Weber State University - Study Abroad

Guatemala

Guatemala Humanitarian Project
May 24 – June 15, 2010

Join WSU Spanish professor Alicia Giralt to Guatemala where she’ll take students into the fascinating world of Mayan culture and microfinance. This program explores the Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhamad Yunis’ model of micro-lending to women who might not otherwise qualify for loans but who rarely default on their loans.

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Name of Program:	Guatemala Humanitarian Project
Destination(s) of Program:	Guatemala
Dates of Program:	May 24 – June 15, 2010

Program Directors:	Dr. Alica Giralt Dolores Jasmer
Email:	agiralt@weber.edu djasmer@weber.edu

ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Course Description:

Students will acquire knowledge of Guatemalan women and culture as they improve their language skills and come to understand the concepts and implications of microfinancing. Courses being offered are WS 3850 Women of Guatemala (cross listed with WS 4830) and SPAN 3720 (requires signature of instructor), SPAN 2851, and SPAN 3000

Assignments:
Class work prior to departure, class participation in Guatemala and reaction papers. Papers will be graded based on grammar, content, vocabulary, and organization.

PERSONNEL

Faculty:

Dr. Alica Giralt. Dr. Giralt is a professor of Spanish at WSU and coordinator of the Latin America Studies Program. She has directed numerous Study Abroad Programs for WSU.

Dolores Jasmer, WSU instructor

OVERALL PROGRAM DETAILS

Itinerary/Calendar:

May 24-28	Pre-departure classes
May 30	Depart from SLC for Guatemala
May 31 - June 14	Classes at Corazón Maya, San Pedro La Laguna
June 12-13	Excursions TBD
June 15	Return to Utah

Housing arrangements:

Housing and food will be provided by the school Corazón Maya. www.corazonmaya.com

Additional Program Activities:

Free time and shopping, always in a groups.

Selection criteria:

Program is open to anyone 18 years or older with at least two semesters of Spanish with first preference given to WSU students.

Risk Management:

The program will follow risk management procedures as outlined in the WSU PPM.

Emergency Management:

Telephone communication will be maintained. Students will have the telephone number of each place we will be staying and there will be a central person in the U.S. who will coordinate messages. Emergency contact through Continuing Education will be Craig LaRocco at (801) 626-8740 or (801) 781-0944. There are nearby hospitals and medical clinics in the locations we’ll visit. We will contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate should the need arise.

Program cost

	$1,390
Includes:	Course credits Ground transportation and airport/hotel transfers Accommodations and breakfasts in hotels Accommodations and meals in school All tours and cultural activities listed in itinerary Instructors Guides where needed

Program cost does not include

Excludes:

Airfare from Utah
Some lunches and dinners
Personal expenses and incidentals
Passports
Baggage costs

Group size

Payment Schedule

Nov. 15 $250 non-refundable deposit
Dec. 15 $200
Jan. 15 $200
Feb. 15 $200
Mar. 15 $200
April 15 Remaining balance due

You may pay in person at Continuing Education at the Hurst Center, Room 102B, by phone with credit card, 626-6600 or 1-800-848-7770, extension 6600.

For additional information & enrollment please contact

Craig LaRocco - 801-626-8740 - craiglarocco@weber.edu