SOCY 396: Reflections on Community Engaged Learning RETURNS!

SOCY 396 Reflections on Service-Learning & Community Engagement: A Sociological Perspective

Course Description

Students participating in SOCY 396 will attain a greater understanding of their service-learning experience from a sociological perspective, particularly related to the concept of community, the media's role in society, and the connection of policy to service. This course in conjunction with The Shriver Center Community Engaged Learning's 096 Community Service & Learning, will strengthen students' ability to identify structures that uphold inequality, then take action to change them. Storytelling will serve as a powerful tool to change narratives and minds as students transition to employment and contribute to and with communities in meaningful ways.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the semester, students will: 

• Co-create welcoming spaces for growth and lean into learning and discomfort with open hearts and minds

• Stretch their inquisitive minds, deepening self knowledge and understanding of one's own talents, interests, and goals 

• See the world beyond their lived experiences and deepen their understanding of concepts such as community, policy, engagement, and service-learning

• Explore systems of inequality and social injustice, as well as see opportunities to advocate for and lead change

• Engage in discussions with others more often and more comfortably about the concepts  presented in the class; 

• View their career goals with greater clarity as members practice collaboration with the community,

• Present evidence of their learning through a creative expression project (of their choosing).