Intercultural Service Learning

This exciting and innovative book makes a major contribution to our understanding of intercultural service learning. It provides a detailed description of this important pedagogical approach, which will be of considerable interest to education practitioners and researchers alike, especially those with interests in foreign language education, civic education and intercultural citizenship. It will be the definitive guide to the topic for many years to come. Highly recommended. * Martyn Barrett, University of Surrey, UK * This comprehensive text provides an excellent introduction to intercultural service learning, an exciting educational approach that combines classroom study, intercultural encounters and civic engagement. It profiles innovative cross-cultural projects ranging from peace paths, refugee cookbooks and multicultural museums to happiness surveys, cultural training programs and eco-pedagogical literature. An essential text for all those engaged in preparing students to be responsible global citizens in our multicultural world. Highly recommended! * Kip Cates, Tottori University, Japan * Empowering the global-minded reader, this transformative book delves into the complexities of intercultural service learning. It guides readers through navigating ethical dilemmas, embracing cultural differences with empathy, and fostering critical engagement. Through thoughtful insights and practical strategies, it inspires bold action and meaningful connections in our increasingly interconnected and diverse world. * Lavinia Bracci, SIS Intercultural Study Abroad, Italy *