LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Digital Storytelling – Short term Study Abroad Course Syllabus
Santiago, Chile May - 2014
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Professor John C.P. Goheen
Lewis Towers 910A
Phone: 312.915.8537
Email: Jgoheen@luc.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
COURSE TITLE
Comm 373: Digital Storytelling
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Study Abroad program offers students the opportunity to experience an
educational opportunity during their undergraduate years at Loyola University
Chicago. Through this short term structured curriculum students will develop a better
understanding of the relationship between learning and different cultures while
enhancing their international experience and appreciation through cultural diversity
abroad.
The program is designed to give students an opportunity to apply technical
knowledge and skills they have previously learned and apply it to a uniquely
designed education experience in a less tradition study abroad program.
This course provides an opportunity for students to experience life outside America
while experiencing firsthand the people, society, culture, and current environment in
Chile. In addition, the students will have an opportunity to communicate and
exchange ideas with Chilean scholars, students, and other local citizens.
All pre-production, field production and post-production work will be supervised by
Loyola Chicago School of Communication faculty. Students will focus on an area of
expertise they feel will most benefit them from this experience.
PREREQUISITE
Previous production experience required
TERM
Summer 2014, May 9 - May 23
CREDIT HOURS
Three (3) semester hours of college credit will be awarded for the successful
completion of this course. A grade for this course will be assigned after the studyabroad portion is completed, the re-entry meeting has been completed, and all
assignments have been turned in.
TRAVEL DATES
May 9 - May 23, 2014
PERSONAL
STATEMENT
Each student will be required to provide a personal statement that will determine
qualification for participation in this program. This statement should include their
main intent for participating in this program, the project they intend to create and how
their educational background has adequately prepared them for this challenge.
COURSE FORMAT
This course introduces the concept of communication skills in an international
summer study abroad experience. The course is in step with Loyola’s Jesuit belief in
social justice awareness and requires students to execute and deliver a Final Project
related to this mission.
The primary design of this course will be lecture, group discussion and individual
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participation. Working as a team, students are expected to share what they know
with one another in order to reach a common goal of successfully completing their
assignment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
/ COURSE
COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this course, the student will have accomplished the following:
 Students will gain an understanding of the skills necessary to produce
interesting, engaging and creative digital media.
• Students will become skilled in executing various aspects of digital media.
• Students will fulfill Loyola Engaged Learning requirement (Pending).
 Build cross-cultural awareness and appreciation.
 Employ a set of tools and framework to leverage strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities to produce digital media.
 Execute essential project management skills.
 Effectively research, assimilate and present digital story.
 Learn and execute effective teamwork skills and communication in a new
environment.
PASSPORT & VISA
You must have a passport that is valid up to 6 months after your program return date.
You can apply for a passport through the U.S. Postal Service: https://www.usps.com
/shop/apply-for-a-passport.htm. Please not that if you do not have a passport at the
time the airline tickets are being purchased, your ticket will be delayed and you may
have to pay additional fees.
A visa fee of $160.00 is required upon arrival in Chile if you hold a U.S. passport. If
you hold a passport from another country, please visit the following website to find
out what the visa requirement is: http://www.visahq.com/. You will be responsible for
obtaining your own visa upon arrival. Loyola will not be responsible for refunding any
payments made if you do not get your passport in time for travel.
TUITION
The total program fee does not include course tuition and is an ESTIMATE. Program
fees may increase due to an increase in airfare and taxes.
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
School of Communication $300.00 scholarship for first 12 to sign-up and be
accepted for the class.
The Office of International Programs offers scholarship money for short term JTerm and Summer programs. The following information is provided on this the OIP
website. http://www.luc.edu/studyabroad/scholarships.shtml
This scholarship is worth $2,500 toward the Loyola Faculty Led J-Term and Summer
Program in Chile.
Eligibility: Students must be a full time enrolled Loyola undergraduate who has
applied and been accepted to one of Loyola's Summer or J-Term Programs.
Applicants must show demonstrated financial need as determined by the 2013-2014
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with preference going to those
students who are currently receiving the Federal Pell Grant. Applicants do not need
to send in an additional application for the scholarship, we will check your financial
information. We will grant funds based on completed and accepted applications only.
Scholarship is applied to tuition and program fee. Plane ticket and other fees still
apply. For further information or any questions, contact Lauren Miranda at
lmiranda@luc.edu, or stop by the Office of International Programs on the second
floor of the Sullivan Center for Student Services.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
It is not necessary to speak Spanish as each student will be partnered with a local
Universidad Alberto Hurtado student who is bi-lingual.
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GRADING SCALE
The following grading scale is used:
95-100 = A 92-94 = A- B 89-91 = B+ 86-88 = B 83-85 = B 80-82 = C+ 77-79 = C 7476 = C 71-73 = D+ 68-70 = D 65-67 = D Below 65 =F
ATTENDANCE POLICY
& NO SHOW
PROCEDURES
There will be several pre-departure meetings and one re-entry meeting (see the
Program Itinerary for details). These meetings are required and if you miss any, your
travel status and course grade may be negatively impacted. In Chile you are
expected to participate in all learning and cultural activities conducted during the incountry portion of this program. If you must miss a class or activity or are late it may
impact your grade. Classroom and activity attendance and punctuality is vital to
academic success. Excused absences will be allowed in accordance with Loyola’s
official policies.
You must attend all meetings, be on time and attend all program activities, and
submit the assignments throughout the program to meet the attendance
requirement.
MAKE-UP POLICY
This course cannot be made up.
LOYOLA’S POLICY ON
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY
Students of Loyola are called upon to know and to respect a standard of personal
honesty. Academic cheating is a serious act that violates academic integrity. The
faculty and administration of Loyola University Chicago wish to make it clear that
the following acts are regarded as serious violations of personal honesty and the
academic ideal that binds the university into a learning community:
Submitting as one’s own:
• Material copied from a published source: print, internet, CD-ROM, audio, video, etc.
• Another person’s unpublished work or examination material.
• Allowing another or paying another to write or research a paper, shoot or edit a
video for one’s own benefit.
• Purchasing, acquiring, and using for course credit a pre-written paper or video
story.
ENGAGED LEARNING
(Pending approval)
PROMOTING ENGAGED LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP
Learning Outcome:
Promote leadership development and civic engagement.
A significant element of Loyola's Jesuit Catholic heritage is a focus on developing
within each student the capacity for leadership expressed in service to others.
Consistent with that heritage, the curriculum should provide students, regardless of
major, with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will prepare them to become
ethical and innovative members of the workforce; to assume leadership roles in their
chosen organizations; and to make a positive difference in the work place and their
communities through civic engagement.
Competencies:
By way of example, Loyola graduates should be able to:
• Identify models of leadership and civic engagement, both current and historical.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of leadership and
its relationship to the Jesuit tradition.
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• Apply analytical and reflective tools to assess situations and recognize
leadership possibilities and opportunities for civic engagement.
• Articulate a vision that can empower and inspire others.
• Demonstrate effective team-building skills.
• Evaluate the leadership style of self and others.
• Engage in the community through activities effecting positive change in society and
the environment.
In order to fulfill your Engaged Learning requirement your work will need to publically
displayed.
LINK TO STUDY
ABROAD VIDEO
https://luc.box.com/s/6z59n5uh0abhzd0jdmmr
IMPORTANT PROGRAM
DATES
FIRST OGANIZATIONAL
MEETING – JANUARY
DAY/TIME TBD
Establish agenda for program. Set goals and objectives.
SECOND
OGANIZATIONAL
MEETING – FEBRUARY
DAY/TIME TBD
Progress report due – Potential project ideas presented.
THIRD
OGANIZATIONAL
MEETING – MARCH
DAY/TIME TBD
Progress report due – Update on project ideas.
MARCH 21, 2014
Application deadline
FINAL
OGANIZATIONAL
MEETING – APRIL
DAY/TIME TBD
Final coordination for departure.
ITENIARY
Friday – May 9
Depart Chicago – Arrive Santiago
Saturday – May 10
Introduction to Chile – Lecture by Universidad Alberto Hurtado faculty on Chile’s
political, economic system, business environment, culture and history.
Afternoon Excursion – Choose one destination:
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Visit local market place (free)

Visit Villa Grimaldi (free)
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Visit Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos (free)
Dinner with Universidad Alberto Hurtado student partners and faculty.
Sunday – May 11
Morning (Optional) - Attend Sunday church service (Santiago Cathedral, Parroquia
del Santísimo Sacramento, Franciscan Recoleta Church)
Santiago Bike Tour
Monday – May 12
Morning meeting with Universidad Alberto Hurtado – establish ground rules and
agenda
Tuesday – May 13
Continue working on project
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Wednesday – May 14
Continue working on project
Thursday – May 15
Morning - Progress report on project
Friday – May 16
Continue working on project
Saturday – May 17
Vineyard Visit – all day
Sunday – May 18
Morning (Optional) - Attend Sunday church service (Santiago Cathedral, Parroquia
del Santísimo Sacramento, Franciscan Recoleta Church)
Free Day to Explore / Optional Museum Tour
Monday – May 19
Morning meeting with teams to discuss project
Tuesday – May 20
Continue working on project
Wednesday – May 21
Morning – Progress report update and final push to complete project
Continue working on project
Thursday – May 22
Morning Evening - Farewell dinner with Universidad Alberto Hurtado students and faculty
Present parting gift (Loyola scarf)
Friday – May 23
Depart Santiago for Chicago
JUNE 15
ROUGH-CUT / PROJECT DUE
JUNE 30
FINAL PROJECT DUE
DISCLAIMER/UPDATES
Changes may be made at the discretion of the instructor.
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