Seminar on Globalization: Africa's Experience in Uganda
Buckley High School / Busoga University shared campus in Iganga District - Uganda
January 10 to January 27, 2009
Human Services 325, 420; Educational Leadership 719
Faculty Leader:Dr.
Alfred Kisubi, Nursing Education 509, 920-424-7236
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EXPLORE socio-cultural, economic, historical and geopolitical implications of globalization on an African county.
ANALYZE the impact of globalization on the people and
social institutions of an African country.
EXAMINE social forces affecting education and social change in East Africa.
EXPERIENCE the social reality of the region.
FOCUS on concepts, issues, and trends in globalization.
DEEPEN your understanding of globalization and development issues
PARTICIATE in educational excursions to local historical,
cultural, and development sites.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Attend classes at UW Oshkosh, then travel to Uganda. The core of the seminar in Uganda is a lecture series given by experts in the fields of history, politics, geography, economics, development philosophies, social anthropology, and the arts and humanities. Lectures are supplemented with relevant site visits.
Course Dates
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.
All participating students must attend class on campus at UW Oshkosh just before travel.
Monday, January 5, 2009 (time/location t.b.a.)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 (time/location t.b.a.)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (time/location t.b.a.)
Thursday, January 8, 2009 (time/location t.b.a.)
Choose one:
Human Services 325 - Intermediate Field Experience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Human Services 203, Human Services 310, a third Human Services course for a total of 9 units, and Admission I.
Human Services 420 - Field Experience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Human Services 410 and Admission II.
Education Leadership 719 - Issues in Professional Leadership (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Applicants must be admitted to one of the following graduate level
programs: Education Administration, Special Education, Counseling, Ed
Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Nursing, Speech and Hearing
Science, Reading, Public Administration, or Business Administration
or must be a practicing professional leader. The courses listed above
will not count towards all graduate degrees, however.
Major Course Objectives:
To expose students to the present-day cultural, economic, political, and social realities of Uganda and East Africa;
To acquire knowledge of Ugandan history, with particular emphasis on the postcolonial period, to understand current developmental trends and processes, and to identify the historical factors, both internal and external, that continue to define and affect Uganda as an emerging nation;
To examine society and social change in Uganda with special reference to the impact of globalization on Uganda's culture, as well as on Uganda's ethnic, social class, gender relations, family patterns, and community organization;
To develop a sense of self-understanding and cross-cultural awareness in each student based on respect for differing ways of life
To examine ethical questions embedded in the conceptualization and practice of globalization and development strategies;
To investigate various western and African ideologies in support or negation of globalization.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
| Iganga | |
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Schedule
t.b.d.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (United Airlines, Kenyan Airways).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (United Airlines, Kenyan Airways).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Departure Time: Please depart so you will arrive at the Outagamie County Airport (Appleton) NO LATER THAN 9:00AM on Saturday, January 10.
Departure Location: Carpools may be arranged at one of the pre-travel course sessions.
Flight
Saturday, January 10, 2009
09:00 Arrive Outagamie Country Airport (Appleton)
11:28 Depart Appleton on flight 5918, United Airlines
12:20 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
16:08 Depart on flight 958, United Airlines
Sunday, January 11, 2009
05:55 Arrive London Heathrow International Airport
07:55 Depart on flight 103, Kenya Airways
19:25 Arrive Nairobi International Airport
22:00 Depart on flight 416, Kenya Airways
23:15 Arrive Entebbe International Airport
Monday, January 26, 2009
17:00 Arrive Entebbe International Airport for check-in
19:50 Depart on flight 415, Kenya Airways
21:00 Arrive Nairobi International Airport
23:45 Depart on flight 102, Kenya Airways
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
05:45 Arrive London Heathrow International Airport
10:05 Depart on flight 929, United Airlines
13:21 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
14:55 Depart on flight 5937, United Airlines
15:47 Arrive Outagamie County Airport (Appleton)
Return to UW Oshkosh
Return via pre-arranged carpools or other personal arrangements.
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$2,840 |
Program fees are estimated at $2,610 - $2,840 based on 6- participants. |
| Expenses Estimate in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$2,050 |
Airfare Estimate |
$125 |
Certificate of Yellor Fever Vaccination |
$225 |
Immunizations & anti-malarial prescription |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$2,550 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Uganda Shilling = UGX) | |
UGX 0 |
Meals |
UGX 0 |
Local Transportation |
UGX 340,000 |
Personal Spending Money (UGX 340,000 - UGX 510,000) |
UGX 340,000 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$175 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/6/087 (today's rate of exchange) |
$5,565 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); visa fees (at U.S. citizen rate); accommodations in Uganda as listed on the finalized itinearary; meals in Uganda while on campus; tours/visits (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; airfare; transportation between UW Oshkosh and O'Hare; all other food and beverages; immunizations and anti-malarial drugs; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. Due by the application deadline: |
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| Visa Application
for Uganda A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country into a passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. Citizens require a visa to travel to Uganda. Print the visa form using BLACK ink. Print your answers on the form. Sign the form in blue ink. |
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| Photos Attach two passport-size photographs with your full name printed on the backs. These photos will be used to apply for your Ugandan visa. |
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| Passport You must turn in a signed passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country. It must have at least TWO side-by-side blank pages (in addition to the notes pages). Your passport will be sent to the Consulate, along with your visa application, to apply for a visa. |
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| International Inoculation Certificate against Yellow Fever Your certificate will be sent to the Ugandan Consulate, along with your visa application and passport, to apply for a visa. List of Authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine centers. |
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Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
http://www.memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/ugtoc.html
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ug.html
http://www.bou.or.ug/researchfunction4.htm
In addition, it is recommended that you know something about education; health; religion; Uganda's place in East Africa, Africa and the world; and AIDS and other current issues.
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Dr. Alfred Kisubi, faculty member accompanying the group to/in Uganda. He may be reached at the numbers given under "room & board" above or on his cell phone at TBA
Mrs. Florence Mutyabule, Program Organiser, Buckley High School; Address: P.O.Box 44, Iganga, Uganda, East Africa; Cell Phone: 9-011-256-7565-5833; Web: http://www.buckley.sc.ug/
Alice Nakiyemba, Program Organiser, Busoga University ; Address: P.O. Box 154 , Iganga-Uganda; Tel: 9-011-256-77-450371; Fax: 9-011-256-41-345597; Email: nakiyembaa@yahoo.com; Web: http://www.busogauniversity.ac.ug/
Eng. Nathan Ba. K. Muyobo, Program Organiser, Busoga University ; Address: P.O. Box 154 , Iganga-Uganda; Tel: 9-011-256-77-413484; Fax: 9-011-256-41-345597; Email: nmuyobo@hotmail.com; Web: http://www.busogauniversity.ac.ug/
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