Syntax and Composition

Service learning is optional for this course.

Time commitment: 20 hours

Transportation time credit
Taking more than one service learning class?

Keep Track of Your Time

Once you have completed your timesheet scan and email, or photograph and email the completed timesheet. Copy your supervisor on this email and request his/her verification of the hours in a reply-all response. This must be done at midterm on March 1 and by the final day of class, May 1, in order for you to receive full credit for your service learning. If you have any problems or questions, please, reach out right away to jnjeanfr@loyno.edu.

Learning objective: Students will improve their understanding and use of the Spanish language, and/or how language learning functions, and in most cases, gain an appreciation of Latino culture by volunteering in Latino-serving organizations.

Preapproved service learning placements:

Cafe con Ingles
Catholic Charities: ESL
Catholic Charities: Immigration and Refugee Services
The Restoration Initiative for Culture and Community
Wilson Charter School (request to work with ESL)

1. Watch the video "Getting Started with Your Service Learning Placement."

   Please, note the following regarding changes to the information in the placement video:

   • Due to reductions in staff, there may not always be someone in Bobet 113. The best way to reach our office is via email (ocelts@loyno.edu) or phone (504.865.2282)
   • Due to changes in purchasing policies, there will no longer be food at the Serve Fair
    

2. Take this quiz to make sure you know everything you need to know about the placement process.
3. Get your placement on time.  Submit your acceptance form before the deadline.
4. Document all your hours using a service learning timesheet. Submit timesheets to the service learning office twice per semester (midterm and last day of the semester). Check the Loyola Service Learning Calendar for deadlines.
5. Know that your agency supervisor will submit a performance evaluation on your work at the end of the semester. This evaluation will be go to your professor and incorporated into your class grade.