Study Abroad Summer 2016

GuatemalaStudy Abroad Summer 2016June 1 - June 15 (2 weeks)

GuatemalaStudy Abroad Summer Semester 2016Program DetailsProgram Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL MAJORS! Students must be ingood standing with an cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and have completed 30 units of credit. Program Dates: June 1 - June 15 (2 weeks)(Tentative) Application Deadline: Early deadline – December 14,Program Highlights2015 / Final Application Deadline – February 14, 2016 Program Fee: Earn 6 units of upper division GE credit. Courses are taught by a CSUF faculty member and counttowards degree. 1500 – 1740 (subject to change based on enrollment) AdditionalFees: CSUF Summer 2016 books and tuition, airfare, passport fees,additional meals not included in the program, personal expenses. Spend 2 weeks learning about Guatemalan history andHousing: Shared rooms in tourist classed local hotels. Field Trips:culture.Many academic and cultural tours are included in the program. For Work with kids at a local elementary school teachingmore details please visit hss.fullerton.edu/studyabroad.English, art, or dance.Faculty Join community village leaders to learn about their customs,heritage, and way of life. Tours/field trips include visits to Lake Atitlán, a naturalvolcanic hot spring, a jungle zip-lining adventure, a chocolatefactory and much more.“GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE”CoursesHUM 350: Life and Culture AbroadThis course is an introduction to Guatemalan history andculture. Through a combination of reading as well as directobservation and experience, we will strive to understand theplace, the time, and the people that we encounter in Guatemala. There are, of course, numerous questions we can ask. Whatdo we share? How do we differ? How has history shaped thecurrent state of Guatemalan culture? How is the current state oftechnological advancement affecting the people we encounter?What does it mean to be a human being in world of human beings? How are we ultimately to read and understand our world?[GE C.3 & Z] (3 units)ENGL 306: Guatemala: The World in WordsThis course will focus on creative non-fiction. We will writeabout the things we experience in Guatemala that will includetraveling, culture, working with a small non-profit aid organization, people, and, well, nearly anything and everything thatwe encounter. In the end, the narratives we produce will be ourown, told in our own voices, crafted over time as we prepare,travel, and return.[GE C.3] (3 units)Professor Chris Ruiz-VelascoEnglish, Comparative Literature,and Linguistics, CSUFInfo SessionsHUM-219DayDateTimeTuesdaySeptember 1st, 201510-11 a.m.WednesdaySeptember 9 , 20151-2 p.m.MondaySeptember 14 , 201510-11 a.m.TuesdaySeptember 22 , 20151-2 p.m.WednesdaySeptember 30 , 201510-11 a.m.ththndthMondayOctober 5 , 20151-2 p.m.ThursdayOctober 8 , 20151-2 p.m.TuesdayOctober 13 , 201510-11 a.m.WednesdayOctober 14th, 201510-11 a.m.ththth(657) edu

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCESGUATEMALASummer 2016Application Instructions

GUATEMALASummer 2016COVER SHEETI hereby submit my application to participate in one of the College of Humanities and SocialSciences Study Abroad Programs at CSUF. I understand that my application will not bereviewed until program deposits and all forms are completed and turned in. I understand thatCSUF tuition is separate from the study abroad program fees. I certify that the informationgiven in the application is true and complete and that I understood each question.

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Student Conduct AgreementTravel Related Event or ActivityEvent /Activity: H&SS Summer 2016 Guatemala Study AbroadEvent/Activity Date: June 2, 2016 - June 15, 2016Print Student Name:In consideration for my participation in the Event/Activity, I agree to the following conditions:General NoticeI acknowledge that while participating in the Event/Activity, I am representing the California StateUniversity (“CSU”) system, California State University, Fullerton (“University”), and the organizationsponsoring/hosting the Event/Activity. As a responsible member of the CSU and University communities,I understand that I am expected to conduct myself in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations ofthe CSU, the University and the sponsor/host organization as well as all applicable federal and state laws. Ialso understand that any violation of these rules, regulations or laws may result in my expulsion from theEvent/Activity and/or further disciplinary action by the University.If I am expelled from the Event/Activity, I understand and agree that the University will not be heldresponsible for any financial loss I may incur, including but not limited to those incurred as a result of paidregistration fees, travel expenses, legal expenses, personal damages, or other expenses related to myparticipation in this Event/Activity and my violation of this student conduct agreement (“Agreement”).By signing this Agreement, I further agree that I will not participate in the following activities while at theEvent/Activity: Use, possession or distribution of alcohol and/or facilitating the use, possession or distribution ofalcohol by any underage individual. Use, possession, or distribution of any illegal or illicit drug. Sexual assault, sexual harassment or indecent exposure. Sexual assault is defined as the implieduse or threatened use of force to engage in any sexual activity against another person’s will. Behavior that threatens the emotional or physical well-being and/or safety of participants includingbut not limited to any form of fighting. Unauthorized use of any fire safety equipment, including the activation of alarms or extinguisherswithout immediate cause. Possession of any weapons. Failure to attend any planned event/activity without the approval of my faculty/staff supervisor.ProcessThe on-site CSU faculty/staff supervisor will review any alleged violations of this Agreement todetermine the need for any immediate disciplinary action. The University’s student discipline andstudent grievance processes will be followed upon the student participant’s return to campus.I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by this Agreement.Signature of Student ParticipantRevised 10/2012Date

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2015 / Final Application Deadline – February 14, 2016 Program Fee: 1500 – 1740 (subject to change based on enrollment) Additional Fees: CSUF Summer 2016 books and tuition, airfare, passport fees, additional meals not included in the program, personal expenses. Housing: Shared rooms in tourist classed local hotels. Field Trips: