Courses
Spanish in the Community (SPAN 232) is
a course for students who have already
taken Oral Spanish (SPAN 208) and want more opportunities to improve
their speaking and listening skills. The classroom content
provides the information they need for success in their community
service and to learn from each other. Students work in the community for 28 hours. Finally, in order to process and synthesize their experiences working in
the community, students produce reflective essays. For more information on Spanish in the Community, see:
Spanish & Entrepreneurship: Languages, Cultures & Communities
(SPAN 332) is for students interested in learning about social entrepreneurship as well as commercial entrepreneurhsip. The course has four basic components; students: (1)
work 2 hours per week in the community with a community partner,
(2) read a textbook on social entrepreneurship, (3) complete
on-line learning modules based on the theoretical readings, and
(4) attend class 2 hours per week. At the end of the
semester students should be able to recognize entrepreneurial
opportunities for themselves and develop a one-page entrepreneurial
plan.
For more information on Spanish & Entrepreneurship,
see:
James Scholar Learning Agreements. To earn honors credit for SPAN 202, 208, 228 and 232, you may do the following:
- Work 14 hours in the community. Click here to sign up and write "James Scholar" beside your name.
- Write five blog posts about your experiences. Click here and search for "Student reflections" to see examples from previous semesters. In your first post, present yourself, your experiences with Spanish and what you hope to gain from this project. Your second post should be about the place you are working or the program you are participating in. The other three posts should describeand analyze things that you are learning while in the community.
- Sign a release, giving permission to use your image on this site. Turn it in to my box ("Abbott") in 4080 FLB.
- Take a picture to accompany each post and illustrate your experiences in the community. Do not use clip art or stock photos. Do not include the faces of minors in your pictures. If an adult is clearly identifiable in your picture, please have them sign a release.
- Email your post and pictures to spanish-illinois@illinois.edu. Send the posts at regular intervals, not in clumps.
- If you are unsure about whether or not to do community-based learning, read this student's diario to see how it can greatly enhance your learning.
- Alternatively, you may suggest your own project related to Spanish & Illinois activities.
San Joaquín de Flores,
Costa Rica. Students
who study on the Costa Rica program can enroll in special
CBL sections of Oral Spanish (SPAN 208) and Intensive Spoken
Spanish (SPAN 232). The community service focuses on education
and places our students directly within local classrooms. Ideal
for education and BAT majors, this experience will broaden
students’ concepts of education and multiculturalism. Learn
more about the Costa
Rica program and apply through the Study
Abroad Office.
Sample resumes. Look at sample resumes that highlight community service learning.
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