Understanding elements of the Social Teachings of the Church which enable a study of the ethical perspectives on the problems of poverty and development. Understanding in an experiential manner the persons, groups, and communities living in conditions of poverty and exploring various approaches to development. Visiting and analyzing development projects which are attempting to overcome the situations of poverty and studying their proposals and forms of action. Reflecting upon the insights gained through experiential learning and the effect that these experiences have on the students' personal and professional development. Students are expected to attend each seminar.
Professors expect notification in advance if there is some complication.
All of the seminars and written materials are in Spanish. Students will be expected to write reflections in relationship to each of the sections indicated in the syllabus. There will be oral presentations as well as the expectation of class participation in the discussions and evaluations throughout the semester. To keep a journal of reflections on the visits and experiential components of the course as a basis for writing social analysis papers which link with personal experience. These are translated according to the system at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.