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Dear Carpe Diem Portland State University Students,
This is to provide you with some overall guidance for your coursework and is
in response to questions that have arisen in the past. Carpe Diem is
invested in your success, but this is a partnership and your part is to be
clear on expectations and to submit work of quality.
Your Journal: You will be expected to submit one journal – whether you are
taking one course or four courses. It is not expected that the journal will
focus only on course topics, but rather that it will be a thoughtful assessment
of your journey – your external and internal experience as well. Please
make sure that you put your name in your journal and send it to Carpe
Diem’s PO Box for evaluation. It will be returned to you once grading is
complete.
Course Selection: Courses you are interested in prior to your journey can
be changed should you so choose. Courses are not officially registered by
PSU until Carpe Diem submits grades. We are aware that interests can
change in response to your experience.
College-Level Expectations: You will be held to college level work. Students who do not submit the
requested page length in a report, or who do not write organized and careful papers do not receive
good grades.
Extensions: Please request any extension for paper deadlines. You will be penalized without
permission for an extension from the instructor.
Questions: Any and all questions are welcomed. If you are unsure as to what is an “academic article”
or if a topic for a paper is appropriate, please request clarification from the instructor. Questions can be
sent to karen@carpediemeducation.org or to brian@carpediemeducation.org. We will forward requests
to one another so that we have a record of questions and responses.
Submissions: Any electronic submissions of papers or journals are to be sent to
karen@carpediemeducation.org. Please don’t forget simple things that have a bearing on your grade,
such as a Title Page.
Transcripts: Students can earn UP TO 18 credits per semester. Work will be graded within two to
three weeks of submission. All journals are read cover to cover which takes some time. Once grades
are submitted to PSU, our experience is that it takes PSU at least one month to transcript them. In
order to get transcripts sent to another institution, please write to Andrea Price (pricea@pdx.edu) to
verify everything is in the Registrars system. Once she’s confirmed as much, simply reach out to PSU’s
Registrars Office and they can send an official transcript to any university for about $5. Checking with
Ron is critical to ensuring that you don’t prematurely order a transcript before it’s ready and will only
add confusion (and look bad) at another institution.
Pre-approval for Transfer: We always suggest submitting Course Descriptions to your home
institution to verify transferability. We’ve had great success with transferability in the past, but please,
when submitting Course Descriptions, use the FULL course description - these are abbreviated and for
easy reference for STUDENTS ONLY.
Best,
Karen
Instructor of Record
MSW, Ph.D.
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Cliff’s Notes - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANTH (103): Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology - 4 credits!..............................................4
ANTH (399): Societies and Cultures; Reinforcing “The Other” - 4 credits!........................................5
ART (199): Art Through Cultural Exchange - 4 credits!........................................................................7
ART (399): International Art Intensive - 4 credits!.................................................................................8
ECON (201): Principles of Economics; International Economics - 4 credits!.....................................9
ECON (399): Economics and the Impact of “Fair-Trade” versus “Free-Trade” - 6 credits!.............10
ESM (199): Environmental Sustainability - 6 credits!.........................................................................11
ESM (399): Global Warming and The People - 6 credits!...................................................................13
FL (199): Hindi, Portuguese, Swahili or Thai Language Immersion and Travel - 3 credits!............15
FL (199): Spanish Language Immersion and Travel - 6 credits!........................................................15
FL (299): Spanish Intensive Language Immersion and Travel - 6 credits!........................................16
GEOG (199): Geography of Globalization in Food - 4 credits!...........................................................16
GEOG (399): Environment and Its Peoples - 4 credits!......................................................................18
HIST (199): Colonialization and Western Interference - 4 credits!.....................................................19
INTL (199): Globalization Awareness and Community Development - 6 credits!.............................21
INTL (399): Evaluations of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) - 6 credits!....23
INTRN (aka. INTL 299): Context and Culture: Defining Systems - 6 credits (LATITUDES ONLY)!..24
MUS (199): Applied World Music - 3 credits!........................................................................................26
PHE (250): Our Community: Our Health - 4 credits!............................................................................27
PHIL (199): Introduction to Spiritual/Religious Studies and their Roles in Culture - 6 credits!......29
PHIL (399): The Self in Spiritual/Religious Practices - 6 credits!.......................................................30
PSYCH (299): Culture and Its Influence on the Ways People Operate - 4 credits!...........................32
SOC (199): Social Systems - 4 credits!.................................................................................................33
SOC (399): The United States as Seen From the Outside - 4 credits!...............................................35
WS (101): Introduction to Global Women’s Studies - 4 credits!........................................................36
COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS -!..............................................................................................39
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ANTH (103): Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology - 4 credits!
In this introduction to socio-cultural anthropology, students will gain exposure to valuable information
from peoples and cultures around the world, learning about different forms of communication, religious
and symbolic systems, technological adaptations to environment, and power dynamics in social
systems. Students will be introduced to anthropological theory by reading an ethnography and
conducting their own fieldwork.
RECOMMENDED READING:
• The Tapestry of Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, sixth edition. Author: Rosman,
Abraham and Paula Rubel
• The Anthropology of Globalization: Cultural Anthropology Enters the 21st Century. Author: Ted
Lewellen
• Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
• Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
• Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
• India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
• Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
• “Trees or Oil,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
3. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international service experience. Our expectation is
that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be 8-10 pages in
length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Descriptions of Cultural Characteristics - 60%
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Self-Evaluation and Reflection - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive compare & contrast paper about a culture with which you interacted.
Possible places and topics for fieldwork could include: interview a homeless person; your volunteer
work while overseas; a visit to the hospital emergency room or nursing home; a visit to a community
event to study social behavior; conduct interviews on the topic of tourism, body piercing, opinions
about the United States, dieting and calorie-counting; speak with tourists; research 'suitable
clothing' for: the gym, the bar, the nightclub, school, “professional” roles; attend a church or
synagogue not of your own denomination; go to a town meeting or a political rally; or a topic and
site of your own choice. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
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Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS (70%)!
1. Description of the culture. What does it identify as community characteristics?
2. What possessions are valued and why?
3. How do people view themselves in relation to the rest of the world? How do world views vary
by income, education, gender, age?
4. What are the core beliefs about personal empowerment – the ability to alter one’s
circumstances? How are those beliefs manifested?
5. Other information you feel is relevant.
SELF-EVALUATION AND REFLECTION (30%)!
1. What concrete observations have informed your conclusions? What knowledge has enabled
you to connect with similarities?
2. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture affect your conclusions?
3. What are some of the intriguing aspects of the host culture and its perspective on
community appeal to you? Why?
4. How do you identify with the host culture?
5. In what ways do you identify the host culture as less capable?
ANTH (399): Societies and Cultures; Reinforcing “The Other” - 4 credits!
In this upper-division course students will apply knowledge they’ve learned from previous Anthropology
courses to better understand the ways the host-countryʼs State policies and politics increase the social
divides. Such cultural divides could be relative to socio-economic differences, differences in geographic
residency within the host-country, or even the ways that a national identity is disparate in some areas
but wholly aligned in others. Supplemental assignments offer opportunities for research and reflection
of experiences.
RECOMMENDED READING:
• The Tapestry of Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, sixth edition. Author: Rosman,
Abraham and Paula Rubel
• The Anthropology of Globalization: Cultural Anthropology Enters the 21st Century. Author: Ted
Lewellen
• Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
• Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
• The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives. Author: Zbigniew
Brzezinski
• India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
• Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
• “Trees or Oil,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
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1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT (see attached guidelines) of insights gained from this international service
experience. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality.
Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
FINAL REPORT: 10-15 pages
A comprehensive report of between 10-15 pages. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with
a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading
breakdown will be as follows:
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Introduction: Identify an Issue - 15%
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Macro-Level State Policies - 60%
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Self-Evaluation and Reflection - 15%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
Address the following issues in your final paper:
INTRODUCTION: IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR ISSUE FOR THE OTHER (20%)
a. What is your issue of focus? Is it a particular policy and its results? Is it a particular socialdivide or divisive issue in the culture?
b. How is this issue relevant to what you’ve seen over the past semester?
MACRO-LEVEL STATE POLICIES (65%)
a. Discuss State (governmental) policies in the country of your focus and the contribution to a
perception of and behavior to “the other”.
b. Discuss the behavior and policies of NGOs (non governmental organizations) and their
view of and behavior to those they are helping – recipients of charity or partners?
c. What advantages are there to the division of “other”?
d. How is the focal issue of “other” in your host-country perceived outside of its borders?
e. What policies influence this issue in your host-country?
f. In what ways did your volunteer hours support your understanding of the issue?
g. What is the history of your issue of focus? Is there a comparison between different
policies? How have any governmental policies had an affect on this issue?
h. Other information you think is relevant.
CONCLUSION: REDUCTION OF THE OTHER (15%)
a. How might the State shift its policies to alleviate the sense of other?
b. What advantages would such a shift provide?
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ART (199): Art Through Cultural Exchange - 4 credits!
The course is an introduction to multiple art forms, including musical, visual, dance, meditation, yoga
and/or movement. The course will encourage students to critically examine art and their artistic views
within the context of the culture in which they travel, and to evaluate ways in which they relate to their
travel group with an emphasis on art, artistic influences, and the impact art has on the host-culture.
Supplemental assignments will offer opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. COURSE ATTENDANCE: students will engage in an experience with a local artist focusing on a
particular art form. This instruction will need to be approved by a Carpe Diem instructor or staff and
will occur in a small group or a one-on-one setting, OR do in-the-field research combined with
interviews on a specific topic or art form. In the past, approved courses have been a short-term
introduction to stone carving, traditional dance forms, meditation, yoga, focused study with/on
buddhist thangka paintings, or compare/contrast photojournalism projects with host versus home
themes.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international artistic experience. Submit a
comprehensive 5-6 page report detailing the subject of your study, the qualifications of your
instructor or those artists whom you interviewed, and what you did for your study. Reports must be
typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Please include page numbers on your report.
Answer the following questions:
• What type of art did you study?
• What are the roots of that particular art form in the culture? Has this art form changed over
time? How?
• What did you learn about the materials? Have the materials used changed over time? How
are they different than what might be used in the US?
• Describe the relationship with your instructor (if you had one) and any cultural bridges that
developed. How did your instructor learn this art form?
• What teaching techniques were employed that differ from what you might experience in a
similar US course?
To further document and provide context, students are encouraged to submit a portfolio of either
self-made art, or a sampling of the art students used as a basis for their final report.
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ART (399): International Art Intensive - 4 credits!
The course is a more intensive study about a particular art form that may include art, painting, stone
carving, textiles, music, visual, dance, meditation, yoga and/or movement. It provides for both personal
and professional growth and is intended for students who want to expand beyond the traditional
classroom learning setting. This course will ask students to create an artistic representation of their
overseas experience and write a paper in summary of it.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. COURSE ATTENDANCE: students will engage in an experience with a local artist focusing on a
particular art form. This instruction will need to be approved by a Carpe Diem instructor and will
occur in a small group or a one-on-one setting AND in-the-field INTERVIEWS combined with desk
research into a specific art form.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. FINAL REPORT and PORTFOLIO of insights gained from this international artistic experience.
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FINAL REPORT - Your report will be a minimum of 10 pages in length. Reports must be typed
(double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Please include page numbers on your report. Your report will detail the history
of your chosen art form in the host-culture, and explain your experience with it, answering the
following questions:
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What type of art did you study? What influenced you to choose this art form in particular?
What are the roots of that particular art form in the host-culture?
Has the art form changed over time? How? What has influenced these changes?
What did you learn about the materials used in this setting? Have the materials used
changed over time? How are they different than what might be used in the US?
Describe the relationship with your instructor (if you had one) and any cultural bridges that
developed.
What techniques were employed that differ from what you most often experience in a similar
US course?
Whom did you interview and how did your interviews inform your art?
What does the local representation of your chosen art form say about the local culture?
FINAL PORTFOLIO - Your portfolio will be a collective representation of at least two pieces of
art. These can be drawings, paintings, photographic submissions, poetry, or writing pieces, ...
any form of art that was supported by your course. Electronic submissions to the grading
instructor will be encouraged, but otherwise registered post, or a photograph of a completed
work will also be allowed.
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ECON (201): Principles of Economics; International Economics - 4 credits !
Students will enhance their understanding of global economics and the ways that decisions on the
macro scale have an impact on a micro level (local population). Students will gain a first-hand
experience of the ways that international policy impacts local populations and seek an understanding
for how the global supply chain works. They will be asked to trace a particular commodity from
production to purchase, with each step along the way understanding where the dollars have passed
and what are the results from each step.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• A Beginners Guide to the World Economy. Author: Randy Epping
• The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power,
and Politics of World Trade. Author: Pietra Rivoli
• Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival. Author: Daniel Jaffe
• Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
• Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development. Authors: Mary A. Littrell & Marsha A. Dickson
• Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• The End of Poverty. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
• Tangled Routes: Women, Work, and Globalization on the Tomato Trail. Author: Deborah Barndt
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique
cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 6-8 page paper tracing a specific item/commodity of
focus (ie, coffee, rubber, technology-grade minerals, etc.) from local origination in the region you
have been traveling to its destination in a foreign country. The paper should reflect thorough
research describing the ways that the local families and businesses are benefitting as well as the
secondary impacts associated with existing trade agreements and State policies. The paper should
also reflect the supply chain from start to finish as well as whom and where the profits are
distributed. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insights gained from the Required Reading (citations required)
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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ECON (399): Economics and the Impact of “Fair-Trade” versus “Free-Trade” - 6 credits!
Students will enhance their understanding of global economics and the ways that decisions on the
macro scale have an impact on a local population. Students will gain a first-hand experience of the
ways that international policy impacts local populations and seek an understanding for how the global
supply chain works.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• A Beginners Guide to the World Economy. Author: Randy Epping
• The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power,
and Politics of World Trade. Author: Pietra Rivoli
• Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival. Author: Daniel Jaffe
• Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
• Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development. Authors: Mary A. Littrell & Marsha A. Dickson
• Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• The End of Poverty. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL must be maintained in English during the travel/study period. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique
cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade
2. REQUIRED READING - must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION - must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
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4. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 10-15 page paper discussing how “free-trade” has been
impacted by the innovation of “fair-trade” certifications. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Understanding of free-trade agreements - 50%
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Understanding of fair-trade agreements - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 20%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit
will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Understanding of Free-Trade - 50%
a. Describe at least one “free-trade” agreement thoroughly. This could include NAFTA,
CAFTA, or an exploration of the “free-trade” components of the WTO.
b. Give a brief history of the agreement (include when, where and how it began).
c. What are the benefits of this “free-trade” agreement? How does it benefit the
production-side population? How does it benefit the purchasing-side population?
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How does it benefit the politicians? How does it benefit business?
d. How has the agreement changed over time?
e. How have you seen the impacts of “free-trade” specifically on your semester?
f. Other information you feel is relevant.
Understanding of Fair-Trade - 20%
a. Describe at least one “fair-trade” agreement thoroughly. How much more do the
producers of a particular item earn?
b. Give a brief history of the agreement?
c. What are the benefits of this “fair-trade” agreement? How does it benefit the
production-side and purchasing-side populations? How does it benefit the politicians
and business?
d. What is the cost for a “fair-trade” item as compared to something that doesn’t have
that certification?
e. How has the agreement changed over time?
f. How have you seen the impacts of “fair-trade” specifically on your semester?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
FORWARD THINKING - 20%
a. What are some things you’ve learned that you could advocate for back home?
b. Is “fair-trade” a sustainable business practice in today’s economy? Is it competitive?
c. What changes, if any, would need to happen for a more ubiquitous adoption of “fairtrade” policies?
d. Long-term, if more “fair-trade” policies were adopted, how might that change the
overall political landscape of your host-country?
e. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
ESM (199): Environmental Sustainability - 6 credits!
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and
affords an opportunity to take advantage of appropriate technology, sustainability issues in the
developing world, and to learn first hand about local issues of environmental entropy which are
available through travel.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
• Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
• Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
• Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
• Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
• “Environmental Justice for All – Even Tuvalu!” Outreach: A Daily Publication from the
Stakeholder Forum At the Fourth Preparatory Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable
Development (WSSD), Bali, Indonesia, June 7, 2002. Author: Dorsey, Michael
• “Class Conflict and Environmental Justice,” http://www.allacademic.com//meta/
p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/8/1/8/pages108189/p108189-1.php, accessed June 15,
2009. Author: Gould, Kenneth
• "Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
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STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as
the foundation for your final report.
4. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff of insights gained
from this international service experience. Your report will be between 8-10 pages in length.
Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter
(eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Environmentally focused agency/description - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 50%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER
Submit a comprehensive report about ONE volunteer experience based on the
travel/study experience including but not limited to the value of ecosystem
conservation; cultural diversity; ethnography report; leisure-time activities in
different cultures and/or societies. Be as specific as possible, detailing the
following:
ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION - 20%
a. Description of one organization with which you volunteered - what they
do, services they provide, location, funding sources, outcomes, etc.
b. What environmental issue is being addressed?
c. Brief history of the organization (include when, where and how it began).
d. The organization's mission statement (formal or informal).
e. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY - 30%
a. Describe your relationship with this organization (tasks and/or
responsibilities).
b. How did your volunteer activity contribute to the organization’s mission?
c. What did you learn about the people/community that live with/in
relationship to the environmental project?
d. What kind of ongoing support could you provide for the organization?
Give at least three examples of ways that your impact could last longer
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FORWARD THINKING - 50%
a. What are some things you’ve learned that you think you could re-purpose
for use back home?
b. What are some new skills (technical and theoretical) that were developed/
improved as a result of your experience.
c. In what way has this experience been of value to you in terms of your
future goals?
d. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a
result of this experience?
e. What could you do personally to facilitate and cement the long-term vision
for this organization?
ESM (399): Global Warming and The People - 6 credits!
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to experience outside of the classroom
some of the tell-tale signs of a shift in local and regional weather patterns. Students will be asked to
understand the basic science, explore opposing viewpoints, and to relate them to things they’ve
witnessed or experienced while on their semester.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
• Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
• Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
• Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
• Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
• “Environmental Justice for All – Even Tuvalu!” Outreach: A Daily Publication from the
Stakeholder Forum At the Fourth Preparatory Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable
Development (WSSD), Bali, Indonesia, June 7, 2002. Author: Dorsey, Michael
• “Class Conflict and Environmental Justice,” http://www.allacademic.com//meta/
p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/8/1/8/pages108189/p108189-1.php, accessed June 15,
2009. Author: Gould, Kenneth
• "Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
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3. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about global warming while on your semester. Please note that this
presentation may serve as the foundation for your final report.
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5. FINAL PAPER detailing the ways in which global warming has impacted the local population
(ten page minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience including but
not limited to the value of ecosystem conservation; cultural diversity; ethnography report;
leisure-time activities in different cultures and/or societies.
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FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will
be between 10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover
page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report
will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING? - 40%
a. Describe what causes the effect known as “global warming.” Citations are required.
b. Describe some of the local changes in weather patterns based on your interactions
with the local population.
c. How aware is the local population of the issue of global warming?
d. Are there any positive benefits to global warming in your host-region?
e. What are the costs and challenges that are presented as a result of global warming?
f. What are some of the root causes of global warming?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
WHAT’S THE DEBATE? - 20%
a. Describe how certain elements argue for the falsity of the notion of “global warming.”
b. What do these elements have to gain in postponing a true dialogue?
c. What did you learn about the local people/community that live in relationship to these
environmental shifts?
d. What have been the real issues for the local population? Economic? Social?
Environmental? Political?
e. Other information you feel is relevant.
FORWARD THINKING - 30%
a. How have the affected populations, in your inquiry, responded?
b. How have your opinions about global warming shifted, if at all?
c. What would you suggest the local populations do to ameliorate the side-effects of
global warming?
d. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
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FL (199): Hindi, Portuguese, Swahili or Thai Language Immersion and Travel - 3 credits!
This course is three weeks of total immersion in language study. It is 2-3 hours a day (30 hours in total)
of intensive study with a language instructor at a Carpe Diem-chosen language school. Each student
will live with home stay families for the duration of their language study. Students will be expected to
complete all course requirements within one month of the completion of their course date.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 30 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/
week, 3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in Hindi/
Portuguese/Swahili/Thai about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most
advanced level of fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject
matter. Subjects for this paper might include: a personal story about an experience had
during a homestay; a synopsis of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a
local myth or legend.
FL (199): Spanish Language Immersion and Travel - 6 credits
This course is four weeks of one-on-one (or very small group) language instruction and total immersion
in formal Spanish language study. It is 4-5 hours a day (approximately 80 hours for the semester) of
intensive Spanish language instruction at a Carpe Diem-chosen language school in Latin America.
Each student will live with home stay families for the duration of their language study. Students will
supplement their language immersion by volunteering side-by-side with native-speakers, and living in
the host-culture over the course of their three-month study abroad experience.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 80 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week,
3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in Spanish
about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Spanish
fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for this
paper might include: a personal story about an experience had during a homestay; a synopsis
of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth or legend.
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FL (299): Spanish Intensive Language Immersion and Travel - 6 credits
This is an advanced study course where students will increase their Spanish fluency by intensive
language instruction by living and volunteering with Spanish-speaking homestays and families. The
student will also enhance language skills via travel and research to various historic sites, cultural
events, exhibits, etc.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 80 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week, 3
weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 5-8 page paper in Spanish about a topic of your choice.
The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Spanish fluency and utilize as many verb
tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for this upper division paper might include: an
analysis of local politics juxtaposed against your domestic politics; a description and analysis of one
of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that you volunteered with; or a discussion of one of
your host family’s experiences in their country. This paper will be used by any transferring
institution to verify your language proficiency and should appropriately be written to justify your
admission into an elite tier of instruction that a pass/fail grade is unable to reflect.
GEOG (199): Geography of Globalization in Food - 4 credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student the opportunity to explore different food systems, the
methods in which food is produced and grown in that culture, and to seek an understanding of how that
culture uses organic, alternative, and/or progressive methods of farming. Students may also explore
the ways in which that culture eats and perceives their food, their level of interaction with fast food
chains, local farming, and that culture's general nutrition.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
• "The City that Ended Hunger" http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/food-for-everyone/the-citythat-ended-hunger. Author: Frances Moore Lappe
• "Stalking the Vegetanual" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/239/. Author:
Barbara Kingsolver • “Farm Labor Programs Work to Bring in the Crops,” Oregon State University Archives, http://
arcweb.sos.state.or.us/exhibits/ww2/services/farm.htm
• “Organic Farming, Answer to Farmers’ Suicides?” http://www.commondreams.org/
headlines06/0718-05.htm. Author: Dogra, Bharat
• “The End of Plenty” National Geographic, June 2009. Author: Bourne, Joel
• “Obstacles to organic: A farmer in Bangladesh carries produce the traditional South Asian way on his head.” Author: Craig Meisner
• “Eating Animals,” http://news.change.org/stories/eating-animals. Author: Chart, Natasha
• “One Table: Advancing Agriculture to End Hunger,” US Department of State, http://
www.state.gov/e/eeb/rls/fs/2009/113991.htm.
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Food Rules. Author: Michael Pollan
The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Author: Michael Pollan
The Fatal Harvest. Edited by Andrew Kimbrell
Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems. Author: Stephen Gliessman
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL must be maintained during the travel/study period. It is to contain notes,
observation of historic places, personal contacts, interviews, geographic features studied,
leisure-time activities, tropical plant and animal species identified, specific cultural traits noted,
field-trips to ecosystems and protected zones.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read AT LEAST one book OR two articles from the
Recommended Reading list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives
expressed (with citations) in your FINAL REPORT.
3. FINAL REPORT (6-8 pages) on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor (eight page
minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience including but not limited
to the value of ecosystem conservation; cultural diversity; ethnography report; leisure-time
activities in different cultures and/or societies. Use standard research paper formats i.e. MLA,
APA, Stanford, Turabian, etc..
FINAL REPORT: 6-8 pages
Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Address the following issues in your final paper:
WHAT IS THEIR FOOD? (20%)
a. What are the traditional foods in this region? What do local people currently eat?
What goes into their food? Where does it come from?
b. What cultural traditions or beliefs have influenced their food?
c. How is it prepared?
WHAT IS THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR FOOD? (65%)
a. How have food systems/traditions changed over time?
b. How do people view organic versus inorganic foods?
c. What’s their state of nutrition? How much fast food do they eat? How many
calories does an average citizen eat in a day?
d. How far do people have to go to get their food? How much of their income might
they need to spend on food?
e. How is farming practiced in your host-country? Do they use genetically modified
seeds or foods? Where do their seeds come from?
f. How valuable/significant are certain flavors in in the host-culture?
g. Other information you think is relevant.
ASSESSMENT OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP (15%)
a. How is their relationship with food different than that of your home-country?
b. What suggestions would you make to improve nutrition?
c. How would you suggest changing things in your home-country?
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GEOG (399): Environment and Its Peoples - 4 credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. Students will undertake a deep understanding of the ways that the
environment impacts and influences the people who live in it. Students are encouraged to think about
non-traditional interpretations of the environment. Some examples might include high mountain
ranges, social isolation, closeness to wildlife, city-dwelling, proximity to clean drinking water, proximity
to transportation, elevation, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
• Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
• Guns, Germs & Steel; the Fates of Human Societies. Author: Jared Diamond
• Stuff; the Secret Lives of Everyday Things. Authors: Alan Thein Durning and John C. Ryan
• Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach
• The White Man’s Burden; Why the West’s Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and
So Little Good. Author: William Easterly
• The Lexus and the Olive Tree. Author: Thomas L. Friedman
• The World is Flat. Author: Thomas L. Friedman
• Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart Gaviotas: A Village to
Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
• “Evolution of the Human-Environment Relationship”. Authors: David Schimel, Charles
Redman, John Dearing, Lisa Graumlich, Rik Leemans, Carole Crumley, Kathy Hibbard, Will
Steffen, Robert Costanza. Pub. May 2, 2007. http://www.eoearth.org/article/
Evolution_of_the_human-environment_relationship
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT (10-15 pages) A comprehensive report of insights gained from this
international service experience. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Use standard research paper
formats i.e. MLA, APA, Stanford, Turabian, etc. Your report will be evaluated using the following
criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Students will write about the ways that the local environment influences the people who
live within and from it.
INTRODUCTION: IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR ENVIRONMENT (20%)
a. What is the environment you’re focusing on?
b. Describe HOW the people that reside within its influence live.
DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS PEOPLES
(55%)
a. How has the environment influenced people to adapt?
b. What advantages are there to these adaptations?
c. What are the dangers of living in this environment? How have the people adapted
their lifestyle or culture to address these potential problems?
d. How did your volunteering teach you more about the people and their relationship to
their environment?
e. How has the evolution of the area and its people been influenced by the
environment?
f. Are the locals living in “harmony” with their environment? What are/aren’t they doing?
g. How have they adapted their environment to suit them? What have been the
consequences of such an adaptation?
h. Other information you think is relevant.
REFLECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS (15%)
a. How has your experience changed how you’re going to relate to your home
environment?
b. What suggestions would you make to the locals in order to live in better harmony with
their environment?
HIST (199): Colonialization and Western Interference - 4 credits
In this study of colonialism and the history of Western influences, students will undertake to understand
the influences that colonialism has had on the host-country. Students will explore the ways local
cultures have been impacted by the influences of “westernized countries” that might include
infrastructure (roads, trains, and transportation), language, gender roles, world-view, social justice
issues, sanitation, food, politics, political influences, natural resource management, etc. It provides for
both personal and professional growth and is intended for students who desire to expand their
educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting by working directly within another
culture.
RECOMMENDED READING:
• Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
• Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
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Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
Africa Doesn’t Matter: How the West has Failed the World’s Poorest Continent and What We
Can Do About It. Author: Giles Bolton
When Victims Become Killers: Colonialism, Nativism, and the Genocide in Rwanda. Author:
Mahmood Mamdani
India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
“Trees or Oil,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international service experience. Our expectation is
that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be 8-10 pages in
length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive analytical paper about a host-culture with which you interacted.
Possible places and topics for analysis could include: infrastructure (roads, trains, and
transportation), language, gender roles, world-view, indigenous issues, social justice
issues, sanitation, food, politics, political influences, natural resource management, etc., or
a topic and site of your own choice. Your report will be evaluated using the following
criteria; Insight, Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis, Organization/
completeness, Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling.
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGION/COUNTRY OF FOCUS (60%)!
1. Description of the particular culture. (ie. traditional foods, music, family structures,
religions, language, gender roles, world-view, social justice issues, indigenous
issues, politics, natural resource management, etc.)
2. What specifically were some of the major external/Western occurrences (if any)
and what happened/ is happening?
3. How has society been influenced by external/Western countries?
4. How has the economy been influenced by external/Western countries?
5. How has the political landscape been influenced by external/Western countries?
6. Other information you feel is relevant.
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REFLECTION & ASSESSMENT (30%)!
1. What concrete observations have informed your conclusions? What knowledge
has enabled you to connect with similarities?
2. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture might be affecting your
conclusions?
3. How do you think the Social, Economic, and Political landscapes have fared since
external/Western influences shaped it? For the better? To the detriment?
4. What could be done to shift the political/economic/social balance to be more to the
benefit of the country of focus?
5. What challenges might this country face (both internally and externally) in trying to
shift the current social, economic, or political systems to ones that they might
benefit more from?
INTL (199): Globalization Awareness and Community Development - 6 credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn through work experience and volunteer
service concurrent with assignments while on their academic study abroad program. It engages
students in meaningful work/volunteer experiences while helping them gain an understanding of a
particular issue of their choosing relevant to globalization and its impacts on local populations. Themes
can include the ways the local communities are impacted by the World Bank, the International
Monetary Fund, international development as practiced by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) program, global wealth distribution, alternative government systems and their
advantages/disadvantages, and more.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
• Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
• Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
• Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo
• Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know by David Bornstein and Susan Davis
• Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
• Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
• The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President.
Edited by: Nancy Birdsall
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
• Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World. Author: Alan Weisman
• “Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
• “Deals Help China Expand Sway in Latin America,” The New York Times, http://
www.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/world/16chinaloan.html. Authors: Romero, Simon;
Barrionuevo, Alexei
• “Up to Their Necks in It,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/11751397?
story_id=11751397.
• “Tripping Over Health: US Policy on Patents and Drug Access in Developing Countries,” Center
for Global Development, http://www.cgdev.org/content/publications/detail/967265/, 2008.
Authors: Elliott, Kimberly Ann; Fink, Carsten.
• "Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS: 60 hours of internship or volunteer hours. Carpe Diem will provide verification
of hours.
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2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
4. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
5. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (eight page minimum,
typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience.
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FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be between
8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes
your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the
papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the
following criteria: Insight, Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to
Understand Complexity of the Issue, Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Description of Issue (30%) !
a. Description of Globalization as you’re using it.
b. Description of main globalization-issue. What aspect of globalization are you
focusing on?
c. Brief history of the issue before globalization and how it has changed over time.
d. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF HOW GLOBALIZATION IS INVOLVED (40%)
a. Who specifically is impacted? (stay focused on a particular population/person as a
narrower focus will be easier to establish connections).
b. Describe your relationship to the population/person.
e. How, specifically, is Globalization impacting this population for better or worse?
c. What, if anything, is this population doing to promote or discourage the impact of
globalization?
d. What did you learn about the people/community that you served?
f. Other information you feel is relevant.
Reflection / Suggestions to Improve the Situation or Expand Its Practice (30%)!
a. Is this aspect of globalization intended to help the local population? In practice, is it
helping or hurting the local population?
b. Bearing in mind the complexity of these issues, what would you suggest to facilitate
and cement the long-term positive impacts for this population? If already positive,
how would you improve/expand its scope? If negative, how would you suggest
mitigating its impact on the local population or removing it completely?
c. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
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d. Other information you feel is relevant.
INTL (399): Evaluations of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) - 6 credits
This course is designed as an advanced course, where students are asked to take on a detailed
exploration of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and chart both their benefits to
the local populations to which they serve, as well as the ways they often times don’t work. Students will
be asked to understand what some of the common pitfalls are in INGOs and as well as whether in the
long-term they are creating more problems than they’re fixing.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
• Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
• Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo
• Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know by David Bornstein and Susan Davis
• Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
• Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
• The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President.
Edited by: Nancy Birdsall
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
• Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World. Author: Alan Weisman
• “Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
• “Deals Help China Expand Sway in Latin America,” The New York Times, http://
www.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/world/16chinaloan.html. Authors: Romero, Simon;
Barrionuevo, Alexei
• “Up to Their Necks in It,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/11751397?
story_id=11751397.
• "Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS: 120 hours of internship or volunteer hours. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
4. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
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5. FINAL REPORT (10-15 pages) of insights gained from this international service experience. You
will be writing about NGOs and their direct and indirect effects on local populations. Grading
breakdown will be as follows:
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Description of Volunteer Activity - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 40%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be
between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using
the following criteria: Insight, Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to
Understand Complexity of the Issue, Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Your report will be a minimum of TEN pages in length. Compare and contrast the two NGOs
and the extent to which they contribute to, or challenge, international development. Be as
specific as possible, detailing the following:
AGENCY/ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONS (30%)!
a. Description of two organizations with which you volunteered - what they do, services they
provide, location, funding sources, outcomes, etc.
b. What issues are being addressed for what population?
c. Brief history of the organizations (include when, where and how it began).
d. The organizations mission statements (formal or informal).
e. How the organizations track its outcomes.
f. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY (20%)!
a. Describe your volunteer activity (tasks and/or responsibilities).
b. How did your volunteer activity benefit the community that you served?
c. What did you learn about the people/community that you served?
d. How well did your activity fit into the NGOs mission?
FORWARD THINKING (40%)
a. In what ways did your culture influence your perception and involvement with the volunteer
work?
b. Is the work that NGOs directly beneficial to the people it professes to serve?
c. In what ways did the NGOs fall short?
d. Are you a fan of NGOs in the communities in which you volunteered?
e. Is there a case to be made for kicking NGOs out of the development work they do?
f. If NGOs didn’t do their work like this, what would happen to the locals?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
INTRN (aka. INTL 299): Context and Culture: Defining Systems - 6 credits (LATITUDES ONLY)
(for second-semester Latitudes students only)
This international experiential course creates an opportunity for students to assess and analyze
systems and subsystems contained within an area of interest to the students such as business (for
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example, accounting, fiscal accountability, etc.), social work (for example, child development, health,
etc.) the environment, organizational development, gender, education and politics. Students will be
expected to integrate information from participant observation, research, readings and interviews to
inform conclusions. A plan to approach the course will be approved by the instructor within 10 days of
beginning the work/volunteer experience.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of international volunteering. Student must
provide verification of volunteer hours with a daily log and letter from on-site supervisor.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A BLOG POST to the Latitudes blog, sharing your experience and reflecting on what you are
learning. Email this blog to latitudes@carpediemeducation.org at anytime during the course of your
volunteer placement.
4. FINAL REPORT (15 pages) The paper’s thesis must be pre-approved by the Carpe Diem grading
instructor. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria: Insight,
Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to Understand Complexity of the Issue,
Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Option one:
An overall context for the work/volunteer experience, including the “theory of change”
which guides the organization in which you work. What type of work is this organization
doing and why do they believe it is effective to meet the needs of the environment/
community/population being served? Do you agree with this theory? Why or why not? OR
Option two:
A description of the system of focus (ie. healthcare, education, social, environmental,
political) and an analysis of the system of focus and its relevance to the culture
experienced.
Submit a proposal for your chosen option to the professor for approval. To help you in
creating a proposal and identifying an area to focus on, consider the following
questions:
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What have you found most interesting so far in your individual placement?
What interactions with people were most inspiring for you?
Whom might you talk to to better understand any questions you have?
Are there any agencies (State, Local, or Non-Profit) that might be a resource in
understanding the issues at hand?
Are there environmentally-specific issues that you've experienced that are important to
you? Socially-specific? Economically? How might some of these issues be
interconnected?
Did you notice any 'injustices' that stood out for you?
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What changes, if any, might you make in your personal or professional life as a result
of this experience?
What thesis would you like to make a stand for?
Please include in your paper:
a. Your goals at the start of your volunteer placement. What did you hope to learn or gain
from this experience?
b. A description of the organization’s mission, setting and activities
c. A description of your personal experience. What type of work were you involved with?
What projects did you help with? What projects, if any, did you help start? Did your
work change over time?
d. Is this organization more globally oriented or local oriented? How does this affect it’s
impact and ability to achieve it’s goals?
e. Does this organization value diversity and equity? How do you know?
f. What type of technology does this organization use? How does this add to its impact
or effect the community in which it works?
g. How might this type of organization work differently in the US? How is it’s operation
reflective of the local culture?
h. What are some of the interconnections between the ecological, social, political, and
economic relationships of this organization? (For example, if this is a social service
organization, how might it impact the local environment or local politics? If it is an
environmental organization, how might it effect the local economy?)
i. What recommendations, if any, do you have for this organization? How might it better
achieve its mission?
j. Overall, have you met the goals the set out at the start of your volunteer placement?
What have you learned about this type of work and/or about yourself? What changes,
if any will you make in your persona/professional life as a result of this experience?
MUS (199): Applied World Music - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to learn about local music and musical
influences, do a detailed study of an artist or local genre, and potentially create and record their own
regionally-influenced musical piece.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. FINAL SUBMISSION of insights gained from this international experience. Submissions must be
typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level
quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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Two options exist.
Option 1 - Create and Record a Musical Piece
Write a paper and create a musical piece. Create and record one musical piece to which
you’ve written the music and performed at least one portion of the musical track yourself.
The musical piece must be at least TWO minutes in length and feature some aspect of the
host-culture’s influence. You will be asked to submit your piece for grading consideration at
the end of your course. If there are lyrics, they must be translated for understanding. In
ADDITION, students must write a 2-page explanatory paper describing in detail the
influences of their host-culture on their musical recording.
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Option 2 - Final Paper
Write a 5-8 page paper describing the relationship between your host culture and their
musical traditions. This paper is an opportunity to explore the ways music is viewed in your
host-culture and focus on one particular musical piece to do so.
• Find a musical piece as the focal point of your paper. Why did you choose
this particular piece? How is it significant to you?
• Explore the musical lyrics and describe how they are representative of the
local culture.
• Research the influences of that particular musical tradition and how the
rhythm and beats are representative of the host-culture. Research can be
done through readings, interviews with local musicians or teachers, and
listening to other musical pieces.
• How has the type of music you've selected influenced music in the US? How
has music from the US influenced this type of music?
PHE (250): Our Community: Our Health - 4 credits
This course will engage students in responsible and challenging volunteer activity while helping them
gain an understanding and knowledge of the health care system of their host country. Students will be
exposed to alternative healthcare systems and alternative healthcare practices. They will learn about
the pros and cons of the host-country’s healthcare and health, and chart progressive ways to improve.
Possible subjects could include, obesity, infant-mortality, domestic-violence, addiction issues, HIV/AIDS
transmission and prevention, nutrition, water sanitation, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
• Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
• The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
• Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
• The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Author: Michael Pollan
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
• Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
• AIDS in the Twenty-First Century. Authors: Tony Barnett and Alan Whiteside
• “Celebrating Life: Latest PEPFAR Results,” www.pepfar.gov, 2008.
• “Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
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“Fighting the Good Fight,” http://www.economist.com/node/12762448?story_id=12762448,
2008.
Yong Kim, Jim; “AIDS in 2006 – Moving Toward One Hope, One World?” The New England
Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;7. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068166
“Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa,” The New York Times, December 1, 2006.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/01/world/africa/01madagascar.html. Author: LaFraniere,
Sharon
“When a Pill Is Not Enough,” The New York Times, August 6, 2006. http://www.nytimes.com/
2006/08/06/magazine/06aids.html. Author: Rosenberg, Tina
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book or two articles from the Recommended
Reading list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations)
in your FINAL REPORT.
3. INTERVIEW THREE PEOPLE asking them to give a detailed assessment of your particular
healthcare issue and their opinions about its antecedents, current state of affairs, and
suggestions for improvement. You must develop a survey and conduct uniform interviews
across your sampling.
4. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff based on the
travel/study experience including but not limited to the current state of healthcare and a
particular issue of relevance to the people you interviewed. This report should be 5-10 pages,
typed, double spaced, with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011),
and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect collegelevel quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
o DETAIL AND EXPLAIN THE HEATLH-CARE ISSUE YOU’VE CHOSEN. What population is it
relevant to? Analyze why they are currently in their present condition and document
the analysis with substantiating information. What has caused the issue? What is
the history of the issue? Are there any issues of cultural perception (either foreign
relation or internal) that are worth noting? (citations please) (50%)
o SUMMARIZE YOUR INTERVIEW FINDINGS: (15%)
o EVALUATE WHAT COULD/SHOULD BE CHANGED WITHIN THIS ISSUE. What could have
been prevented to change the situation? What action can be taken by inhabitants of
this community or country to make a difference? What could you do to help that
change occur if you were to become more involved? (25%)
o DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE FROM THE REQUIRED READINGS (10%)
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PHIL (199): Introduction to Spiritual/Religious Studies and their Roles in Culture - 6 credits
This course engages students in meaningful work/volunteer experiences while helping them gain
understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop the necessary skills for living in a globally
interdependent and culturally diverse world. Students will study the spirituality of their region to
understand a sense of local spiritual traditions and provide a level of insight into personal belief
structures and how they structure daily life during their academic study abroad.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• The Bhagavad Gita. Translated by: B. Srinivasa Murthy
• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Author: Robert M. Pirsig
• Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
• Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
• Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
• Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
• The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
• Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
• The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
• Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
• The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Author: Chogyam Trungpa
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. ATTEND AT LEAST TWO RELIGIOUS SERVICES OR EVENTS for each religion discussed.
These are meant to augment, but not replace, living in the religion’s host culture for a period of at
least three months.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report. Please note, the presentation can also be a guided exercise or
experiential lesson orchestrated and led by you, the student.
4. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
5. FINAL PAPER - COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER of insights gained from this international service
experience. Your report will be between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double
spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number.
Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will
be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
In your paper, please include the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF TWO RELIGIONS/SPIRITUAL BELIEFS (40%)!
a. Description of two religions and or spiritual beliefs. What are the core beliefs of that
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religion? How are those beliefs practiced? What is the world view of these
religions?
b. Brief history of the spiritual practice/religion (include when, where and how it began).
c. What are the similarities between these two beliefs?
d. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS PRACTICE (20%)!
a. Describe your actual experience at an event or place of worship.
b. What would you describe as the main population of followers?
c. What did you learn about the people who participated in these events or acts of
worship?
d. How does the spiritual practice/religion structure daily life?
SELF-EVALUATION/REFLECTION (30%)!
a. Was this experience what you expected?
b. What are some of the intriguing aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion to you?
Why?
c. What are some of the aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion that you agree
with? Disagree?
d. How might you incorporate any aspects of the host practice into your daily life?
e. How has your introduction to this host spiritual practice/religion changed your
worldview?
f. How has this host spiritual practice/religion changed your perception of yourself?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
PHIL (399): The Self in Spiritual/Religious Practices - 6 credits
This course is an advanced course designed to engage students in meaningful work/volunteer
experiences while helping them gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop the necessary
skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Students will study the
spirituality of their region to understand a sense of local spiritual traditions and provide a level of insight
into personal belief structures and how they structure daily life during their academic study abroad.
Supplemental assignments offer opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• The Bhagavad Gita. Translated by: B. Srinivasa Murthy
• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Author: Robert M. Pirsig
• Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
• Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
• Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
• Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
• The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
• Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
• The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
• Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
• The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Author: Chogyam Trungpa
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. ATTEND AT LEAST TWO RELIGIOUS SERVICES OR EVENTS for each religion discussed.
These are meant to augment, but not replace, living in the religion’s host culture for a period of at
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least three months.
2. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
5. FINAL PAPER (10-15 pages) seeking an understanding of the role spirituality and religion have in
the creation of self and self-identity in the host-culture.
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Reflection - 50%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will
be between 10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover
page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report
will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Your report will be about the image of the Self as defined by one or two spiritual/religious
beliefs. Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF ONE OR TWO SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS BELIEFS (20%)!
a. Description of two religions and or spiritual beliefs. What are their core beliefs? How
are those beliefs practiced? What is the worldview of these spiritual/religious
beliefs?
b. Brief history of the belief (include when, where and how it began).
c. Name a few individuals with whom you had contact and describe their relationship to
the local religious/spiritual environment. How would you estimate their sense of Self
has been influenced by the local practices.
d. What local influences have
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE/RELIGIONS (20%)!
a. Describe your actual experience at a spiritual/religious event or place of worship.
b. What would you describe as the main population of followers that you experienced?
REFLECTION (50%)!
a. How do(es) the host religion(s) view the Self?
b. Are there any commonalities between the host spiritual practice/religion and your
own beliefs regarding the Self?
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c. How might you like to incorporate any aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion
into your daily life?
d. How has your own spiritual/religious upbringing influenced your sense of Self? How
has it influenced your appreciation of and relationship to these foreign practices?
e. How has this host spiritual practice/religion changed your perception of your Self?
f. Other information you feel is relevant.
PSYCH (299): Culture and Its Influence on the Ways People Operate - 4 credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. Students will explore the psychological differences and similarities across
cultural boundaries, and explore issues like “what is success across cultural lines” and “how does
language determine world-view?” Students will challenge their own cultural norms and identify cultural
biases in undertaking this course.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
• Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
• India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
• Three Cups of Tea. Authors: Greg Mortenson and David Relin
• Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
• Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
• The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
• Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
• The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
• Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
• Engaging Cultural Differences: The Multicultural Challenge in Liberal Democracies. Editors:
Richard Shweder, Martha Minow & Hasel Markus
• “The Development of Competence in Favorable and Unvaforable Environments; Lessons From
Research on Successful Children” http://orp.uoregon.edu/downloads/
MastenCoatsworth1998.pdf. Authors: Ann Masten and J. Douglas Coatsworth
• Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (five page minimum,
typed double spaced) based on the different cultures and exploring how those differences impact
the world-view that you’ve come to understand. Exploring questions might be “what is success
across cultural lines” and “how does language determine world-view?”
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FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will be
between 5-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using
the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
a. Pose one question that’s of interest to you related to cultural world-views.
b. Compare and contrast your experiences with the host-country and what ways they differ
from your own home-country. How do the two cultures differ in their world-views?
c. What specific elements have contributed to the world-view of the host-country? From
childhood to adulthood what has created the host-country’s sense of their own culture?
d. With specific consideration of your question, how has the host-country’s culture been an
influence?
SOC (199): Social Systems - 4 credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to write an ethnology based on a living
within a group for three months and use either their group for a detailed study of social systems, or,
through volunteering with, studying with, living with, and interviewing locals from the host-country, seek
an understanding of that culture’s social systems.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Conscious Living. Authors: Gay & Katie Hendricks
• Imagining Transgender: An Ethnography of a Category. Author: David Valentine
• Friction: An Ethnography of Global Connection. Author: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
• Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be between
5-8 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your
name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you
submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
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Insight
Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
Organization/completeness
Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Two options exist.
Option 1.
Read Conscious Living by Gay and Katie Hendricks and write a 5-8 page paper based on
the book noting how you used ideas within the book while you were overseas and living in
the tight group structure that Carpe Diem programs provide. How did the group structure
play out? What was your “role” within it? How well did your group adhere? How well did
your group do at flowing through the group phases (forming, storming, norming,
performing)? In what ways did you grow aware of how you saw the host country? Your own
country?
Option 2.
Write a 5-8 page Ethnology Project paper.
Ethnographers study human culture by researching artwork, architecture, tools and other
material products of a culture. They also devote much research to a culture’s non-material
creations including its music, symbols and values. They can also study social relationships
in human groups such as marriage, family life, authority and conflict. This project should
give you a chance to observe, with intention, the area, people, culture, historic sites, political
system, art, music, society, history, education, foreign relations, geography, scientific
research, leisure-time activities etc. of the region and culture.
Ethnology Project Assignment Instructions:
• Find an event/issue related to your semester that you know little or nothing
about.
• During your semester: Interview – in-depth - 3 people about this event or
issue.
• Write a 5-8 page research paper documenting your experience.
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Describe what you think will happen for that event/issue. What do you
think the environment will be like? What will the people be like? What
will you experience? What biases/ideas/projections do you bring to the
experience?
As you participate in the event describe what you see, feel, hear, taste…
describe the surrounding environment, the people in it, the activities
taking place etc.
After describing the experience begin to ask questions that bring you into
relationship with it. What are the people doing? How do they do it? Why
do they do it that way? What cultural assumptions of yours, if any, are
exposed?
Summarize your thoughts and feelings: Was this a challenging
experience? Good? Bad? What did you learn about yourself? What did
you learn about the local culture/people? Would you do anything
differently?
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SOC (399): The United States as Seen From the Outside - 4 credits
This course is an analysis of the views that a students host-culture has about the United States.
Students will be asked to make observations about the local culture and identify some opinions that the
local peoples have about America. Students will interview local people as well. Areas of inquiry that
students might engage with are, “how does xxx culture view the United States? “In what ways does the
local culture want to be like the US?” and “In what ways does the local culture not want to be like the
US?” Students will be asked to write a summary analysis of whether they consider it wise for the local
culture to engage in such pursuits and what might be some of the consequences of their opinions
politically, economically, and socially.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Conscious Living. Authors: Gay & Katie Hendricks
• Imagining Transgender: An Ethnography of a Category. Author: David Valentine
• Friction: An Ethnography of Global Connection. Author: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
• The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
• Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
• Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
• Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
5. FINAL REPORT (10 - 15 pages) of insights gained from this international service experience. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be
10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes
your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Descriptions of their Relationship to the US - 60%
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Reflection & Assessment - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive analytical paper about a host-culture with which you interacted. You
will be expected to describe the ways that a host-culture with which you lived, view the United
States. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTION OF A HOST-CULTURE’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE US & ITS INFLUENCES
(60%)!
a. Description of the particular culture you’re choosing to focus on.
b. What ways does it SHOW it’s opinion of the US? This might include TV shows,
American products, American culture, American music ...
c. What ways do its people DESCRIBE their opinion of the US? How do the locals
talk about the US? With love? With ire? Do you have any experience of them
wanting to move to the US?
d. What doest the host-populace think it’s like to live in the US?
e. What are some things they want MORE OF from the US? This might be more
freedom, more aid, better medicine, education, ...
f. What are some things they want LESS OF from the US?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
REFLECTION & ASSESSMENT (30%)!
a. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them SOCIALLY? What
social behaviors common to the US have found their way into the local society?
b. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them ECONOMICALLY?
Are there some economic advantages to being more closely linked to the US
culture?
c. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them POLITICALLY?
d. How do they view the events of 9/11?
e. How do they view themes like terrorism, corporate influence, etc.?
f. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture might be affecting your
conclusions?
g. How has this experience caused you to change your opinion about the US? If you
were president, what changes in foreign policy might you make?
WS (101): Introduction to Global Women’s Studies - 4 credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to earn academic credit for their experiences during
their academic study abroad program. Effectively it is a critical analysis of the essential issues that
affect women’s lives. It provides for both personal and professional growth and is intended for students
who desire to expand their educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting by using
the external international experience to reflect on the inner experience, and the female experience. It
engages students in meaningful conversations about the role of women in marriage, family, education,
justice and reform, health care, sexuality, political and economic status and encourages them to look
critically at themselves and in these areas of their own culture. Supplemental assignments offer
opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
• Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
• Three Cups of Tea. Authors: Greg Mortenson and David Relin
• We Make the Road by Walking. Authors: Paulo Freire and Myles Horton
• Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
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Women in the Material World. Author: Faith D’Alusio
Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
Tangled Routes: Women, Work, and Globalization on the Tomato Trail. Author: Deborah Barndt
“Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa,” The New York Times, December 1, 2006.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/01/world/africa/01madagascar.html. Author: LaFraniere,
Sharon
“Affirmative Action: Empirical Research,” Affirmative Action Review, July 19, 1995. http://
www.policyalmanac.org/culture/archive/affirmative_action_empirical.shtml
“Voters Say It’s Time to End Affirmative Action,” Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/
capitaljournal/2009/06/03/voters-say-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-end-affirmative-action/.
Author: Peter Brown
“Inclusive America,” New York Times, August, 8, 1999. http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/08/
opinion/inclusive-america-under-attack.html. Author: Gerald Ford
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book or 2 articles from the Recommended Reading
list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your
FINAL REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (eight page
minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience. During your semester, do
THREE interviews with local people and use your results to inform your paper. Possible Women’s
Studies Topics: (may also come up with your own topic that must be approved by instructor)
-Family !
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-Health Care! !
-Class and Caste!
-Education!
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-Politics!
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-Drugs/Alcohol Issues
-Justice and Reform! !
-Economics! !
-Jobs and Working
FINAL REPORT of between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with
a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will
be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Submit a comprehensive report about a women’s studies issue as it pertains to your hostcountry. This can either be a compare/contrast paper, or an objective exploration of trends in
the host-country as they relate to women’s equality. Be as specific as possible, detailing the
following:
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Explain what the feminine “role” is in regards to your chosen topic in your host-culture.
Explain why you believe women are currently in their present condition. What has caused
this dynamic in their community? What is the history of their condition? Why do they accept
(or not accept) their condition?
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After describing the experience of the women in your host country, begin to ask questions
that bring you into relationship with it. What is the role of women in your own country in
your topic? What cultural assumptions of yours, if any, are exposed?
Summarize your thoughts and feelings: Was this a challenging experience overall? Good?
Bad? What did you learn about yourself through interacting with these women?
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COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Table of Contents
ANTH 103: Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology!................................................................40
ANTH 399: Societies and Cultures; Reinforcing “The Other”!.........................................................44
ART 199: Art Through Cultural Exchange!..........................................................................................48
ART 399: International Art Intensive!...................................................................................................51
ECON 201: Principles of Economics; International Economics!.......................................................54
ECON 399: Economics and the Impact of “Fair-Trade” versus “Free-Trade”!.................................58
ESM 199: Environmental Sustainability!.............................................................................................62
ESM 399: Global Warming and The People!.......................................................................................66
FL 199: HINDI LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL!......................................................................71
FL 199: PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL!......................................................74
FL 199: Spanish Language Immersion and Travel!.............................................................................77
FL 299: Spanish Intensive Language Immersion and Travel!............................................................80
FL199: SWAHILI and LUGANDAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL!....................................83
FL199: THAI LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL!........................................................................87
GEOG 199: Geography of Globalization in Food!..............................................................................90
GEOG 399: Environment and Its Peoples!..........................................................................................94
HIST 199: Colonialization and Western Interference!........................................................................99
INTL 199: Globalization Awareness and Community Development !...............................................103
INTL 399: Evaluations of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)!......................108
INTL 299: Context and Culture: Defining Systems (LATITUDES ONLY)!........................................113
MUS 199: Applied World Music!..........................................................................................................117
PHE 250: OUR COMMUNITY: OUR HEALTH!......................................................................................120
PHIL 199: Introduction to Spiritual/Religious Studies and their Roles in Culture !........................125
PHIL 399: The Self in Spiritual/Religious Practices!.........................................................................129
PSYCH 299: Psychology as a Social Science; Culture and Its Influence on the Ways People
Operate!.................................................................................................................................................133
SOC 199: Social Systems!...................................................................................................................137
SOC 399: The United States as Seen From the Outside !.................................................................141
WS 101: Introduction to Global Women’s Studies!..........................................................................146
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ANTH 103: Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this introduction to socio-cultural anthropology, students will gain exposure to valuable information
from peoples and cultures around the world, learning about different forms of communication, religious
and symbolic systems, technological adaptations to environment, and power dynamics in social
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systems. Students will be introduced to anthropological theory by reading an ethnography and
conducting their own fieldwork.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities, by working and/or volunteering in an international setting.
2. Gain a deeper understanding of anthropological methods and tools.
3. Explore anthropological comparisons of several different cultures.
4. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local cultural experiences.
5. Improve cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills and enhance critical thinking of
international development through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
• Homestays
• Introduction to Relevant Cultural Norms
• Language instruction and Individual Study on its Role on World View
• Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
• Interviews with Local Contacts
• Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
• Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
RECOMMENDED READING:
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The Tapestry of Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, sixth edition. Author: Rosman,
Abraham and Paula Rubel
The Anthropology of Globalization: Cultural Anthropology Enters the 21st Century. Author: Ted
Lewellen
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
“Trees or Oil,” The Economist,
http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
3. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international service experience. Our expectation is
that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be 8-10 pages in
length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Descriptions of Cultural Characteristics - 60%
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Self-Evaluation and Reflection - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive compare & contrast paper about a culture with which you interacted.
Possible places and topics for fieldwork could include: interview a homeless person; your volunteer
work while overseas; a visit to the hospital emergency room or nursing home; a visit to a community
event to study social behavior; conduct interviews on the topic of tourism, body piercing, opinions
about the United States, dieting and calorie-counting; speak with tourists; research 'suitable
clothing' for: the gym, the bar, the nightclub, school, “professional” roles; attend a church or
synagogue not of your own denomination; go to a town meeting or a political rally; or a topic and
site of your own choice. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
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Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
Organization/completeness
Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS (70%)!
1. Description of the culture. What does it identify as community characteristics?
2. What possessions are valued and why?
3. How do people view themselves in relation to the rest of the world? How do world views vary
by income, education, gender, age?
4. What are the core beliefs about personal empowerment – the ability to alter one’s
circumstances? How are those beliefs manifested?
5. Other information you feel is relevant.
SELF-EVALUATION AND REFLECTION (30%)!
1. What concrete observations have informed your conclusions? What knowledge has enabled
you to connect with similarities?
2. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture affect your conclusions?
3. What are some of the intriguing aspects of the host culture and its perspective on
community appeal to you? Why?
4. How do you identify with the host culture?
5. In what ways do you identify the host culture as less capable?
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ANTH 399: Societies and Cultures; Reinforcing “The Other”
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this upper-division course students will apply knowledge they’ve learned from previous Anthropology
courses to better understand the ways the host-country’s State policies and politics increase the social
divides. Such cultural divides could be relative to socio-economic differences, differences in
geographic residency within the host-country, or even the ways that a national identity is disparate in
some areas but wholly aligned in others. Supplemental assignments offer opportunities for research
and reflection of experiences.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities, by working and/or volunteering in an international setting.
2. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local cultural experiences.
3. Improve cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills and enhance critical thinking of
international development through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
• Homestays
• Introduction to Relevant Cultural Norms
• Language instruction and Individual Study on its Role on World View
• Excursions to Historical Sites
• Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
• Interviews with Local Contacts
• Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
• Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
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RECOMMENDED READING:
The Tapestry of Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, sixth edition. Author: Rosman,
Abraham and Paula Rubel
The Anthropology of Globalization: Cultural Anthropology Enters the 21st Century. Author: Ted
Lewellen
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives. Author:
Zbigniew Brzezinski
India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
“Trees or Oil,” The Economist,
http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT (see attached guidelines) of insights gained from this international service
experience. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality.
Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
FINAL REPORT: 10-15 pages
A comprehensive report of between 10-15 pages. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a
cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading
breakdown will be as follows:
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Introduction: Identify an Issue - 15%
Macro-Level State Policies - 60%
Self-Evaluation and Reflection - 15%
Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
Address the following issues in your final paper:
INTRODUCTION: IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR ISSUE FOR THE OTHER (20%)
a. What is your issue of focus? Is it a particular policy and its results? Is it a particular socialdivide or divisive issue in the culture?
b. How is this issue relevant to what you’ve seen over the past semester?
MACRO-LEVEL STATE POLICIES (65%)
a. Discuss State (governmental) policies in the country of your focus and the contribution to a
perception of and behavior to “the other”.
b. Discuss the behavior and policies of NGOs (non governmental organizations) and their
view of and behavior to those they are helping – recipients of charity or partners?
c. What advantages are there to the division of “other”?
d. How is the focal issue of “other” in your host-country perceived outside of its borders?
e. What policies influence this issue in your host-country?
f. In what ways did your volunteer hours support your understanding of the issue?
g. What is the history of your issue of focus? Is there a comparison between different
policies? How have any governmental policies had an affect on this issue?
h. Other information you think is relevant.
CONCLUSION: REDUCTION OF THE OTHER (15%)
a. How might the State shift its policies to alleviate the sense of other?
b. What advantages would such a shift provide?
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ART 199: Art Through Cultural Exchange
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: !
PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
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brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!!
503-285-1800
Fax:
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866-903-1077
Web: ! !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to multiple art forms, including musical, visual, dance, meditation, yoga
and/or movement. The course will encourage students to critically examine art and their artistic views
within the context of the culture in which they travel, and to evaluate ways in which they relate to their
travel group with an emphasis on art, artistic influences, and the impact art has on the host-culture.
Supplemental assignments will offer opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between the artistic environments in the United States and
in the culture of exploration.
2. Learn about or create art through various methods of inquiry.
3. Develop artistic skills that may include painting, music, dancing, and artistic appreciation of local
artists and their artwork.
4. Gain an understanding of the impact art has on the local culture.
5. Understand group dynamics and the impact of an individual within a group.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
· Homestays
· Introduction to Relevant Cultural Art forms
· Introductory Course on Religion and Secondary Exploration of its Relationship to Art
· Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
· Interviews with Local Contacts and Artists
· Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
· Study with a Local Artist in their Trade
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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. COURSE ATTENDANCE: students will engage in an experience with a local artist focusing on a
particular art form. This instruction will need to be approved by a Carpe Diem instructor or staff and
will occur in a small group or a one-on-one setting, OR do in-the-field research combined with
interviews on a specific topic or art form. In the past, approved courses have been a short-term
introduction to stone carving, traditional dance forms, meditation, yoga, focused study with/on
buddhist thangka paintings, or compare/contrast photojournalism projects with host versus home
themes.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international artistic experience. Submit a
comprehensive 5-6 page report detailing the subject of your study, the qualifications of your
instructor or those artists whom you interviewed, and what you did for your study. Reports must be
typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Please include page numbers on your report.
Answer the following questions:
• What type of art did you study?
• What are the roots of that particular art form in the culture? Has this art form changed over
time? How?
• What did you learn about the materials? Have the materials used changed over time? How
are they different than what might be used in the US?
• Describe the relationship with your instructor (if you had one) and any cultural bridges that
developed. How did your instructor learn this art form?
• What teaching techniques were employed that differ from what you might experience in a
similar US course?
To further document and provide context, students are encouraged to submit a portfolio of either
self-made art, or a sampling of the art students used as a basis for their final report.
EVALUATION CRITERIA/GRADING
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and imagination and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Course Attendance: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ART 399: International Art Intensive
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: !
PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
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brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!!
503-285-1800
Fax:
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866-903-1077
Web: ! !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is a more intensive study about a particular art form that may include art, painting, stone
carving, textiles, music, visual, dance, meditation, yoga and/or movement. It provides for both personal
and professional growth and is intended for students who want to expand beyond the traditional
classroom learning setting. This course will ask students to create an artistic representation of their
overseas experience and write a paper in summary of it.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between the artistic environments in the United States and
in the culture of exploration.
2. Learn about or create art through various methods of inquiry.
3. Develop artistic skills that may include painting, music, dancing, and artistic appreciation of local
artists and their artwork.
4. Understand group dynamics and the impact of an individual within a group
5. Communicate within other cultures.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
· Homestays
· Introduction to Relevant Cultural Artforms
· Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
· Interviews with Local Contacts and Artists
· Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
· Study with a Local Artist in their Trade
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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. COURSE ATTENDANCE: students will engage in an experience with a local artist focusing on a
particular art form. This instruction will need to be approved by a Carpe Diem instructor and will
occur in a small group or a one-on-one setting AND in-the-field INTERVIEWS combined with desk
research into a specific art form.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. FINAL REPORT and PORTFOLIO of insights gained from this international artistic experience.
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FINAL REPORT - Your report will be a minimum of 10 pages in length. Reports must be typed
(double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Please include page numbers on your report. Your report will detail the history
of your chosen art form in the host-culture, and explain your experience with it, answering the
following questions:
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What type of art did you study? What influenced you to choose this art form in particular?
What are the roots of that particular art form in the host-culture?
Has the art form changed over time? How? What has influenced these changes?
What did you learn about the materials used in this setting? Have the materials used
changed over time? How are they different than what might be used in the US?
Describe the relationship with your instructor (if you had one) and any cultural bridges that
developed.
What techniques were employed that differ from what you most often experience in a similar
US course?
Whom did you interview and how did your interviews inform your art?
What does the local representation of your chosen art form say about the local culture?
FINAL PORTFOLIO - Your portfolio will be a collective representation of at least two pieces of
art. These can be drawings, paintings, photographic submissions, poetry, or writing pieces, ...
any form of art that was supported by your course. Electronic submissions to the grading
instructor will be encouraged, but otherwise registered post, or a photograph of a completed
work will also be allowed.
EVALUATION CRITERIA/GRADING
Daily Journal (10 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and imagination and appropriateness.
Final Report (45 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Final Portfolio (45 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Course Attendance: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ECON 201: Principles of Economics; International Economics
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits (6 pending approval from the department) – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
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Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will enhance their understanding of global economics and the ways that decisions on the
macro scale have an impact on a micro level (local population). Students will gain a first-hand
experience of the ways that international policy impacts local populations and seek an understanding
for how the global supply chain works. They will be asked to trace a particular commodity from
production to purchase, with each step along the way understanding where the dollars have passed
and what are the results from each step.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify some of the manners in which the global supply chain functions.
2. Recognize many of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of purchasing an item in
their home country.
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3. Gain a deeper understanding for the economic interdependency between countries.
4. Understand more deeply how State policies effect global trade.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, & METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the forms of:
• Homestays with Local Businesspeople and Laborers
• Shopping from, bargaining with, and interviewing local business-people in markets and stores
• Service-Learning Projects with a Focus on Social-Service
• Service-Learning Projects with a Focus on Environmental Service
• Research projects focused on a particular item’s financial trail
• Potential interviews with recipient-countries’ business people
• Internships / Volunteering Opportunities with Exporting Cooperatives
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
A Beginners Guide to the World Economy. Author: Randy Epping
The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power,
and Politics of World Trade. Author: Pietra Rivoli
Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival. Author: Daniel Jaffe
Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development. Authors: Mary A. Littrell & Marsha A. Dickson
Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
The End of Poverty. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
Tangled Routes: Women, Work, and Globalization on the Tomato Trail. Author: Deborah Barndt
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique
cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
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4. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 6-8 page paper tracing a specific item/commodity of
focus (ie, coffee, rubber, technology-grade minerals, etc.) from local origination in the region you
have been traveling to its destination in a foreign country. The paper should reflect thorough
research describing the ways that the local families and businesses are benefitting as well as the
secondary impacts associated with existing trade agreements and State policies. The paper should
also reflect the supply chain from start to finish as well as whom and where the profits are
distributed. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insights gained from the Required Reading (citations required)
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Paper (75% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, proper use of Spanish
language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Required Reading: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and the expectation is
that you will incorporate into your paper (with citations) references to learned concepts or examples.
Presentation: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ECON 399: Economics and the Impact of “Fair-Trade” versus “Free-Trade”
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits (6 pending approval from the department) – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.orgbrian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/
Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will enhance their understanding of global economics and the ways that decisions on the
macro scale have an impact on a local population. Students will gain a first-hand experience of the
ways that international policy impacts local populations and seek an understanding for how the global
supply chain works.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify some of the manners in which the global supply chain functions.
2. Recognize many of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of purchasing an item in
their home country.
3. Understand how “free trade” policies impact the local production-side populace.
4. Understand how “fair trade” policies impact the local production-side populace.
5. Understand how global policies (including the WTO, NAFTA, CAFTA, and others) can influence
domestic policies and peoples.
6. Gain a deeper understanding for the economic dependency of one country to another.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the forms of:
• Homestays with Local Businesspeople and Laborers
• Introduction to Global Economics
• Introduction to Free-Trade
• Service-Learning Projects with a Focus on Social-Service
• Service-Learning Projects with a Focus on Environmental Service
• Interviews with Local Businesspeople
• Internships / Volunteering Opportunities with Exporting Cooperatives
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RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
A Beginners Guide to the World Economy. Author: Randy Epping
The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power,
and Politics of World Trade. Author: Pietra Rivoli
Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival. Author: Daniel Jaffe
Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
Artisans and Fair Trade: Crafting Development. Authors: Mary A. Littrell & Marsha A. Dickson
Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
The End of Poverty. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL must be maintained in English during the travel/study period. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique
cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade
2. REQUIRED READING - must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION - must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
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4. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 10-15 page paper discussing how “free-trade” has been
impacted by the innovation of “fair-trade” certifications. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Understanding of free-trade agreements - 50%
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Understanding of fair-trade agreements - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 20%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit
will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
UNDERSTANDING OF FREE-TRADE - 50%
a. Describe at least one “free-trade” agreement thoroughly. This could include NAFTA,
CAFTA, or an exploration of the “free-trade” components of the WTO.
b. Give a brief history of the agreement (include when, where and how it began).
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c. What are the benefits of this “free-trade” agreement? How does it benefit the
production-side population? How does it benefit the purchasing-side population?
How does it benefit the politicians? How does it benefit business?
d. How has the agreement changed over time?
e. How have you seen the impacts of “free-trade” specifically on your semester?
f. Other information you feel is relevant.
UNDERSTANDING OF FAIR-TRADE - 20%
a. Describe at least one “fair-trade” agreement thoroughly. How much more do the
producers of a particular item earn?
b. Give a brief history of the agreement?
c. What are the benefits of this “fair-trade” agreement? How does it benefit the
production-side and purchasing-side populations? How does it benefit the politicians
and business?
d. What is the cost for a “fair-trade” item as compared to something that doesn’t have
that certification?
e. How has the agreement changed over time?
f. How have you seen the impacts of “fair-trade” specifically on your semester?
g. Other information you feel is relevant.
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FORWARD THINKING - 20%
a. What are some things you’ve learned that you could advocate for back home?
b. Is “fair-trade” a sustainable business practice in today’s economy? Is it competitive?
c. What changes, if any, would need to happen for a more ubiquitous adoption of “fairtrade” policies?
d. Long-term, if more “fair-trade” policies were adopted, how might that change the
overall political landscape of your host-country?
e. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Paper (75% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, proper use of Spanish
language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Presentation: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ESM 199: Environmental Sustainability
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and
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affords an opportunity to take advantage of appropriate technology, sustainability issues in the
developing world, and to learn first hand about local issues of environmental entropy which are
available through travel.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Gain a working knowledge of sustainability issues in the developing world.
2. Relate the importance of ecosystem conservation to the survival of all ecosystems worldwide.
3. Build, take part in building, and learn about alternative practices (ie, biogas systems, alternative
building techniques, organic farming, greenhouse gasses and carbon offsets, ecosystem
management).
4. Witness and interview first-hand local artists, environmentalists, and/or environmental managers
to learn about current methods and relevant issues.
5. Experience and learn about the inherent tensions between local populations and their needs,
balanced with issues of environmental conservation.
6. Select articles and journals related to the travel/study experience and analyze them critically.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the forms of:
1. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
2. Books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
3. Volunteering with environmental conservation projects (ie, reforestation, invasive species
removal, censusing of local fauna, etc.).
4. Introduction to, and volunteering on alternative building and/or alternative energy projects and
methods.
5. Interviews with local inhabitants.
6. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
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RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
“Environmental Justice for All – Even Tuvalu!” Outreach: A Daily Publication from the Stakeholder
Forum At the Fourth Preparatory Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development
(WSSD), Bali, Indonesia, June 7, 2002. Author: Dorsey, Michael
“Class Conflict and Environmental Justice,” http://www.allacademic.com//meta/
p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/8/1/8/pages108189/p108189-1.php, accessed June 15, 2009.
Author: Gould, Kenneth
"Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author: Ruxandra
Guidi
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
5. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours
6. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
7. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as
the foundation for your final report.
8. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff of insights gained
from this international service experience. Your report will be between 8-10 pages in length.
Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter
(eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
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Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
Organization/completeness
Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Environmentally focused agency/description - 20%
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Description of volunteer activity - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 50%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER
Submit a comprehensive report about ONE volunteer experience based on the travel/study
experience including but not limited to the value of ecosystem conservation; cultural diversity;
ethnography report; leisure-time activities in different cultures and/or societies. Be as specific
as possible, detailing the following:
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION - 20%
a. Description of one organization with which you volunteered - what they do, services
they provide, location, funding sources, outcomes, etc.
b. What environmental issue is being addressed?
c. Brief history of the organization (include when, where and how it began).
d. The organization's mission statement (formal or informal).
e. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY - 30%
a. Describe your relationship with this organization (tasks and/or responsibilities).
b. How did your volunteer activity contribute to the organization’s mission?
c. What did you learn about the people/community that live with/in relationship to the
environmental project?
d. What kind of ongoing support could you provide for the organization? Give at least
three examples of ways that your impact could last longer than the volunteer term.
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FORWARD THINKING - 50%
f. What are some things you’ve learned that you think you could re-purpose for use
back home?
g. What are some new skills (technical and theoretical) that were developed/improved
as a result of your experience.
h. In what way has this experience been of value to you in terms of your future goals?
i. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
j. What could you do personally to facilitate and cement the long-term vision for this
organization?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Presentation: Successful completion of the presentation is required for this course.
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Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
ESM 399: Global Warming and The People
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
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Web: !
Hours: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to experience outside of the classroom
some of the tell-tale signs of a shift in local and regional weather patterns. Students will be asked to
understand the basic science, explore opposing viewpoints, and to relate them to things they’ve
witnessed or experienced while on their semester.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
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STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify changes in local weather phenomenon.
2. Identify some of the impacts of global weather shifts.
3. Research and identify some of the sources that have contributed to such shifts in global
weather.
4. Witness and interview local people to identify the impacts of such weather shifts.
5. Understand the dialogue of those who disagree with the notion of “global warming.”
6. Select articles and journals related to the travel/study experience and analyze them critically.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the forms of:
1. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
2. Books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
3. Volunteering with environmental conservation projects (ie, reforestation, invasive species
removal, censusing of local fauna, etc.).
4. Introduction to, and volunteering on alternative building and/or alternative energy projects and
methods.
5. Interviews with local inhabitants.
6. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
“Environmental Justice for All – Even Tuvalu!” Outreach: A Daily Publication from the Stakeholder
Forum At the Fourth Preparatory Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development
(WSSD), Bali, Indonesia, June 7, 2002. Author: Dorsey, Michael
“Class Conflict and Environmental Justice,” http://www.allacademic.com//meta/
p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/8/1/8/pages108189/p108189-1.php, accessed June 15, 2009.
Author: Gould, Kenneth
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"Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author: Ruxandra
Guidi
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what
you’ve discovered about global warming while on your semester. Please note that this
presentation may serve as the foundation for your final report.
5. FINAL PAPER detailing the ways in which global warming has impacted the local population
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(ten page minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience including but
not limited to the value of ecosystem conservation; cultural diversity; ethnography report;
leisure-time activities in different cultures and/or societies.
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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What is Global Warming? - 40%
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What is the Debate? - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will
be between 10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover
page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report
will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
!
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING? - 40%
a. Describe what causes the effect known as “global warming.” Citations are required.
b. Describe some of the local changes in weather patterns based on your interactions
with the local population.
c. How aware is the local population of the issue of global warming?
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d.
e.
f.
g.
Are there any positive benefits to global warming in your host-region?
What are the costs and challenges that are presented as a result of global warming?
What are some of the root causes of global warming?
Other information you feel is relevant.
WHAT’S THE DEBATE? - 20%
a. Describe how certain elements argue for the falsity of the notion of “global warming.”
b. What do these elements have to gain in postponing a true dialogue?
c. What did you learn about the local people/community that live in relationship to these
environmental shifts?
d. What have been the real issues for the local population? Economic? Social?
Environmental? Political?
e. Other information you feel is relevant.
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FORWARD THINKING - 30%
a. How have the affected populations, in your inquiry, responded?
b. How have your opinions about global warming shifted, if at all?
c. What would you suggest the local populations do to ameliorate the side-effects of
global warming?
d. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
Presentation: Successful completion of the presentation is required for this course.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
FL 199: HINDI LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 3 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course. THIS IS A PASS/FAIL COURSE.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is three weeks of total immersion in Hindi language study. It is 2-3 hours a day (30 hours in
total) of intensive study with a Hindi language instructor at a Carpe Diem-chosen language school in
India. Each student will live with home stay families in India for the duration of their month of language
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study. Students will be expected to complete all course requirements within one month of the
completion of their course date.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Hindi.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 30 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
Hindi continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language School
Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous section and
may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence documenting
successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in Hindi.
By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they
can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of Hindi culture and
society.
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INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
Hindi language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a greater
understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Hindi so he/she can communicate more
effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the Indian way of life.
ADVANCED: For students who possess a solid knowledge of the Hindi language and culture, able to
perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider
knowledge of the Hindi culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an abstract
level.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
7. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
8. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 30 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/
week, 3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
9. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in Hindi
about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Hindi
fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for
this paper might include: a personal story about an experience had during a homestay; a
synopsis of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth or legend.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Note that this course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
One-page paper (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, proper use of
Hindi language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
FL 199: PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 3 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course. THIS IS A PASS/FAIL COURSE.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a three week total immersion in Portuguese language study. It is 2-3 hours a day (30
hours for the semester) of intensive Portuguese study with a language instructor at a Carpe Diemchosen language school in Brazil. Each student will live with home stay families for the duration of their
of language study. Students will supplement their language immersion by volunteering side-by-side
with native-speakers, and living in the host-culture over the course of their three-month study abroad
experience.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Portuguese.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 30 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
Portuguese continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language
School Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous
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section and may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence
documenting successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in
Portuguese. By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar and
vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of
Portuguese culture and society.
INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
Portuguese language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a
greater understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Portuguese so he/she can
communicate more effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the Brazilian way
of life.
ADVANCED: For students who possess a solid knowledge of the Portuguese language and culture,
able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider
knowledge of the Portuguese culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an
abstract level.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 30 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week,
3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in
Portuguese about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most advanced level
of Portuguese fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject matter.
Subjects for this paper might include: a personal story about an experience had during a
homestay; a synopsis of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth
or legend.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Note that this course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
One-page paper (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, proper use of
Portuguese language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness,
organization, analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
FL 199: Spanish Language Immersion and Travel
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
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or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is four weeks of one-on-one (or very small group) language instruction and total immersion
in formal Spanish language study. It is 4-5 hours a day (approximately 80 hours for the semester) of
intensive Spanish language instruction at a Carpe Diem-chosen language school in Latin America.
Each student will live with home stay families for the duration of their language study. Students will
supplement their language immersion by volunteering side-by-side with native-speakers, and living in
the host-culture over the course of their three-month study abroad experience.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Spanish.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
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CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 80 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
Spanish continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language School
Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous section and
may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence documenting
successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in
Spanish.
By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they
can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of Spanish/Hispanic
culture and society.
INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a greater
understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Spanish so he/she can communicate
more effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the Latin American way of life.
ADVANCED: For students who possess a solid knowledge of the Spanish/Hispanic language and
culture, able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained
a wider knowledge of the Spanish/Hispanic culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her
ideas at an abstract level.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 80 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week,
3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in Spanish
about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Spanish
fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for this
paper might include: a personal story about an experience had during a homestay; a synopsis
of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth or legend.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
One-page Paper (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, proper use of
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Spanish language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
FL 299: Spanish Intensive Language Immersion and Travel
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
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CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an advanced study course where students will increase their Spanish fluency by intensive
language instruction by living and volunteering with Spanish-speaking homestays and families. The
student will also enhance language skills via travel and research to various historic sites, cultural
events, exhibits, etc.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Spanish.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
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CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 80 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
Spanish continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language School
Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous section and
may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence documenting
successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in
Spanish.
By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they
can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of Spanish/Hispanic
culture and society.
INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a greater
understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Spanish so he/she can communicate
more effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the Latin American way of life.
ADVANCED: For students who possess a solid knowledge of the Spanish/Hispanic language and
culture, able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained
a wider knowledge of the Spanish/Hispanic culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her
ideas at an abstract level.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 80 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week, 3
weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a 5-8 page paper in Spanish about a topic of your choice.
The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Spanish fluency and utilize as many verb
tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for this upper division paper might include: an
analysis of local politics juxtaposed against your domestic politics; a description and analysis of one
of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that you volunteered with; or a discussion of one of
your host family’s experiences in their country. This paper will be used by any transferring
institution to verify your language proficiency and should appropriately be written to justify your
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admission into an elite tier of instruction that a pass/fail grade is unable to reflect.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Five-page Paper (35% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, proper use of
Spanish language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (50% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 80 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified Spanish language school. Carpe Diem will verify hours of
the language instruction.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
FL199: SWAHILI and LUGANDAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 3 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course. THIS IS A PASS/FAIL COURSE.
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PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is three weeks of total immersion in Swahili (or Lugandan) language study. It is 2-3 hours a
day (averaging to about 30 hours total) of intensive language study with a pre-arranged instructor of
Swahili (or Lugandan) at a Carpe Diem-chosen language school. Each student will live with home stay
families in Uganda and Tanzania for the duration of their language study. Students will supplement
their language immersion by volunteering side-by-side with native-speakers, and living in the hostculture over the course of their three-month study abroad experience.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
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•
•
•
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Lugandan or Swahili.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 30 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
language continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language
School Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous
section and may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence
documenting successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in
Lugandan and Swahili. By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar
and vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of
East African culture and society.
INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
languages and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a greater
understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Lugandan and Swahili so he/she can
communicate more effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the East African
way of life.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
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keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 30 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week,
3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in
Lugandan or Swahili about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most
advanced level of fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject
matter. Subjects for this paper might include a personal story about an experience during a
homestay; a synopsis of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth
or legend.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Note that this course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but are not limited to, clearly
presented ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
One-page paper (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, proper use of
Lugandan or Swahili languages, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness,
organization, analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
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FL199: THAI LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 3 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course. THIS IS A PASS/FAIL COURSE.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is three weeks of total immersion in formal Thai language study. It is 2-3 hours a day
(approximately 30 hours for the semester) of intensive Thai language instruction at a Carpe Diemchosen language school in Thailand. Each student will live with home stay families in Thailand for the
duration of their language study. Students will supplement their language immersion by volunteering
side-by-side with native-speakers, and living in the host-culture over the course of their three-month
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study abroad experience.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate enhanced foreign language proficiency as evidenced by verification and evaluation
by language school officials as well as a written narrative in Thai.
2. Recognize and identify ethnic, cultural, political and economic diversity in the host country as
evidenced by journal entries.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 30 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in conjunction with homestays and
focused language instruction by a qualified local instructor. Carpe Diem will verify hours of the
language instruction.
LANGUAGE SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA AND OUTCOMES:
The language school selected for the students by Carpe Diem Education must offer different levels of
instruction with a mix of conversation, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Students will be placed in the
Thai continuum based on a written or oral placement exam and interview with the Language School
Coordinator. Progress to the next level is based on successful completion of the previous section and
may also be determined by length of enrollment. Students must provide written evidence documenting
successful completion of one or more of the levels listed below.
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ELEMENTARY: For students who have little or no previous knowledge of the basic structures in Thai.
By the end of the course, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they
can express themselves functionally and will also have a greater awareness of Thai culture and society.
INTERMEDIATE: For students who possess a general command of the more complex structures in the
Thai language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will have a greater
understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Thai so he/she can communicate more
effectively. Students will also acquire a greater understanding of the Thai way of life.
ADVANCED: For students who possess a solid knowledge of the Thai language and culture, able to
perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider
knowledge of the Thai culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an abstract
level.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. LANGUAGE VERIFICATION: At least 30 formal hours of language instruction (5 days/week,
3 weeks of study). Carpe Diem staff will verify on each student’s behalf.
3. CRITICAL THINKING PAPER: Write a one-page paper (approximately 350 words) in Thai
about a topic of your choice. The paper should reflect your most advanced level of Thai
fluency and utilize as many verb tenses as possible given the subject matter. Subjects for this
paper might include: a personal story about an experience had during a homestay; a synopsis
of your experience of cultural integration; or the retelling of a local myth or legend.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Note that this course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Daily Journal (25% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
One-page paper (15% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, proper use of
Thai language, complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization,
analysis, originality and summarization skills.
Language Verification (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria based on written verification (Carpe
Diem will provide verification unless student is on independent study in which case the student will
provide).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
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completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
GEOG 199: Geography of Globalization in Food
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
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or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student the opportunity to explore different food systems, the
methods in which food is produced and grown in that culture, and to seek an understanding of how that
culture uses organic, alternative, and/or progressive methods of farming. Students may also explore
the ways in which that culture eats and perceives their food, their level of interaction with fast food
chains, local farming, and that culture's general nutrition.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and describe foods local to region.
2. Explore the host culture’s experience of, health with, and relationship to it’s food.
3. Understand how cultures perceive food issues relative to other issues relevant to the culture.
4. Understand the food supply chain, and where their foods come from.
5. Identify the host culture’s relationship to GMO, organic, and other methods of farming.
6. Explore the host culture’s relationships to food harvesting, wealth distribution and political
influences relative to the agricultural industry.
7. Explore the differences and influences culturally of vegetarianism, veganism, different meat
eating habits, gluten free, etc.
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CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 50 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. Outdoor wilderness education and trekking
2. Environmental service-learning projects
3. Introduction to the geography of food and its production
4. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
5. If appropriate, books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
6. Lectures on relevant regional environmental and food issues
7. Market shopping excursions and interviews with cooks
8. Introduction to local cooking techniques
9. Experience with local farming methods
10. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
"The City that Ended Hunger" http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/food-for-everyone/the-citythat-ended-hunger. Author: Frances Moore Lappe
"Stalking the Vegetanual" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/239/. Author:
Barbara Kingsolver “Farm Labor Programs Work to Bring in the Crops,” Oregon State University Archives, http://
arcweb.sos.state.or.us/exhibits/ww2/services/farm.htm
“Organic Farming, Answer to Farmers’ Suicides?” http://www.commondreams.org/
headlines06/0718-05.htm. Author: Dogra, Bharat
“The End of Plenty” National Geographic, June 2009. Author: Bourne, Joel
“Obstacles to organic: A farmer in Bangladesh carries produce the traditional South Asian way on his head.” Author: Craig Meisner
“Eating Animals,” http://news.change.org/stories/eating-animals. Author: Chart, Natasha
“One Table: Advancing Agriculture to End Hunger,” US Department of State, http://
www.state.gov/e/eeb/rls/fs/2009/113991.htm.
Food Rules. Author: Michael Pollan
The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Author: Michael Pollan
The Fatal Harvest. Edited by Andrew Kimbrell
Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems. Author: Stephen Gliessman
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
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1. A DAILY JOURNAL must be maintained during the travel/study period. It is to contain notes,
observation of historic places, personal contacts, interviews, geographic features studied,
leisure-time activities, tropical plant and animal species identified, specific cultural traits noted,
field-trips to ecosystems and protected zones.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read AT LEAST one book OR two articles from the
Recommended Reading list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives
expressed (with citations) in your FINAL REPORT.
3. FINAL REPORT (6-8 pages) on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor (eight page
minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience including but not limited
to the value of ecosystem conservation; cultural diversity; ethnography report; leisure-time
activities in different cultures and/or societies. Use standard research paper formats i.e. MLA,
APA, Stanford, Turabian, etc..
FINAL REPORT: 6-8 pages
Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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What is Their Food? - 15%
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What is Their Relationship to Their Food? - 60%
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Assessment of Their Relationship - 15%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
Address the following issues in your final paper:
WHAT IS THEIR FOOD? (20%)
a. What are the traditional foods in this region? What do local people currently eat?
What goes into their food? Where does it come from?
b. What cultural traditions or beliefs have influenced their food?
c. How is it prepared?
WHAT IS THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR FOOD? (65%)
a. How have food systems/traditions changed over time?
b. How do people view organic versus inorganic foods?
c. What’s their state of nutrition? How much fast food do they eat? How many
calories does an average citizen eat in a day?
d. How far do people have to go to get their food? How much of their income might
they need to spend on food?
e. How is farming practiced in your host-country? Do they use genetically modified
seeds or foods? Where do their seeds come from?
f. How valuable/significant are certain flavors in in the host-culture?
g. Other information you think is relevant.
ASSESSMENT OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP (15%)
a. How is their relationship with food different than that of your home-country?
b. What suggestions would you make to improve nutrition?
c. How would you suggest changing things in your home-country?
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
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Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
GEOG 399: Environment and Its Peoples
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
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Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. Students will undertake a deep understanding of the ways that the
environment impacts and influences the people who live in it. Students are encouraged to think about
non-traditional interpretations of the environment. Some examples might include high mountain
ranges, social isolation, closeness to wildlife, city-dwelling, proximity to clean drinking water, proximity
to transportation, elevation, etc.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and describe tropical plant and animal species, geographic features, ecosystems,
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protected zones, and historical sites as evidenced through a research paper.
2. Relate the importance of ecosystem conservation to the survival of all ecosystems worldwide –
and relate this to geographic areas of travel.
3. Relate the development of a people to the influences of their host environment; this could be
based on climate, available foods, physical boundaries, religion, and development.
4. Select articles and journals related to the travel/study experience and analyze them critically.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 50 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. Outdoor wilderness education and trekking
2. Environmental service-learning projects
3. Interviews with rural and urban local populations
4. Social service with high-needs local individuals
5. Studies of local art and culture
6. Immersion retreat into local spiritual traditions
7. Multiple regions of travel and cultural exploration (travel)
8. Homestays in rural and urban settings
9. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
Guns, Germs & Steel; the Fates of Human Societies. Author: Jared Diamond
Stuff; the Secret Lives of Everyday Things. Authors: Alan Thein Durning and John C. Ryan
Ecotopia: The notebooks and reports of William Weston by Ernest Callenbach The White Manʼs
The White Man’s Burden; Why the West’s Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little
Good. Author: William Easterly
The Lexus and the Olive Tree. Author: Thomas L. Friedman
The World is Flat. Author: Thomas L. Friedman
Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent
the World by Alan Weisman
“Evolution of the Human-Environment Relationship”. Authors: David Schimel, Charles Redman, John
Dearing, Lisa Graumlich, Rik Leemans, Carole Crumley, Kathy Hibbard, Will Steffen, Robert Costanza.
Pub. May 2, 2007. http://www.eoearth.org/article/Evolution_of_the_human-environment_relationship
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
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2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT (10-15 pages) A comprehensive report of insights gained from this
international service experience. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Use standard research paper
formats i.e. MLA, APA, Stanford, Turabian, etc. Your report will be evaluated using the following
criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Introduction: Identify an Environment - 20%
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Describe the Relationships - 60%
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Self-Evaluation and Reflection - 15%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
Students will write about the ways that the local environment influences the people who
live within and from it.
INTRODUCTION: IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR ENVIRONMENT (20%)
a. What is the environment you’re focusing on?
b. Describe HOW the people that reside within its influence live.
DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS PEOPLES
(55%)
a. How has the environment influenced people to adapt?
b. What advantages are there to these adaptations?
c. What are the dangers of living in this environment? How have the people adapted
their lifestyle or culture to address these potential problems?
d. How did your volunteering teach you more about the people and their relationship to
their environment?
e. How has the evolution of the area and its people been influenced by the
environment?
f. Are the locals living in “harmony” with their environment? What are/aren’t they doing?
g. How have they adapted their environment to suit them? What have been the
consequences of such an adaptation?
h. Other information you think is relevant.
REFLECTIONS/SUGGESTIONS (15%)
a. How has your experience changed how you’re going to relate to your home
environment?
b. What suggestions would you make to the locals in order to live in better harmony with
their environment?
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
HIST 199: Colonialization and Western Interference
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this study of colonialism and the history of Western influences, students will undertake to understand
the influences that colonialism has had on the host-country. Students will explore the ways local
cultures have been impacted by the influences of “westernized countries” that might include
infrastructure (roads, trains, and transportation), language, gender roles, world-view, social justice
issues, sanitation, food, politics, political influences, natural resource management, etc. It provides for
both personal and professional growth and is intended for students who desire to expand their
educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting by working directly within another
culture.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between US and local cultures by working and/or
volunteering in an international setting.
2. Gain a deeper understanding of the history of cultural overlap and the positive and negative
results of such influencing.
3. Explore regional comparisons of several different cultures based on different colonial pasts.
4. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local cultural experiences.
5. Understand the resource management of that host-culture and the ways its relationships with a
colonial past influence its policy decisions.
6. Improve cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills and enhance critical thinking of
international development through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
• Homestays
• Language instruction and Individual Study on its Role on World View
• Excursions to Historical Sites
• Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
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•
•
•
Interviews with Local Contacts
Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
RECOMMENDED READING:
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Author: John Perkins
Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
Africa Doesn’t Matter: How the West has Failed the World’s Poorest Continent and What We Can
Do About It. Author: Giles Bolton
When Victims Become Killers: Colonialism, Nativism, and the Genocide in Rwanda. Author:
Mahmood Mamdani
India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
“Trees or Oil,” The Economist,
http://www.economist.com/node/13956307?
story_id=E1_TPJVGPDS&CFID=163846420&CFTOKEN=99980133
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international service experience. Our expectation is
that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be 8-10 pages in
length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Descriptions of the Region/Country of Focus - 60%
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Reflection & Assessment - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive analytical paper about a host-culture with which you interacted.
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Possible places and topics for analysis could include: infrastructure (roads, trains, and
transportation), language, gender roles, world-view, indigenous issues, social justice
issues, sanitation, food, politics, political influences, natural resource management, etc., or
a topic and site of your own choice. Your report will be evaluated using the following
criteria; Insight, Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis, Organization/
completeness, Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling.
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
!
!
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGION/COUNTRY OF FOCUS (60%)!
1. Description of the particular culture. (ie. traditional foods, music, family structures,
religions, language, gender roles, world-view, social justice issues, indigenous
issues, politics, natural resource management, etc.)
2. What specifically were some of the major external/Western occurrences (if any)
and what happened/ is happening?
3. How has society been influenced by external/Western countries?
4. How has the economy been influenced by external/Western countries?
5. How has the political landscape been influenced by external/Western countries?
6. Other information you feel is relevant.
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REFLECTION & ASSESSMENT (30%)!
1. What concrete observations have informed your conclusions? What knowledge
has enabled you to connect with similarities?
2. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture might be affecting your
conclusions?
3. How do you think the Social, Economic, and Political landscapes have fared since
external/Western influences shaped it? For the better? To the detriment?
4. What could be done to shift the political/economic/social balance to be more to the
benefit of the country of focus?
5. What challenges might this country face (both internally and externally) in trying to
shift the current social, economic, or political systems to ones that they might
benefit more from?
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
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completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
INTL 199: Globalization Awareness and Community Development
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
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Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn through work experience and volunteer
service concurrent with assignments while on their academic study abroad program. It engages
students in meaningful work/volunteer experiences while helping them gain an understanding of a
particular issue of their choosing relevant to globalization and its impacts on local populations. Themes
can include the ways the local communities are impacted by the World Bank, the International
Monetary Fund, international development as practiced by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) program, global wealth distribution, alternative government systems and their
advantages/disadvantages, and more.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between cultures.
2. Expand knowledge and understanding of traditions and customs of different cultures by working or
volunteering in an international setting.
3. Analyze and summarize insights gained from cross cultural work/volunteer experiences.
4. Improve cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills through volunteer activities.
5. Understand the impacts of globalization and the ways such impacts affect local populations and
their day-to-day lives.
6. Examine deeply the ins and outs of non-profits and international conservation efforts in the
developing world.
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CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
2. Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
3. Books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
4. Volunteering with environmental conservation projects (ie, reforestation, invasive species
removal, censusing of local fauna, etc.).
5. Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
6. Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
7. Introduction to, and volunteering on appropriate technological methods of the region.
8. Interviews with local inhabitants.
9. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo
Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know by David Bornstein and Susan Davis
Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President.
Edited by: Nancy Birdsall
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World. Author: Alan Weisman
“Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
“Deals Help China Expand Sway in Latin America,” The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/
2009/04/16/world/16chinaloan.html. Authors: Romero, Simon; Barrionuevo, Alexei
“Up to Their Necks in It,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/11751397?
story_id=11751397.
“Tripping Over Health: US Policy on Patents and Drug Access in Developing Countries,” Center
for Global Development, http://www.cgdev.org/content/publications/detail/967265/, 2008. Authors:
Elliott, Kimberly Ann; Fink, Carsten.
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"Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CRITERIA/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS: 60 hours of internship or volunteer hours. Carpe Diem will provide verification
of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
4. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
5. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (eight page minimum,
typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience.
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Description of Issue - 30%
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Description of How Globalization is Involved - 40%
!
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Reflection / Suggestions to Improve the Situation or Expand its Practice - 20%
!
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!
Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be between
8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes
your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the
papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the
following criteria: Insight, Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to
Understand Complexity of the Issue, Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
!
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE (30%) !
a. Description of Globalization as you’re using it.
b. Description of main globalization-issue. What aspect of globalization are you
focusing on?
c. Brief history of the issue before globalization and how it has changed over time.
d. Other information you feel is relevant.
!
DESCRIPTION OF HOW GLOBALIZATION IS INVOLVED (40%)
a. Who specifically is impacted? (stay focused on a particular population/person as a
narrower focus will be easier to establish connections).
b. Describe your relationship to the population/person.
e. How, specifically, is Globalization impacting this population for better or worse?
c. What, if anything, is this population doing to promote or discourage the impact of
globalization?
d. What did you learn about the people/community that you served?
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f.
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Other information you feel is relevant.
REFLECTION / SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION OR EXPAND ITS PRACTICE (30%)!
e. Is this aspect of globalization intended to help the local population? In practice, is it
helping or hurting the local population?
f. Bearing in mind the complexity of these issues, what would you suggest to facilitate
and cement the long-term positive impacts for this population? If already positive,
how would you improve/expand its scope? If negative, how would you suggest
mitigating its impact on the local population or removing it completely?
g. What changes (personal and professional) will you make, if any, as a result of this
experience?
h. Other information you feel is relevant.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
Presentation: Successful completion of the presentation is required for this course.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
INTL 399: Evaluations of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed as an advanced course, where students are asked to take on a detailed
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exploration of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and chart both their benefits to
the local populations to which they serve, as well as the ways they often times don’t work. Students will
be asked to understand what some of the common pitfalls are in INGOs and as well as whether in the
long-term they are creating more problems than they’re fixing.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Detail a full and comprehensive analysis of two NGOs in their host-environment.
2. Interview local populations to better understand the ways in which NGOs impact them.
3. Research the issue of dependency within international development.
4. Examine differences and similarities in the workplace environment, and expand knowledge and
understanding of traditions and customs of different cultures, by working or volunteering in an
international setting.
5. Analyze and summarize insights gained from cross cultural work/volunteer experiences.
6. Improve cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
2. Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
3. Books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
4. Volunteering with environmental conservation projects (ie, reforestation, invasive species
removal, censusing of local fauna, etc.).
5. Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
6. Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
7. Introduction to, and volunteering on appropriate technological methods of the region.
8. Interviews with local inhabitants.
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9. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo
Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know by David Bornstein and Susan Davis
Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
The White House and the World: A Global Development Agenda for the Next U.S. President.
Edited by: Nancy Birdsall
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Cradle to Cradle. Authors: William McDonough and Michael Braungart
Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World. Author: Alan Weisman
“Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
“Deals Help China Expand Sway in Latin America,” The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/
2009/04/16/world/16chinaloan.html. Authors: Romero, Simon; Barrionuevo, Alexei
“Up to Their Necks in It,” The Economist, http://www.economist.com/node/11751397?
story_id=11751397.
"Death Over Dams" http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/306/. Author:
Ruxandra Guidi
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CRITERIA/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS: 120 hours of internship or volunteer hours. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
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4. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
5. FINAL REPORT (10-15 pages) of insights gained from this international service experience. You
will be writing about NGOs and their direct and indirect effects on local populations. Grading
breakdown will be as follows:
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Description of Two NGOs - 30%
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Description of Volunteer Activity - 20%
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Forward Thinking - 40%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be
between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using
the following criteria: Insight, Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to
Understand Complexity of the Issue, Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Your report will be a minimum of TEN pages in length. Compare and contrast the two NGOs
and the extent to which they contribute to, or challenge, international development. Be as
specific as possible, detailing the following:
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AGENCY/ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONS (30%)!
1. Description of two organizations with which you volunteered - what they do, services they
provide, location, funding sources, outcomes, etc.
2. What issues are being addressed for what population?
3. Brief history of the organizations (include when, where and how it began).
4. The organizations mission statements (formal or informal).
5. How the organizations track its outcomes.
6. Other information you feel is relevant.
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DESCRIPTION OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY (20%)!
1. Describe your volunteer activity (tasks and/or responsibilities).
2. How did your volunteer activity benefit the community that you served?
3. What did you learn about the people/community that you served?
4. How well did your activity fit into the NGOs mission?
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FORWARD THINKING (40%)
1. In what ways did your culture influence your perception and involvement with the volunteer
work?
2. Is the work that NGOs directly beneficial to the people it professes to serve?
3. In what ways did the NGOs fall short?
4. Are you a fan of NGOs in the communities in which you volunteered?
5. Is there a case to be made for kicking NGOs out of the development work they do?
6. If NGOs didn’t do their work like this, what would happen to the locals?
7. Other information you feel is relevant.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
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Final paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Presentation: Successful completion of the presentation is required for this course.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
INTL 299: Context and Culture: Defining Systems (LATITUDES ONLY)
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
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brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
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866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This international experiential course creates an opportunity for students to assess and analyze
systems and subsystems contained within an area of interest to the students such as business (for
example, accounting, fiscal accountability, etc.), social work (for example, child development, health,
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etc.) the environment, organizational development, gender, education and politics. Students will be
expected to integrate information from participant observation, research, readings and interviews to
inform conclusions. A plan to approach the course will be approved by the instructor within 10 days of
beginning the work/volunteer experience.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1.Examine systems of concern, by working and/or volunteering in an international setting.
2.Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local cultural experiences.
3.Improve cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills and enhance critical thinking of
international development through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 80 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in cooperation with a dedicated
Internship Supervisor and will be found in the following forms. Direct curricular approval will cleared in
advance with the Instructor:
•Volunteer Program Relevant to Course Study
•Contact, Volunteering, and Living with Local Populations
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CRITERIA/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of international volunteering. Student must
provide verification of volunteer hours with a daily log and letter from on-site supervisor.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
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brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A BLOG POST to the Latitudes blog, sharing your experience and reflecting on what you are
learning. Email this blog to latitudes@carpediemeducation.org at anytime during the course of your
volunteer placement.
4. FINAL REPORT (15 pages) The paper’s thesis must be pre-approved by the Carpe Diem grading
instructor. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the
quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will
reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria: Insight,
Content/clarity of expression and logic of analysis, Ability to Understand Complexity of the Issue,
Organization, Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Option one:
An overall context for the work/volunteer experience, including the “theory of change”
which guides the organization in which you work. What type of work is this organization
doing and why do they believe it is effective to meet the needs of the environment/
community/population being served? Do you agree with this theory? Why or why not? OR
Option two:
A description of the system of focus (ie. healthcare, education, social, environmental,
political) and an analysis of the system of focus and its relevance to the culture
experienced.
Submit a proposal for your chosen option to the professor for approval. To help you in
creating a proposal and identifying an area to focus on, consider the following
questions:
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What have you found most interesting so far in your individual placement?
What interactions with people were most inspiring for you?
Whom might you talk to to better understand any questions you have?
Are there any agencies (State, Local, or Non-Profit) that might be a resource in
understanding the issues at hand?
Are there environmentally-specific issues that you've experienced that are important to
you? Socially-specific? Economically? How might some of these issues be
interconnected?
Did you notice any 'injustices' that stood out for you?
What changes, if any, might you make in your personal or professional life as a result
of this experience?
What thesis would you like to make a stand for?
Please include in your paper:
11. Your goals at the start of your volunteer placement. What did you hope to learn or gain
from this experience?
12. A description of the organization’s mission, setting and activities
13. A description of your personal experience. What type of work were you involved with?
What projects did you help with? What projects, if any, did you help start? Did your
work change over time?
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14. Is this organization more globally oriented or local oriented? How does this affect it’s
impact and ability to achieve it’s goals?
15. Does this organization value diversity and equity? How do you know?
16. What type of technology does this organization use? How does this add to its impact
or effect the community in which it works?
17. How might this type of organization work differently in the US? How is it’s operation
reflective of the local culture?
18. What are some of the interconnections between the ecological, social, political, and
economic relationships of this organization? (For example, if this is a social service
organization, how might it impact the local environment or local politics? If it is an
environmental organization, how might it effect the local economy?)
19. What recommendations, if any, do you have for this organization? How might it better
achieve its mission?
20. Overall, have you met the goals the set out at the start of your volunteer placement?
What have you learned about this type of work and/or about yourself? What changes,
if any will you make in your persona/professional life as a result of this experience?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (40% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final paper (60% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
MUS 199: Applied World Music
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 3 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: !
PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
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brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: ! !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to learn about local music and musical
influences, do a detailed study of an artist or local genre, and potentially create and record their own
regionally-influenced musical piece.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between the student’s Western (ie, home-country) musical
influences and those in their host-country.
2. Analyze and summarize insights gained from the local musical experience.
3. Analyze and summarize the relationship their host-country’s peoples have with music.
4. Create a musical piece that has its formative basis in a relationship to the host-culture.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will be fulfilled accordingly:
• Homestays
• Introduction to local music and musical influences
• Observations of cultural affairs and musical performances
• Cross-cultural correspondence and education
• History lectures / historical excursions
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STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
2. FINAL SUBMISSION of insights gained from this international experience. Submissions must be
typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and
course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level
quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Two options exist.
Option 1 - Create and Record a Musical Piece
Write a paper and create a musical piece. Create and record one musical piece to which
you’ve written the music and performed at least one portion of the musical track yourself.
The musical piece must be at least TWO minutes in length and feature some aspect of the
host-culture’s influence. You will be asked to submit your piece for grading consideration at
the end of your course. If there are lyrics, they must be translated for understanding. In
ADDITION, students must write a 2-page explanatory paper describing in detail the
influences of their host-culture on their musical recording.
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Option 2 - Final Paper
Write a 5-8 page paper describing the relationship between your host culture and their
musical traditions. This paper is an opportunity to explore the ways music is viewed in your
host-culture and focus on one particular musical piece to do so.
• Find a musical piece as the focal point of your paper. Why did you choose this
particular piece? How is it significant to you?
• Explore the musical lyrics and describe how they are representative of the local
culture.
• Research the influences of that particular musical tradition and how the rhythm and
beats are representative of the host-culture. Research can be done through
readings, interviews with local musicians or teachers, and listening to other musical
pieces.
• How has the type of music you've selected influenced music in the US? How has
music from the US influenced this type of music?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Submission (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to, musical
ability, originality, ability to represent the local flavor. In the case of the paper-option, include but are not
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limited to complexity of grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis,
originality and summarization skills.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
PHE 250: OUR COMMUNITY: OUR HEALTH
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits Continuous – Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
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Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will engage students in responsible and challenging volunteer activity while helping them
gain an understanding and knowledge of the health care system of their host country. Students will be
exposed to alternative healthcare systems and alternative healthcare practices. They will learn about
the pros and cons of the host-country’s healthcare and health, and chart progressive ways to improve.
Possible subjects could include, obesity, infant-mortality, domestic-violence, addiction issues, HIV/AIDS
transmission and prevention, nutrition, water sanitation, etc.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
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will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Critically examine social, behavioral and environmental community health-related issues while
working and living in an international setting.
2. Understand the state of the host country’s health.
3. Analyze the root causes of the host country’s health.
4. Analyze and summarize insights gained about health-care systems and their impact on citizens
in the host country.
5. Describe the benefits, limitations and impact of their host country’s health-care system.
6. Understand group dynamics and the impact of an individual within a group.
7. Communicate within other cultures.
CONTACT HOURS & EXCURSIONS:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. On-site instruction with local guides, group field trips, independent travel, and guest speakers.
2. Homestays with Families of Varied Socio-Economic Means
3. Interviews with Local Doctors
4. Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service, Youth, and potentially at HIV/AIDS
orphanages and healthcare clinics
5. Books, periodicals, and videos provided by on-site organization/tour operator.
6. Introduction to, and experience with local healthcare systems and doctors.
7. Interviews with local inhabitants.
8. Optional: Students will use the Internet to access resources and evaluate information sources
according to the external criteria, such as the author’s credentials, the timeliness of the
information, the genre of the source, etc.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Author: Vandana Shiva
The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time. Author: Jeffrey Sachs
Collapse. Author: Jared Diamond
The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Author: Michael Pollan
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Mountains Beyond Mountains. Author: Tracy Kidder
Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World by Alan Weisman
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AIDS in the Twenty-First Century. Authors: Tony Barnett and Alan Whiteside
“Celebrating Life: Latest PEPFAR Results,” www.pepfar.gov, 2008.
“Global Health – The Gates-Buffett Effect,” The New England Journal of Medicine 2006, 355;11.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068186. Author: Okie, Susan
“Fighting the Good Fight,” http://www.economist.com/node/12762448?story_id=12762448, 2008.
Yong Kim, Jim; “AIDS in 2006 – Moving Toward One Hope, One World?” The New England Journal
of Medicine 2006, 355;7. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp068166
“Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa,” The New York Times, December 1, 2006. http://
www.nytimes.com/2006/12/01/world/africa/01madagascar.html. Author: LaFraniere, Sharon
“When a Pill Is Not Enough,” The New York Times, August 6, 2006. http://www.nytimes.com/
2006/08/06/magazine/06aids.html. Author: Rosenberg, Tina
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to
keep brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited,
interviews, daily purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and
unique cultural traits, etc. Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your
journal grade.
2. REQUIRED READING – must read at least one book or two articles from the Recommended
Reading list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations)
in your FINAL REPORT.
3. INTERVIEW THREE PEOPLE asking them to give a detailed assessment of your particular
healthcare issue and their opinions about its antecedents, current state of affairs, and
suggestions for improvement. You must develop a survey and conduct uniform interviews
across your sampling.
4. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff based on the
travel/study experience including but not limited to the current state of healthcare and a
particular issue of relevance to the people you interviewed. This report should be 5-10 pages,
typed, double spaced, with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011),
and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect collegelevel quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
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Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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DETAIL AND EXPLAIN THE HEATLH-CARE ISSUE YOU’VE CHOSEN. What population is it
relevant to? Analyze why they are currently in their present condition and document
the analysis with substantiating information. What has caused the issue? What is
the history of the issue? Are there any issues of cultural perception (either foreign
relation or internal) that are worth noting? (citations please) (50%)
SUMMARIZE YOUR INTERVIEW FINDINGS: (15%)
EVALUATE WHAT COULD/SHOULD BE CHANGED WITHIN THIS ISSUE. What could have
been prevented to change the situation? What action can be taken by inhabitants of
this community or country to make a difference? What could you do to help that
change occur if you were to become more involved? (25%)
DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE FROM THE REQUIRED READINGS (10%)
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Interviews: Required for Final Paper.
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
PHIL 199: Introduction to Spiritual/Religious Studies and their Roles in Culture
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course engages students in meaningful work/volunteer experiences while helping them gain
understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop the necessary skills for living in a globally
interdependent and culturally diverse world. Students will study the spirituality of their region to
understand a sense of local spiritual traditions and provide a level of insight into personal belief
structures and how they structure daily life during their academic study abroad.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities in spiritual/religious practices and their role in structuring
daily living. Understand traditions and customs of different spiritual/religious practices, by
working or volunteering in an international setting.
2. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local spiritual/religious
experiences.
3. Improve cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. Homestays
2. Introduction to Relevant Cultural Norms
3. Introduction to Religion and its Role on World View
4. Excursions to Sites of Religious Import
5. Attendance at Religious Events (including churches, temples, monasteries, etc.)
6. Excursions to Historical Sites
7. Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
8. Interviews with Local Contacts
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9. Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
10. Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
The Bhagavad Gita. Translated by: B. Srinivasa Murthy
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Author: Robert M. Pirsig
Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. ATTEND AT LEAST TWO RELIGIOUS SERVICES OR EVENTS for each religion discussed.
These are meant to augment, but not replace, living in the religion’s host culture for a period of at
least three months.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report. Please note, the presentation can also be a guided exercise or
experiential lesson orchestrated and led by you, the student.
4. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
5. FINAL PAPER - COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER of insights gained from this international service
experience. Your report will be between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double
spaced) with a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number.
Our expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will
be evaluated using the following criteria:
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Insight
Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
Organization/completeness
Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
In your paper, please include the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF TWO RELIGIONS/SPIRITUAL BELIEFS (40%)!
1. Description of two religions and or spiritual beliefs. What are the core beliefs of that
religion? How are those beliefs practiced? What is the world view of these religions?
2. Brief history of the spiritual practice/religion (include when, where and how it began).
3. What are the similarities between these two beliefs?
4. Other information you feel is relevant.
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS PRACTICE (20%)!
1. Describe your actual experience at an event or place of worship.
2. What would you describe as the main population of followers?
3. What did you learn about the people who participated in these events or acts of worship?
4. How does the spiritual practice/religion structure daily life?
SELF-EVALUATION/REFLECTION (30%)!
1. Was this experience what you expected?
2. What are some of the intriguing aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion to you? Why?
3. What are some of the aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion that you agree with?
Disagree?
4. How might you incorporate any aspects of the host practice into your daily life?
5. How has your introduction to this host spiritual practice/religion changed your worldview?
6. How has this host spiritual practice/religion changed your perception of yourself?
7. Other information you feel is relevant.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Attendance at Two Events: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
Presentation: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
PHIL 399: The Self in Spiritual/Religious Practices
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 6 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
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Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an advanced course designed to engage students in meaningful work/volunteer
experiences while helping them gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop the necessary
skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Students will study the
spirituality of their region to understand a sense of local spiritual traditions and provide a level of insight
into personal belief structures and how they structure daily life during their academic study abroad.
Supplemental assignments offer opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities in spiritual/religious practices and their role in structuring
identity.
2. Understand traditions and customs of different spiritual/religious practices, by working or
volunteering in an international setting.
3. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local spiritual/religious
experiences.
4. Develop a sense of their own identity as seen through the lens of their own spiritual/religious
background as influenced by their home-culture.
5. Improve cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
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A total of 60 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. Homestays
2. Introduction to Relevant Cultural Norms
3. Introduction to Religion and its Role on World View
4. Excursions to Sites of Religious Import
5. Attendance at Religious Events (including churches, temples, monasteries, etc.)
6. Excursions to Historical Sites
7. Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
8. Interviews with Local Contacts
9. Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
10. Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
The Bhagavad Gita. Translated by: B. Srinivasa Murthy
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Author: Robert M. Pirsig
Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CRITERIA/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. ATTEND AT LEAST TWO RELIGIOUS SERVICES OR EVENTS for each religion discussed.
These are meant to augment, but not replace, living in the religion’s host culture for a period of at
least three months.
2. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
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brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
5. FINAL PAPER (10-15 pages) seeking an understanding of the role spirituality and religion have in
the creation of self and self-identity in the host-culture.
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Descriptions of one or two spiritual/religious beliefs - 20%
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Description of your experience with the local practices - 20%
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Reflection - 50%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will be
between 10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the
papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the
following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Your report will be about the image of the Self as defined by one or two spiritual/religious beliefs.
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
DESCRIPTIONS OF ONE OR TWO SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS BELIEFS (20%)!
1. Description of two religions and or spiritual beliefs. What are their core beliefs? How are
those beliefs practiced? What is the worldview of these spiritual/religious beliefs?
2. Brief history of the belief (include when, where and how it began).
3. Name a few individuals with whom you had contact and describe their relationship to the
local religious/spiritual environment. How would you estimate their sense of Self has been
influenced by the local practices.
4. What local influences have
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE/RELIGIONS (20%)!
1. Describe your actual experience at a spiritual/religious event or place of worship.
2. What would you describe as the main population of followers that you experienced?
REFLECTION (50%)!
1. How do(es) the host religion(s) view the Self?
2. Are there any commonalities between the host spiritual practice/religion and your own
beliefs regarding the Self?
3. How might you like to incorporate any aspects of the host spiritual practice/religion into your
daily life?
4. How has your own spiritual/religious upbringing influenced your sense of Self? How has it
influenced your appreciation of and relationship to these foreign practices?
5. How has this host spiritual practice/religion changed your perception of your Self?
6. Other information you feel is relevant.
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GRADING CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Attendance at Two Events: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Presentation: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
PSYCH 299: Psychology as a Social Science; Culture and Its Influence on the Ways People
Operate
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
!
!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. Students will explore the psychological differences and similarities across
cultural boundaries, and explore issues like “what is success across cultural lines” and “how does
language determine world-view?” Students will challenge their own cultural norms and identify cultural
biases in undertaking this course.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
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•
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand more of the ways that psychological processes are shaped by experiences.
2. Examine differences and similarities between cultural norms and their influences on behavior by
working and/or volunteering in an international setting.
3. Analyze and summarize insights gained from engaging in varied local cultural experiences.
4. Improve cross-cultural communication, interpersonal skills and enhance critical thinking of
international development through volunteer activities.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
• Homestays
• Introduction to Relevant Cultural Norms
• Language and its Role on World View
• Excursions to Historical Sites
• Excursions to Markets and Culturally Significant Sites
• Interviews with Local Contacts
• Service-Learning Projects Focusing on Social Service and Youth
• Service-Learning Projects with an Environmental Focus
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Sophie’s World. Authors: Jostein Gaarder and Paulette Moller
Siddhartha. Author: Herman Hesse
India of My Dreams. Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Three Cups of Tea. Authors: Greg Mortenson and David Relin
Animism: Respecting the Living World. Author: Graham Harvey
Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Author: Carl Jung
The Cosmic Serpent. Author: Jeremy Narby
Fear and Trembling. Author: Soren Kierkegaard
The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying. Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
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Man’s Search for Meaning. Author: Victor Frankl
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Engaging Cultural Differences: The Multicultural Challenge in Liberal Democracies.
Editors: !
Richard Shweder, Martha Minow & Hasel Markus
“The Development of Competence in Favorable and Unvaforable Environments; Lessons From
Research on Successful Children” http://orp.uoregon.edu/downloads/
MastenCoatsworth1998.pdf. Authors: Ann Masten and J. Dougals Coatsworth
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL PAPER on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (eight page minimum,
typed double spaced) based on the different cultures and exploring how those differences impact
the world-view that you’ve come to understand. Exploring questions might be “what is success
across cultural lines” and “how does language determine world-view?”
FINAL PAPER of insights gained from this international service experience. Your report will be
between 8 - 10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that
includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that
the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using
the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
a. Pose one question that’s of interest to you related to cultural world-views.
b. Compare and contrast your experiences with the host-country and what ways they differ
from your own home-country. How do the two cultures differ in their world-views?
c. What specific elements have contributed to the world-view of the host-country? From
childhood to adulthood what has created the host-country’s sense of their own culture?
d. With specific consideration of your question, how has the host-country’s culture been an
influence?
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
SOC 199: Social Systems
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
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INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: !
PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
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brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!!
503-285-1800
Fax:
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866-903-1077
Web: ! !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students who
undertake foreign travel. It offers the student an opportunity to write an ethnology based on a living
within a group for three months and use either their group for a detailed study of social systems, or,
through volunteering with, studying with, living with, and interviewing locals from the host-country, seek
an understanding of that culture’s social systems.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
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Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
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Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between the international community of their experience
and that of their home environment, and expand knowledge and understanding of customs of
different cultures.
2. Analyze and summarize insights gained from the group experience.
3. Evaluate particular social issues as seen through a particular event (ie, Semana Santa, Day of
the Dead, Holi, Carnival, etc.)
4. Understand core issues in cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will be fulfilled accordingly:
• Introduction to Social Systems in the Host Country
• Homestays
• Weekly group meetings and intense social-living for three months
• Social-service based volunteer projects
• Observations of cultural affairs / ceremonies / festivals
• Cross-cultural correspondence and education
• History lectures and historical excursions
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Conscious Living. Authors: Gay & Katie Hendricks
Imagining Transgender: An Ethnography of a Category. Author: David Valentine
Friction: An Ethnography of Global Connection. Author: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
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verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT of insights gained from this international experience. Your report will be between
5-8 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes your
name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our expectation is that the papers you
submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Two options exist.
Option 1. Read Conscious Living by Gay and Katie Hendricks and write a 5-8 page
paper based on the book noting how you used ideas within the book while you were
overseas and living in the tight group structure that Carpe Diem programs provide.
How did the group structure play out? What was your “role” within it? How well did
your group adhere? How well did your group do at flowing through the group
phases (forming, storming, norming, performing)? In what ways did you grow aware
of how you saw the host country? Your own country?
Option 2.
Write a 5-8 page Ethnology Project paper.
Ethnographers study human culture by researching artwork, architecture, tools and other
material products of a culture. They also devote much research to a culture’s non-material
creations including its music, symbols and values. They can also study social relationships
in human groups such as marriage, family life, authority and conflict. This project should
give you a chance to observe, with intention, the area, people, culture, historic sites, political
system, art, music, society, history, education, foreign relations, geography, scientific
research, leisure-time activities etc. of the region and culture.
Ethnology Project Assignment Instructions:
• Find an event/issue related to your semester that you know little or nothing about.
• During your semester: Interview – in-depth - 3 people about this event or issue.
• Write a 5-8 page research paper documenting your experience.
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Describe what you think will happen for that event/issue. What do you think the
environment will be like? What will the people be like? What will you
experience? What biases/ideas/projections do you bring to the experience?
As you participate in the event describe what you see, feel, hear, taste…describe
the surrounding environment, the people in it, the activities taking place etc.
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After describing the experience begin to ask questions that bring you into
relationship with it. What are the people doing? How do they do it? Why do they
do it that way? What cultural assumptions of yours, if any, are exposed?
Summarize your thoughts and feelings: Was this a challenging experience?
Good? Bad? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about the
local culture/people? Would you do anything differently?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented
ideas and observations, creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Paper (70% of total criteria): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, complexity of
grammar and verb use, format, content appropriateness, organization, analysis, originality and
summarization skills.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
SOC 399: The United States as Seen From the Outside
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
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and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: Students must demonstrate previous lower-division credit either through the
submission to Carpe Diem of a transcript from an accredited institution, or by successful completion of
a lower-division Carpe Diem course within the same department.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight MSW, Ph.D.
Address: !
PO Box 17427
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Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
!
brian@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/Administrative Questions)
Office:!!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: ! !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All course requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an analysis of the views that a students host-culture has about the United States.
Students will be asked to make observations about the local culture and identify some opinions that the
local peoples have about America. Students will interview local people as well. Areas of inquiry that
students might engage with are, “how does xxx culture view the United States? “In what ways does the
local culture want to be like the US?” and “In what ways does the local culture not want to be like the
US?” Students will be asked to write a summary analysis of whether they consider it wise for the local
culture to engage in such pursuits and what might be some of the consequences of their opinions
politically, economically, and socially.
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COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between the international community of their host country
and that within their group
2. Understand how students’ home-cultures have influenced their roles within group culture.
3. Analyze and summarize insights gained from the group experience.
4. Understand core issues in cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Develop understanding of the group process, Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing,
Adjourning
CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will be fulfilled accordingly:
• Introduction to Social Systems in the Host Country
• Homestays
• Weekly group meetings and intense social-living for three months
• Social-service based volunteer projects
• Observations of cultural affairs / ceremonies / festivals
• Cross-cultural correspondence and education
• History lectures and historical excursions
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Conscious Living. Authors: Gay & Katie Hendricks
Imagining Transgender: An Ethnography of a Category. Author: David Valentine
Friction: An Ethnography of Global Connection. Author: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
The White Man’s Burden. Author: William Easterly
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Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Author: John Perkins
Guns, Germs, and Steel. Author: Jared Diamond
Ishmael, Daniel Quinn
STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 120 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
3. REQUIRED READING – must read one-to-two items from the Recommended Reading list and
demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your FINAL
REPORT.
4. A 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION must be made during your group semester detailing what you’ve
discovered about your chosen subject. Please note that this presentation may serve as the
foundation for your final report.
5. FINAL REPORT (10 - 15 pages) of insights gained from this international service experience. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will be
10-15 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with a cover page that includes
your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Grading breakdown will be as follows:
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Descriptions of their Relationship to the US - 60%
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Reflection & Assessment - 30%
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Ability to Demonstrate Knowledge from the Required Readings - 10%
FINAL REPORT:
Submit a comprehensive analytical paper about a host-culture with which you interacted. You
will be expected to describe the ways that a host-culture with which you lived, view the United
States. Your report will be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Be as specific as possible, detailing the following:
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DESCRIPTION OF A HOST-CULTURE’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE US & ITS INFLUENCES (60%)!
1. Description of the particular culture you’re choosing to focus on.
2. What ways does it SHOW it’s opinion of the US? This might include TV shows,
American products, American culture, American music ...
3. What ways do its people DESCRIBE their opinion of the US? How do the locals talk
about the US? With love? With ire? Do you have any experience of them wanting to
move to the US?
4. What doest the host-populace think it’s like to live in the US?
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5. What are some things they want MORE OF from the US? This might be more
freedom, more aid, better medicine, education, ...
6. What are some things they want LESS OF from the US?
7. Other information you feel is relevant.
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REFLECTION & ASSESSMENT (30%)!
1. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them SOCIALLY? What
social behaviors common to the US have found their way into the local society?
2. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them ECONOMICALLY? Are
there some economic advantages to being more closely linked to the US culture?
3. How have the host-culture’s opinions of the US affected them POLITICALLY?
4. How do they view the events of 9/11?
5. How do they view themes like terrorism, corporate influence, etc.?
6. What assumptions prevalent in your own culture might be affecting your conclusions?
7. How has this experience caused you to change your opinion about the US? If you
were president, what changes in foreign policy might you make?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
Presentation: Successful completion of the presentation is required for this course.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY –
in partnership with Carpe Diem Education study abroad
WS 101: Introduction to Global Women’s Studies
COURSE SYLLABUS
CREDITS: 4 quarter-credits – Continuous Enrollment Course
Students who plan to use this course to fulfill specific curriculum areas should discuss transfer options
and obtain written approval from a counselor or study abroad advisor at their own college/university
PRIOR to enrollment in this course.
PREREQUISITES: There are NO prerequisites for this course.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is field-based. The course instructor will be available via e-mail.
INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD:
Karen L. Knight, MSW, Ph.D.
Address: ! PO Box 17427
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!
Portland, OR. 97217
E-mail: !
karen@carpediemeducation.org (Curriculum Questions)
ethbrian@carpediemeducation.organ@carpediemeducation.org (Registration/
Administrative Questions)
Office:!
503-285-1800
Fax:
!
866-903-1077
Web: !
www.carpediemeducation.org
Hours: !
9 am - 9 pm PST
CALENDAR/SCHEDULE:
All courses are available fall and spring semesters. Requirements must be submitted by:
Fall Semester: January 20th
Spring Semester: June 20th
Submissions: Please email all papers to the instructor, Karen Knight, and post any necessary journals
or supportive documents to PO Box 17427, Portland, OR. 97217
Students will receive an ‘incomplete’ grade on grade reports until all coursework is completed. (Please
note: After one year, an ‘incomplete’ automatically drops to an “F”). Please note: Portland State
University is on a quarter system.
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Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive an ‘incomplete’ for your course, the Carpe Diem office will
submit a final grade to the PSU Office of Education Abroad as soon as the grade is received from the
instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with an opportunity to earn academic credit for their experiences during
their academic study abroad program. Effectively it is a critical analysis of the essential issues that
affect women’s lives. It provides for both personal and professional growth and is intended for students
who desire to expand their educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting by using
the external international experience to reflect on the inner experience, and the female experience. It
engages students in meaningful conversations about the role of women in marriage, family, education,
justice and reform, health care, sexuality, political and economic status and encourages them to look
critically at themselves and in these areas of their own culture. Supplemental assignments offer
opportunities for research and reflection of experiences.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
•
Environment of Respect: Disagreement and diversity of opinions are encouraged. You will be
challenged to think critically about the impact of cultural differences, which may include gender,
race, the roles environment has in business and market development, socioeconomic status,
physical and cognitive ability, sexuality and other forms of diversity. You are encouraged to ask
difficult questions and engage in discussion and critical reflection. Please be respectful of
others, listen, and try to understand differences.
•
Experiential Learning: In this course, learning is an experiential process in which you have
the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a variety of different experiences throughout the
term. The richness of this class will depend on the questions, insights, and active participation
that you bring.
•
Personal Responsibility: You are expected to engage fully in this class and take action if you
need help. Please communicate any concerns about assignments, deadlines, or classroom
activities.
•
Academic Integrity: Please adhere to university policies. Please take special note of policies
regarding plagiarism and course withdrawal. It is expected that each student will prepare his or
her own assignments and that any assignments submitted will be the sole work of the student.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information,
will not be tolerated. The University’s Code of Student Conduct may be found at http://
www.pdx.edu/dos/conduct.html.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine differences and similarities between women in their country of study and those of
women in their home environment.
2. Analyze and summarize insights gained from the cultural paradoxes that they encounter,
conveying the differences in female culture of their home country vs. the host country.
3. Improve cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills through volunteer activities,
group discussions, and one-on-one interviews.
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CONTACT HOURS, EXCURSIONS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A total of 40 contact hours will be facilitated. These hours will come in the following forms:
1. Introduction and course overview
2. Profiles of indigenous populations
3. Intensive volunteering projects working inter-rationally with local populations
4. History of relevant regions and exploration of women’s history
5. Homestays with families and matriarchs
6. Reflection on communication with business women
RECOMMENDED READING LIST:
Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Author: Lester Brown
Three Cups of Tea. Authors: Greg Mortenson and David Relin
We Make the Road by Walking. Authors: Paulo Freire and Myles Horton
Development as Freedom. Author: Amartya Sen
Women in the Material World. Author: Faith D’Alusio
Fair Trade and Social Justice: Global Ethnographies. Authors: Mark Moberg & Sarah Lyon
Tangled Routes: Women, Work, and Globalization on the Tomato Trail. Author: Deborah Barndt
“Sex Abuse of Girls Is Stubborn Scourge in Africa,” The New York Times, December 1, 2006.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/01/world/africa/01madagascar.html. Author: LaFraniere, Sharon
“Affirmative Action: Empirical Research,” Affirmative Action Review, July 19, 1995. http://
www.policyalmanac.org/culture/archive/affirmative_action_empirical.shtml
“Voters Say It’s Time to End Affirmative Action,” Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/
capitaljournal/2009/06/03/voters-say-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-end-affirmative-action/. Author:
Peter Brown
“Inclusive America,” New York Times, August, 8, 1999. http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/08/
opinion/inclusive-america-under-attack.html. Author: Gerald Ford
Any other books not a part of this list must first be approved by the instructor.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CRITERIA/ASSIGNMENTS:
1. REQUIRED HOURS – must complete 60 hours of volunteering. Carpe Diem will provide
verification of hours.
2. A DAILY JOURNAL in English will be a descriptive study/journal of your semester. Use it to keep
brief narratives of your daily experiences. It should contain notes on places visited, interviews, daily
purchases, oral language activities, student observations of different and unique cultural traits, etc.
Self-reflection is also encouraged and is a significant part of your journal grade.
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3. REQUIRED READING – must read at least 1 book or 2 articles from the Recommended Reading
list and demonstrate knowledge learned and/or perspectives expressed (with citations) in your
FINAL REPORT.
4. FINAL REPORT on a topic agreed upon in advance with instructor or field staff (eight page
minimum, typed double spaced) based on the travel/study experience. During your semester, do
THREE interviews with local people and use your results to inform your paper. Possible Women’s
Studies Topics: (may also come up with your own topic that must be approved by instructor)
-Family !
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-Health Care! !
-Class and Caste!
-Education!
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-Politics!
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-Drugs/Alcohol Issues
-Justice and Reform! !
-Economics! !
-Jobs and Working
FINAL REPORT of between 8-10 pages in length. Reports must be typed (double spaced) with
a cover page that includes your name, the quarter (eg. fall 2011), and course number. Our
expectation is that the papers you submit will reflect college-level quality. Your report will
be evaluated using the following criteria:
• Insight
• Content/clarity of expression – logic of analysis
• Organization/completeness
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling
Submit a comprehensive report about a women’s studies issue as it pertains to your hostcountry. This can either be a compare/contrast paper, or an objective exploration of trends in
the host-country as they relate to women’s equality. Be as specific as possible, detailing the
following:
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Explain what the feminine “role” is in regards to your chosen topic in your host-culture.
Explain why you believe women are currently in their present condition. What has caused
this dynamic in their community? What is the history of their condition? Why do they accept
– or not accept - their condition?
After describing the experience of the women in your host country, begin to ask questions
that bring you into relationship with it. What is the role of women in your own country in
your topic? What cultural assumptions of yours, if any, are exposed?
Summarize your thoughts and feelings: Was this a challenging experience overall? Good?
Bad? What did you learn about yourself through interacting with these women?
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Daily Journal (30 %): Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, clearly presented observations,
creative thought and appropriateness.
Final Report (70 %); Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, insight, format, content
appropriateness, organization skills, and analysis of topic.
Required Readings: This is a requirement for successful completion of this class and 10% of your
paper grade depends on your referencing key lessons learned or examples. (Citations are required)
Required Hours: Carpe Diem will provide verification of these hours.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: With timely requests for an extension, students have no more than one year to
complete courses and will receive a “Y” (on-going) grade on grade reports until all coursework is
completed. (Please note: The “Y” will change to an “F” grade on transcripts if students do not complete
courses.)
Final Grade/Transcripts: If you receive a “Y” for your course, the Registrar’s office will submit a grade
change to the Registrar's office as soon as the grade is received from the instructor.
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