Glossary
ASQ-module
General key qualifications – elective module of bachelor studies at the MLU
Civic
Civil society: self-organized initiatives, groups and organizations which associate to advance common interests between the market, the state and private households (the family)
Community
Groups or entities that share common social interests within a community
Community-based research
Community-related research conducted as an equal partnership between (members of) a community and formally trained researchers
Community Partner
Organizations or groups of people committed to alleviating social concerns who integrate students in their work by means of service learning
Engagement
Service to the community with a strong emphasis on public welfare, community involvement and a democratic context
Non-Profit organization
An organization, whose primary objective is to support public welfare rather than make a profit
Reflection
Focused analysis and linkage between experience (practice) and knowledge (theory) in order to gain a more in-depth and long-lasting understanding of the subject matter
Service
Community service involvement in the framework of service learning
Service Learning
Students engage in meaningful service to the community while undergoing academic instruction and combining both through focused reflection