Now is the time to think about preparing for your career after college. The world economy is just that -- global, and it's time to enhance your education and resume with a global experience. If you don't have the time or money for a semester abroad, then consider a Global Field Course. Here are two upcoming Global Field Courses that you can register for now.
Jamaica
Register for fall 2012 EDU 457 - Global Educational Field Experience in Jamaica,
a three-credit Tier II Cultural Perspective course. Permission of the instructor, Dr. David Stoloff, is required. You take the course in the fall and have the field experience in Jamaica during Wintersession from Jan. 2-9, 2013.
Highlights include serving as a teaching aide at an infant school, primary, junior high or high school in Hanover or St. James Parishes in Jamaica; studying ecotourism; interacting with Jamaican teachers and students; and experiencing Jamaican culture. The approximate cost of the Jamaica portion is $1,850, which includes airfare, ground transportation, housing and most meals.) For more information or to get on the interest list, please contact Professor Stoloff at stoloff@easternct.edu
Hawaii
Register for fall 2012 THE 365. Non-theatre majors are welcome. Permission of the instructor is required. You take the course in the fall and have the field experience in Hawaii during Wintersession from Jan. 1-13, 2013.
During the fall course, non-majors and majors are certain to have a transformative experience building a theatre piece to be performed in Hawaii in January 2013. Highlights of the field experience include touring urban, rural and historical locations; conducting interviews; attending workshops with historians and theatre professionals; constructing playable characters; and performing on Oahu. The approximate cost for the Hawaiian portion (without Wintersession credit) is $3,000. For more information, email Assistant Professor J.J. Cobb at cobbj@easternct.edu
Register now, as seats are filling up!
