Upcoming 2011-2012 Travel Courses

fall 2010 travel courses

Globalization and Everyday Life in Panama:  This short-term, travel course examines everyday life in Panama from a global perspective. Prior to departure, students will learn about globalization, Panamanian society and sociological fieldwork techniques. In Panama, students will spend 9 days conducting observations and interviews on a variety of pre-selected topics.  Upon return, students will write essays documenting their experiences and findings as they relate to globalization.

Travel dates are tentatively set for January 3, 2011 to January 12, 2011. Additional costs for air, hotel, activities and class materials is approximately $1850. The course is worth three credits. For more information please contact Dr. Alex Trillo at atrillo@spc.edu, or 201-761-6157 .

Globalization in Barcelona, Spain: This short-term, travel course examines globalization and everyday life in Barcelona, Spain.  Prior to departure, students will learn about globalization, Spanish society and sociological fieldwork techniques. In Barcelona, students will spend 9 days conducting observations and interviews on a variety of pre-selected topics.  Upon return, students will write essays documenting their experiences and findings as they relate to globalization.

Travel dates are entatively set for May 24 to June 2.  Additional costs for air, hotel, activities and class materials is approximately $1850. The course is worth three credits. For more information please contact Dr. Alex Trillo at atrillo@spc.edu, or 201-761-6157 .

Counts as Spring 2011 credits.  Final grades will be assigned upon return from travel and completion of the final essay.  Graduating seniors are eligible.