These 2-4 week programs are embedded in a 5-credit course. Students pay a program fee for travel expenses + tuition for the 5 credits. Brochures and applications for the following programs will be available in the International Programs Office beginning January 2008.

2008 Programs
 

Child Development in the Developing World: Focus on Jamaica

Tentative travel dates- June 2008.  

For more information contact Bob Thompson
 

South Africa: The Challenge and Promise of a Multicultural South Africa

Tentative travel dates- August 15- September 15, 2008

This program will consist of a preparatory course in African Cultures IAS 210 offered Spring 2008 and a 4-week summer program that will examine the social/cultural history of South Africa and the current efforts to create a democratic, multicultural nation. Less than two decades ago, during the apartheid era, South Africa divided its population into just four categories: Black; White; Colored and Asian. At that time, Black South African languages lacked recognition. Today, South Africa recognizes 11 official languages—one of many positive signs that progress is being made.

Contact Dr. Ernest Johnson at ejohnson@shoreline.edu
 

Paris, France:  Identity Crisis: The Outsider in French Culture

Aug. 17^th- Sept. 6^th, 2008

The program focuses on contemporary French literature (in English translation ) in its geographic, political, and social context.  Specifically, the course will examine what former French President Jacques Chirac has called a national “crisis of identity” in French culture.  As the population of North African immigrants in France grows, especially in Paris, issues of identity and multiculturalism have challenged traditional notions of what it means to be “French.”   For more information contact Dutch Henry at dhenry@shoreline.edu. 

Summer Study Abroad Scholarship
A scholarship is available on a competitive basis for the International Summer Institute programs listed above.  Students must apply for the scholarship separately and must meet certain criteria, including demonstrated financial need.  For more information and an application, contact Pollie McCloskey, pmccloskey@shoreline.edu in the International Programs Office.