English 203
Service Learning
Service learning is first and foremost an academic endeavor requiring the
expertise of professors, who provide the essential context which links
community service to theoretical texts and principles. Service learning entails
course-based, credit-bearing service activities; it is directly accountable to
community-identified needs; and has explicit learning objectives for students.
These objectives include analysis and evaluation of the service activity;
increased understanding and improved application of curriculum material; and
deeper appreciation of civic responsibility. (Taken from the Service Learning
Faculty Associates Grant Proposal.)
Students in this course may
choose a service activity through the Build-It program (administered
through the Center for
Civic Engagement). Most service options will involved one-on-one or group
tutoring, though some other options may be available depending on the number of
volunteers and the needs of the school.
All service-learners will reflect on their service learning in a blackboard discussion group (go to
our course page, then select communication, group pages, service learners, and
discussion board). The final paper
for the course may integrate service-learning experience.
Service-learning requires a commitment of at least one and a half hours per
week to your service learning project.
Check out this useful flyer on service
learning, provided by the CCE.