2008
Program overview:
The MPS Manila study abroad program reflects the ongoing institutional
dialogues between DePaul University and Adamson University, the third
largest Vincentian higher education institution in the world. In line
with the international service learning mission of the university and
the more recent initiatives in poverty reduction, the Manila Program is
a perfect opportunity for student interested in learning about urban
poverty, slums dwellers and participatory action research. The program
will be developed in collaboration with Adamson University students and
faculty and in a service-learning and participatory action research
(PAR) partnership with Slums Dwellers International / Homeless
International.
Course Overview:
MPS 570: Research Methods
[OR] MPS 604: Special Topics: Participatory Poverty Assessment
This course fulfills the MPS and IPS research methods core course.
Students can chose to take this program as an elective and special topic
(the syllabus will address the variations and options in assignments and
readings).
With additional requirements students can contact the
instructor,
Marco Tavanti for
an Independent Study (MPS 600) on a related topic: TBA (4-2 credit
hours) [OPTIONAL]
Course Description:
Research is an essential component in public services management,
particularly to organizational development, policy design, and social
change. This fundamental course is designed to introduce students to
practical application of qualitative, qualitative and other research
methods applied to the organizational needs of non-profit and community
based organizations engaged in urban poverty reduction. Through case
studies and design of participatory action research projects in
collaboration with organizations in the Metro Manila-Philippines area,
students will be learning how to implement best research methods
practices applied to the fields of international public services. In
addition to Appreciative Inquiry, Comparative analysis and other
research methods, students will focus on the study and application of
methods related to the Participatory Poverty Assessment (PPA). Through
the collaborative projects implemented in conjunction with Adamson
University in Manila, students will learn about participant
observations, organizational surveys, practitioners interviews and other
useful techniques in public service research.
For more information, contact
Marco Tavanti
Study Abroad Program Application
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