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WIU in Belfast, July 21 - August 10, 2013, LEJA 417/517 (3 hrs) and UNIV 379 (3 hrs)

 

Information sheet

Application

Travel grant information (Due Friday, February 1, 2013)

Acceptance packet

Study Abroad Medical Report Form

 

Costs - based on 10 students  - $3,390

 

Important Dates:

Applications due Friday, February 1, 2013

Non-refundable deposit of $750 due Friday, March 1, 2013

Second payment of $800 due Monday, April 1, 2013

Third payment of $800 due May 1, 2013

Final payment (approx.) of $1,040 due Friday, June 7, 2013

 

 

Course overview:

 

Both the United States and Northern Ireland promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Shared democratic principles are essential for ensuring equality and equity with respect to civil and political rights and are integral to effective resolution of social issues, cultural acceptance and integration of diverse populations into mainstream society, and conflict prevention.

This course integrates the academic study (legislative enactments, journal articles, interactive media, and case studies) of human rights and democracy with the living and evolving cultural, real-world needs as exposed through first-hand observation. Although both the United States and Northern Ireland promote and maintain the ideal of acceptance toward cultural differences and ethnic practices and beliefs, their actual policies, practices, histories, beliefs, politics, and economic circumstances are quite different. These differences are reflected in the manner in which human rights are viewed, portrayed, protected, and balanced against the competing rights of individuals, groups, and the government.

 

  Course information:

Undergrads will receive 6 hours of credit; graduates will receive 3. Class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.   You are also required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session conducted by the Office of Study Abroad (Spring 2013—date and time TBA).

Class sessions for LEJA 417/517 will be held online prior to departure. Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. Jill Myers.

 

Eligibility requirements:

Undergraduates

1. Completed at least 12 semester hours

2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

3. Good standing with Student Judicial Programs

 

Graduates

1. Accepted to a graduate degree program

2. Approval of graduate adviser and department chair/program director

3. Good standing with Student Judicial Programs

 

Contact information:

Academic Information                  Study Abroad

Dr. Jill Myers                                 Kim McDaniel

403J Stipes Hall                            344 Memorial Hall

298-2213                                       298-2504

JJ-Myers@wiu.edu                       KD-McDaniel@wiu.edu