Honduras

From coursework to fieldwork, put your training into practice! 
 Human rights & social justice: summer experiential learning in Honduras
 

(There will be no Honduras trip in Summer 2010)

Description:

This summer study focuses on "The Politics of Foreign Aid," including

-3 weeks of instruction on UNCA campus, where we will explore who gives, who gets, who decides, who implements, and how results are evaluated, especially with respect to smaller, poorer countries like Honduras. We will conclude by briefly surveying important historical, political, economic and social developments in Honduras before traveling there.

-18 days in Honduras, interviewing many of the parties involved in and affected by specific foreign aid programs. We will live with, learn from, and serve in the communities affected by foreign aid projects sponsored by such organizations as the World Bank, US-AID, and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Course Credit:

Students may choose to distribute credits in either of the following combinations:

-POLS 373 (3 credits) and INTS 365 (3 credits)

or, INTS 365 (6 credits)

This course counts toward ILS Cluster 1: Globalization and the Environment, and also fulfills a Diversity Intensive requirement.

Dates:

May 20-June 25, 2009
 
Program Costs:

Estimated cost is $2200, plus airfare, 6-credits of summer tuition, and incidentals.

Financial aid may be available to eligible students through the "Mountains to the World" International Service Learning Travel Grants and/or through the UNCA International Scholarship Fund, as well as normal financial aid sources.

Applications:

Applications for the course are also available in the Study Abroad Office (248 University Hall). Completed applications are due no later than February 13, 2009. Please turn in a completed application with a $125 processing fee to the Study Abroad Office.