Experiential Learning in Global Development
one-way Exclusions
Seminar, online activity, off-campus activity, and private study
Please note that course information listed in the Arts and Science Course Calendar supersedes any information listed on the Global Development Studies website.
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Course Description
This course offers students the unique opportunity to follow a course-based learning program on a specialized topic within global development studies while simultaneous pursuing an overlapping and closely coordinated experiential learning opportunity in the same field.
NOTE At least one month before the beginning of term during which the work will be undertaken, students must submit an application to the department.
NOTE This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.
Learning Outcomes
- Course-based LO: Build knowledge and critical understanding of the key themes, concepts, methodologies and approaches in the specialized area of study.
- Course-based LO: Identify relevant sources of information applicable to the field and demonstrate the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources, including academic texts, media, government documents, and non-governmental reports.
- Course-based LO: Develop strong written communication skills through a variety of critical analysis assignments.
- Course-based LO: Compare and contrast different analytical approaches within the specialized field to understand strengths and limitations of current debates.
- Course-based LO: Develop transferable skills including writing for varied audiences, data management, and balancing academic and professional time commitments.
- Experiential LO: Build thematically specific practical skills that complement and advance course-based learning in the specialized area of study.
- Experiential LO: Develop self-confidence in taking academic learning into workplace or practical experience settings.
- Experiential LO: Communicate the complexities of lived experiences to groups of peers through post-placement presentations.
- Experiential LO: Reflect on the strengths and limitations of literature in the subject area based on practical experience within the field.
- Experiential LO: Develop professional skills including adaptability, self-management, time management, and collaboration through the experiential learning placement.