Language and Culture in
Dominica, Guadeloupe,
& Martinique
Dominica, Rugged and beautiful,
Guadeloupe, the island of beautiful waters,
and Martinique, the island of beautiful
flowers, are volcanic islands overgrown by wild
emerald tropical forest, surrounded by beaches
of magical beauty.
A Caribbean Odyssey
Join the UCF Foreign Languages &
Literatures Language and Culture
Summer Program for three weeks in the
Caribbean. The program is based in
Guadeloupe and travels to diverse
Caribbean islands of Creole and/or
Francophone culture.
This Language and Culture program is
designed for students interested in the
French language & culture, the
Caribbean, the Creole cultures as well
as the African Diaspora as areas of
studies. The program will explore the
differences and the similarities between
the diverse Creole cultures of the
Caribbean and will enable students with
new perspectives on the francophone
and creolophone cultures of the
Caribbean.
Dominica is known as "The Nature Island of the
Caribbean". With an extensive and unspoiled
rainforest, 365 rivers, one of the world's largest
Boiling Lakes and a host of waterfalls.
Originally inhabited by first the Arawaks and
then the Carib Indians, the island was named
the island 'Wai'tukubuli' or 'Tall is Her Body'.
There are still about 3,000 Carib Indians,
descendants of the original inhabitants of the
island, who live in the Carib Territory.
Guadeloupe is comprised of two islands,
Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre. The local
culture is diverse and well developed. From
distinguished Nobel laureate authors to the
creators of popular Zouk music, from legendary
cuisiniéres (cooks) to artists of every description
who create unique works in their ateliers
(workshops), there is much to experience and
celebrate in Guadeloupe.
Martinique lies in the heart of the Caribbean
Archipelago and is one of the many islands,
which make up the group of Lesser Antilles, or
"Breezy Islands." Historical sites include La
Pagerie, where Napoléon's Empress Joséphine
was born in 1763. Several literary and
philosophical movements such as Négritude,
Antillanité and Creolité emerged from this island,
largely through the writings and the influence of
renowned authors such as Aimé Césaire,
Edouard Glissant and Patrick Chamoiseau.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Program of Study
All students take a combination of one culture
course and a language course, or one Study
Abroad in the Caribbean Seminar a total of 6/7
hours of credit. Classes meet Monday through
Friday with weekend excursions in neighboring
islands.
Students may choose their courses according to
the following list:
AFA 3955 Study Abroad in Eastern Caribbean
FRE 3XXX Study Abroad in Eastern Caribbean
FRW 3930 Creole Identity in the French
Speaking World
HAI 1120 Beginning Creole I Abroad
Admission Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is also required.
Non-UCF students with the requisite GPA and
class standing may also apply. Enrollment in
this program does not constitute admission to
the University of Central Florida. Students who
have been denied admission to UCF due to the
failure to meet the UCF minimum entrance
requirements will not be permitted to enroll in
this program.
Evidence of good health, emotional stability,
maturity, and adaptability must be submitted.
Students may apply university financial aid
toward program costs. Applicants for loans,
grants, or other need-based scholarships must
submit a current Free Application for Federal
Student Assistance (FAFSA) well before the
program date to the Office of Student Financial
Assistance. Further information is available in
the Office of Financial Assistance in 120 Millican
Hall, by phone at 407-823-2827.
A limited number of Study Abroad scholarships
are also available. Scholarships are awarded
both according to need (as documented on the
FAFSA) and based on enrollment in the UCF
Burnett Honors College. Information is available
in the Office of International Studies or on the
Web at www.international.ucf.edu. The student
must be accepted for the program and must
have paid the deposit in order to be considered
for these awards.
Housing
Students will
dormitory.
be
housed
in
a
university
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own
transportation to Guadeloupe.
Travel insurance to absorb costs of unused
airline tickets and other expenses is highly
recommended.
Costs
Tentative Dates and Itinerary
The cost for this program is approximately
$2095, which includes pre-departure orientation
at UCF, instruction abroad, housing, two meals
per day (breakfast and dinner), excursions. The
price does not cover airfare, UCF tuition, lunch,
independent travel, or personal expenditures.
UCF Summer 2003 Tuition: $ Per credit hour
Florida Resident Undergrad
88.01
Non-Florida Resident Undergrad
401.63
Florida Resident Grad
181.00
Non-Florida Resident Grad
666.67
Students should plan to arrive in Guadeloupe on
July 1st to take advantage of transportation to
the study site.
University Of Central Florida
Summer Study Program
The Caribbean 2003
I am interested in attending the UCF
Study Abroad Program in the
Caribbean. Please send me the
application.
Mr. Ms. (circle)
Name: __________________________
________________________________
SSN: ___________________________
Application Process
Students are urged to apply early in order to
secure their place in the program. Applications
are available from the Program Director in the
Department of Foreign Languages, from the
Web at www.international.ucf.edu and from the
Office of International Studies at 12424
Research Parkway, Suite 263.
The application deadline is April 1, 2003. A
completed application and all required program
fees, including a $200 deposit, are due on this
date. In the event of cancellation, $150.00 of the
deposit will be refunded up to April 1, 2003.
Date of Birth: _____________________
Disclaimer: The University of Central Florida
reserves the right to alter or cancel the program
at any time. In such cases the University shall
not be liable for airfare or other transportation
costs incurred by the student. Students should
consult their travel agent about travel insurance
to defray unanticipated costs in the event travel
plans change. Dates and prices are subject to
change without notice depending on economic
fluctuations.
APPLICATIONS AND ALL PROGRAM FEES
MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 1, 2003
Study Abroad
Address: ________________________
Program
University of
Central Florida
________________________________
City: ____________________________
Contact
State: _______ Zip: ______________
Telephone: ( ____ ) _________________
E-Mail: __________________________
Florida resident: Yes
No
Send to:
Dr. Marie Léticée, Director
Colbourn Hall 514
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida 32816-1348
Dr.Marie Léticée, Director
Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures
Colbourn Hall 514
University of Central Florida
PO Box 161348
Orlando, Florida 32816–1348
Tel: 407-823–5936
Fax: 407-823–6261
leticee@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Summer Study in
The
Caribbean Islands
2003