IDS 918 - Cultures In West Africa

Institution:

North Shore Community College

Subject:

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Description:

Crossing Cultures: Study and Travel in Senegal West Africa Pre: Co: Elect:OP, LA, SOC SCI Introduces the student to the culture of West Africa through three (3) day predeparture/postreturn training and structured field trip to West Africa. Group training which will include analysis of cross cultural issues, team building, debriefing will utilize role play, case study, multimedia approaches. In Africa, students will visit families, interview government officials, participate in selected community service projects. Students will incorporate material from assigned readings/films, daily journal, and lecture notes in a major paper. Fulfills open, liberal arts, social science electives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northshore.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 762-4000 ext 4350

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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