Overview
This book provides a much-needed overview of the theory and practice of intercultural service learning (ISL), an approach that combines curricular learning, intercultural encounters and community service. It includes a model that outlines the essential components of this pedagogy and which is intended to serve as a foundation for practitioners developing their projects. Practical examples offer templates and inspiration, while the scholarly examination of the projects demonstrates the approach's potential. The book concludes with considerations on how to assess intercultural and democratic competences in ISL projects and practical implementation guidelines. Suitable for both in-service foreign language educators at all levels and for use in teacher training, the book provides a practical guide to a holistic pedagogy that is increasingly being used by educators keen to engage their students in an ever more interconnected world.
Full Product Details
Author: Petra Rauschert ,
Jacqueline Alexander
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.640kg
ISBN: 9781800414266
ISBN 10: 1800414269
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 13 May 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This exciting and innovative book makes a major contribution to our understanding of intercultural service learning. It provides a detailed description of this important pedagogical approach, which will be of considerable interest to education practitioners and researchers alike, especially those with interests in foreign language education, civic education and intercultural citizenship. It will be the definitive guide to the topic for many years to come. Highly recommended. * Martyn Barrett, University of Surrey, UK * This comprehensive text provides an excellent introduction to intercultural service learning, an exciting educational approach that combines classroom study, intercultural encounters and civic engagement. It profiles innovative cross-cultural projects ranging from peace paths, refugee cookbooks and multicultural museums to happiness surveys, cultural training programs and eco-pedagogical literature. An essential text for all those engaged in preparing students to be responsible global citizens in our multicultural world. Highly recommended! * Kip Cates, Tottori University, Japan * Empowering the global-minded reader, this transformative book delves into the complexities of intercultural service learning. It guides readers through navigating ethical dilemmas, embracing cultural differences with empathy, and fostering critical engagement. Through thoughtful insights and practical strategies, it inspires bold action and meaningful connections in our increasingly interconnected and diverse world. * Lavinia Bracci, SIS Intercultural Study Abroad, Italy *
Author Information
Petra Rauschert is a Senior Lecturer in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Germany. Her research focuses on intercultural education, and she has been engaged in service learning for nearly two decades, involving secondary school and university students in local and international projects. She founded the international service learning network Weitblick – Students in Action e.V. Jacqueline Alexander is an elementary school teacher in Switzerland and has also taught in Germany, the US and Turkey. She has conducted multiple intercultural service learning projects with both university and elementary school students.
