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Location:
Lima, Cusco - Peru
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Host Institution: Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Next offering . . . Summer 2009!
The University of Kansas summer study abroad program in Peru offers students the opportunity to gain an international perspective on the social, educational, and non-governmental services available to Peruvian adults and children with various disabilities and their families in the coastal and mountain regions of Perú. The program is hosted by the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), an internationally recognized leader in providing high quality educational programs for children with disabilities (or children to whom the staff of CASP refer to as “differently abled.”) Participants will visit public and private centers and schools serving children with special needs in both Lima and Cusco. Participants will also visit organizations and groups that serve adults with disabilities. In addition, participants will visit several universities in Lima to hear presentations by renowned scholars on various aspects of independent living and disability in Peru.
Students will also have the opportunity to visit many of Peru’s rich historical and archaeological sites. This program includes visits to sites of interest in Lima and Cusco such as the Archaeology Museum, San Isidro, Barranco, and the Indian Market as well as a one day trip to the famed Incan ruins of Machu Picchu.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
ABSC 479 Study Abroad Topics In: Peruvian Culture & Disabilty (3 credits)
This Study Abroad course is designed to provide students with a greater understanding and experience of the issues facing Peruvians with disabilities. The course will consist of guest lectures that highlight various aspects of disability in Peruvian life. Disabilities will be broadly covered and will also address issues across the life-span. In addition to lectures, students will learn experientially through a broad array of site visits, participation in Peruvian cultural activities, and personal interactions with Peruvians who have disabilities.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate students from any accredited U.S. college or university with an interest in domestic and international mobility issues. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Financial Aid
Yes.
KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.
Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.
Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions.
Dates
Next Offering Summer 2009!
The program participants will meet on campus three times:
Saturday, April 28 Study Abroad Orientation
Saturday, May 25 Course Overview and Pre-trip Orientation
Friday, June 15 Course Wrap-Up and Final Presentations
Study Abroad Program Dates: May 26 - June 8, 2007
Deadlines
Application Deadline: March 1st.
Contact
University of Kansas
Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
Tel:
785-864-3742
Fax:
785-864-5040
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