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Experiential Learning
In this program, students have the opportunity to participate in a
project of "Experiential Learning", in which they will combine
study with service to the community. The students must volunteer 2-5
hours a week- i.e., a minimum of 20 hours per quarter-- in organizations
that provide services primarily, although not exclusively, to Spanish
speakers. Alternatively, they may volunteer in public schools as tutors
of different academic themes. Some of the organizations and schools
which collaborate with Service Learning are CASA Latina, the Mexican
Consulate, El Centro de la Raza, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Northwest
Immigrant Rights Project, Cascade People's Center, Center for Spanish
Studies, John Stanford International School, Bryant Elementary School,
John Hay Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School, Nathan Hale High
School, Pipeline Project, East Side Literacy Program and others.
Experiential 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. Approximately 18
students participate in this program each year.
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See
also…
Major Requirements
Admission to the Major
Minor Requirements
Honors
Linguistics
Degree
First
year Spanish
Second
year Spanish
This
program is coordinated by María Gillman, Senior Lecturer
& 300-level Language Coordinator, mgill@u.washington.edu.
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