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Program Terms
Summer
Program
Participants
Undergraduate
(College)
Graduate
(College)
Adults
Subject Areas
African
Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Conflict
Studies
Continuing
Education
Criminal
Justice
Culture
Dance
Development
Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
Environmental
Science
Environmental
Studies
Fourth World
Studies
French
Language
Government
Hospitality
Administration
Interdisciplinary
Studies
International
Relations
Journalism
Labor and
Industrial Relations
Latin
American Studies
Liberal Arts
Linguistics
Music
Music - Vocal
Performance
Peace Studies
Photography
Political
Science/Politics
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Psychology
Public
Administration
Public Policy
Public
Relations
Quechua
Language
Recreation
Administration
Refugee
Studies
Religious
Studies
Social
Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Theater
Urban and
Regional Planning
Visual Arts
Women's
Studies
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Quick Look
Location:
Montrouis - Haiti
Host Institution: LUniversitι Caraibes
Language of Instruction: English
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 This summer the Africana Studies Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston will offer a unique academic program on location in Haiti. This program explores the history, politics, culture, and the economic and social developments taking places in Haiti, from both external and internal perspectives. It will facilitate students understanding of Haiti through total immersion into culture, environment, language, and the country's economic, political and social realities. Students will visit significant historical, cultural, and ecological sites in various towns including day trips to St. Marc, Gonaives and Kenscoff. Other planned field trips include a two-day excursion to the beautiful artistic town of Jacmel in the southeast part of Haiti, and a special two-day historic and cultural field trip to Cap Haitien to visit the citadel and King Henri Christophes Sans-Souci palace ruins in the town of Milot.
Additional activities will include presentations by local experts, participation in local cultural events, and meetings with civic and political leaders. Students are expected to attend two preparatory sessions at UMass Boston, read the assigned materials, and be prepared to participate in class discussions.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Participants register for two three-credit courses: AFRSTY 480 Haiti: Culture and Politics and AFRSTY 478 Independent Study. The Independent Study project will be completed upon the participants return from Haiti. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded six credits from the Africana Studies Department. By special permission, students may receive credit for independent study from the Political Science Department or the International Relations Program.
Housing/Accommodation
Dormitory
Program Costs
Program fee: $2,150
Costs
Include: This fee covers all instruction, field trips, room and board in Haiti, and all local transportation in Haiti. The fee does not include insurance or transportation between the US and Haiti or meals while in the towns of Jacmel and Cap Haitien
Financial Aid
Yes.
Limited Scholarships avaliable
Dates
Program runs:
July 14-Aug 6, 2008
Application deadline: May 18, 2008
Undergraduate and graduate students, college and K-12 faculty wishing to participate in the "Haiti Today" program must complete an application form. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if space is available.
Deadlines
Deadlines for Application May, 18, 2008
Contact
Africana Studies Department
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Tel:
617.287.6796
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