Martinique Studies
@ Albright College
Announcing an interim program for
JANUARY 2005 in beautiful, sunny
MARTINIQUE!
Discover
Martinique's "Creoleness" by studying its language,
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, FR 380, LAS 280
When do we travel to
Martinique? January 4-18, 2005
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? 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! A professor from the French
department will monitor your progress in Martinique.
How much does the trip cost? Approximately $2,500!
Includes:
airfare, most meals, ground transportation, lodging, university seminars,
and educational excursions
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 ASAP. Please note that a $300.00 non-refundable deposit is due by
October 4, 2004.
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