EWS 4550 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience (3)

An international or domestic destination - i.e. alternative spring break or study abroad. Focus on the region’s history, cultural, and/or national identity, performance/visual arts, and contemporary social issues, especially issues related to gender, ethnicity, race, education, diversity, geo-politics, and globalization. Explores historical, cultural, and social connections between the region and the U.S.. Before the trip, students are required to attend at least five two-hour mandatory orientation sessions related to the international destination and on social etiquette and cultural sensitivity when travelling abroad. The field experience will include an average of six hours of learning activities per day. Students are expected to deliver oral presentations on their experience/research after the trip. Participants must meet financial obligations of the course.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
Course Category: Major Course