Spring 2017 Community-Based Learning Courses

Afro-American Studies 151: Intro to Contemporary Afro-American Society

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Thornton, Michael
Credits: 3

Survey of the characteristics of problems of Afro-Americans in contemporary society

Anthropology 696: Archaeological Methods of Curation

Section: Ind 001
Instructor: TBA
Credits: 3

Practicum in the curation of prehistoric stone, bone, and ceramics. Involves handling materials, identification of artifacts, conservation techniques, preparation of materials for storage or display.

Art 338: Service Learning in Art

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Simpson, Gail
Credits: 2

Students discuss community-based practices in the field, and will work with a community partner in an art-related capacity.

Asian-American Studies 240

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Moua Chong
Credits: 3

An examination of specific themes in Asian American life and culture. Topics may include comparative analyses of Asian American communities, contemporary Asian American experience, and the specific concerns and histories of individual Asian groups in America, such as Korean, Hmong, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese.

Biology 375: Engage Children in Science

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Ledin, Dolly
Credits: 2

This is a year-long course offering two credits per semester. Each semester, students lead an After School Science Club in the community. The first semester, students work in teams using materials already developed. The second semester, they can work in teams or individually to develop their own activities based on their particular areas of interest.

Chican@ and Latin@ Studies 525: Dimensions of Latin@ Mental Health Services

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Quintana, Stephen
Credits: 3

CLS 525 reviews the cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical components of working with Latin@s, with a focus on their mental health and well-being.

Civil Society and Community Studies 350:
Community Issues and Service Learning

Section: Lec 002
Instructor: Sarmiento, Carolina
Credits: 3

Academic and community-based explorations of selected issues faced by contemporary families and consumers, approached from human ecological perspectives.

Civil Society and Community Studies 570:
Community-based Research and Evaluation

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Sarmiento, Carolina
Credits: 3

Theoretical, critical, and analytical understanding and application of the conscious and systematic use of data, inquiry and analysis for community, organization and program diagnosis, intervention and evaluation in various community-based and nonprofit organizations.

Communication Sciences and Disorders 790:
Practicum in Communicative Disorders

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 1-4

Supervised experience with persons manifesting communicative problems. Evaluation, rehabilitation, and conservation of hearing, language, and speech disorders in various clinical settings.

Community and Environmental Sociology 573: Community Organization and Change

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Stoecker, Randy
Credits: 3

This course focuses on the rich history and contemporary practices of the craft called community organizing. It is, fundamentally, about oppression and inequality and the struggles for social change that come from them.

Computer Science 402:
Introducing Computer Science to K-12 Students

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Arpaci-Dusseau, Andrea
Credits: 2

Students work in teams to lead Computer Science clubs and workshops for K-12 students in the Madison area. They design and lead activities to help K-12 students learn computational thinking and computer programming.

Consumer Science 555:
Consumer Strategy and Evaluation

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Warmath, Dee
Credits: 3

Students design, implement, and evaluate an idea to move their community partners closer to their ultimate design goals. This course offers an immersive, hands-on experience of strategy, planning, implementation, and evaluation through real-world cases leading to specific strategic recommendations intended to enhance performance of a selected actual business or nonprofit partner.

Curriculum and Instruction 362: Drama for Teaching and Learning

Section: 001,002
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 3

This is a methods course useful for all involved in teaching and learning, including foreign languages. Introduction to philosophy, methodology, and practice of the use of drama and performance techniques in any educational or recreational settings. Focus on creativity and embodied and contextual learning, based on current neurological, psychological, and
sociological research. A practical class which includes demonstration and practice with children.

Curriculum and Instruction 399: Independent Study

Section: Ind 019
Instructor: Wright, Travis
Credits: 3

Description: N/A

Curriculum and Instruction 506: Strategies for Inclusive Schooling

Section: Lec 001, 002, 003
Instructor: TBA
Credits: 3

Comparison of historical and current practices in special education; legal, philosophical, and programmatic changes leading to inclusive models of education; emphasis on concepts of collaboration, cooperative learning structures, and curricular and instructional adaptations to accommodate learners with disabilities in general education classrooms.

Dance 232: Intro: Dynamics of Dance Therapy

Section: Fld 001
Instructor: Kornblum, Rena
Credits: 3

This course gives students an opportunity to run dance movement therapy sessions in the community under the supervision of the instructor. Earlier semesters have provided the opportunity to observe in mental health settings and to watch creative arts therapists work. Now students will plan, practice and then lead supervised sessions

English 100: Introduction to Composition Rhetoric

Section: Sec 43
Instructor:Garrett, Julia
Credits: 3

Focuses on development of rhetorical reading, listening, and writing abilities; provides practice in written and spoken communication (emphasis on writing); develops information literacy; provides a foundation for a variety of college course work and post-college careers.

Environmental Studies 402: Community Environmental Scholars Seminar

Section: Lec 003, 004
Instructor: Middlecamp, Cathy; Beattie, Rob
Credits: 1

Topics vary each term, with the scope of the environmental social sciences. These may include issues in environmental policy, law, economics, land use, sustainability, food systems, energy policy, conflict resolution, environmental justice, and international development.

Environmental Studies 402: Systems Thinking and Sustainability

Section: Lec 003
Instructor: Eggert, Thomas
Credits: 3

Topics vary each term, with the scope of the environmental social sciences. These may include issues in environmental policy, law, economics, land use, sustainability, food

Environmental Studies 600: Capstone – Building Food Justice Capacity in South Madison

Section: Sem 002
Instructor: Morales, Alfonso; Hidayat, Dadit
Credits: 3

Join the “Building Food Justice Capacity in South Madison” course and become part of an impactful project that addresses the interconnection of food sovereignty, urban agriculture and racial disparities. Designed as a community organizing course, this course is a unique interpretation of interdisciplinary learning by applying academic knowledge that follows community’s vision.

Environmental Studies 600: Capstone – Last Child in the Park: How kids and birds can save the world

Section: Sem 005
Instructor: Keuser, Anke
Credits: 3

We will be working hand in hand with staff at Madison’s Sherman Middle School to provide a nature study program to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. A high percentage of Sherman ethnically diverse students live in poverty. The school is making herculean efforts to meet student needs by providing after-school programming. Our class helps the school meet those needs by pairing UW students as after-school mentors with a Sherman student.

Environmental Studies 600: Capstone – Culture and Conservation: Living Ho Chunk History in Monona Parks

Section: Sem 006
Instructor: Conaway, Jessie Credits: 3

Culture and Conservation: Living Ho Chunk History in Monona Parks

Gender and Women’s Studies 660: Internship

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Valeo-Cooke, Antonia
Credits: 6

Applied learning through internships within the field of gender and women’s students allows students the opportunity to connect the classroom to the community and put theory into practice.

Human Development and Family Studies 663: Developmental and Family Assessment

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Poehlmann, Julie
Credits: 3

Introduces students to the process of family-focused developmental assessment with infants and young children, including family interviewing, taking developmental histories, observing children, and developmental screening.

ILS 357: Peer Mentor Seminar

Section: Sem 001
Instructor: Brantly,Susan
Credits: 2

This course is designed to help improve leadership and facilitation skills for the co-facilitators of the Bradley roundtable.

International Studies 320: CRC Global: Dominican Republic Service Learning

Section: Sem 001
Instructor: Zumbrunnen, John
Credits: 2

The course carries Intermediate (I) breadth status and will only be open to CRC Global participants. It is designed for students to get to know one another, prepare for the spring break trip, and learn more about the Dominican Republic and their geographic and political surroundings. It will explore cultural and personal expectations and prepare to make the most of the Spring Break experience

Journalism 475: Journalism for Racial Justice

Section: Sec 025
Instructor: Robinson,Sue
Credits: 4

This service-learning course is meant to help students develop an appreciation for the grassroots connection between journalism and other professional communication, local community and democracy. With an emphasis on marginalized communities, this class offers a series of partnerships with local non-profit organizations to create a kind of activism journalism.

Kinesiology 316: Adapted Physical Activity

Section: Sec 001, 304
Instructor: Gattenby, Tim
Credits: 3

An understanding of foundations, assessment and pedagogy for individuals with disabilities in a variety of physical activity settings. Emphasis of individual differences, life-span, and self-actualization.

Landscape Architecture 551: Senior Project

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Kelly,Shawn
Credits: 4

Problems in landscape design, planning and management for which students take the initiative in their definition and solution. Provides an opportunity for synthesis of knowledge, skills, and approaches learned in previous course work

Law 768:Consumer Health Advocacy

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Davis, Sarah; Gaines, Martha; Jacklitz, Jill
Credits: 1-7

Interdisciplinary health advocacy clinical supervised by diverse professional staff. Provide broad advocacy to patients with life-threatening and serious chronic illnesses. Advocacy topics include: medical decision-making, insurance, medical debt, disability issues. Weekly discussions of patient cases and related guest lectures.

Legal Studies 694:Criminal Justice Field Observation

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Lesch, Carolyn
Credits: 3

Field placements and seminar sessions to develop sociological understanding of criminal justice processes. Placement in criminal justice agencies and lectures and discussions applying concepts and theories to field experience.
*Cross-listed with Sociology

LIS 640: Tribal libraries, archives, and museums

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Poler, Omar
Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to––and practical experience with––tribal libraries, archives and museums, with a special emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge and the tribal cultural institutions of the western Great Lakes region.

Life Sciences and Communication 314: Introduction to Digital Video Production

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: TBA
Credits: 3

Principles and techniques of digital documentary and informational video production. Video styles and subject matter treatment analyzed. Information gathering, videography, scripting, producing, and editing techniques

MHR 401:Management of Teams

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Byun, Seo Young
Credits: 3

Examines components that comprise teams, highlights key factors that influence team effectiveness, develops skills in diagnosing opportunities and threats that face teams, and enhances teamwork expertise.

Nursing 590: Community Support for People with Dementia

Section: Sec 005
Instructor: Bowers, Barbara; Bratzke, Lisa
Credits: 3

This seminar will provide an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, with a focus on community supports for people living with dementia. Students will work across disciplines to learn how different areas of society can become dementia friendly and how to integrate relevant approaches in their future careers. Students participating will work with local dementia friendly community groups to strengthen supports for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Pharmacy Practice 426:Pharmacy Practice Experience II

Section: All
Instructor: Martin, Beth
Credits: 1-3

This required PharmD experiential course complements didactic coursework in communication, practice-based skills, and the pharmacist’s role in the health care system. Students will participate in various community-based experiences, including group collaboration with a senior partner, observing pharmacists’ roles in practice settings, and providing screenings and education outreach.

Pharmacy Practice 526:Pharmacy Practice Experience IV

Section: All
Instructor: All
Credits: 1-3

The fourth of six in a three-year sequence which will introduce and expose second-year Doctor of Pharmacy students to the various roles of pharmacists and the many patient-care opportunities that exist in and out of traditional pharmacy practice settings.

Pharmacy Practice 626:Pharmacy Practice Experience VI

Section: All
Instructor: Kraus, Connie
Credits: 2

Experiences provided by this course permit students to integrate learning from previous didactic courses (drug literature review, pharmacotherapy, and patient/provider communications) into caring for patients. Students actively participate in patient care activities while under the supervision of a clinical instructor.

Population Health Sciences 740: Health Impact Assessment of Global Environmental Change

Section: All
Instructor: Patz, Jonathan; Vargo, Jason
Credits: 3

Covers contemporary methods of impact assessment in a framework to address global environmental health threats (e.g., global climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss, and urban sprawl). Issues dovetail well (but do not overlap) with Introduction to Environmental Health.

Psychology 399: Service Learning in Psychology

Section: Ind 033, 042
Instructor: Coffey, Patricia;
Credits: 1-4

An independent study course to provide students with opportunities to gain experience in community service work relevant to psychology.

Public Affairs 860: Workshop-International Public Affairs

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Collins, Michael
Credits: 3

This course examines public management in democracy and works with a community partner to develop solutions for management problems.

Public Affairs 869: Workshop in Public Affairs

Section: Sec 001, 002
Instructor: Smeeding, Timothy
Credits: 3

This workshop examines public management in democracy and works with a community partner to develop solutions for management problems.

RSPE 300: Individuals with Disabilities

Section: All
Instructor: Benson, Glenis; Bal, Aydin
Credits: 3

An overview of the characteristics and problems of exceptional children and youth. Definition and classification systems, etiology of handicapping conditions, educational services, and adult adjustment. Current controversies and future trends.

RSPE 330: Behavior analysis: Application to persons with disabilities

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Ruppar, Andrea
Credits: 2-6

Children with exceptional learning and behavior characteristics (contrasting views and practices); a humanistic behavioral approach; development and evaluation of behavior change programs, classification and foundations of exceptional learning and behavior characteristics, and facilitating behavior change in different settings.

RSPE 630: Internship

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 2-6

Practicum experience in state or community agencies or in public school programs serving individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning, social or behavioral problems

Social Work 400: Field Practice I

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 2-6

An approved professional foundation field placement in direct social work practice in a community agency setting. A minimum of 16 hours per week, an integrative field unit seminar. The first course of the two-seminar field sequence.

Social Work 401: Field Practice II

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 4-5

Continuation of Social Work 400.

Social Work 578: Homelessness: Service learning

Section: Lec 001
Instructor: Curtis, Marah
Credits: 3

Introduction to the complex issues surrounding homelessness in America including epidemiology, demographics, history and public beliefs and attitudes. It explores structural conditions and personal attributes posited as causes of contemporary homelessness. Varying social policies and service needs of homeless persons are discussed.

Social Work 672: Greek Men for Violence Prevention

Section: Sec 001
Instructor: Schroepfer, Tracy
Credits: 2

Greek Men for Violence Prevention is a unique, two credit class offered for fraternity men at UW-Madison. This Social Work course is instructed by University Health Services violence prevention specialists in partnership with men from the Greek community who are former GMVP participants. Faculty sponsorship and mentorship is provided by Dr. Tracy Schroepfer.
This is a discussion-driven course and focuses on masculinity, gender, the media, and violence against women. Particular attention is paid to how these issues affect the Greek community at UW-Madison.

Social Work 800: Field Practice III

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 2-6

An approved advanced social work practice field placement in an area of concentration. A minimum of 20 hours per week, including an integrative field unit seminar. The first of the two-semester advanced field sequence.

Social Work 801: Field Practice IV

Section: All
Instructor: Varies
Credits: 2-6

Continuation of Social Work 800