Are you interested in traveling to the Dominican Republic to learn first-hand about global inequalities, race relations, colonialism, sustainability and human rights and people who make a difference on these issues? Are you interested in traveling to the Dominican Republic to learn first-hand about global inequalities, race relations, colonialism, sustainability and human rights and people who make a difference on these issues?
Apply now for Spring 2008 Course - Sociology 312: Culture & Society: An International Field Experience.
The Spring 2008 class offers academic preparation about the sociology, history and politics of the Dominican Republic. We then travel to the Dominican Republic for three weeks in June 2008. (Approximate dates: June 1-21.)
The trip combines seminars and hands-on learning about race relations, human rights, colonialism and neocolonialism, the environment and sustainability, and immigration. We work with local, grassroots social change organizations to learn about their work. We visit colonial areas, museums, and urban and rural sectors.
This class is open to students from any major. It is especially designed for students who are interested in learning about and being involved in social justice work. Students are encouraged to share their experiences with college and community groups when they return.
Professors Alicia Swords (Sociology) and Alan Gomez (CSCRE) lead the trip.
Students pay all travel and trip-related expenses, estimated at $2000, pending budget approval. Information is available about raising money for the trip.
Participation in the course and the trip requires an application (Due Nov. 7) and interview.
For more information and to apply, please contact Alicia Swords in the Department of Sociology, aswords@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1209.
Please note: Registration in the course does not guarantee you will participate in the travel component, as participating students must be in good judicial standing.
All students who are selected for the program must fill out the short-term programs application form from the Ithaca College Office of International Programs by Feb 25 2008. https://www.ithaca.edu/oip/abroad_apply.htm.
Course times for Spring 2008: Tuesday evenings 6:50 - 9:25 PM
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