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Article: Beyond facts: service-learning and Asian history.
- Article from:
- Academic Exchange Quarterly
- Article date:
- June 22, 2006
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Abstract
Study of East Asian history in a community college survey course can be effectively enhanced and deepened by including appropriate service-learning assignments. Three model sites--the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, and Portland Community College's Student Success Center--have provided students the opportunity to experience another culture and develop a personal awareness and appreciation for it.
How many of us in America can identify the central issues in Chinese history or have basic knowledge of the major dynasties? How many of us know the characteristics and rationale of the Tokugawa regime? The amazing ...