Community Based Global Learning. (0-3 h)

Focuses on understanding community based global service engagement in a global context. Students explore the history of service, charity, and ethical service around the world. Using case studies, students consider the role of volunteers as effective global change agents, causes of and barriers to success for global service providers, and the structure and operation of international nonprofit organizations. The course introduces students to theoretically-based issues and skills needed for understanding and interacting with people from cultures different from their own. 0 credit option available for students enrolled in an abroad experience. May be repeated for up to six hours if the topic changes.