SW 276 - Rural Plunge- hr

Institution:

University of Portland

Subject:

Description:

Five days living and working with migrant and seasonal workers. After orientation sessions, students will take part in a variety of opportunities including refinishing some of the huts where migrant farm workers will live, serving meals, and bringing food to people in the labor camps. Each evening there will be a reflection session for the participants. Topics include the role and influence of the Church in this area, the problems that "undocumented workers"face, and conflicts between growers and the workers. (Also listed as SOC 276.)

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.up.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 943-7911

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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