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The information below is about Millersville's graduate workshop abroad and is different from the course abroad also taking place in Northern Ireland this summer.
The information for the course abroad has its own webpage and can be located on the menu bar to the left. Please contact Dr. Dominic Scott (contact information at bottom) regarding details for either program.
Program Offerings
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Building a Culture of Peace in the Classroom: Concepts for Peace- building and Conflict Resolution |
Explore how education is promoting Peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland through guest speakers, visits to universities, integrated schools and peace organizations.
A course syllabus can be found here.
All courses will be taught in English. The primary instructor will be Dr. Dominic Scott a professor at Millersville University.
Cost
Millersville students will pay approximately $1,895 plus tuition/fees to participate in this course:
This cost includes:
- Airfare
- Accommodations
- Travel in Ireland
- Admissions and stipends for speakers
- All Breakfasts and Some Dinners
This cost does not include:
- Millersville tuition and fees
- ISIC Cards
- Passport (if necessary)
- Some Meals
- Personal expenses (souvenirs and other daily expenses)
In the past, students have spent approximately $400.00 for entertainment, souvenirs, incidentals, and meals.
A payment schedule is available.
Financial Assistance
Since this program offers 3 academic credits, students should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss their specific financial aid package.
Dates
Students will study in Ireland for 9 days and 7 nights, June 27-July 5, 2009.
Trip Highlights:
Belfast City
Stormont Castle
Ulster Folk Museum
Cultúrlann
Murals of Belfast and Derry
Queen’s University and Botanic Gardens, Belfast
St. Mary’s University College
Visits to Integrated Schools
Corrymeela Community
The Giant’s Causeway
Walls of Derry City
Glens of Antrim
Accommodation
Students will be housed in hostels with Motel 6 standards or higher. These are modern hostels, purpose built peace and cultural conference centers, and B & Bs.
Eligibility
Students must register for the above mentioned MU course.
The grade for the course is determined by prior research, a 12-page research paper, and attendance at prior meetings.
Transfer of Credit
The course will be the equivalent of 3 MU credits for the nine day program.
To Apply
Frommer's rates Belfast as one of 2009's "Top Destinations"!
Check out the video below from Frommer's website:
Frommer's Top Destinations of 2009: Belfast
For more information or an application please contact Dr. Dominic Scott, Professor of Educational Foundations, in Room 409: Stayer Educational Center at 872-3382 or email inquiries to Dominic.Scott@millersville.edu
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