1. The foundations of service learning
What is service-learning?
Project or placement
History of service-learning
Choices
Definition of terms
Final thoughts


2. Giving something to gain something
Service-learning and reciprocity
Reciprocity defined
Important components of reciprocity in service-learning
Roles and expectations
Expectations for the student
Expectations of community agency
Expectations of the university, faculty, and service-learning staff
Overview of mutual exchange


3. Understanding the impact of service learning
Power of language
Community as classroom
Social identity
Methods of reflection
Sense of place
Self-reflection
Personal development


4. How cultural differences and understanding come into play
What is culture?
Social capital
Community change process
Definitions
Cultural norms
Social justice
Power


5. Understanding the implications of diversity
Insiders versus outsiders
Adaptation
Prejudice
Discrimination
Stereotypes
Perception
Proxemics
Learning styles


Reflection
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index.