The Growing Field of Applied Sociology
Sociology, a social science discipline that is often assumed to focus on more theoretical knowledge, is undergoing a transformation. ‘Professional sociology’[1] (i.e., the sociology that develops research methodologies, builds on theory, and writes academic articles)...
Sociology and CEL Always Have to be Connected
This is the final installment in the series following Aspen in SOCI 439. We have spent time getting to know about this Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) course and the major parts relationships and reflection play in CEL. In this final segment, we will discuss Aspen’s...
Learning Through Reflection in Sociology 439
Reflection is an essential component of CEL pedagogy and has become an increasingly popular practice in university settings to promote deeper levels of critical engagement. For CEL in sociology, reflection is a process to consider how the personal melds with the...
Creating Connection: Navigating Relationships in CEL
Relationship-building is a crucial component of Community-Engaged Learning. It frames and impacts the quality of the experience for all involved (student, instructor, and community partner). For the second part of our four-part series with Aspen (pseudonym) following...
When CEL Doesn’t Go to Plan
Sociology 439: Community Engaged Sociology is a two-semester course (split into parts A and B) focused on applied sociology and community-engaged learning. Taught by Dr. Bruce Ravelli, the course invites students to take their sociological classroom learning “outside...
A Conversation about the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Practicum with Kathryn Humphries
Prior to beginning law school, teacher-turned-law student Kathryn Humphries was looking to study environmental law, but felt that she did not have a background that would smoothly transition her into that world. When looking for a program that could help her establish...
Gardens and Documentaries and Internet Safety—Oh My!
When Errin Johnston-Watson saw that she had the option of working with Artemis Place Society in her Professional Communication course, she jumped on it: “I emailed Sara [Humphreys, the course instructor] within 5 minutes and was like, please, please, please! I want...
Finding community connection during the COVID-19 crisis
As a Geography student at UVic, Community-Engaged Learning is something that I’ve been lucky enough to participate in multiple times throughout my degree. From mapping community health indicators with the Capital Regional District, to advocating for the needs of the...
Social investment through CEL
An Environmental Studies course is teaching students about social investing through community-engaged learning. Environmental Studies (ES) 406: Alternative Economies for Social Transformation, taught by Dr. Ana Maria Peredo, engaged 22 undergraduate students to...
Geography students explore community-based participatory research on the Saanich Peninsula
Dr. Crystal Tremblay (Assistant Professor, Geography and Academic Specialist in Community-engaged Research) focuses her courses on improving the communities around her. Her Geography 491 class—Community-Based Participatory Research: Local Action for United Nations’...
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