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International and Area Studies

Selected Works

2010

International Development

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Teaching Sustainable Development Through International Public Service: Lessons From The Sustainable Chiapas Program, Marco Tavanti May 2010

Teaching Sustainable Development Through International Public Service: Lessons From The Sustainable Chiapas Program, Marco Tavanti

Marco Tavanti

The presentation includes a SWOT analysis of an international public service program learning sustainable development and poverty reduction. The paper/presentation compares and contrasts the pedagogies, methods and outcomes on students and community projects connected with the sustainability Chiapas program in Mexico. The analysis illustrates effective pedagogical strategies for achieving professional learning while developing sustainability and organizational capacity in developing countries.


Sustainability Curriculum At Depaul University: A Strategic Value Analysis For A Catholic, Vincentian And Urban Institution, Marco Tavanti Apr 2010

Sustainability Curriculum At Depaul University: A Strategic Value Analysis For A Catholic, Vincentian And Urban Institution, Marco Tavanti

Marco Tavanti

DePaul University as institution and community is investing in sustainable values aligned with its mission. This requires a clear vision and collaborative efforts that go beyond disciplines and colleges. This presentation illustrates some of the challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainability across DePaul university, a Catholic, Vincentian and urban institution.