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Dominican Republic: Political Science

January 2014

     This program is designed to provide an understanding of the socio-cultural and political history of the Dominican Republic through service learning, where students will work with local volunteers and children. Students will also be required to stay with local families to discuss their experience on the "Batey", a mixed community populated by Dominicans and Haitians working in agriculture.


     The Dominican Republic is in the beautiful Caribbean, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and constituting the eastern two- thirds of land. The landscape is forested and mountainous, with valleys, plains and plateau. The soil is fertile with excellent beaches on the north, southeast, and east coasts, rising up to the mountains.

Academics:

     Students can earn 3-6 URI credits for the following courses:

  • PSC 415 - Dynamics of Social Change in the Caribbean (3 credits)
  • PSC 375 - Field Experience in Practical Politics (3 credits)
  • No previous Spanish language study required

Housing and Dining:

     While in the Dominican Repuublic, students will stay in double occupancy rooms. Breakfast and lunch will be prepared and provided Dominican style.

Cultural Activities:

     Students will engage in cultural activities and excursions while in the Dominican Republic including:

  • Visits to Santo Domingo, Esperanza, and Samana
  • Workshop on the political history of the Dominican Republic
  • Visit Museums and Historic Colonial Zone
  • Cultural presentations


Program Fee: TBA
3-6 URI Credits Accommodations Two meals per day
Local medical insurance Supplemental MedEx insurance Program related excursion
In-country transportation    

 

 NOTE: All fees subject to change

 AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

 

Program Deadlines
Application Deadline: October 31, 2013 Final Payment Due: January 1, 2014

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Program Director URI Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator
Professor Maureen Moakley Kelly Watts
Washburn 205 Office of International Education
401-874-4055 401-874-2019
moakley@uri.edu spoie@etal.uri.edu


 

 

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