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ISS 4955 Study Abroad
Students will learn about the various stages and theories associated with culture shock, intercultural sensitivity and communication, and reverse culture shock presented in recent scholarship. They also learn how to apply these theories to their own international experience. Students complete several activities that aim to increase their cultural awareness, cross-cultural sensitivity, and ability to adapt to a new culture. Specific objectives include: (1) learning about the host city and country through immersion, research and writing; (2) becoming familiar with important international issues facing the U.S. and the host country; (3) adapting to life, study, and travel in a foreign culture.
BSC 1051 C: Environmental Biology
Environmental Biology, BSC 1051C, is a 3 credit hour non-science majors course that examines environmental science and the role humans play in global sustainability locally and regionally. Relevant case studies related to the natural Brazilian landscape will be used to supplement the knowledge gained through class activities. This course is inquiry based and fully integrated with both laboratory and field experiences which emphasize active learning strategies. We will be engaged in active learning techniques designed to make your learning experience fresh, exciting, and hands-on.
LAS 3022 Caribbean Environments
In this course you will apply your knowledge of ecology and environmental issues to the Caribbean Basin. The natural environments of the Caribbean and critical environmental issues are examined within their geologic, ecological, cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts. Multiple sources of information including scientific data and artistic impression are utilized. Each student will select a specific country in the region on which to focus. In addition to developing expertise for this region, and specializing on one country, we will attempt to develop experience in systems analysis leading to two central questions: 1) how are the environmental problems originated and influenced by their geologic, ecological, cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts; and 2) how are our approaches and possible solutions defined and limited by the system context. |
