Martinique Studies
@ Albright College
Announcing an interim program for
JANUARY 2007 in beautiful, sunny
MARTINIQUE!
culture,
music, environment, and history!
Do homework on the BEACH!
Hike in the RAIN FOREST! Learn
to play the STEEL DRUMS!
Receive credit for ONE of the
following: IDS 280, ANT 290, EVS 290, FRE 375, LAS 280
When do we travel to
Martinique? January 3-17, 2007
What will we do in
Martinique? We’ll learn about
the island's culture by visiting and studying numerous sites, including:
the
rain forest; Fort-de-France, the capital; Saint-Pierre and Mont Pelée; mangrove
swamps; environmental museum in
Rivière Pilote; small towns; some of the most
beautiful BEACHES you'll ever see!
We’ll spend time attending
seminars at the university and getting to know students who study English.
We'll learn to play the steel
drums and take a Creole cooking class!
What are the course
requirements? Pre-trip assignments, keeping a
journal; group discussions; guided cultural activities;
mini-independent
research project on language, culture or the environment; final oral exam
Do I have to speak French
to go to Martinique? Although Martinique is predominantly French-speaking,
you can
complete all course requirements in English.
What if I want upper-level
credit in French? To receive upper-level French
credit, you must complete all course work
in French! You will also spend a week with French-speaking family. A professor from the French
department will monitor
your progress in Martinique.
How much does the trip cost? Approximately $2,600!
Includes:
airfare, most meals, ground transportation, lodging, university seminars in Martinique,
educational excursions,
textbooks, and supplemental insurance
What's not included?
All part-time and non-Albright students pay full course fee of $1,389.)
Where do I sign up?
Contact Prof. John at ajohn@alb.edu.
Enrollment is limited to SIXTEEN students.
What do I do if I want more
information? Contact Prof. John
at ajohn@alb.edu. Please note that a $400.00
non-refundable deposit is due by
September 22, 2006.
Join us at the next information session scheduled for the trip on September 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m in Masters 310.
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