Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic

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Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic
*A Real World Learning Experience:* Acquiring Language and Culture in the
Dominican Republic
Psychology and Sociology of Language and Bilingualism 3-Credit Graduate
Course and 6-Credit Intensive Spanish Class
-- Learn Spanish
-- Experience a Different Culture
-- Visit Historic Sites
-- Learn From Educational Tours
-- Gain graduate and undergraduate credit
In addition to learning about the theories of second language acquisition in
the graduate course, students will engage in intensive learning of Spanish
(four days a week, six hours a day) at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre
y Maestra (PUCMM) for the entire duration of their stay. The process of
learning Spanish will give students the opportunity to see theory in
practice and to experience first-hand the phases and challenges of learning
a foreign language. As students engage in language studies daily through the
immersion model, they will be better able to empathize with the struggles of
English Language Learners in the U.S.
Students will also gain experiential knowledge of Dominican life and culture
by living with host families and participating in structured educational and
cultural tours in Santiago, Santo Domingo and other parts of the DR. Tours
will cover a wide range of institutions and experiences including schools,
museums, historical sites, orphanages, neighborhoods, and so forth. Through
participant observation, students will document and reflect on their
experiences through daily journal writing with a view to enhancing
understanding of Dominican culture.
*All are Welcome!*
*Dates
*July 2, 3 and 5 (pre-departure orientation at St. John's)
July 6 – August 3 (overseas phase in Santiago, The Dominican Republic)
August 6 and 7 (post-seminar at St. John's)
*For more information contact:
*Project Director:
Dr. Shondel Nero
neros@stjohns.edu
St. Johns University
Associate Professor
The School of Education

Link:
www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/education/program/special/dr/dr.sju