Course Schedule*
COURSE SCHEDULE*
(READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS LINKED)
| Date | Topic | Reading/Assignment/Event |
| Tues, Jan 10 | Introduction to the course &
Learning Community |
Syllabus
Naming Stories (DB Post #1) Claim an Education, Adrienne Rich |
| Thurs, Jan 12 | Going “Global” | A Small Place (excerpts: Up to page 37)
Begin Course Journal Learning Objectives (DB Post #2) |
| Tues, Jan 17 | Journeys: Why we travel | The Mindful Traveler and/or To Hell with Good Intentions
Why We Travel (Pico Iyer) Mindful Travel (DB Post #3) |
| Thurs, Jan 19 | Ethics of travel | Poverty Tourism
The Reductive Seduction of Other People’s Problems The “Third World” Is Not Your Classroom Stereotypes & Comfort Zones activity (DB Post #4) |
| Tues, Jan 24 | Identity: Self, Culture, “Other”:
Definitions |
Excerpts from A Small Place (pages 37 to end)
The Joy of Culture: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Cultural Diversity, Basirico and Bolin Explore Your Cultural Baggage exercises (continue after class) |
| Thurs, Jan 26 | Our Identities and Cultures:
Issues |
Cisneros
Body Ritual among the Nacirema Identity Mapping & Web of Connection activity (DB Post #5) |
| Meet in small groups | Cultural Dynamics | Trinidad Unlike Any Other
Why Cultural Exchange? Appropriation? Continue Privilege & Cultural Baggage activity reflection (post on DB #6) |
| Tues, Jan 31 | Cultures and identities (continued) | Identity Mapping (follow-ups from last week) |
| Thurs, Feb 2 | (Neo) Colonialism/imperialism:
Definitions |
The Wretched of the Earth, Fanon |
| Sun, Feb 5 | Required | “Life & Debt” Film Screening at 5 p.m.
(Our class required to attend) |
| Tues, Feb 7 | Cultures: Trinidad | In the Minor Key by Ramabai Espinet OR
& Tobago: Cultures of the World Trinidad and Tobago Facts and Culture Life & Debt Reflection Paper due (post on DB) |
| Thurs, Feb 9 | Peoples: Trinidad | Understanding the Gender Spectrum
Trinidad Noir excerpt — special session facilitated by Ishara Agostini Class Social — Enjoy a star gazing & dessert evening on Monday, February 13th at 7:00 pm |
| Tues, Feb 14 | Communities: Trinidad | Identities revisited (Manyinka and Cisneros) & Identity, Inclusion & Power
Chapter 1. “Douglarization” in Trinidad Matelot, Dane Morton Article on Matelot |
| Thurs, Feb 16 | Revisit: Why we travel to Trinidad | Read at least 3 articles about Trinidad from the Resources section of the course syllabus & View videos
Read this Blog Post on Why Travel Now Pre-travel Advising Meetings with Dr. Sethi/ co-leaders Set intentions, goals, personal and group agreements (Submit Travel intentions by email to Dr. Sethi before 2/16) Post Trinidad News story analysis to DB (2/18) |
| Tues, Feb 21 | Trinidad | Scotties Guide (group presentations) — “Culture”: Art, Music & Cuisine &
Contemporary Social Issues (read all Guides posted on DB before class) Center for Global Learning staff visit class |
| Thurs, Feb 23 | Trinidad | Scotties Guide (group presentations) — Histories, Laws & Economy (read all Guides)
DB Entry on Identities & Travel due (2/23) Special Self-Care Plan & Packing session |
| Tues, Feb 28 | Pre-departure Orientation
|
Required Session via Skype with Amizade
Please Read the Amizade Handbook Before Class Global Learning Contract/Travel Agreement Due. Sign all documents. |
| Thurs, Mar 2 | Pre-travel workshops | American Travel Warnings |
| Friday, Mar 3rd
Mar 6-Mar 10 |
Special Class Activity
Travel week |
Required Pre-Departure Session with Dr. H. Williams from Gettysberg College (read about him at hakimwilliams.com) Readings: NeoColonial WarpPostcolonial Structural Violence: A Study of School Violence in Trinidad and Tobago (2013)TRINIDAD |
| Mar 13-Mar 17 | Spring break | |
| Tues, Mar 21 | Bringing Global Home | Slimbach Readings: The Transcultural Journey
Re-entry class reflections on lessons learned Complete post-travel reflection and meet Dr. Sethi DB Entry Elevator Speeches & Post-travel reflections |
| Thurs, Mar 23 | Journeys revisited | Common Re-Entry Session
Read the articles sent by e-mail & DB Elevator Speech entries Study Guide: Midterm due (hard copy) |
| Tues, Mar 28 | Documenting our learning | The Journey Home Discussion & Review Syllabus
Start common assignment: Reflective mapping (D-center guest) DB entries — complete the Service, Trinidad News reflection assignments Share photos, memories, video footage (google drive) |
| Thurs, Mar 30 | Identity and Culture:
Multicultural Identities in Trinidad |
Revisit Excerpts Douglarization (29-50)Excerpts from (Trinidad chapter) Global Multiculturalism
Class discussion (refer to handout extra journal excerpt on Multiculturalism) DB Entries (Service) |
| Tues, April 4 | Now What? Lessons and Observations
in (Neo)colonialism Saviorism Service |
The Reductive Seduction of Other People’s Problems |
| Outside of Class Social Activity (Attend Writers Fest events this week) | ||
| Thurs, Apr 6 | Now What? Anti-Colonial/ Decolonialism | Anti-Colonial Ideas
Equity? Equality? DB Deep Culture Reflection due & Bring your Study Guides/ Activity to class |
| Tues, Apr 11 | Where do we go from here?
Global Activisms |
Debriefing with Amizade via Skype — read each others’ DB entries
Global Service Learning (read 2 articles on this link and watch the video) Fair Trade Learning (read Amizade mission statement) |
| Thurs, Apr 13 | Globalization/
Global Trends |
Globalization a Contested Concept & The Cultural Dimension of Globalization, Steger
Revisit Life & Debt DB Globalization Activity assigned April 18 |
| Tues, Apr 18 | Multi-Cultures & Hybridity in Globalization
|
Revisit A Small Place: Is Matelot Paradise?
Trinidad’s Global/ Cultures: Global Colonial & Trinidad Economic Globalization DB Entry on People Matter Globalization due Read any 2 Resources you have not read yet & Watch this short film |
| Thurs, Apr 20 | Global Futures?
(re)Defining Global Citizenships |
Half the Sky Chapter 10 & 14
Decolonize Activism South UP Map Revisit the Journey Home DB Entry: Redefining Global Citizenship due April 30 (refer to global learning contract for outline) |
| Tues, Apr 25 | Global Lessons | Excerpts from No More Heroes
Actor Ally Accomplice — recreate this chart |
| Thurs, Apr 27 | SpARC & Final Projects | Presentation of common assignment (not during class time)
Class will meet as usual — we will review progress on Final Projects |
| Tues, May 2 | Collective Global Learning | Final Project Presentations & Reflections |
| Thursday, May 4 | Reading Day | NO Class |
| May 5-May 10 | Final Exam Period | All final assignments and Final Study Guides due
(Guides can be submitted any time after May 5th but before the 10th) |
*This schedule is open ongoing to revisions
