Soc 491: Inequality and Social Justice Service Learning: Hunger and Homelessness

Spring 2010, Wednesdays 2:10 - 5:00 pm

Student Application

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Background Information (Answer these questions in the space provided)

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Major ____________________________________________________________________________________

Concentration (if sociology major) _____________________________________________________________

Year _____________________________________________________________________________________

List all courses you have taken, that are relevant to this class (especially those that focus on poverty, inequality, research methods and/or service-learning) _______________________________________________________

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Motivation & Experience (Answer on a separate sheet. No more than 2 double-spaced pages)

When you heard about this course, why did you decide to apply?

What do you hope to get out of the research and service components of this course?

What experiences have you had working with:

• Homeless people
• People living in poverty
• People with mental health problems and addictions
• Other marginalized groups

What do you think will be rewarding about working with clients of the Poverello center?

What do you think will be challenging about working with clients of the Poverello center?

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Availability

Are you able to commit to:

• Working one 2-hour service shift/week at the Poverello center from February 10th through May 5th?
• Attending class meetings from 2-5 on Wednesdays at the Poverello Center’s downtown facility?

If you have any questions about this application, or this course, contact:

Daisy Rooks at daisy.rooks@umt.mso.edu or 406-243-2852

Celia Winkler at celia.winkler@umontana.edu or 406-243-5843

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Return completed applications to Brandie Terpe (SS 333).Applications are due at noon on Wed. October 14th