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Programs-Summer 2007

Overview:

Designed for students interested in africology, anthropology, archeology, political and economic issues of Africa, this program allows for an intense visit to and study of Ethiopia, considered to be the political capital of Africa.  Students can earn 3 credits in Africology as well as an additional, optional 3 credits in an intership.  Providing an alternative learning opportunity to the fascinating area of East Africa, students will: visit the country where anthropologists believe that humankind first walked upright; explore the rich, ancient and fascinating history of a country that dates back to the time of Egyptian pharaohs; witness the diversity and contrast from the ancient to the modern; and interact with the Ethiopian people in order to understand their economic, sociocultural and political viewpoints of the world.

Credits:

Participants will receive 3 undergraduate credits in Africology;

optional additional 3 credit internship

Participation:

This program is open to all college/university students.

***Preference will be given to UWM students

Estimated Cost*: $3,650*

* Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants. The cost may change if the exchange rate fluctuates or the minimum number of participants is not achieved.  Cost does not include airfare but does include housing, all meals, in-country transport.

***Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants can be used for this program.

Faculty Leader:

Ahmed Mbalia

Africology

(ahmed@uwm.edu)