International Information Literacy

Language of Instruction

English

Minimum GPA

2.50

Term

Winter

 THIS PROGRAM IS FULL!

 

This program has an early application deadline of noon on August 24, 2009!  Also, in addition to the standard UWinteriM application, an interview with Dr. du Plessis is required!

 

This is the fourth time this exciting program to South Africa is offered!  Students will look at information poverty as one of the underlying challenges to social and financial success. The program will focus on the campaign to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Africa (Cape Town and Pretoria). Students will visit an orphanage, a local hospital, government departments, and be taught by South African professionals in the private sector, government and academics.  Students will be involved in a service learning component, working with AIDS orphans to improve the reading culture in their community. Students will learn about the roles of culture and technology in the access, use, and interpretation of information in South Africa. Students may earn three undergraduate/graduate credits in Information Studies for this program. Other activities include a visit to a Bushmen settlement, sightseeing around the Cape of Good Hope, and a 2-day safari.

Credits
3 undergraduate credits in Portuguese 2

3 credits in Information Studies (497)

Tentative Dates*

January 3–21, 2010
*Please note:  The dates may change depending on flight availability and cost.

 

Estimated Cost*: $4,000-$4,500

Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants.  Fees may change based on the final number of participants.
•    Cost includes support for UWM faculty members, academic costs, airfare, accommodation, in-country transportation, excursions, trip to Cape Town, a safari, breakfasts, some lunches and dinners, and health insurance.
•    Cost does not include personal spending money, meals not included, and trip/travel insurance.
•    Fee differentials apply for non-WI residents and graduate students.

 *Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants can be used for this program.

WI Study Abroad Grant

Based on eligibility, students may apply for a WI Study Abroad Grant.  The award amount is up to $1000.

 

Undergraduate Research Grant

UWM undergraduate students on this program are eligible to apply for a $1000 grant sponsored by the Center for International Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information available on the grant website.

Application

This program is open to all US college/university students. All applications must be received in the CIE study abroad office by noon on August 24, 2009. Priority will be given to UWM students.

In addition to the standard UWinteriM application, an interview with Dr. du Plessis is required. Students must contact Dr. du Plessis (jacques@uwm.edu) to set up an interview time for either August 25th or August 26th.

 

Contact Information

Jacques Du Plessis

Assistant Professor of Information Studies

jacques@uwm.edu

Yomarie Tejada

Center for International Education

ytejada@uwm.edu

 

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