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Dominican Republic Study Group
Colgate students have an opportunity to go to Trinidad for the Colgate West Indies Study Group every other year.
These are Colgate University students who went participated in the West Indies Study Group |
Africana & Latin American Studies Program Colgate University*13 Oak Drive* Hamilton NY 13346* (315) 228-7546* Fax (315) 228-7098
The Colgate West Indies Study Group, located at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad, gives students an enriched experience of the Caribbean, through an opportunity to study the history, culture, literature, sociology, politics, and economics of the region. Students acquire not only academic knowledge in Caribbean Studies but also first-hand experience throught daily living in a dynamic Caribbean society and constant interaction with Caribbean students. This study group is unusual in that it is open to students from all the disciplines and emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of a region that is complex, culturally diverse, English-speaking, and close to the United States. The program is located in the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, a multicultural society. Faculty and students at the University of the West Indies come from all over the English-speaking Caribbean. Study group participants can choose from a wide range of courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Many of the courses focus on the Caribbean. The classroom experience is enhanced by several field trips and by living and studying with Caribbean students in a prestigious multi-national university. Colgate students will find that this study group offers a unique educational experience, combining excellent courses with a rich cultural environment.
Christine Ho, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of South Florida
CAMPUS COORDINATORS Return to Top Lourdes Rojas, Director, Africana and Latin American Studies Program, and acting Coordinator, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Nigel Bolland, Former Coordinator, Caribbean Studies
Students registered with and attend classes at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad.
This is a semester long-program, running from about August 26 to December 20, 2000. Students earn four credits.
Students are required to have taken one course in Caribbean Studies, usually CORE 163 The Caribbean, and to be in good academic standing. There is no language requirement. The applicant's motivation for study abroad is econsidered when evaluating applications. Preference may be given to those who have taken more than one Caribbean course or who are concentrators in Africana and Latin American Studies.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS Return to Top All students live in campus housing, sharing accommodation with UWI students and other Colgate students. Students have a choice of preparing some meals for themselves in the residence-hall kitchens, using the campus cafeterias, or eating at various dining facilities in the surrounding community. Most students choose a mix of these three options. Housing is fully secured with 24-hour security service provided throughout the campus.
There is a standard, four-course load, with some additional cultural activities and field trips. Students are required to take two courses with the Study Group Director, and two UWI courses. Colgate students registered as "exchange students" have full access to the library facilities and academic support programs at the UWI. A wide range of courses are available in Creative Arts, Literature (in English), History, Economics, Government, Sociology and Anthropology. Courses with Study Group Director: For Fall 2000, Professor Ho will teach two ALST courses: "Caribbean Expressive Culture" and "Family and Gender in the Caribbean."
Courses Available through the UWI: For Fall 2000, courses offered will be similar to those available in the past. Here is a sample list.
The Third World in Global Development History of Africa Women and Gender in the History The English-speaking Caribbean Caribbean Economy West Indian Literature Economics of Culture Visual Arts and Communications Intro. To Public Policy Analysis Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology Classical Social Theory The African Diaspora Theory and Practice of Educative Theater Indian Literature in English African Diaspora Women's Narrative Intro. To West Indian Poetry Comparative Politics Caribbean Economic History Anthropology of the Peoples of the Caribbean Caribbean Social Structure History of the Caribbean
All four credits earned count towards graduation. Grades for all courses are recorded on the student's transcript as Colgate grades. Appropriate courses count towards concentrations in Africana and Latin American Studies. For credits in other concentrations, the student should negotiate directly with the chairs of those departments.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Return to Top Students can participate in all sporting, religious, and other cultural activities at the University of West Indies and a range of other activities available off-campus. In addition, the Study Group Director organizes a variety of activities and field trips.
STUDY GROUP COSTS Return to Top Costs for participating in this study group are equivalent to the regular Colgate costs, including charges for tuition and accommodation. Travel costs for required field trips in Trinidad are included. Students in this program continue to be eligible for financial aid.
ADDITIONAL COSTS Return to Top Air transportation to and from Trinidad; books, materials and toiletries; personal travel and entertainment; other personal expenses; and food.
WHAT YOU NEED Return to Top Valid passport and tourist card (involves $10 fee).
HOST COUNTRY INFORMATION Return to Top For links to useful Web sites about the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, visit the OCS-West Indies page.
APPLICATION FORMS AND DEADLINE Application forms are available from the Africana and Latin American Studies Program Office in 327 Alumni or the Off-Campus Study Office (OCS) in 105 McGregory. The deadline for applications is December 10, 1999. Submit applications to Mary Keys, ALST Secretary, 327 Alumni.
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