Haitian Summer Institute
Now in its seventh year, the Florida Consortium for Latin American Studies (Florida International University and University of Florida) sponsors the Haitian Summer Institute, designed as an intensive introduction to the Haitian Creole language and Haitian culture and politics. The Institute focuses on Haiti through an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating the disciplines of language, linguistics, literature, history, international relations, religious studies, economics, sociology/anthropology and political science.
The four-week program at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus in Miami, Florida, is divided into two sessions. Haitian Creole language is taught in the morning sessions. In the afternoon sessions, the historical, cultural and political development of Haiti is addressed through a series of lectures by Haitian experts from FIU, UF, and other universities throughout the country.
In addition to the coursework at FIU, there is an optional 3-credit study abroad component of the program that takes place in Haiti for two weeks. This trip includes study and travel throughout the country and visits to sites of historical importance.
The Haitian Summer Institute is open to degree-seeking students, non-degree-seeking students, undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and professionals.
For more information about the Haitian Summer Institute, please see the institute web site.
P R O G R A M D A T ES
Summer B, 2004
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus: July 6 - 30
Haiti: July 31 - August 14
C O U R S E S
HAI 3213 Accelerated Haitian Creole (5 undergraduate credits)
AFA 5932 People, Politics and Culture of Haiti (3 graduate credits)
LAS 5996 Haiti Study Abroad (3 graduate credits)
Graduate-level courses are open to advanced undergraduates and professionals.
P R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O N
The institute is designed for students who desire a basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole and an understanding of Haitian culture and politics. The first four weeks of instruction are based in Miami, followed by two additional weeks of study abroad in Haiti, allowing students to study both Miamis vibrant Haitian community and society and culture in Haiti.
The institute is open to degree, certificate, and non-degree seeking students. Credit hours may also be counted toward K-12 public teacher recertification.
I N S T R U C T OR S
Benjamin Hebblethwaite, UF Romance Languages
Louis J. Noisin, FIU African New World Studies
T R A V E L I N F O R M A T I ON
Students will visit Miamis Little Haiti during the FIU portion and will travel to Haiti in the final portion of the institute. Students will have the opportunity to visit several outlying regions in Haiti during program -arranged field trips.
HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE CURRICULUM
INTRODUCTION
The Florida Consortium for Latin American Studies will hold its seventh annual Haitian Summer Institute July 6-August 14, 2004.
The thematic focus of the institute is Haiti: People, Politics, and Culture. The institute is designed for students who desire a basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole and an understanding of Haitian culture and politics. The first four weeks of instruction are based in Miami, followed by two additional weeks of study abroad in Haiti.
The institute takes advantage of FIUs location in Miami, home to a vibrant Haitian community. The Miami portion of the course is held on FIUs beautiful Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC), situated between Miamis Little Haiti and several beach communities.
Housing is available at BBC, or students may arrange off-campus housing in one of several nearby beach or bayfront communities.
The institute is open to degree, certificate, and non-degree seeking students. Credit hours may also be counted toward K-12 public teacher recertification. The Haitian Creole language course is offered for undergraduate credit only. The Haitian culture and politics
course is offered for graduate credit, however, advanced undergraduates may also enroll. The program is extremely flexible, allowing students to enroll in only those institute courses that meet their educational needs.
CURRICULUM
HAI 3213 Accelerated Haitian Creole
Monday-Friday, 8:00 pm -12:00 pm, July 6-30, 2004
Five (5) Undergraduate Credits
Provides intensive basic language training in Haitian Creole. Students learn to speak, read, and write Haitian Creole in an informal atmosphere. Course stresses the oral aspects of the language and its relation to Haitian culture.
AFA 5932 People, Politics, and Culture of Haiti
Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm -5:00 pm, July 6-30, 2004
Three (3) Graduate Credits
A multidisciplinary introduction to the history, politics, and culture of Haiti. A series of distinguished guest speakers unfold the historical development of modern-day Haiti. Particular emphasis is given to the role of religion in Haitian life, Haitian culture (music,dance, art, literature), and contemporary political and developmental issues in Haiti. The course is supplemented with several field trips to Miamis Little Haiti. Students complete several short papers on the course readings and lectures.
LAS 5996 Haiti Study Abroad
July 31-August 14, 2004
Three (3) Graduate Semester Credits
A continuation of HAI 3213 and AFA 5932 in Haiti. Students are offered additional Haitian Creole instruction focusing on the languages practical use. Students tour important historical and cultural sites in Haiti and meet national and international experts on Haitian politics and development. Students complete a research project or develop K-12 lesson plans on Haitian topics.
TUITION, FEES, AND TRAVEL COSTS
In-state Florida and out-of-state residents pay the same tuition for all courses. Audit costs are the same as for-credit costs.
Note: Program costs are subject to change.
HAI 3213 Accelerated Haitian Creole
$650 tuition for five (5) undergraduate credits
AFA 5932 People, Politics, and Culture of Haiti
$800 tuition for three (3) graduate credits
LAS 5996 Haiti Study Abroad
$800 tuition for three (3) graduate credits
Miscellaneous Student Fees and Expenses
Approx. $115 for parking fees, photo I.D., university activity fee, and health fee. Fees apply to both for credit and audit students.
Students must also pay for course books.
Study Abroad Cost
Students in LAS 5996 pay an additional $2000 for study abroad travel, lodging, and food expenses. Student must also pay for study abroad tuition, books, travel health insurance, airport exit taxes, museum entrance fees, and miscellaneous expenses (souvenirs, etc.).
BBC and Miami Housing
BBC Bay Vista Housing: $20 per night without linen service, $30 per night with linen service. Housing consists of private bedrooms
with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
For more information on BBC Bay Vista Housing, please see:
http://www.fiu.edu/%7Ehousing/wwwdocs/bayvista.htm.
Hotels and beach/bayfront apartments are also available in the BBC area.
Total Program Costs
Students taking all three institute courses and living in the BBC Bay Vista Housing (without linen service) can expect to pay a total of
approximately $5,000, plus the cost of food in Miami and miscellaneous expenses in Miami and Haiti.
IMMUNIZATIONS
For FIU Class Attendance: All students born after 1956 must provide documentation of immunization against measles and rubella.
For Haiti Study Abroad: The U.S. Center for Disease Control (
http://www.cdc.gov) provides recommendations for immunizations for persons traveling in the Caribbean. Students are responsible for obtaining recommended vaccinations prior to departure for Haiti and for signing a waiver of liability form.
APPLICATION, REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCEDURES
All studentswhether enrolling in one or two courses in the Miami portion of the institute, participating only in the Haiti Study Abroad portion, or attending the entire programmust submit the appropriate Haitian Summer Institute application form(s) found online at:
http://lacc.fiu.edu/academic_programs/summer_programs_frm.htm.
Students desiring BBC housing must provide a $200 non-refundable housing deposit with their application. Students planning to participate in the Haiti Study Abroad must include an additional $200 non-refundable deposit with the application. Deposits must be by check, money order, or travelers check. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Letters of scholarship award may be substituted for the Haiti Study Abroad deposit when scholarship funds have not been released.
The completed Haitian Summer Institute application package is due March 31, 2004. Applications may still be submitted after March 31, although there is no guarantee of available course seats or BBC housing after the March 31 deadline. Students should consult the LACC web site for detailed instructions on course registration and for pre-Miami and pre-Haiti Study Abroad orientation.
BBC CAMPUS LOCATION
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 N.E. 151
st Street
North Miami, FL 33181
For a detailed map on how to get to the campus please visit the FIU web site at
http://www.fiu.edu/map/biscayne.html.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Program Coordinator
Haitian Summer Institute
Latin American and Caribbean Center
FIU University Park Campus, DM 353
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2894
Fax: 305-348-3593
Email: