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Civic Engagement and Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning Exercises’ Effects on Students’ Attitudes Toward the Global Poor

Pages 119-133 | Received 19 Jan 2021, Accepted 26 Jul 2022, Published online: 09 Sep 2022

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