approval of the student's faculty advisor. Students participating in off-campus service learning or practicum activities must sign the UHWO Assumption of Risk and Release Form. This form must be completed prior to beginning this off-campus activity.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

westoahu.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 689-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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