First Year Composition, Community Based Learning
Community-Based First Year Composition (CBL) offers students a unique opportunity to learn skills and strategies for effective research and written argumentation through investigating social justice issues and performing community service. In partnership with the Center for Social Concerns, instructors connect students with local venues where they perform 15 hours of community service over the course of the semester. Community-based learning classes are an excellent way to get involved in the larger community and to get an early start in exploring the many service opportunities available to Notre Dame students. Moreover, students integrate their service experiences with readings, research, writing and discussion about the meanings of community, citizenship, and social justice in contemporary America. Students earn four credits in this course.
What Students Say...
"We are not only Notre Dame students here; we have the opportunity to accept citizenship and become part of the South Bend community."
CBL Faculty:
Nicole MacLaughlin
Assistant Professional Specialist
University Writing Program
205 Coleman Morse
Ed Kelly
Adjunct Faculty
University Writing Program
205 Coleman-Morse