Castleton Faculty Led Courses
Iceland - May 2016
- Meet twice a week in Spring 2016 semester
- Travel to Iceland in May 2016
- Fulfills 2 credits Science/Math and 2 credits World Views
for General Education
- Writing intensive
- Visit volcanoes and glaciers
- Read Viking sagas and visit where the action takes place!
- See a geothermal power plant and bask in a geothermal pool
- Observe puffins and seals (they are really very cute)
- Learn about modern life in Iceland – the music, the food,
the people, the economy
- Financial aid can be used to cover travel costs
Cuba - last taught May 2015
Two course options, take one or take
both!
- Both courses culminate in an 8-day immersion in
Havana, Cuba!
- In Cuba, all participants will:
- Visit cultural sites
- Participate in dance and drumming lessons
- Attend evening performances of Cuban music
- Stay at the beautiful Havana Libre hotel in
downtown Havana http://www.hotelhabanalibre.com/en/
- Explore the countryside outside Havana
INT 1710 C01 “Cuba Immersion: Culture, History, Music” (3 credits) Explore Cuba’s rich history and culture including music, drumming, dancing, cooking, language, and more! World Views or Aesthetics course!
INT 1710 C02 "Cuba Performance" (1 credit) Singers will prepare a concert of North American Music and selected Cuban works. Once in Havana they will perform on their own and combine with Cuban Choral ensemble Coro Vocal Leo to rehearse and perform! Aesthetics frame credit!
More
information at: Cuba Info
For questions
contact: Dr. Sherrill Blodget (Sherrill.blodget@castleton.edu) or
Dr. Phil Lamy
(Philip.Lamy@castleton.edu)
Belize
The Collapse of a Civilization: The
Environment, History & Science of the Maya
Last taught in Spring of 2013
- Understand
what led to the rise and decline of the Maya, and what we can learn from
this ancient civilization.
- Team-taught
by Professors Garland and Moulton and Dean Spiro.
- Hike
and canoe in the rainforest!
- Climb
to the top of Maya ruins!
- Enjoy
the tropical plants, birds and sunshine!
- Earn
four credits in the World Views Frame of Reference.
- Approximate
cost is $2200 and you can use financial aid for this course fee!
Questions?
Contact Professor Garland: catherine.garland@castleton.edu
