viaprograms chad morse: program director
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Information Meeting for the American Language and Culture (ALC) and Asia-US Service Learning (AUSL) P rogram s Summer 2006. www.viaprograms.org Chad Morse: Program Director. American Language and Culture P rogram July 30 – August 30, 2006. Program Goals. To improve English ability - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Information Meeting for the American Language and
Culture (ALC) andAsia-US Service Learning
(AUSL) ProgramsSummer 2006
www.viaprograms.org
Chad Morse: Program Director
American Language and Culture Program
July 30 – August 30, 2006
Program GoalsTo improve English abilityTo develop international friendshipsTo develop cross-cultural understandingTo develop personal growth
Overview of the Program
Students will take English courses as official Stanford studentsStudents continue to develop English skills and develop an understanding of American culture through various activitiesStudents will have a multi-national experience through interaction with other Asian students and Stanford hosts
English Classes
Taught by Stanford Language Center
Small class size(no more than 12 students)
English Classes
Topics to be covered:Social stratification/DiversityPublic opinion, media, pop cultureEnvironmental Issues
Oral presentation at the end
Out-of-Class ActivitiesAcademic activities:
Panel discussions/presentations on racial & ethnic issues, gay & lesbian issuesWork with non-profit organizationsVisits to Silicon Valley companies
Out-of-Class ActivitiesFun activities:
Trip to SF, YosemiteMusic performancesSport events
Multi-National Experience
Other Asian Students
Stanford Hosts
Asia-US Service-Learning Program
August 4 – August 31, 2006“Service is the rent we pay for
living on this earth.”
Program History & GoalsHistory
Developed in 2005 in response to growing interest in service and volunteerismBased on a combination of American Language and Culture and Alternative Spring Break models
GoalsTo deepen students interest in and understanding of public service and non-profit organizationsTo study complex social and environmental issues through both academic and hands on activitiesTo increase students sense of meaning and directionTo connect “mind learning” with “heart learning”
What is ‘Service-Learning’?“Service learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service throughout the community.”
Emphasis on reflection
Program Overview
Pre-ProgramStanford workshop courseService Project WeekWrap UpPost Program and Service-Learning Conference
Service Project GroupsYour “core group” throughout the program. 8 – 10 students per groupPlacement based on participants interests and space availabilityFour Service Project Groups
Environment and AgricultureEducationHealth and DisabilitiesUrban Issues
Program CoordinatorsPlan and lead Service ProjectsLead discussions for “Service in US and Asia” classAct as guides and “instant friends”8 Stanford Coordinators4 Asia Coordinators (alumni of VIA programs)
Pre-Program
AUSL Orientation and RetreatPresentation topics chosen and research conducted
Stanford University & “Service in the US and Asia”
Workshop ClassFirst 2 weeks of program based at Stanford“AUSL Orientation”“Service in the US and Asia” workshopExtracurricular activities, panel discussions, etc.
Service Project WeekMix of hands on volunteering, visits to service organizations, discussions, reflection, and funConnected to topics covered during “Service in US and Asia” classDepending on service group, accommodations include home stays, hostels, and camping
Wrap UpTwo-day retreat following Service Week in Santa Cruz MountainsFinal event at the World Affairs Council of San FranciscoTwo days of farewell activities in San Francisco
Post Program
Final Report ProjectStanford Coordinators visit to AsiaService-Learning Conference in Tokyo
Application Process
Application deadline is late AprilInterview will be during early MayResults will be announced shortly after the interviewOrientation will be held May 3Deposit of $500 to be paid by June 5
InterviewInterview will be in EnglishIt will be for about 10 minutes. We are looking for enthusiastic students who are eager to learn through participating in ALC. Be prepared to explain why you want to participate in ALC and what specifically you want to get out of this program.
We’ll be looking forward to seeing
you at Stanford this summer!
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