Abstract

Drawing on the work of experiential learning experts such as John Dewey to show that one of the foundational objectives of service-learning is to encourage civic engagement, this article argues that students who undertake work in a business environment can develop a strong sense of their roles as citizens. It offers a case study of a workplace communication course to argue that experiential learning in for-profit companies has the potential to allow students to both participate in and critique corporate cultures, learning to act ethically, responsibly and democratically as agents of change.

Journal
Reflections: A Journal of Community-Engaged Writing and Rhetoric
Published
2005-04-01
DOI
10.59236/rjv4i2pp124-145
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  1. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly

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