Readings for Class

The following readings are to be completed by class on October 7th. Come to class prpared to discuss. In order to access some readings you will need to be logged onto UBC’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). Most on-campus computers are automatically connected. You can access UBC VPN from home by following the instructions listed on the UBC Library website. Reading #1: International Service Learning: A Critical Guide from an Impassioned Advocate by Sara Grusky Reading #2: Theoretical Foundations for International Service-Learning by Robbin D. Crabtree Reading #3: Volunteering: Beyond an Act of Charity by Dickson, M. & Dickson, G. Reading #4: “I’ve Come to Help” Can Tourism and Altruism Mix? by Benjamin Sichel Many of the readings come from the Reading List of The Ethics of International Engagement and Service-Learning Project. Helpful Links from Katherine Beaumont Intercultural Effectiveness Communicating Across Cultures