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Experiential Learning
There are two ways in which a Spanish major can satisfy the experiential learning requirement:
- "Service Learning": "a teaching method, which combines community
service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective
thinking and civic responsibility." This opportunity is integrated
into the curriculum in Spanish 301, 302, 303, 310, 314, 315, and
316. Students commit to work approximately 3 hours a week for
a total of 30 hours per quarter, for two quarters, in organizations
that provide services primarily, although not exclusively, to
Spanish speakers. Some of the organizations which collaborate
with Service Learning are NGOs or schools. Examples are: CASA
Latina, the Mexican Consulate, El Centro de la Raza, Center for
Spanish Studies, John Stanford International School, Bryant Elementary
School, John Hay Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School, Nathan
Hale High School, Pipeline Project, and others.
Service Learning benefits not only these organizations, but also the students who
participate in the program. Students have the chance to apply and increase their
knowledge of the Spanish language in a real context. They are exposed to Hispanic
multiculturalism and become active agents of social change in the community.
Please note that all
Service Learning opportunities are offered through pre-approved organizations and are arranged
through the Carlson Center. Please e-mail Suzanna Martínez at
spsadv@u.washington.edu for more
information.
- Internship: A supervised volunteer work experience outside the classroom, in which
the student has the opportunity to use Spanish language skills and cultural awareness in a
real-world setting. The student should have clearly-defined learning goals that will
complement his or her academic experience. An internship differs from service learning in
that it is not tied to any course. Consequently, it is intended for students who have
completed their 300-level language series, and did not participate in service learning.
Students commit to work approximately 3 hours a week for a total of 30 hours per quarter,
for two quarters. María Gillman will provide faculty sponsorship. Please note that all
internships are offered through pre-approved organizations and are arranged through the
Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. Due to the limited availability of internships, it is strongly recommended that you do Service Learning while in the 300-level language series. Please e-mail Lani Phillips at
lanip@u.washington.edu for more
information.
Experiential Learning Step-by-Step:
| Service Learning |
Internships |
| 1. Contact Suzanna Martínez at spsadv@u.washington.edu for overview of process and enrollment in 1 credit of SPAN 392. |
1. Contact Suzanna Martínez at
spsadv@u.washington.edu to verify that you meet the requirements for an internship. |
| 2. Attend Carlson Center information session during first week
of the quarter. The time and location will be announced in class. |
2. Contact Lani Phillips at lanip@u.washington.edu to find out about the available opportunities. |
| 3. Choose an organization from list provided by the Carlson Center at the information session. |
3. Send Lani an e-mail with your top three internship preferences. Once you have been placed at
an internship site, you will be enrolled in 1 credit of SPAN 392. |
| 4. Complete the steps required by the Carlson Center. |
4. Complete a Learning Contract, identifying your learning goals and objectives (this will be
sent to you after the initial meeting with your site supervisor). After going over the contract with the site supervisor,
turn the contract in to Lani (Padelford C-106). She will get the Academic Sponsor and the Departmental signatures. |
5. FIRST QUARTER STUDENTS: Keep a reflective journal throughout the experience, and
complete the required questionnaire provided by the 300-level instructor to whom you have been assigned for Service Learning. The journal will be turned in to your assigned instructor 3 times during the
course of the quarter (exact dates to be specified by the instructor).
SECOND QUARTER STUDENTS: Write a 5-page reflective essay about your experience in the organization (in Spanish).
This report must be turned in by the last day of classes, to the 300-level language instructor to whom you have been assigned for Service Learning. |
5. FIRST QUARTER STUDENTS: Keep a reflective journal throughout the experience, and
complete the questionnaire provided by Lani. The journal should be sent via e-mail to Marķa Gillman, with copy to Lani
Phillips, the 4th, 7th, and 9th Friday of the quarter. Please put INTERNSHIP CUESTIONARIO in the subject line of the
e-mail.
SECOND QUARTER STUDENTS: Write a 6-page report (in Spanish) detailing the ways in which your experience contributed
to achieving your learning goals and objectives. This report must be sent via e-mail to María Gillman, with copy
to Lani Phillips, by the first Monday of Finals Week. Please put ENSAYO REFLEXIVO in the subject line of the e-mail.
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See
also…
Major Requirements
Admission to the Major
Minor Requirements
Honors
Linguistics Degree
Spanish Language Program
This
program is coordinated by María Gillman, Senior Lecturer
& 300-level Language Coordinator, mgill@u.washington.edu.
Learning Contract (restricted access)
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