DSOC 4500

Bridges to Community

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

Prepares students for experiencing a 10-day spring break service-learning trip to Nicaragua to work with communities there. Students are introduced to historical and cultural perspectives on Nicaragua and to general international development concepts and practices. Upon their return, students receive further instruction on Central and South America and perform debriefings from the cultural experiences. Several Cornell professors present guest lectures on their specialty. Offered every year. Students write a reflection paper, which constitutes part of their grade. Three seniors who have taken the course/trip previously work as TAs.

Outcomes

• Articulate the views of people with diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrate the capability to work both independently and in cooperation with others.

Distribution Category (CA)

When Offered Spring.

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