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Conference

Service-Learning in Italy:
Exploring the Relationship Between Volunteerism and Academic Institutions

Siena, Italy | April 12 , 2008

Siena Italian Studies, L'Associazione Culturale Ulisse, and the International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership are pleased to present a day-long conference aimed at exploring the relationship between volunteerism and academic institutions. The conference will facilitate discussion between Italian and foreign academic institutions in Italy and agencies working with volunteers. The day will consist of both lectures from experts in the field of Service-Learning as well as multiple workshops and small group discussions on more specific aspects of the topics at hand.

Topics include:

• Basic Principles of Service-Learning and its Development Around the World
• The Service-Learning Experience in Italy
• The Tradition of Volunteerism at the Misericordia di Siena
• Examples of Service-Learning Implementation in the Sienese Context
• FICCS (Full Immersion: Culture, Content and Service) in Theory and Practice

COST

Registration before March 10, 2008: 100EUR
Late registration: 120EUR

Includes one lunch, two coffee breaks and materials.

LOCATION

Collegio di Santa Chiara
Via Valdimontone, 1
Siena - Italy

MORE INFORMATION

Download more information on the workshops, schedule and registration.

For further information, contact:
Lavinia Bracci, Director
Siena Italian Studies

 

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