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BARBADOS Reading Global Media in the Black Diaspora

and. . University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados campus: July 13th-August 5th UW Seattle: August 8th-12th . Picture from http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/. Reading Global Media in the Black Diaspora. Collecting media artifacts/building your archive (crop over fliers, radio, tv, movies, newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc.)Reading/Writing/PraxisBarbados plan: class time together, reading, writing, guest lecturers, excursions Seattle plan: research/writing/presentation .

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BARBADOS Reading Global Media in the Black Diaspora

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    1. BARBADOS Reading Global Media in the Black Diaspora Summer Quarter 2011 (Term B) July 13th-August 5th (Barbados) August 8th-12th (Seattle) 6 credits (Comm/AES/Women Studies 489)

    3. University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados campus: July 13th-August 5th UW Seattle: August 8th-12th

    4. Reading Global Media in the Black Diaspora Collecting media artifacts/building your archive (crop over fliers, radio, tv, movies, newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc.) Reading/Writing/Praxis Barbados plan: class time together, reading, writing, guest lecturers, excursions Seattle plan: research/writing/presentation

    5. Group Outings Bridgetown Barbados Museum; Emancipation Memorial; Independence Arch; George Washington House Educate students on Barbados history that shaped the racial/ethnic makeup and culture of the country. Black Cultural Tour Tour of historic plantation homes In depth cultural/heritage touring and lectures Students will gain knowledge of Black culture and heritage in Barbados and trace the roots of a nation of predominantly Black African heritage. The Plantation Theatre-Bajan Roots & Rhythms –Dinner and show Highlights: Barbadian culture, musical heritage, traditional foods and dances. This show has also been showcased many times on the CNN Travel Guide, BET, BBC and Granada Television in the UK, and thus is connected to our discussion of portrayals of race/culture in media.

    6. Crop Over Annual celebration showcasing Barbadian culture through art & craft, music & dance, food, masquerading & revelry

    7. PROGRAM EXPENSES Program Cost:$3,525 This does not include IPE Fee ($250), airfare ($1,000), Study Abroad Insurance (about $40/month) and personal spending money. Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $350 Charged Upon Receipt of Contract Non-Refundable IPE Fee: $250 8/5/2011 Program Fee Balance: $3,175 8/5/2011 TOTAL FEES CHARGED: $3,775

    8. FUNDING Scholarships Personal Contributions Financial Aid

    9. NEXT STEPS ECC Information Session-2/8 Application Due Date-2/15 Save the Date: Group Interviews-2/18, 1-6pm 3 Pre-departure sessions: the first Saturday of April, May, June Prof. Joseph’s spring course: COM/AES/WOMEN 389, Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Media (M/W 9:30-11:20)

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