African Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean
Belize
- Other Cities in Belize:
San Ignacio
Term: Summer
Dates: June 4 - July 3, 2010
Description:
This class will examine African Diaspora communities in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. The focus of the class will be on understanding the historical, social and political dynamics of the globalization of the African American community over past centuries. The class will also focus on how various African American communities have adopted and constructed new social, political and cultural space within the American political, social, economic and cultural environment. The class will give special emphasis on how race, color, class, ethnicity and national origin have impacted the development of African Diaspora communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Highlights:
* 6 hours university credit
* Program fee includes housing in family run resort
* Study in Central America in English
* Study in multicultural, multilingual Belize
* 2 hours to the world's second longest barrier reef
* Area is full of Maya ruins
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- African Studies
- African-American Studies
- Anthropology
- Area/Ethnic Studies
- Culture
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- Ethnic Studies
- Fourth World Studies
- Humanities
- Interreligious / Interethnic Relations
- Languages / Linguistics
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- Latin American Studies
- Political Science/Politics
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
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Cost in US$: USD 3,750
Cost Include Description:
* 6 hours university credit
* student housing in a family run resort
* transportation to and from the airport
* transportation to and from the University
* Orientation
* weekday breakfasts
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Belize
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 5 to 15 students
Application Process Involves:
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
Galen University's Mission Statement: The mission of Galen University is to provide excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to prepare students to achieve their dreams and goals. Galen University is committed to providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment, innovative and supportive teaching, scholarship, and active service to the community with a unique focus on 'sustainable development' throughout our courses, programs, and service.
Year Founded: 2002
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