URI Summer Faculty-Led Programs 2015

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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

URI Summer Faculty-LedPrograms 2015

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Faculty-Led Programs 3

Programs in Detail:

Bermuda 4Cape Verde 6China 8France 10Greece 12India 14Calabria, Italy 16Naples, Italy 18Peru 20Spain 22Tanzania 24URI - Japan Joint Summer Seminar 26

Applying to Summer ProgramsFinancial Aid and Scholarships

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PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

In 2015, the University of Rhode Island (URI) will offer students the opportunity to participate in multiple faculty-led programs during the summer. These programs will allow students to earn URI credits toward their URI or other university degree. All programs will provide students with health insurance.

URI Faculty-Led Programs are open to URI students and non-URI students, as well as degree-seeking and non degree-seeking students (including teachers, parents, and other professionals).

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS Summer 2015

Note: URI retains the right to change program itineraries, cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment, or cancel/change courses due to insufficient enrollment.

www.uri.edu/international/facultyledprogramssummer

The University of Rhode Island prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national origin, handicap or sexual orientation and discrimination against disabled persons or veterans.

Program Date Days Courses CreditsBermuda July 20 - August 8, 2015 19 HIS 3-6Cape Verde July 1-18, 2015 17 AAF/FLM 3-7China July 9 - August 8, 2015 30 CHN 4France June 28 - July 25, 2015 28 FRN 3-6Greece June 28 - July 10, 2015 12 CLA 3-6India May 15-31, 2015 16 ISE/TMD 3Calabria, Italy June 26 - July 25, 2015 29 ITL/ENG/FLM 6-9Naples, Italy June 2-18, 2015 16 APG/SOC 3Peru August 20-31, 2015 11 MLS 6Spain July 1-30, 2015 29 SPA 6Tanzania July 5-14, 2015 9 KIN 3URI-Japan TBD TBD HIS/MAF 3-6

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BERMUDA

Based at the Bermuda Maritime Museum, this diving-intensive field school teaches students how to survey, document, map and excavate historic shipwrecks. Participants will have a chance to examine a variety of shipwrecks from the 16th-19th centuries; to undertake systematic archaeological surveys of the reef systems; and to document, map and test excavate an English shipwreck from the late 18th/early 19th century. Students who are able to scuba dive get the most out of the course.

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July 20 - August 8, 2015

uri.edu/international/bermuda

Academics

Cultural Activities

• Students will enroll in 3 or 6 URI credits in the following courses: HIS 391: Directed Study (3 credits), HIS 396: Maritime History and Underwater

Archaeology Field Sschool (3 credits) and/or HIS 591: Directed Study (3 credits).• Courses are taught by faculty from URI and St. Mary’s College of California.

Program Fee Includes• Double-occupancy accommodations • Breakfast, lunch and dinner• In-country transportation• Health insurance• Program-related excursions• Archaeological and dive related

equipmentNOTE: Airfare is NOT included.

Program Fee: $3,500

• National Museum of Bermuda• Dolphin Quest• Crystal Caves• Horseshoe Bay• Historic town of St. George’s• Hamilton

NOTE: All fees subject to change.

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CAPE VERDE

Situated off the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde is a volcanic archipelago made up of 10 main islands and 5 smaller ones. Uninhabited on their discovery in 1456, the islands became part of the Portuguese empire in 1496. Cape Verde declared independence from Portugal on July 5, 1975. A majority of today’s inhabitants are of mixed Portuguese and African ancestry. During this program, students will be introduced to Cape Verdean history and its political development. Students will have the opportunity to visit and learn about key historical and political sites of the nation. Additionally, students will collaborate with the local communities and engage in a service learning project.

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July 1 - 18, 2015Academics

• Students will enroll in 3-7 URI credits in the following courses: AAF 300: Special Topics (3 credits), AAF 390: Direct Study or Research (3 credits) and/or Film 351: Topics in Film Media Production (4 credits).

• Students will be required to complete mandatory coursework prior to leaving for Cape Verde.

• Visits to museums and to public interest buildings such as the National Archive at Alfandega.

• Tours of tarrafal and Cidade Velha (The first European city in Sub-Sahara Africa).

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Round-trip airfare• Double-occupancy accommodations • Breakfast and dinner• In-country transportation • Health insurance • Program-related excursions

uri.edu/international/capeverde

Program Fee: $4,000


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CHINA

During the Chinese Summer School students and faculty will live together in a dynamic, supportive Chinese-only community. The program will take place at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, just 115 miles southwest of Shanghai. Considered by the Chinese to be a small city, Hangzhou has a population of around 7 million. It lies at the southern end of the Grand Canal, which was constructed in the beginning of the 5th century and links the city with Beijing.

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• Students will enroll in 4 URI credits in a language intensive course dependent on current speaking and writing abilities. List of courses is available online.

• Visits to the city of Shanghai, the Tea Museum, the Silk Museum, and the Farmer’s market.

• Chinese culture workshops.• Students will conduct

interviews with local residents.

July 9 - August 8, 2015Academics

Cultural Activities• Dormitory, double-occupancy

accommodations in Chinese only living/learning supportive community (single rooms available upon request for an additional fee of $500)

• In-country transportation • Health insurance• Program-related excursions• Visa


uri.edu/international/chinesesummer

NOTE: Airfare is NOT included.

Program Fee Includes

Program Fee: $2,600

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FRANCE

The URI French Summer Program will take place in Peripignan, in located in the south of France. This beautiful city is situated between the Pyrenees Mountains, the Mediterranean Sea and Spain.

This program is designed to allow students with no prior knowledge of French to fulfill their language requirements and advanced French students to take classes that will count toward their French major/minor.

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June 28 - July 25, 2015• Students will enroll in 3-6 URI credits in language intensive courses. List of

courses is available online.• Students will be required to produce a short historical or cultural film based on

their excursions.

Academics

• Tour of Perpignan and local villages.

• Excursions to the Pyrenees mountains, beaches, Figueres and Barcelona, Spain.

• Visits to museums and famous monuments.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Single-occupancy accommodations • Breakfast and some lunches• In-country transportation • Health insurance• Program-related excursions

uri.edu/international/perpignan


Program Fee: $3,800


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GREECE

Students will explore the settings, structures and cultures that remain of the once mighty Greek empire. Gaze out from Pericles' greatest vision after two thousand years of war, bombardment and reconstruction. Discuss the feats of Michael Phelps and company at the site where the modern Olympics were born and ponder life's great questions in literal molds of Socrates, Plato and the gang. Travel arrangements will be handled by EF College Study Tours. Registration with EF College Study Tours will be required upon admittance to the program.

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• Students will enroll in 3 to 6 URI credits.• Program A (3 credits): CLA 395: Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Humans. All

program participants required to take this course.• Program B (6 credits): CLA 395 and CLA 497: Directed Study. Directed study project

will have an aspect of Ancient Greek culture and civilization.• Mandatory online classes will be held two weeks prior to departure from the U.S.

June 28 - July 10, 2015Academics

• Tours of Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus and Mycenae.

• Opportunities to visit the Acropolis Museum, Delphi Museum and Olympia Museum.

• Opportunity to participate in a day excursion to Cape Souninon.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Round-trip airfare• Triple occupancy rooms • Breakfast and dinner• In-country transportation• Health insurance • Program-related excursions

EF Tours Fee: $4,572 URI Fee: $800


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INDIA

India is located in South Asia. Although it is the seventh largest country by area it is ranked as the second most populous country in the world next to China. India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

In this program, students will travel to North India (out of Delhi), Pune andMumbai to observe manufacturing and engineering in large, medium and small factories. Additionally, students will visit a wide variety of cultural, religious, and historical sites; including temples, palaces and forts. Participants will complete a course in Manufacturing Processes or Textile Production while enrolled in the program.

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India is located in South Asia. Although it is the seventh largest country by area it is ranked as the second most populous country in the world next to China. India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

In this program, students will travel to North India (out of Delhi), Pune andMumbai to observe manufacturing and engineering in large, medium and small factories. Additionally, students will visit a wide variety of cultural, religious, and historical sites; including temples, palaces and forts. Participants will complete a course in Manufacturing Processes or Textile Production while enrolled in the program.

• Students will enroll in 3 URI credits of ISE 240: Manufacturing Processes, ISE 391: Independent Study or TMD 361: Special Problems.

• Students enrolled in ISE 240 will begin online classes prior to departure.• Students who register for ISE 391 will work with the instructor to write an

independent report.• Students enrolled in TMD 361 will work with a textiles and fasion merchandising

instructor on content related to the course.

• Visits to factories, Taj Mahal and Red Fort.

• Tours of cultural sites in North India, Pune and Mumbai.

May 15 - 31, 2015Academics

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Round-trip airfare• Double or triple-occupancy

accommodations • Most meals• In-country transportation• Health insurance • Program-related excursions

uri.edu/international/india

Program Fee: TBD

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CALABRIA, ITALY

Calabria, on the southern tip of Italy, boasts unforgettable vistas across rugged mountains, vast golden wheat fields and age-old olive trees that grow as tall as eucalyptus. Step back into history when you visit ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Tour beautiful Byzantine churches and walk the steets of medieval towns. Learn to cook traditional dishes and visit local artisans. Cultural events abound, from local fesitivals to traditional parties, meals, music and lectures by prominent Italian and international scholars.

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• Students will enroll in 6-9 URI credits.• Italian Language and Culture, Film, and English Literature courses are offered. • Courses are available in English and Italian. Course list available online.

uri.edu/international/italy

June 26 - July 25, 2015Academics

• Students will participate in cooking labs.

• Museum visits.• Tours of Calabria, archaeological

sites, churches and medieval towns.• Week-long excursion to Basilicata

and Puglia.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Students will stay in dormitories or

furnished apartments • Breakfast and dinner• In-country transportation • Health insurance • Program-related excursions



Program A: $4,150 (6 credits) Program B: $4,300 (7 credits) Program C: $4,450 (8 credits) Program D: $4,600 (9 credits)

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This two-week immersion program focuses on sustainable agricultureand food studies in Naples, Italy. Students will explore the Campania region that includes the Amalfi Coast and Islands, the rich agriculturalarea of Cilento and the archeological sites of Pompeii and Paestum.Naples is the 3rd largest city in Italy and the most important port city in Southern Italy. Within its ancient facades, endless alleyways, and distinct neighborhoods, Naples offers a blend of frenetic, nonsensicalgoings-on that overwhelm the senses.

NAPLES, ITALY

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June 2 - 18, 2015• Students will earn 3 credits for APG 301H: Anthropology of Nutrition (Honors

section), APG 301, SOC 497: Field Studies in Sociology; or APG 470: Problems in Anthropology.

• Assignments include keeping a journal during the 2-weeks, summary essay, and/or action project proposal. Italian language not required.

Academics

• Tours of Naples’ many distinct neighborhoods.

• Visits to several museums and the farmlands of the Amalfi Coast and Cilento.

• Lectures and demonstrations on Slow Food, food markets and the fishing industry.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Students will stay in The House of

Clerics Regular Teatini • Breakfast, lunch and dinner• In-country transportation• Health insurance• Program-related excursions

uri.edu/international/naples


Program Fee: $3,600*

NOTE: All fees subject to change. *Estimated program fee.

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Students will begin the program in Lima, where they will be able to tour and learn about the culture and government of Peru. From there they will fly to Cusco and settle into the accommodations at the CerviCusco Clinic. Students will set up a laboratory for cervical cancer screenings; which includes adjustments to the microscopes available as well as preparing staining equipment which may be a modified stain depending on available resources. After screening for five days, students will have an opportunity to tour Cusco and Machu Picchu.

PERU

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August 20 - 31, 2015• Students will enroll in 6 URI credits for MLS 590: Special Problems in Clincal Lab

Science.• Students must complete readings prior to departure for Peru.• Students will assist in medical laboratory needs of the Inca/CerviCusco Clinic in Cusco

with an emphasis on cervical screening and diagnosis for the women of rural Peru.

Academics

• Students will explore the city of Lima.

• Visit cultural and historical sites in Cusco.

• Excursion to Machu Picchu.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Double-occupancy rooms in a hotel in

Lima and at the CerviCusco Clinic • Breakfast and lunch• In-country transportation• Health insurance• Program-related excursions NOTE: Airfare is NOT included.

Program Fee: $3,650


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SPAIN

Founded by the Romans, the city of Salamanca offers a resplendent setting for immersion in Spanish life, language and culture. Situated in the northwest region of Spain (about 120 miles from Madrid and near the border of Portugal), Salamanca boasts one of the oldest universities in the world and the oldest in Spain, as well as the country’s most magnificent examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, century old cathedrals and monuments.

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July 1 - 30, 2015• Students will enroll in 3-9 credits. Course list is available online.• Program A: Intensive Undergraduate Language and Culture (3-9 credits). • Program B: Graduate (and advanced undergraduate) Literature, Language and

Culture (6 credits).

Academics

• Excursion to Lisbon, Portugal with stops at Fatima and in Ciudad Rodrigo.

• Excursion to Segovia, Andalucia (Cordoba and Granada), Toledo and Madrid.

• Side excursions to the beach.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Dormitory or homestay double-

occupancy accommodations (single rooms available for additional fee)

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner• In-country transportation • Health insurance• Program-related excursions

uri.edu/international/spain


Program A: $3,700 Program B: $3,800


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This two-week program in Tanzania is a multicultural service learning experience, visiting the cities of Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The first part of the program will be spent at the Maasai Joy Children’s Centre, where participants will work with students and teachers. The cultural experience will extend beyond the classrooms with an afternoon immersion experience of life in a Maasai village, culminating with an African safari.

TANZANIA

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July 5 - 14, 2015• Students will enroll in 3 URI credits in KIN 391: Independent Study• Students will spend time leading up to departure learning how to implement

techniques and lessons that will be used at the Maasai Joy Children’s Centre.• Students will be instructing lessons and offering classroom assistance to the teachers

of the school.• Students will also be providing professional development for teachers on the latest

techniques and strategies used in the U.S.

Academics

• Observation of daily life in Maasai Village

• Opportunities to see animals in their natural habitat while on an African Safari in the Serengeti National Park

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Round-trip airfare• 5 nights at the Habari Hostel• 2 nights at the Kati Kati Resort in the

Serengeti National Park• Breakfast and lunch• In-country transportation• Health insurance• Program-related excursions

Program Fee: $4,800


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The University of Rhode Island (URI) and the University of Tokyo (Todai) jointly offer a summer seminar on issues in coastal management. The course will focus on the likely impacts of climate change on fisheries, aquaculture and coastal development, and potential adaptation strategies. Students will meet with stakeholders in aquaculture, wild fisheries and coastal development, as well as with government officials who are involved in regulating these sectors.

URI-JAPAN Joint Summer Seminar

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• Visits to aqua-culture operations, fishing ports, coastal hazard areas and adaptation projects.

Cultural Activities Program Fee Includes• Accommodations • Meals• On-site transportation• Program-related excursions

• Graduate students will earn 3-6 credits in the following courses: MAF 591: Direct Study, HIS 591: Direct Study, EEC 591: Special Projects or MAF 491: Special Problems.

• This year the program will take place at URI (Kingston and Bay campuses).• The course will initially take place online.• The course will be co-taught by professors from Todai and URI. • Teams comprised of both American and Japanese students will jointly work on

adaptation proposals as their final projects.

Academics

August 2015

uri.edu/international/japan

Program Fee: TBD


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Students applying to a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program should do the following:

Applying to a Faculty-Led Program

1Complete the G.I.S. online- Go to uri.edu/international/studyabroad- Review the General Information Session presentation- Remember to fill out and submit the online information form

Submit completed application

Download the applicationfrom the website of your desired program, uri.edu/international/summer

Each application requires: - Application Form - Program Release Form (included with application) - Transcript - Recommendation Form- Copy of your Passport information page- Completed Social Standing Form

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Collect application materials

to the Office of International Education, International Center, 37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881.

Please review the Faculty-Led Programs website for application deadlines and up-to-date program information: www.uri.edu/international/facultyled

Payment and Scholarship InformationPayment Information

Payments for the URI Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs can be made by either check or money order, payable to the University of Rhode Island. Please write your URI ID number and name of your program on the check or money order.

Payments should be mailed to:Office of International Education37 Lower College RoadKingston, RI 02881

Payments may also be made electronically using credit card or ACH via the URI e-Campus system, http://www.uri.edu/es/students/bill/onlinepayinfo.html.

Note: Convenience fees are not refundable. Final payments for the Summer programs are due 30 days prior to departure.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Students that qualify for financial aid during the academic year are encouraged to speak with a URI financial aid advisor about the possibility of funding for the summer programs.

The Office of International Education has limited funding available to students participating in URI Faculty-Led Programs. Scholarships range from $100-$500.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:1. Must be a URI student. 2. Have been admitted to a URI Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program or submitted a complete

application to the Office of International Education. 3. Have not received a scholarship for a previous URI Faculty-Led Program.4. Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Office of International Education by

May 1, 2015.

For additional scholarship information, please visit: www.uri.edu/international/scholarships

Office of International Education37 Lower College RoadKingston, RI 02881

Phone: +1.401.874.5546 Fax: +1.401.874.4573 Email: [email protected]: URI Study Abroad

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