OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, B-153, Chicago IL 60625 Tel: (773) 442-4796 Fax: (773) 442-6021
Proposed Spring/Summer 2008 Course-related International Study Tours
NEIU faculty-led international study tours range in length from 9 days to 4 weeks in the fall, spring and summer terms. Normally, students enrolled in the required course(s) attend class during the term and travel with their professor, a faculty or staff tour co-leader and classmates. The NEIU study tour takes students to international locations related to the topic of the course in which they are enrolled. Frequently, the university is able to provide some financial assistance to students who wish to engage in these opportunities. These short-term study tours make it possible for students who are working and/or who have family obligations to participate in international opportunities.
NOTE: As stated below, all tour costs are
estimates only and subject to change.
Tuition and fees for required course(s) not included. Study tours and itineraries
are also subject to change. The $500 application fee/deposit is non-refundable,
unless applicant is not accepted or study tour is canceled.
Application Materials
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Summer 2008:
Spring 2008 Belize Required Course: G & ES 363M: Regional Research Dates: March 15 - March 22, 2008 Faculty Tour Leader:Ms. Libby Hill Multidisciplinary class which allows participants to engage with local Belizeans, stay in Mayan village, enjoy the cultural and ecological diversity of Belize, gain the experience of lifetime and learn about the pride and challenges of those living in a third-world global culture. Application deadline: closed
Guanajuato, Mexico Required Course: Anth350: Regional and National Identity or Dates: March 13 - March 23, 2008 Faculty Tour Leader: Martin Giesso and George Gerdow The objective of the courses is to explore the past and present societies of the Bajio region of Mexico from an anthropological and historical perspective. The courses will cover the pre-Columbian, Colonial and modern societies and the cultrual experiences of the past and present. Students will be able to immerse themselves in another culture and interact with local students and faculty. This trip interfaces with NEIU's partner university in Guanajuato, Mexico. Application deadline: Closed
Summer 2008 Belize: Archaelogical Dig in Belize Required Course: G & ES 363M: Archeological Field School Dates: May 18 - June 15, 2008 This six hour course, conducted entirely in Belize, provides students with the opportunity to engage in an extensive and in depth archeolgical field experience. Course content focuses on mapping, excavation and processing. Course hands-on experience incudes the use of survey instruments, digging in ancient contexts, recordkeeping, laboratory analysis of artifacts and ecological samples. Students will then analyze the implications of these results for a broader understaning of ancient Maya culture. The location is a remote archeological field camp in Belize. Participants must be in excellent physical condition and be prepared to work long hours in tropical conditions. Estimated Tour Costs: $2,442 per student Tour Cost Includes: International
round trip airfare, housing, all meals, local ground Application deadline: March 10, 2008
China: A Study on Culture and Educational Practice Required Course: ECED 312: Teaching Strategies with Multi-Cultural Groups - An International Study on Culture and Educational Practices Dates: March 20 - June 01, 2008 Faculty Tour Leader: Dr. Yi Hao and Dr. Suzanne Benson This course provides students with an opportunity to explore Chinese cultrue and educational practices through visits to three historic Chinese cities; Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou. The students' experiences will assist them to develop teaching strategies which reflect global perspectives and reflect individual learning styles. Estimated Tour Costs: Tour Cost Includes: International round trip airfare, housing, many meals, local ground/air transportation/local guides, entrances to scheduled sites, international travel insurance, and program administration fee. Application deadline: March 10, 2008
Greece: The Use of Place as Text and Context for Inquiry Required Course: HNRS 397, Honors Colloquium: The use of Place as Text and Context for Inquiry, HNRS 398: Honors Research Seminar: Classics as Catalysts for Contemporary Research Dates: March 20 — June 19, 2008 Students will complete both courses listed above. Studetns should have at least a B+ GPA and be approved by the University Honors Program. The cost of the trip includes airfares, surcharges and taxes, hotels, and transportation throughtout Greece. The cost does not include meals, internet access, passport fees, or personal items. Estimated Tour Costs: $ 3,497 per student Tour Cost Includes: International round trip airfare, housing, some meals, local ground transportation, entrances to scheduled sites, international travel insurance, and program administration fee. Application deadline: March 10, 2008
Ghana: Art and Anthropology Required Course: ART 391: Objects of Power or ANTH 250: Material Culture - African Objects Dates: June 1 - June 14, 2008 Faculty Tour Leader: Prof. Jane Weintraub These two courses form a learning community. ART 391 will explore the power of human-made objects by looking at the visual components that give them meaning and encourage students to integrate diverse strategies into their own art making. ANTH 350 will address a variety of material objects, from the common and mundane to the speicalized and extraordinary, tht figure in the lives of Africans. The two classes will travel together in Ghana, visiting markets and museums in the capitol city of Accra, Elmina Castle on the Ghanian coast ( the main auction market and garrison for the Atlantic slave trade), and the craft villages of the Ashanti region. Estimated Tour Costs: $3,894 per student Application deadline: March 10, 2008
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Application materials are available in the OIP, B Building, B-153,
8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. M—Th, 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Friday, or on-line
at http://www.neiu.edu/~deptip/index.htm.
Click on “Faculty-led International Study Programs,” then “Application
Materials.” If you have any questions, you may drop by the office,
telephone 773-442-4796, or e-mail deptip@neiu.edu. |