Spanish Community-Engaged Learning

Students who are interested in using Spanish skills and developing intercultural competence can participate in community­-engaged learning (CEL) in a variety of local, national, and international options.

Spanish CEL Opportunities

> Intermediate and advanced level CEL courses in Spanish integrate working with South Bend Latino organizations into coursework

> Social Concerns’ Justice Education, offers complementary learning opportunities, including in Latino communities or Spanish­-speaking countries

> Cross-Cultural Leadership Program Summer Internship engages students in this three-credit, eight-week summer course through summer service learning in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

> Study abroad programs offer CEL courses in Chile, Mexico, and Spain

Spanish CEL Awards

Spanish CEL is an award-winning program that has received state­ level recognition for faculty, students, and community partners. Students who participate in Spanish CEL are eligible to be recognized with Spanish Service Awards on campus.