Cultural Diversity: Latino Community Organizing for Violence Prevention and Intervention Seminar

THEO 33959 / SOC 33062 / CSC 33959

Immersion dates: Sunday, October 18 – Friday, October 23, 2009

Size:  12 Students

Cost:  $265 and $75–$100 for Chicago expenses

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2009, 11:59 p.m.

Center Contact:  Cynthia Toms Smedley

Seminar Assistant: Mary Juckett

Classes are Held: 

Monday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

September 15 – November 15, 2009

Seminar Learning Agreement

Overview

The Cultural Diversity Seminar will explore the rich cultural heritage of Chicago’s Latino Community. Students will examine current efforts among community activists and organization for the purpose of violence prevention and intervention. Through a five day immersion with various social services, health agencies, and community development corporations, students will be invited reflect on the importance of grassroots movements, social networks, and the growing demographic of Latinos in the North American Church. Students will also have the opportunity to stay with local families from a diverse Chicago parish. The seminar is a one-credit hour course graded "S" or "U."

Course Requirements:

• Attendance at four to five preparatory sessions
• Debrief session on Sunday and one follow up class
• Assigned readings
• Participation in the meetings and activities in Chicago and homestay component
• Five-page reflection paper or other approved project

Application Process

• Online application deadline is Thursday, August 27, 2009.  

• Saint Mary’s College students are eligible to apply for participation in CSC seminars. As with participation in other Notre Dame classes, you must first fill out the SMC at ND CoExchange Form under "CoExchange Information"). This must be done before applying. Fill out the CoExchange Form for fall 2009 now, even if you have taken a class at ND before, are not sure what class you will take, or whether or not you will take one. This form does not commit you to taking a class, but it will establish your Notre Dame Net ID (sent to you in an email), which you will need to log on to the seminar application. It will also give you the date/time to register if you do apply and are accepted. For questions contact Mary Juckett.

• For all students:  By completing the application, you are agreeing to all requirements of the Cultural Diversity Seminar and this Learning Agreement.

• All applicants will be notified regarding seminar selection by email on or before the first Sunday of the semester.

Criteria for Selection

• The seminar is open to any undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at the University of Notre Dame or Saint Mary's College. Admittance to the seminar is based on a variety of factors. The primary criterion is expressed interest in the course objectives and aims of the seminar.
• While previous study in social justice issues is not necessary, all participants are expected to become acquainted with and investigate such issues with respect to the region and its people.

Course Registration

• You will receive email notification on a). whether you have been selected to participate in a seminar and b). which seminar you have been selected to participate in (this circumstance applies if you have applied to more than one seminar). Subsequently, the course instructor will email instructions on course registration. Contact the Assistant Dean's office of your College if you are over the maximum number of credit hours allowed by your College. There may be specific dates when your Dean gives special approval; find out what these dates are.

Fees and Expenses

• The cost of the Seminar is $265. This fee will be assessed through Student Accounts. This fee contributes to van rental, lodging, site fees such as building materials, gas at the site, tolls, and food.

• When you apply you are making the commitment to participate if chosen. Exceptions are made in extenuating circumstances only. This is necessary because the Center allocates site payments based on your acceptance to the program, which may have precluded someone else from participating.
• Limited financial aid is available. To apply for financial aid, contact Mary Juckett prior to the first scheduled class.
• If you are accepted and you decide not to participate after September 2, 2009, your student account will be billed the full $265.

Use of Personal Vehicles

• If a personal vehicle is used during this seminar,  the vehicle owner acknowledges and represents that the personal vehicle is adequately insured and that in the event of an automobile accident, the personal automobile insurance will respond as primary insurance coverage.  In addition, the personal automobile insurance should provide coverage for any physical damage (comprehensive and/or collision) loss which may occur to the vehicle. The University will not respond to any claim for damages to the vehicle, whether insured or not insured, including deductibles.

Withdrawal from the Course

        Please notify the Seminar Director if extenuating circumstances prevent your participation in the Seminar.  

        Drops after the final drop day and/or failure to follow proper withdrawal from course procedures will automatically result in a grade of "U."

Calendar Fall 2009

Attendance at and participation in each class is mandatory.