Globally Engaged Experiential Learning

Please NOTE: Students who wish to enroll in this course must take DEVS 280 as a prerequisite and be Level 2 or above or registered in the Certificate in Global Action and Engagement (GAEN), and must complete a ‘Petition of Entry’ form, accessible under the course on the Global Development Studies website, as of January 1, 2023. Students must also secure placements that meet specific requirements and are expected to complete pre-departure documentation as well as other protocols. Please see the Global Development Studies page (above) for more details.

This course builds on the theory studied and skills developed in DEVS 280 Global Engagement by facilitating an 80-hour experience related to global engagement.  Students will apply their theoretical understandings of global citizenship, motivations for engaging, postcolonial studies and self-reflexive practice when making decisions regarding the nature of the opportunity they plan to pursue for the experiential learning component.  Emphasis will be placed on applying strategies for building ethical relationships with host communities and host organizations studied in DEVS 280 to the specific contexts in which students will be volunteering or working.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.