Dates: July 2009 (3 weeks in Mexico, 1 week in Costa Rica)
Group leader(s): Prof. Lori Gardinier
Course Description: In this program students will examine Mexican human service interventions and organizations through service-learning, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges. Particular attention is given to the political, social and economic conditions in which these human service organizations operate. Students will also participate in Spanish language instruction commensurate with their level, provided by the Chac-Mool Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
This Dialogue is open to students of any major!
Course Credits: Eight Credit Hours � HUSV 4866 Intercultural Studies through Human Services (4 SH) & INTL 4938 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization and Social Sciences (4 SH)
Cost: Summer tuition for 8 NU credits plus additional costs TBD.
Application Process: The program is open to students of any major. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application and waiver form (below). Turn in two copies of the completed forms to Office of International Study Programs in 10BV.
Interviews: Top candidate will be interviewed. Interviews will begin shortly after the deadline.
Application Materials:
Application Deadline: December 7, 2009
For more information: Julie Miller, Teaching Assistant Email: miller.ju@neu.edu
http://www.humanservices.neu.edu/meet_our_majors/international_program/
Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
