Soc 442: Inequality and Social Justice Service Learning: Hunger and Homelessness
Spring 2011, Wednesdays 2:10 - 5:00 pm
Student Application
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Answer these questions in the space provided)
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Major / Minor / Option (if sociology major) _____________________________________________________
Year (senior, junior, etc) _____________________________________________________________________
List all courses you have taken (or plan to take in spring 2011) that focus on poverty, inequality, research
methods and/or service-learning) ______________________________________________________________
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List one faculty member (in any department) who knows you well and could provide a reference if necessary:
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MOTIVATION &EXPERIENCE (Answer on a separate sheet. No more than 2 pages. Can be hand-written)
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:
• Volunteering 2 hours per week at the Poverello center during the semester?
• Attending class meetings from 2-5 on Wednesdays at the Poverello Center’s downtown facility?
Have questions about the application or course? Contact Daisy Rooks (daisy.rooks@umt.mso.edu or 243-2852)
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Return completed applications to Brandie Terpe (SS 333).Applications are due by 4pm on Friday Oct. 22nd