Requirement:
This program is open to undergraduate students in any major. To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements before departure:
•Good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.75
•Sophomore standing by the program start date
•Completion of the course “Cuban Society, Culture and Politics through Film” during Spring term 2013
•Spanish language is useful, but not required – all lectures/conversations will be translated
•Maturity, and ability to participate in a rigorous daily program
Students must continue to make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and during their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the OUS Office of International Programs, and their home university International Programs Office.
The prerequisite for the summer Havana immersion class is a hybrid course in the spring term of 2013 called Cuban Society, Culture, and Politics through Film. This class uses contemporary and historical film, lectures, readings and group activities to introduce students to Cuba. Although the class is based at Oregon State University, it will be simultaneously presented online to students across the OUS system. Students not attending the class in person are required to use interactive technology (Skype) to be part of the class which meets two hours each week. Outside of the formal class meetings, students are required to watch assigned weekly subtitled films (documentaries and feature films) that are available online through Blackboard. On two Saturdays during the spring term, the entire class will convene at either the University of Oregon or Portland State University (depending on class enrollment numbers) for a full day of class activity (transportation will be coordinated). This type of hybrid learning environment will allow students to get to know each another and to become comfortable working as a learning team before we embark on our excursion to Cuba in the summer of 2013. Students will earn 4 credits for this class.
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 1st!
