MF-205 Community Service

MF-205 COMMUNITY SERVICE

CREDIT HOURS

Theory = NC
Practical = NC

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

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COURSE CONTENT

  • Orientation to Community Service: [Taught component] Introduction to the concept and practice of community service. Need, objectives and benefits of community service. Foundational theories (educational, undergraduate curriculum, humanities, social science, corporate social responsibility etc.). Tools and skills needed in community service. Contextual examples in community service; case examples. Professional and ethical conduct during community service
  • Community Service Attachment: Completing 30-35 hours of formal assignment at an organization
  • Community Service Experience Documentation: Writing a report documenting the experience and submitting it on the prescribed format. NOTE: Total contact hour for theory (thought component 8 + documentation activity 6) will be 14 hours.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

NOTE: The following resource books and many core journals dealing with community service theory and practice will be used for providing inputs during the
taught component of the course:

  1. Soria, K. M., & Mitchell, T. D. (Eds.). (2016). Civic Engagement and Community Service at Research Universities: Engaging Undergraduates for Social Justice, Social Change and Responsible Citizenship. Springer.
  2. Butin, D. (2005). Service-learning in higher education: Critical issues and directions. Springer.
  3. Crews, R. J. (2002). Higher education service-learning sourcebook. Greenwood Publishing Group.
  4. Butin, D. (2012). Service-learning in theory and practice: The future of community engagement in higher education. Springer.
  5. Lewis, B. A. (2009). The kid's guide to service projects: Over 500 service ideas for young people who want to make a difference. Free Spirit Publishing.

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