Information Session:
November 19 from 3:00 to 4:00, 427 RY (Ryder Hall)Dates (tentative):
May 19-June 16, 2010Dialogue leaders:
Gordana Rabrenovic (g.rabrenovic@neu.edu) and Joan LaMachia (j.lamachia@neu.edu)Course description:
The primary objective of the course is to assist students in learning about the causes, consequences, and possible solutions for social conflict in Northern Ireland. The academic portion of the class will cover readings from sociology, political science, gender studies, education, and history about the nature of the conflict and conflict resolution in Northern Ireland as well as in other places. Attention is also given to helping students see beyond their customary social experiences and academic disciplines. The students will work alone or in teams on projects which deal in some way with social conflict, broadly defined. Portion of their research work will be tied to performing community service in a specific organization in Belfast. In-depth reflection on their project work, team-based experiences, readings, and related social issues will occur through team interactions, journal summaries, and focused discussions in class seminars. Each student will write an analytic paper which ties in theoretical issues with their research experiences.Students will stay at Queens Univeristy Dorms. They will spend two days a week in a class setting and two days doing research for their projects. The fifth day will consist of group field trips.
Course credits:
INTL4938 Dialogue of Civilizations Globalization and Social Sciences and SOCL3471 Social Conflict and Community Services in Northern Ireland.Cost of Program:
Summer tuition for 8 NU credits plus additional costs TBD.Application Process:
Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV.Application Deadline:
December 1, 2009Disclaimer:
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.