Other Community-Connected Courses at Middlebury
We connect with faculty across disciplines at Middlebury College to teach community-connected courses.
Look for the Community-Connected Learning (CCL) course tag on Bannerweb to find courses with a community-connected component.
Here is a sample list of community-connected courses taught at Middlebury:
Courses offered in the past four years. Courses offered currently are as noted.
AMST 0343
Current
Humanitarian Visas in Vermont
Course Description
Humanitarian Visas in Vermont and Beyond
This public humanities lab course will engage the topic of humanitarian visas in Vermont and beyond the state. We will learn about the various forms of humanitarian visas as historically defined by the US government including visas for refugees, asylees, trafficked people, and those who qualify for temporary protected status. We will study the histories of refugee resettlement in Vermont and learn from organizations that advocate on behalf of migrants. This course is part of the Axinn Center for the Humanities’ Mellon Foundation Public Humanities Initiative.
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HARC 0741
Current
Sr Thesis AS & Comm Design I
Course Description
Senior Thesis in Architectural Studies and Community Design I
This studio course constitutes the first part of a two-term sequence. The objective of this studio is to research, plan, and begin the architectural design for a project with a specific local client, site, and program. Historically, we have worked with Habitat for Humanity of Addison County. The outcome must achieve outstanding design while meeting all budget, schedule, permitting, sustainability, and technical requirements. As a team, students will work primarily in the studio space and rely heavily on internal and external review of their work. The course provides the opportunity to work closely with a local client. Students should expect a substantial amount of work outside of class time. (HARC 0330). 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. Instructor Approval.
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HIST 0330
Current
Jewish Oral History
Course Description
Jewish Oral History
In this weekly seminar students will learn the basics of oral history—research, interview skills, processing, archiving, and presentation—by conducting interviews with members of Kolot Chayeinu, a Brooklyn-based Jewish congregation. Students will work with congregants to create an oral history archive. Depending on student interests and abilities, additional outcomes may include films, audiowalks, social media presence, listening parties, or podcasts. Students will also study oral history theory, the evolution of American Jewish spirituality, and New York City social movements. An oral history of Kolot encompasses Jewish histories of feminism, LGBTQ and AIDS activism, peace and human rights work, death and dying, childhood and adult education, antiracism, theatre, art, music, nonprofit development, politics, rabbinical training, coalition work, and more.
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STAT 0711
Upcoming
Statistical Consulting
Course Description
Statistical Consulting
In this course we will work with community partners to solve real-world problems using modern statistical and data science techniques. Students will work in small groups to translate research questions into actionable analysis and visualizations. Students will select a project of interest from a subset of community partners, maintain contact and collaboration with the community partner, and present their findings in a final symposium.
(MATH 0218 or STAT 0218 or MATH 0311 or STAT 0311 or by approval) 3 hrs. sem.
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THEA 0121
Current
CulturalCommunityCollab&Prod
Course Description
Cultural Community Collaboration & Production
In this course we will produce the fourth annual Día de Muertos Celebration. The Celebration culminates in a community procession amid altars and performances honoring the Day of the Dead (November 2nd), contextualized by advance workshops and activities. The scope of this project requires planning with partners throughout campus, including students, staff, and faculty, as well as with regional community members. This experiential course will be modeled on Project Based Learning, as goals include engaging fruitfully with off-campus community, deepening cultural competencies, and strengthening project management skills. We will deepen our understanding of Mexican and Mexican-American cultures and contemporary Latinx experiences, as we plan and implement cultural events. Spanish-language skills are helpful but not required. This is a half-credit course.
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