Students can participate in study abroad programs in locations throughout the world. To learn about all the options, refer to Study Abroad at UD (http://international.udel.edu/studyabroad/default.asp).
Programs in Barbados and South Africa are specifically sponsored by faculty in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
Program Overview
Barbados' history and social service delivery system, as well as its reputation for being one of the most literate countries in the Caribbean, make it an attractive venue for more in-depth study. By the end of the 17th century, Bridgetown, Barbados was second only in size and importance to Boston as a major port in English North America. As a small island of only 166 square miles, parts of Barbados display population densities that equal those of Manhattan.
All students will register for the Music and Culture course and then choose from one of the following: HDFS 334 (Experiential Education), HDFS 475 (Culture and Privilege), or UNIV 362 (Service-Learning). In addition to courses (taught by both UD and local faculty), the program will include excursions that complement the program's foci as well as those that will enhance the students' appreciation for Bajan culture.
Students will be housed in a guest apartment setting within a short walking distance of both the University of the West Indies campus (where students will have access to library and internet facilities) and the Caribbean ocean. Limited meals will be included in the program cost as part of any cultural excursions.
Courses
Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for prior approval (before departure).
All students enroll in 6 credits. All students enroll in MUSC 367 and choose one of the other courses.
HDFS 334 - Experiential Education (3 cr.)
This is a field-based, service learning experience intended to provide students with an opportunity to work with Barbadian (or “Bajan”) professionals and clients in a variety of social and/or cultural settings, such as educational, mental health and human service agencies. Through guest presentations, written assignments and group de-briefing sessions, students will gain an even deeper insight to the special issues confronting Barbados’ citizens and consider similar issues facing Americans. Students are required to attend each day of the field placements as well as all scheduled course meetings. In addition, those enrolled in HDFS 334 will be required to complete and submit the Human Service portfolio upon their return to the US.
Restrictions: Restricted to HDFS - Human Service majors only.
HDFS 475 - Topics in Individual and Family Studies: Culture and Privilege (3 cr.)
This seminar style course involves critical analyses of the structure of social stratification, privilege and disadvantage within the predominantly African-descent island of Barbados. Learning is facilitated through readings, class discussions, immersion into service-learning experiences within educational, mental health and human service agencies, critical analyses of cultural excursions, and the completion of a research project on an issue of stratification, privilege and disadvantage within the Caribbean. This course is open to all majors.
MUSC 367 - Music and Culture (3 cr.)
The Caribbean Music and Culture course is specifically designed for non-music students or students who do not have a focus within the field of music. This course is a modification of the Caribbean music course offered since 1999 as part of the Associate Degree in Music at the Barbados Community College. The Caribbean Music course’s main aims are to instill a detailed level of understanding of traditional and modern forms of Caribbean music from the dominant cultural regions (Hispano/Anglo/Latino). It also seeks to educate the student on critical analytical methodology in order to create aesthetical opinions grounded on socio-historical as well as practical material. Much of the musical vernacular and practical execution content found in the Caribbean music course will be removed and replaced with discussions based on positions of Caribbean music as it relates to other world cultures. The course will be divided in to two concise sections; Historical and Modern and Popular Traditions. Within these sections, socio-cultural literature, musical as well as visual material will be used to highlight and elucidate the subject matter. All students enroll in this course.
UNIV 362 - Experiential Learning (3 cr.)
This is a field-based, service learning experience intended to provide students with an opportunity to work with Barbadian (or “Bajan”) professionals and clients in a variety of social and/or cultural settings, such as educational, mental health and human service agencies. Through guest presentations, written assignments and group de-briefing sessions, students will gain an even deeper insight to the special issues confronting Barbados’ citizens and consider similar issues facing Americans. Students are required to attend each day of the field placements as well as all scheduled course meetings. Although open to all students, enrollment in this course is by permission of the instructor only.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
UNIV 370-021 - Study Abroad - Barbados HDFS (0 cr.) pass/fail
Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience.
Courses (All students must take 6 credits)
HDFS 202 - Foundations of Family Studies (3 cr.) OR…an independent studies course HDFS 366 Examination of diverse families with an emphasis on issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. Emphasis on the effects of multiculturalism and social change. Satisfies the following requirements: Multicultural
HDFS 401 – Foundations of Human Sexuality (3 cr.) OR…an independent studies course HDFS 366
A multidisciplinary study focusing on the implications for individuals & society of biological, psychological & sociocultural determinants of human sexuality. Deals with sexually explicit material. (Crosslisted with WOMS 401 and HESC 401)
Fulfills requirement for SGST Minor or electives in Human Services or Health Sciences & Physical Education.
UNIV 370-048 – Study Abroad – France HDFS (0 cr.) pass/fail.
Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience.
Satisfies the following requirements: Fulfills Discovery Learning (DLE) requirement.
Contact:
Dr. Julie Wilgen
Faculty Director
Dept. of Human Development & Family Studies
117 Alison West
Phone(302) 831-8561
Email: jwilgen@udel.edu
Interest Meetings:
Where: 209 Alison West
When: Tues. 9/8—Noon; Thurs. 9/10—5pm; Fri. 9/11—3pm
Program Overview
The opportunity and challenge that South Africa faces as an emerging democratic and multiracial society serves as the context of this Winter Session program abroad. South Africa is breathtaking in its beauty, plentiful in its natural and human resources, and exceptional in its diversity and cultural richness. Located at the most southern point of Africa, this recently democratized nation stretches from the falls of the Limpopo River in the northeast to the southern cape coast where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. During the Winter Session program, students will spend the month of January studying and traveling throughout South Africa with University of Delaware and South African university faculty members. The program includes cultural excursions, academic course offerings, and a field-based service learning experience.
Cultural excursions during the South African Winter Session will include visits to township schools, health care facilities, community service agencies as well as historically and ecologically important sites in the Pretoria/Johannesburg areas. Other excursions include day trips to a cultural village; Soweto; and Sun City. On a weekend excursion to the Manyeleti Park, students will have an opportunity to see the big animals and wonderful scenery of the Madikwe game reserve near the Botswana border. The group will also visit Cape Town and see the majestic view from the top of Table Mountain, visit the most southwesternlly point on the African continent (Cape of Good Hope) as well as Robben Island (the prison where Mandela spent most of his incarceration), and experience the rich cultural diversity of the South African people in this region.
All students will be housed at a very comfortable hotel located close to the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. The hotel (with air conditioning) is in walking distance of shops, eating establishments, theater, banks, and the University of Pretoria. The program fee includes a bed and breakfast plan as well as certain meals associated with cultural excursions. Students may eat dinner at a variety of restaurants near the hotel. There will be two students per double occupancy room.
You're also welcome to read this summary handout distributed at the South Africa interest meetings.
Note, students must attend an interest meeting if they wish to be considered for this program. If the program has a high number of applicants, additional interest meetings will not be held, and the application period will close early.
Courses
Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for prior approval (before departure).
All students must enroll in 6 credits. All students enroll in HIST 397, and choose one of the other courses. Independent study may also be available.
BAMS 309 - Political Culture by Country: South Africa (3 cr.)
Cross listed with POSC 309.
Satisfies the following requirements: Arts & Sciences Group B
HIST 397 - History of South Africa (3 cr.)
Surveys the complex historical development of the South African society. Topics include African resistance to white expansion, wars of resistance, the impact of agricultural and labor laws on African societies, tensions in white society, Africaners in power since 1948, and African struggles for freedom.
Satisfies the following requirements: Arts & Sciences Group B
Multicultural
HRIM 316 - Cross Cultural Etiquette and Protocol (3 cr.)
In today's era of global business operations, the more successful organizations are the ones that see the world from a customer's point of view and have confidence in the differences and abilities of employees to meet customers' needs. Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity enriches the life of an organization and helps its employees to understand the actions of groups of people, their nationalities and uniqueness. This course examines the cultural values of South Africa and how they relate to international communication and managing in a global setting. The course includes a service learning component.
Satisfies the following requirements: Multicultural
HDFS 334 - Experiential Education/Service Learning (3 cr.)
Cross-listed with UNIV 362. This option is only open to HDFS majors who will be expected to complete 50 placement hours.
POSC 309 - Political Culture by Country: South Africa (3 cr.)
This course is for anyone interested in political and socioeconomic development in the diverse nations of Southern Africa. In this course, students will explore how different political cultures and economies influence (either negatively or positively) community and human development in southern Africa. Students will also increase their understanding of the capacity of political systems in southern Africa to cope with conflict, instability, and change in complex environments. Cross-listed with BAMS 309.
Satisfies the following requirements: Arts & Sciences Group B
UNIV 362 - Experiential Education/Service Learning (3 cr.)
Fifty hours of field experience (internship) required combined with a seminar emphasizing career development and personal learning skills. Internship will be arranged and course requirements provided prior to departure from US.
For further information contact:
Norma Gaines-Hanks
Department of Human Development
and Family Studies
Phone:(302) 831-8616
ngaines@udel.edu
The College of Education and Public Policy is offering a new doctoral study opportunity that has been established to enhance global understanding. The new Fellowship for Enhancing Global Understanding is intended to highlight the importance of global understanding for future educational researchers, leaders, and teachers through the enhancement of doctoral students’ experiences with international education policies and practices. Students spend three weeks at a host institution in China to learn first-hand about Chinese culture and K-16 education. Two premier Chinese educational research universities, East China Normal University in Shanghai or Southwest University in Chongqing, are participating. During their stay, the recipients are expected to visit schools in China, observe in classrooms, and interact with Chinese educators, administrators, policy makers, and university leaders and researchers under the guidance and with the assistance of faculty of the host university.
The recipients are required to attend three pre-trip orientation sessions organized by CEPP. Each recipient is also responsible for securing his/her passport and visa, and the College will provide letters of support as necessary. Upon completion of the study tour, the recipients of the fellowship are expected to submit an individual formal report reflecting on their experiences in China and as a group offer a colloquium-type event for graduate students.
Applicants are expected to apply for the NEW International Research, Internships, and Performances for Graduate Students at the University of Delaware Sponsored by the Office of Graduate and Professional Education in collaboration with the Center for International Studies. We anticipate that travel will cost between $1300-$1500, housing will be provided by the host institutions at a subsidized rate (no more than $20 per night for a single room and less if shared). All recipients will be required to stay as a group at the host institution for the duration of the study trip.
Second- and third-year doctoral students who have passed preliminary or qualifying exams are eligible to apply. Applicants are asked to submit an updated vita and a two-page application that addresses why you want to go on this trip and what you hope to accomplish. Particular questions to address include:
Applications will be reviewed by the CEPP Graduate Council and also by the prospective host institution. The host institution will match each candidate with a faculty member or advanced doctoral student to serve as mentor and/or guide during the visit. Applications will be first reviewed and selected by the CEPP Graduate Council and the finalists will then be reviewed by the prospective host institution to assure there is an appropriate match with fields of study and available mentors.
Contact Nancy Brickhouse at nbrick@udel.edu for further information. For more information about the host universities, visit the web sites:
Chongqing's Southwest University: http://www.swu.edu.cn/english/index.html
Shanghai's East China Normal University: http://www.ecnu.edu.cn/2005english/English.htm
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