Spring/Summer 2015 Faculty-Led Course Abroad
GLBL 298: Lumbisi, Ecuador
Education & Development in Andean Ecuador
Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Study Abroad Office
See the program in action! Apply by February 1 at https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10825
GLOBAL STUDIES COURSE ABROAD (GLBL 298) 6 credits
Students run a summer camp in collaboration with an Ecuadorian NGO, developing professional skills in the areas of:
– Teaching, classroom management, and curricular design in health, arts, environment, and ESL
– Interpreting, translation, and cross-cultural communication in Spanish and English
– Leadership and management
– Ethnographic research and critical analysis in the social sciences
“I believe that we all have to be teachers of some sort in the future and it is necessary to learn the skills required to
educate others effectively.” –Habibat O.
“This experience has helped me figure out my career path.” –Aymber J.
2015 PROGRAM FEE: $3,565 – $4,215
Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Included: round-trip airfare Chicago-Quito, housing, meals, program excursions, and international insurance
Not Included: Books (est. $25), optional cell phone rental ($50), and personal expenses (est. $500)
2015 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,140 – $4,790
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities are available for students who participate on Faculty-Led Courses Abroad. Please visit the online brochure page of this program to learn more.
PROGRAM DATES
June 28 – August 8, 2015
On-campus meetings: Second 8 weeks of Spring 2015 term; Mondays 5:00-7:30 pm, location TBD
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 1, 2015
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact:
LAS Global Studies:
Kate Grim-Feinberg
Study Abroad Office:
Adam Heinz