Winterim in New Orleans:
"Katrina and Its Aftermath: Multicultural Learning Through Study and Service"

January 2-18, 2008

Join us in New Orleans in January by signing up for one of these classes:

Anthropology 150 Multicultural America. 3 cr. U. Cultures and Communities Prog course; req'd service learning component. Not open to students who have cr in English 150, Hist 150, Sociol 150, Film 150 or Wmns 150. Prereq: none.

Anthropology 540 Applications of Anthropology. 3 cr. U/G. Uses of anthropological concepts, methods, and findings in human problems resulting from culture change. Prereq: jr st; Anthro 102(R). or permission of the instructor.

These courses will take UWM students to New Orleans for a combined study and service opportunity. Both courses will offer a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exploration of U.S. ethnic and racial identities and experiences, with special attention focused on the cultural history of New Orleans and the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These courses will be held on site in the New Orleans area. Students will complete assignments based on anthropological fieldwork methods. Service Learning placements at agencies in the New Orleans area will focus on restoration, relief, and recovery efforts.

Students will thus have an exceptional opportunity to become acquainted with New Orleans? diversity. Learning will be enriched as we compare the multicultural literature and history of the U.S. with the real life stories of people we meet in New Orleans. Classes are affiliated with both the Anthropology and Cultures and Communities programs.

For further information contact Dr. Ajirotutu at 414.229.2298 or yinka@uwm.edu (please place New Orleans in the subject box) or go to http://www.uwm.edu/~yinka

Additional course cost $1200 Deposit $300 due November 30, 2007