cuba program

Spring 2009 Semester in

Cuba

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
SEMESTER PROGRAM IN CUBA

Spring 2009
Fee - $4850* (estimated)

A unique opportunity to study on-site in Cuba, one of our nearest, most significant and exotic neighbors. Cuba blends the experience of cultures -- African, European, American --which creates a unique environment that students will be able to experience by enrolling in courses taught by College of Charleston faculty as well as Cuban scholars. Students will be exposed to an array of cultural activities and study trips designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban people. The program is designed to allow students to further their Spanish language skills as well as learn about the rich heritage of Cuba as reflected in its, culture, economy, political and social history, art, music, literature and rich natural environment. Classes will be held in Vedado at the Casa Memorial de Salvador Allende in conjunction with the Instituto de Filosofía. Study-visits and day trips with cultural activities and lectures will be an integral part of the student experience while in Cuba. An excursion to the east or western part of the Island will be included

Tentative Program

LACS 103 Introduction to Contemporary Cuba (3 cr.)
A multi disciplinary introduction to 20th century Cuba, its civilization and culture including politics, economy, social history, and the arts. Study-visits, day trips, special lectures by Cuban scholars and guided study tours to museums, natural parks, Villa Clara province among other sites will be an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

SPAN 390 ST: Cuban Theater

SPAN 329 Civilization and Culture of Cuba (3 cr)

POLS 321 Latin American Politics (3 cr.)

POLS 335 The Cuban Revolution (3 cr.)
An in-depth examination of the course of the Cuban revolution. Lectures and interviews will be combined with field trips and excursions to noted historic sites of the revolution. e.g. Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Bay of Pigs.

POLS 339 ST: Social Movements in L.A. (3 cr.)
An examination of the recent rise of social movements in Latin America. Focus is on indigenous peoples movement, women’s movement, and the World Social Forum

Students may be able to apply some these credits towards their Humanities or Social Science requirement at the College of Charleston.

LACS 103 Introduction to Contemporary Cuba (3 cr.) A multi disciplinary introduction to 20th century Cuba, its civilization and culture including politics, economy, social history, and the arts. Study-visits, day trips, special lectures by Cuban scholars and guided study tours to museums, natural parks, Villa Clara province among other sites will be an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. SPAN 390 ST: Cuban Theater SPAN 329 Civilization and Culture of Cuba (3 cr)	POLS 321 Latin American Politics (3 cr.) POLS 335 The Cuban Revolution (3 cr.) An in-depth examination of the course of the Cuban revolution. Lectures and interviews will be combined with field trips and excursions to noted historic sites of the revolution. e.g. Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Bay of Pigs. POLS 339 ST: Social Movements in L.A. (3 cr.) An examination of the recent rise of social movements in Latin America. Focus is on indigenous peoples movement, women’s movement, and the World Social Forum

Faculty
Dr. Luis Linares-Ocanto, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Cuban Faculty associated with the Instituto de Filosofia de Habana


ENROLLMENT These courses are open to degree students of all majors at the College of Charleston. Courses are designed for students of Spanish, history, political science, art history, architecture, urban studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and others who can apply this study towards their degree programs. To qualify for admission and licensing for travel to Cuba, applicants must be degree-seeking college students at the College of Charleston. Students will travel under a license granted by the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) (pending).	PROGRAM COST The comprehensive program fee is estimated at $4850 for all students. The fee includes round-trip air fare from Charleston, South Carolina to La Habana, lodging and two meals per day in La Habana (or the equivalent), lodging and some meals during study trips, all ground transportation within Cuba (except personal trips), and entrance fees. Tuition not included in this fee. Final fee will be based on prevailing economic conditions

Special Features

* Students will have the unique opportunity to study and live in Cuba for eleven full weeks and earn 12 or more hours of credit UUS regulations require at least 12 hours)

* Classes will be taught by College of Charleston faculty and Cuban scholars from several academic institutions in Cuba through the Instituto de Filosofía in La Habana.

* Some classes will be conducted at the National Botanical Garden, Expo Cuba, Casa las Americas, Casa de África and the Instituto de Filosofía among other sites.

*Opportunity to explore and study Cuba's rich African heritage.

* Opportunities to meet with Cuban university students.

APPLICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Applications are available and questions may be answered by contacting the Center for International Education. Due to limited participation, early application is encouraged. The final application deadline is December 1, 2008 A non-refunable application fee of $50 must accompany your application.

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Ms. Julie Swigert, Study Abroad Coordinator
College of Charleston
Multicultural Center
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-7823

Program in Cuba
Email: swigertj@cofc.edu