SPA 313 - Altruism & Civic Engagement in Latino Communities

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

In this course we will meet two days per week (50 minutes) to read and discuss various essays, short stories, and novels from Hispanic literature that treat the subject o altruism and service. The readings will prepare students for their participatory experience in an organized service-learning activity that develops student civic responsibility and allows them to reflect on the service learning in such a way as to gain further understanding of the concept of altruism, an enhanced sense of personal responsibility and a better culture understanding of the Latino individuals with whom they work and collaborate. Class time will also be used to discuss the students' reactions and reflections on the service-learning experience and how they relate their respective experiences to their class reading assignments. Note: The approach does not regard literature as sermons or didactic tests! The readings simply provide a platform for students to relate their own personal experiences to analysis of the literary works. Satisfies international exploratory requirement. Fall, odd academic years.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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