FALL 2017 SERVICE LEARNING COURSES - Tulane University

FALL 2017 SERVICE LEARNING COURSESFall Service Learning courses and project information are still being populated. This is not a complete list and we will update information as we receive it.

The information in this document is subject to change and is just a guide for students’ planning. Updates will occur regularly; please contact your professor for more information.

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

Course # Course Title Faculty SL OfferingCommunity

Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity

ScheduleActivity Location

Graduation Requirement Tier

APMS 2180 Orchestra Maxim Samarov Optional 20Make Music NOLA

Students serve as music

mentors. Daily activities

include leading orchestra

instruction for small groups of

elementary aged children

after school hours and Saturday morning

possibilities

various schools and community

centers First

APMS 3450

Music & Musicians in Community Amy Pfrimmer Mandatory 40

Bishop Perry Center, St. Jude

Community Center, Chapel

of the Holy Spirit

Students create a service

project with community

partner and use musical skills to

perform. Students build a

meaningful relationship with the community

through the class partners

and develop the humility and

connection that can add to

musical performance.

various weekday

schedule and Saturday mornings

downtown community

centers First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



ARHS 6511Social Practice Art Adrian Anagnost Mandatory 20

Prospect New Orleans

Students serve as either remote research assistant for a Prospect 4 artist, createagallery guides for selevted artworks, or serve as site docents. varies varies Second

BMEN 2310

Product & Experimental Design Katherine Raymond Optional 20

VariousNew Orleans

Schools

Students mentor local

middle school or high school students with their science fair projects. TBD TBD First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



BMEN 4030Team Design Project Lars Gilbertson

Mandatory 20/Optional 40 Various

Students complete a "capstone"

design course whose purpose is to integrate

program coursework and

to provide hands-on

experience with real problems.

Faculty/student-determined. TBD Second

CELL1010Intro to Cell and Molec Biology Meenakshi Vijayaraghavan

Optional 20 Hours LUMCON

Students take water samples in designated areas of New Orleans to monitor the health of the local water ecology system. In addition, students report findings and present to LUMCON officials and K-12 students in the Greater New Orleans area. New Orleans" TBD

Various bodiesof water in

New Orleans First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



CELL 3210 Physiology Jim Cronin Optional 20/40

Arts in Medicine

Students provide patients and caregivers the opportunity

to become absorbed in

creative activities and

performances in both individual

and group settings.

Mainly weekday business hours,

but some weekend may be available

4700 S. Interstate 10

Service Rd W, Metarie, LA

70001; downtown

Cancer CenterTulane shuttle

available. First or Second

Chartwell Center

Students support

Chartwell's mission to serve

children with autism

spectrum disorders by

providing educational

services, and by offering training and support to

families, teachers and

other professionals.

Monday-Friday, peak hours 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

1225 Magazine St, New

Orleans, LA 70130

Tulane shuttle available. First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



CELL 3210 Physiology Jim Cronin Optional 20/40 Miracle League

Students share the sport with

the opportunity to interact with

the players who possess one or more special

needs.

Saturdays; games at 9, 10, 11, 12 and 1 as

teams are scheduled.

The Fly at Audubon Park, New Orleans,

LA 70118

8-week commitment: students must

commit to EVERY

Saturday, including Fall Break. Tulane

shuttle available. First or Second

CENG4750Practice School Julie Albert Optional 20 Various projects

Students work in pairs/small teams on various projects. varies varies Second

CMPS3300 Software Studio Anastasia KurdiaOptional 20 Hours Various

Students will work with non profit "client" to develop their websites. varies

some site visits, mostly independent work First or Second

COLQ 3050 - 03

Post Study Abroad Re-Entry Annie Gibson Optional 20 various

In 3rd of a 3-semester course, students reflect on the service projects they conducted while abroad. First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



COMM3400Comm&Leadership in Groups Bart Reilly Mandatory 20 TBA

Students analyze and consult for "client organization" on organizational communication and structure.

TBD - small teams will work together throughout the semester based on shared availability First or Second

DSGN 3100 Design Studio Emilie Welty-Taylor Mandatory 40Tulane City

Center

Students work on planning and

constructing City Center

Projects. Second

EDLA2000Education in a Diverse Society

Mandatory 20 Hours various schools

Students work with public

school (elementary or

middle/high school)

students as reading

buddies/tutors and/or in class

assistants. Students are expected to commit to a

regular schedule.

2 hour time slot Monday-Friday 8am-

3pm First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



EDUC3210Methods for Teaching ESL Robert Connor

Optional 20 Hours Bridge2Rwanda and Kepler University

Students teach English as a

Second Language in a

one-on-one setting to Rwandan

students at the Kepler

University in Kigali, Rwanda using Skype, Google Docs, and email to communicate. varies. virtual First or Second

EDUC3210

Language and Culture in the Classroom Robert Connor

Optional 20 Hours Bridge2Rwanda and Kepler University

Students teach English as a

Second Language in a

one-on-one setting to Rwandan

students at the Kepler

University in Kigali, Rwanda using Skype, Google Docs, and email to communicate. varies. virtual First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



EBIO/EENS 3550

Shark Paleobiology Jeffrey Agnew

Mandatory 20 Hours

LaURGE & various schools

Students develop and teach and

inquiry-based activity related

to shark paleobiology for

K-12 public school students.

Weekdays,8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

On campus &occasional local

school visits First or Second

EBIO/EENS 3150

GIS for Water Resources Reda Amer

Optional 20 Hours

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

Students collect water samples from drainage canal in the New Orleans area, and perform water quality test, and also public education about water quality and how to preserve their natural resources. TBD TBD First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



EENS3730

Pathways to Urban Sustainabilty Jeffrey Sigler

Mandatory 20 Hours

Green Light New Orleans

Students canvas and

survey community

members, and research local

food distribution in order to help

develop a methodology

that GLNO can use to measure the impact of

backyard gardens on

money saved, carbon

emissions, ecological footprint

reduction, etc.In campus and

work from home

8203 Jeannette St, New

Orleans, LA First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



ENGP 2430 Mechanics of Materials Katherine Raymond Optional 20

Dominican High School / Tinkerella

TU and Dominican students develop engaging videos designed to inspire interest in STEM concepts, to be used as introductions to hands-on science experiments. First

ENLS 3610

Introductory Creative Writing with Inmates at Lafayette Parish Prison Zachary Lazar Mandatory 40

Lafayette Parish Correctional Institute

Students workshop

creative writing activities

parntered with inmates at

Lafayette parish prison.

Workshoping is done through

electronic correspondance and a few class

visits throughout the

semester.

TBA - some Saturday trips required

Lafayette Parish (~2 hour drive) First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



ENLS3620

Wrokshop Creative Writing: Journalism Michael Luke

Mandatory 40 Hours

Big Class, New Orleans Science and Math Charter

Using journalism as the medium,

students work collaboratively

with high school students from New Orleans

Charter Science and

Mathematics High School to produce a bi-

annual magazine that

will be published at the

end of the semester. TBD TBD First or Second

ENLS3650

Persuasive Writing: Aristotle in New Orleans Ryan McBride Jennifer Heil

Mandatory 40 Hours

Tulane Debate Society

Students mentor middle

and high school debate

clubs, and help facilitate a city-wide debate tournament.

Monday-Fridaybetween 3:00-7:

00PM. Some Saturdays Various First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



FREN203Intermediate French Various

Optional 20 Hours

Audubon Charter, ISL, Lycee Francais, Ecole Bilingue

Students serve as teachers

assistants and one on one tutors in a

French immersion

environment. Tulane students are encouraged

speak only in French around

Audubon students. school hours

At school site; students are paired with schools based on their availbility First

FREN3150Intermediate French Various

Optional 20 Hours

Audubon Charter, ISL, Lycee Francais, Ecole Bilingue

Students serve as teachers

assistants and one on one tutors in a

French immersion

environment. Tulane students are encouraged

speak only in French around

Audubon students. school hours First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



FREN4160

Translation Theory and Practice Annette Sojic

Mandatory 20 Hours

International School of Louisian

Students meet with ISL French

teachers to practice oral

language skills, work in and out

of class on translation of U.S. History and Social Science textbooks, and

reflect on translation

issues encountered

due to linguistic and cultural differences.

On site work: M-F during

school hours.

1400 Camp St, New Orleans,

LA 70130 Second

GESS 4700 Sexuality in US HistoryRed TremmelOptional 20 Hours LGBT + Archivs

Students work on archival projects helping a marginalized community to collect and preserve their history. Varies

7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, LA 70124 First or Second

HISU2610 The Old South Randy SparksOptional 20 Hours

Louisiana State Museum, others

Students may assist with archiving, research, or other activities. TBD TBD First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



LAST1010Intro to Latin American Various

Optional/Mandatory 20 Hours

Catholic Charities ESL, International High School, Nuestra Voz, La Semilla

Depending on partner, students may work with high school or adult students learning english, or other relevant projects. First

LAST4950

Social Justice and Civic Engagement Jimmy Huck

Public Service Fellows program

Must be accepted into program. Second

LGST3890 Legal Studies Sanda GroomeOptional 40 Hours

Court Watch New Orleans

Students serve as court monitors.

Business (court) hours

2700 Tulane Ave, New

Orleans, 70119 First or Second

http://www2.tulane.edu/cps/students/psf/index.cfm







Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



LING 4890Brain & Language Harry Howard

Optional 20 hours

Students support

Chartwell's mission to serve

children with autism

spectrum disorders by

providing educational

services, and by offering training and support to

families, teachers and

other professionals.

Monday-Friday, peak hours 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

1225 Magazine St, New

Orleans, LA 70130

Tulane shuttle available. First or Second

MGMT4160 Leadership Carmelo TurilloOptional 20 hours Various

Students select from several

organizations to volunteer, observe

organizational culture,

communication, and leadership

styles and structure. varies varies Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



MUSC-3440Black Music, Black Lives Matt Sakakeeny

Optional 40 Hours

Roots of Music

Students tutor Roots of Music youth on academics, building relationships and learning about local culture. Students will create portfolio and final project for their partner.

two tutoring sessions weekly, or alternate project 1331 Kerlerec First or Second

PHIL3500 Buddhism Hans Gruenig Keith SilvermanOptional 20 Hours

Sophie B. Wright H.S.,

Upward Bound, Poydras Home, St. Anna's Arts

for Kids

Students tutor high school

students while assisting with mindfulness

techniques, or accompany and converse with

elders at Poydras Home

to develop compassion.

school hours; some after school hours; Poydras home has some weekend hours First or Second.





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



PHIL 3933Environmental Ethics Keith Silverman

Optional 20 Hours TBD

Students will serve with

environmentally-focused agencies. TBD TBD First or Second

PHYS2910

Introduction to Physics Pedagogy Khazhgery Shakov

Mandatory 20 Hours

Lusher Charter School

Students serve as teachers assistants in physics and other STEM

courses

5624 Freret St, New Orleans,

LA 70115

PHYS/ENGP/MPEN 3950/6950

Engineers for International Development Douglas Chrisey

Mandatory 20 Hours

Engineers Without Borders

Course is designed to prep students for a trip abroad to complete an engineering project (i.e. water access project in Ecuador) First or Second





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



POLC3003

Women Leading Change Anna Mahoney

Optional 20 Hours

NCI, United Way, LA Women's Caucus

Students assist in various activities

dependent on site: research

on policy areas, presentations, helping public meetings, and

other communications

. various

various, including a class trip to Baton Rouge Second

POLI 2500

Introduction to International Relations Christina Kiel

Mandatory 20 Hours

Homer Plessy School

Students create age and curriculum appropriate lesson plans around international relations for PreK and 4-5th grade classes. school hours

2021 Pauger St, New Orleans, LA 70116 First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



PORT 2030 Portuguese Megwen LovelessOptional 20 Hours

Teletandem, Univ. Sao Paulo

Integrated into coursework, students coach Brazilian students on their English, and vice versa. **Service learning credit is offered after the full year of PORT 1120 AND PORT 2030, due to scheduling of hours. mostly in-class computer lab First

PSYC/NSCI4513 Music and Brain Paul Colombo

Mandatory 40 Hours

Make Music NOLA

Students serve as music and

academic mentors to younger

children in conjunction with

Make Music NOLA.

RBST 3010 The City I Carol ReeseOptional 20 Hours TBD





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



RBST3400Design Urbanism Grover Mouton

Optional 20 Hours

Tulane Regional Urban Design Center

(TRUDC)

Students focus on the

development of urban design analysis and

recommendations for two sites,

including interaction with public officials and community

members. Projects include China - Jintang, Chengdu new town planning

and Interpretive Center -

founding of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference.

Faculty and student

determined.





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



RLST3020

Religious Tolerance and Coexistence: Jews, Christians and Muslims in the 20th century Sarah Cramsey

Optional 20 Hours

New Orleans Science &

Math Charter High School ("Sci High")

Students learn about religious beliefs from diverse groups, then prepare lessons on religious tolerance and coexistence for high school students.

special Wednesday classes (contact professor)

(Walking distance) 5625 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 FIrst or Second

SCEN1010Communicating Science Michael Cunningham

Mandatory 30 Hours

New Orleans Science and Math Charter or Cohen College Prep

The service, a minimum of 30 hours over the course of a semester, can take the form of teaching, tutoring, assisting with in-class exercises, and always includes acting as a mentor and role model to the SciHi students. Weekdays 8-4.

5626 Loyola St, New Orleans,

LA 70115 First

SCEN1020Communicating Science Michelle Sanchez

Mandatory 20 Hours

FIRST Lego League, various schools

Students serve as coaches to middle school robotics teams. Varies Varies First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



SISE2010 Intro to SISE Anna MonhartovaMandatory 20 Hours A's and Aces

Students gain insight to real

world examples of social

entrepreneurs and provide

direct experience

supporting the organization's

mission.

SISE2010 Intro to SISE Rebecca OttenMandatory 20 Hours TBD

Students work with selected community

partners to gain insight to real

world examples of social

entrepreneurs and provide

direct experience

supporting the organization's

mission.

SOCI 1300 Criminology Stephen OstertagMandatory 40 hours

Orleans Parish Defenders

Students work with OPD staff

to conduct intake and

interviews with clients and

family. mostly

weekdays

Orleans Criminal

Courthouse or Tulane Tower (Tulane Ave &

Broad St) First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



SOCI 6660Forensic Sociology Kevin Gotham

Optional 20 Hours Various

Students will assist chosen agency in work related to their civil law / advocacy work. TBD Second

SPAN1-2000 TBDOptional 20 Hours

Catholic Charities ESL

Students work one-on-one or in small groups as tutors with English as a

Second Language

(ESL) students. Students may also work as a

teaching assistant in their ESL classroom.

ESL at Tulane: MTW 6:00-8:30

PM. Newcomb Hall First

TIDB1010More than just Business Various

Mandatory 40 Hours (Yearlong) Various First

TIDB1020 Legal TIDES Various

Mandatory 40 Hours (Yearlong) Various First

TIDE1010 Leadership Ana LopezMandatory 20 Hours Upward Bound

Students tutor college-bound high school students. TBD on campus First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



TIDE1010 Leadership Dusty PorterMandatory 20 Hours PlayBuild

Students assist non profit in their design & play mission with the Central City neighborhood and at festivals. TBD 2828 Thalia St, New Orleans, LA 70113First

TIDE1010 Leadership James MacLarenMandatory 20 Hours

Trinity Christian Community

Students tutor, mentor and play with youth at after-school program.

Mon-Thurs 4-6pm 3908 Joliet St, New Orleans, LA 70118First

TIDE1010 Leadership Smita RuzickaMandatory 20 Hours TBD First

TIDE1010 Leadership John NonnamakerMandatory 20 Hours TBD First





Partner(s)Activity

DescriptionActivity



TIDE137A Running Conversation Samuel Landry

Mandatory 20 Hours

New Orleans Track Club

(NOTC), New Orleans Running Systems

Students are official

volunteers at amateur races organized by NOTC and

other non-profit organizations. Students help setup and tear-down the race facilities, man

the aid stations, and help

runners and organizers wherever needed.

Students run outside of class at least twice per week and

must volunteer at 4 races.

Activity location varies by

neighborhood and organized

race. First

TIDE1090Who Dat, Fan Up, and Geaux Marc Bady

Mandatory 20 Hours TBD First

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