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Location:
Miami, Port-au-Prince - Haiti
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Host Institution: Florida International University
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Language of Instruction: Haitian Creole and English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 The Florida Consortium for Latin American Studies will hold its eighth annual Haitian Summer Institute from June 29 to August 17, 2005. The Institute is designed for anyone interested in acquiring a basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole and an understanding of Haitian culture. The first four and a half weeks of instruction are in Miami, followed by an optional two weeks of study abroad in Haiti.
The Institute takes advantage of FIU’s location in Miami, home to a vibrant Haitian community. The Miami portion of the course is held from June 29 to July 29 at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). Housing is available at BBC or students may arrange off-campus housing.
The four-week program in Miami is divided into two parts: (Basic) Accelerated Haitian Creole is taught for the first two weeks with Intermediate Accelerated Haitian Creole immediately following. Each two-week course counts for three (3) undergraduate credits and stresses conversational language skills.
In addition to the coursework at FIU, an optional 3-credit study abroad component of the program takes students to Haiti from August 3-17. Students visit important historical and cultural sites throughout Haiti and have the opportunity to meet with individuals representing many sectors of Haitian society, including political figures, artists and community leaders.
The Haitian Summer Institute is open to degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. Credit may also be counted toward K-12 teacher re-certification. The Haitian Summer Institute is co-sponsored by Florida International University, the University of Florida, Miami-Dade Public Schools and the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VI program. For more information about the Haitian Summer Institute, please contact the Program Coordinator at (305) 348-2894.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Certificates for non-degree seekers. Language training is undergrad level
Eligibility
College students or professionals seeking an understanding of the Haitian culture and its people. Teachers, health administrators, etc. No GPA requirements. Open to non-US citizens.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
Program will coordinate housing at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus for Miami portion of the program and in Haiti for that portion.
Program Costs
Language tuition in Miami (HAI 3213 + HAI 3214): $650 for 6 undergraduate credits
Haiti Study Abroad tuition (LAS 4996): $800 for 3 undergraduate credits
Study Abroad Cost: $2,500 travel, lodging and food.
Miami Housing: $20-$30 night at FIU Biscayne Bay campus
Miscellaneous: $115 for parking, photo I.D., university activity fee and health fee. Books course books are additional.
Costs
Include: See above.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) scholarships are available. For information go to:
http://lacc.fiu.edu/academic_programs/FLAS_application.pdf
Other scholarships are available at:
http://internationalstudies.fiu.edu/study_abroad_scholarship.asp
Dates
June 29 - August 17, 2005
Deadlines
March 31, 2005 (Applications will be accepted after deadlines, however, there are no guarantees of course or housing availability after deadline dates.)
Contact
Florida International University
Latin American and Caribbean Center
University Park, DM 353
Miami, FL 33199
Tel:
(305) 348-2894
Fax:
(305) 348-3593
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