COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING
EWS 280-S (4 units)
CRN# 72279
Tues. 3:00-4:50 p.m., Rm. 5-240
Cal Poly Pomona
Fall Quarter 2013
Gilbert R. Cadena, Ph.D
Office: Bldg. 94, Rm. 375
Phone #: x3595
grcadena@csupomona.edu
Office Hours:
Tues: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Thurs: 4-6 p.m.
Tashiana Bryant, MS, x3320
Residence Life Coordinator- Montecito Hall
University Housing Services
tsbryant@csupomona.edu
Purpose:
This course is a participatory-action course familiarizing students with community service
learning through empowerment and social action. It is done in cooperation with Ethnic
and Women's Studies and University Housing Services. Our goal is to assess community
needs, discuss them, analyze them, and act on those needs. In other words, we are
engaging in a process of “consciousness, analysis, and action.”
Everyone is required to work closely with a community agency or school site and
contribute 25 hours on a specific project. This quarter we have the opportunity to work
with selected sites in the Pomona area (i.e., Pomona Valley Boys & Girls Club) and a few
on-campus sites (i.e., MASA Tutorial Program). Using a Freirian approach to teaching we
will discuss issues collectively through dialogue and participate in a number of group
exercises and intentional training activities. (Course fulfills GE Area E and may be
repeated twice for a total of 8 units.)
Objectives:
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To participate in a service learning experience, with structured opportunities to learn,
develop, and reflect through active participation and thoughtfully organized
community involvement.
To participate in civic engagement by working closely with a community agency or
local school site.
To understand some of the critical issues facing Southern California.
G.E. Learning Outcomes
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To demonstrate and understanding of the relationship of people to the social and
physical environment
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To integrate personal and social responsibility.
To engage in lifelong learning and self-development
EWS Learning Outcomes
1. To demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2. To demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.
Readings:
Loeb, Paul Rogat, Soul of a Citizen, Local Newspaper
Handouts and additional readings will be assigned via BB
Requirements:
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Class attendance (9=10 pts, 8=8, 7=7, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 10%
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Leading discussion of Loeb chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
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Learning Plan/Emer. & Liability Forms (must be turned in by Oct. 22) . . 5%
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Bi-weekly typed journals (5 @ 3 pts. each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
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Participate with a community agency/school site (signed log sheets) . . . 25%
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Prepare a power point final presentation of your site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
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Analysis paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
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Handouts of assignments and list of agencies and school sites will be given.
You cannot “double dip” with an agency/school if you are using it for another
class, without permission and additional work.
You must have learning Plan, Emer. & Liability forms signed before you start your
service (1 wk.late =4, 2 wks. =3, 3wk.=2….)
All journals should be about 1 typed page, double-spaced.
Late journals will receive partial credit (1 wk late= 2pts.; 2 wks=1 pt.; 3 wks=0)
No email assignments w/o permission.
If you miss more than 3 classes, your grade will be reduced one grade.
No laptop or cell phone use during class.
Please send email correspondence with “EWS 280:your subject” in the subject
heading.
This course will be using Blackboard to provide access to announcements, course
materials, external links, etc. (https://blackboard.csupomona.edu)
o Downloaded student log sheets from Blackboard.
o Please check regularly using your csupomona.edu email account.
Week 1 Tuesday, Oct.1, 2013
 Introduction. Introduce ourselves and our interests. Introduction of course.
Purpose of community projects. Review syllabus and class structure. Introduce
suggested sites & Blackboard.
 Class Discussion:
o What are your previous experiences in volunteering and service?
o Why are you interested in Community Service Learning and/or what motivated
you to take this course?
o What do you hope to gain from your experience in this course?
 Read: Loeb-Intro
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Week 2 Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013
 Introduction. Discussion of sites and selection of individual projects.
 Protocol and Expectations. Review protocol and expectations for working with
community agencies or schools. Review CSL forms (learning plan, Emergency
Form, Liability form, hours sheet). Discuss general ideas regarding selection of
agency.
 Guest Speakers from local community agencies will describe opportunities.
 Class Discussion:
o What is community service learning (CSL)?
o How is Cal Poly Pomona contributing to community service learning?
 Read: Loeb –Ch. 1 & 2
3) Tues., Oct. 15, 2013
 What is Civic Engagement? Needs and Assets of the San Gabriel & Pomona
Valleys
 Loeb Discussion of Ch. 1 led by Group 1, Ch. 2 led by Group 2
 Intentional Activity (Privilege Walk)
 Due: Finalize Site selection. Contact site & request orientation.
 Due: Loeb - Journal #1: What are your reflections on Loeb? What stories or
anecdotes related to you the most? What quotes seem helpful in understanding
service and civic engagement? (From Intro, Ch.1, Ch. 2).
3) Week of Oct. 14-18 Need to be On-Site
4) Tues, Oct. 22, 2013
 Ethical Issues
 Intentional Activity: “What would you do?”: Role playing/scenarios
o How would you respond to particular ethical situations?
 Class Discussion
o What is the role of the university in responding to community issues?
o What role can students play in community issues?
o How can we be role models?
o What social issue is your agency responding to?
 Loeb Discussion of Ch. 3, Ch. 4
 Due: Learning Plans/Emergency/Liability forms
 Journal #2: Reflections on your 1st site visit. [Summary, feelings, concerns,
challenges, hopes, questions]
5) Tues., Oct. 29, 2013
 Student Leadership & Engagement Panel
 Loeb Discussion of Ch. 5, Ch. 6
 Journal #3: Reflections on your role. [What role do you play in your
organization? How do you spend your time at your site? What projects/activities
are you working on? How does your social location (i.e., ethnicity, gender, class,
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age, student status) influence your relationship with your site? Do you have a
leadership role?]
Due: Update on completed hours (hand-out).
6) Tues. Nov. 5, 2013 (No Class)
7) Tues. Nov. 12, 2013
 Paulo Freire & Models of CSL: Charity, Project, Social Change
 Analyzing your experience through Analysis Paper& PowerPoint
 Select Groups for PPT Presentation
 Class Discussion:
o How do you critically analyze your community site and the role you play?
o How are you connecting with and contributing to your site?
o What has been your most rewarding experience at your site so far? What is
your most challenging?
 Intentional Activity
 Due: Loeb - Ch. 7, Ch. 8
 Journal #4: Reflections on your site. [Describe your site. What is the purpose of
your project? How does your time/role at your site contribute to the
organization/agency? How would you analyze your experiences so far?]
8) Tues. Nov. 19, 2013
 Core values of Cesar E. Chavez on service
 Intentional Activity (Career Skills)
 Class Discussion:
o What have you gained from your community service experience thus far?
o How does your CSL experience contribute to your major or career?
o How do you protect yourself from burnout
 Due: Loeb - Ch. 9, Ch. 10 & Ch. 11
 Due: Journal #5: Reflect on your overall community service experiences and
relate it to Loeb’s Soul of a Citizen and other course materials (use quotes).
[What conclusions can you draw/relate to your experience from the readings?
What reflections do you have from your experience in the community? What
recommendations do you have for the future – either for your project or for the
organization/agency?]
9) Tues. Nov 26, 2013
 Group and Individual Power Point Presentations
 Course Evaluations
 Begin to get final signature from site supervisor on Hours Sheet
10) Tues., Dec. 3, 2013
 Group and Individual Power Point Presentations
 Conclusions & Reflections
 Group Photograph
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11) Tues., Dec. 10, 2013 (Finals Week, 1:40-3:40)
 Due: Analysis Paper due to Cadena’s office.
 Attach student hour’s sheet & copy of thank you letter (Please send original).
"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person
who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. And you
cannot oppress the people who are not afraid any more." -Cesar E. Chavez* Course readings/assignments/topics may be revised and adjusted as we proceed through
the quarter.
MAJORING OR MINORING IN GEMS:
GENDER, ETHNICITY, AND MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
Students often take classes in Ethnic and Women’s Studies (EWS) out of interest or to
fulfill a GE requirement, yet they may not realize how close they are to a Gender,
Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies (GEMS) major, a minor, or even a double major. A
degree in GEMS strengthens a student’s preparation for entry into a variety of
occupational fields: teaching, law, social work, community organizing, business,
counseling, recreation, management, urban and regional planning, and the media. GEMS
minors in African American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino, Native American, Women
and Multicultural Leadership provide all career majors with a sophisticated and
comprehensive approach to assessing political and social dynamics in an increasing
complex society. If you would like additional information about the GEMS major or
minor at Cal Poly Pomona, please contact the Chair of the EWS Department at (909) 8692895 or see our website at www.ceis.csupomona.edu/departments/ews
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