Talk:International Service Learning Study Abroad Handbook

This book is for a course on International Service Learning at Western Washington University Spring 2011.

The initial outline is :

1.	Introduction: Begin this section with an introduction in which you: o	Develop your own definition of ethical global citizenship and service learning. o	Discuss the kind of relationships a student might want to build with partners abroad, keeping in mind our conversation about helping, service, fixing, etc. o	Think about how an individual student represents more than just him/herself, and how a single trip has repercussions beyond just that trip, if we are trying to build long-term, sustainable partnerships in other countries. o	Consider advising a travel group to develop their own ethical travel guidelines. Give an idea of what sort of guidelines they might consider. 2.	Respect – (start with an introduction): o	Traveling with a group o	Cultural norms o	Appropriate Dress o	Alcohol and Drugs o	The Camera o	Displays of materialism and “wealth” 3.	Relationships – (start with an introduction): o	Developing relationships o	Power and equity o	Confidentiality o	Sustaining relationships when you leave 4.	Service – (start with an introduction): o	Helping vs. Service o	Who is it for? o	Short term vs. long term o	Giving and Receiving 5.	Resources – (start with an introduction): o	Eco-systems o	Carbon footprint 6.	Identity shifts – (start with an introduction):: (Ways that you are culturally different with regard to religion, sexuality, values and norms – how will that play itself out in another context? What might you want to think about before you go?) o	Gender/Sexual Orientation o	Race o	Religion o	Culture Shock o	Homesickness o	Boredom --Paul James (discuss • contribs) 20:54, 7 April 2011 (UTC)