Expand vocabulary and terminology associated with course content
Expand knowledge of current political and social issues related to the course content
Reinforce and improve accuracy and fluency of written and spoken Spanish
Develop presentational skills and personal interactions through group and individual projects
Develop self-correction abilities
Build confidence in language use through contact with the Spanish-speaking community
Explore abstract level discourse
Knowledge Base
Apply knowledge in service of society
Make meaning of complex information
Apply critical thinking skills
Develop research skills
Evaluate and discern among competing claims (national and local issues)
Personal Development of Civic-engagement Attitudes and Skills
Awareness of and Involvement in community
Commitment to service
Interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Awareness of diversity issues and cultural competencies
Ability to engage difference
Ability to complete ethically sound ethnographic research
Community-based interaction with Durham Public Schools and NALEO’s educational campaign: ¡Hágase Contar! Censo 2020. Topics: Latino/a/x identities, educational pathways for Spanish-speakers in our community, relevant public policy and legislation, and social action. Required 20 hours outside of class with assigned community partners. Assessment on knowledge of content, oral and written Spanish, and participation in service. Recommended students take 300-level Spanish course prior to enrolling. Recommended prerequisite: Spanish 204 or equivalent. Instructor: Paredes and staff
Service-Learning