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Tulane
University
SUMMER
IN CUBA PROGRAM
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Thank you for your interest
in Tulane University’s Summer in Cuba Program. Since 1997, the Cuban and
Caribbean Studies Institute of the Stone Center for
Latin American Studies at Tulane has provided undergraduate students
with a rare opportunity to explore Cuban society and culture firsthand
in an academic setting in Havana, Cuba. Students participating in these
three-week sessions also enjoyed extensive opportunities to interact
with Cubans and visit museums and other places of cultural and historic
interest.
However, current regulations
established by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control
on June 30, 2004, eliminate any authorized travel to Cuba for participation
in structured academic programs on the island that are less than ten weeks
long in duration. Since our program was designed as a short-term
summer study session, we will not be able to continue to offer this
opportunity to students and our program is temporarily discontinued.
For more information on the recent amendments to Cuban Assets Control Regulations,
you may visit the Office of Foreign Assets Control site at: www.treas.gov/ofac(and
navigate through Sanctions Program and Country Summaries/Cuba/Guidelines
and Information).
If the current regulations
should change so that our ability to offer this unique program is restored,
we will certainly update this website accordingly with relevant application
materials, program details, etc. for the next possible summer session.
Summer
in Cuba 2004
The Summer 2004 program will
run from Saturday, June 5th through Saturday, June 26, 2004. Participating
students will live in the vibrant capital city of Havana during the week;
weekend excursions to locations outside of the capital will further enrich
their experience.
Course offerings
include:
General Information
The following text
will provide you with general program information and instructions outlining
the application procedure. Please note, however, that dates provided and
final course availability are subject to change based on flight schedules
and other contingencies.
Who May Attend
The program is open to all
degree-seeking undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
Non-Tulane students must provide a letter from his/her advisor indicating
that participation in this program will count towards referenced student’s
degree and graduation. This is extremely important, as we cannot process
any student’s paperwork with the Treasury Department without this letter.
The Department of
the Treasury, which regulates travel to Cuba through restrictions on the
use of currency by American citizens and residents, now grants licenses
for undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs in Cuba operated by
American universities. This program is offered in accordance with the provisions
of these regulations.
Tulane’s 2004 Summer
in Cuba Program is headed by Dr. Ana López, Director of the Cuban
and Caribbean Studies Institute. The University of Havana, a very prestigious
Cuban academic institution, will host program classes. With the exception
of Spanish language studies and the Cuban Literature course, all classes
are taught in English unless otherwise noted and are complemented by readings
and field trips. Classes will be held from Monday, June 7th – Friday, June
25, 2004. Brief course descriptions are as follows:
·
Cuban Culture and Society (LAST 495, 496) – An interdisciplinary
course that examines the various components of Cuban culture and society.
Combining lectures with extensive readings, discussions, and site visits,
the course is designed to critically examine the historical, cultural,
social, economic, and political developments that have marked Cuban life.
The course will also outline future prospects and perspectives for Cuba
in these areas. Academic excursions include visits to such sites as museums,
municipal government operations, cultural centers, and hospitals.
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The Afro-Cuban Heritage: History and Culture (LAST 495) – An examination
of the experiences, influences and heritage of African immigration to Cuba
and the role of Afro-Cubans in the economic development of Cuba as well
as examinations of Afro-Cuban religions such as Santeria, music and culture.
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The Urban Landscape: Imagining Havana (LAST 495) – This course
offers a field study experience focused on the city of Havana from an historic
preservation perspective and will study the architecture, open spaces,
streetscapes, and other design elements that make up the urban fabric of
the city. Students will have the opportunity to meet with some of Cuba’s
leading authorities in the field, as well as to experience a wide variety
of sites ranging from the colonial period through the Revolution. Since
students are not confined to the classroom, all class activities will take
place in the field. The course was designed by Eugene D. Cizek, Director
of the Preservation Studies Program at the Tulane School of Architecture
and is taught by Tulane staff.
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Intermediate Review (SPAN 112), and Elements of Spanish III (SPAN 203)
- Students have the opportunity to complement their course of study with
intensive study of Spanish at the levels most appropriate to them. (4 credits
each)
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Cuban Literature (SPAN 413) - This course will examine the evolution
of Cuban Literature from the nineteenth century through today. At the completion
of the course, students will be able to relate the covered texts with the
most important events in the history of the island. This study will also
allow participants to familiarize themselves with the more notable tendencies
of Cuban culture which will facilitate and enrich their comprehension of
the featured literary works.
Academic Credit
One of the offerings, Cuban
Culture and Society, is a six-credit course primarily entailing morning
lectures and afternoon academic excursions. The Spanish language course
options carry 4 credits and all other courses in the program carry three
credit hours. Students may enroll in a maximum of two three-hour courses
(or one 4-credit Spanish course and one other three-credit course) or select
the six-credit Cuban Culture and Society option. The Program Director,
in consultation with the professors of each class, will determine the final
grade for participants in the program.
Airfare and Travel Arrangements
We have not yet finalized
travel arrangements for the 2004 program. However, we will organize a group
flight for all participants, the Program Director, and staff to depart
from Miami, Florida, traveling to Havana, Cuba, on Saturday, June 5th.
We will return to Miami, Florida, in another group flight departing from
Havana, Cuba, on Saturday, June 26, 2004. We will provide you with more
information about departure times as it becomes available.
The cost of round trip airfare
is not included in tuition fees for this program. All students must also
arrange and pay for their own transportation to and from Miami, Florida
for the group flights.
Passports
All students must have a
valid passport at the time of their corresponding application’s submittal.
We recommend that applicants make several photocopies of their passports
in case of emergency or loss of the original.
Visa
The Cuban and Caribbean
Studies Institute will arrange for all participants to obtain the required
visas mandated by Cuban Immigration law. The Cuban government also requires
a $25 exit fee, payable upon leaving the country, which is not included
in the tuition fees either.
Lodging and Meals
During the program, students
will share double occupancy rooms in a hotel located near the University
of Havana. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel are included in the program
fee. Beverages are not included. Lunch is the responsibility of the participating
students; they are free to eat lunch either in the hotel or in a nearby
restaurant. During weekend excursions, students will also share double
occupancy rooms in three-star accommodations. Two meals per day during
these weekends are also included in the program fee.
Program Cost
The cost includes academic
instruction, class-related field trips, weekend excursions, lodging, two
meals a day and health insurance. It does not include airfare,
airport fees, or spending money.
· Three-week
stay with one three-credit course, tuition fee: $3,550
· Three-week
stay with two three-credit courses or one six-credit course, tuition fee:
$4,550
Payment Schedule and Refunds
A non-refundable deposit
of $500 should be included with each application. In the event that
a student is not accepted into the program, the deposit will be returned
to him/her. The balance (amount depending upon student’s enrollment
in one or two classes) is due on or before April 23, 2004. Students
who fail to pay in full by this date will be removed from the program.
Checks or money orders for program costs (as specified in the Program
Costs section) should be made payable to: Tulane University Cuban Studies
and mailed to the address shown here.
Tulane students seeking loans
to cover costs of this program should make early, specific arrangements
with the Financial Aid Office, being sure to indicate that they are seeking
a loan for a SUMMER PROGRAM.
Application Procedure
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE
EXTENDED OUR APPLICATION DEADLINE TO MARCH 26, 2004. The application procedures
and forms can be found by clicking on the following link: download
application
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Cuban
and Caribbean Studies Institute
Caroline Richardson Building
New Orleans, LA., 70118
Tel: 504-862-8629 Fax: 504-862-8678
E-mail:
nporto@tulane.edu
http://cuba.tulane.edu
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