Discovering the History, Educational Philosophies and Ethical Values of the Cuban Culture

TRAVEL TO CUBA

January 9, 2015 - January 17, 2015 Interterm January 2015 EDUC 402 Experiencing an International Culture: Discovering the History, Educational Philosophies and Ethical Values of the Cuban Culture

If you are interested in taking this course you must register for the tour by September 10th. Contact Professor Walsh via email for more details about tour registration & cost - [email protected] After signing up for the tour, you will then register for Education 402 when registration opens for January interterm classes. Education 402 course attributes are: GEC2b World Civ. & Cultures, GEC3a The Human Condition, INTD Interdisciplinary Thinking, UVVO Values Orientation

And --- If you take it for CORE 310 it will satisfy GEC2c Intl/Intercultural Experience. Consult your academic advisor for further questions about course attributes.

Traveling to Cuba for educational purposes is permitted for students and teachers residing in the United States. Authentic Cuba Travel is a highly respected educational tour company; they created a unique itinerary for University of La Verne EDUC 402 course. A partial list of activities and cost:

Cuba Tour Highlights: Approximate cost is $2900* and  Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Havana Historical Centre. includes:  Meeting with representatives from the National Union of Educators.  Round trip airfare (LAX- CUBA)  Visit urban and rural elementary schools.  Cuba: 5 nights at Hotel Park View  Examine pre-school programs at a day care center for 1 – 4 year olds.  Cuba: 2 nights at Los Jasmines  Learn about Special Education Programs in Cuba. Hotel  Visit a cultural community-based project for children and teenagers.  Cuba: 15 Meals included –  Guided tour of the Literacy Museum.

 Private visit to the Lizt Alfonso Dance School for kids 6 – 16 years old. 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners  Explore Finca Vigia, where Ernest Hemingway lived for over 20 years.  Cuba: Luxury air-conditioned coach  Visit to self- sustained eco-community Las Terrazas. transportation and professional driver  Explore UNESCO Heritage Site, Vinales Valley.  Cuba: All activities, speakers,  Meeting with renowned architect Miguel Coyula. meetings and meals as described in  Guided visit to the Jose Marti Museum and Memorial. itinerary  Lunch hosted by Jose Fuster, renowned Cuban ceramist and painter.  Cuba: An expert Cuban English  Farewell dinner at Havana's famous restaurant El Aljibe. speaking guide and translator throughout the program  Cuba: Official Asistur Cuban health insurance coverage. *Projected approximate cost as of May 2014. Cost might increase monthly.

Contact Professor Walsh via email for more details about tour registration & cost - [email protected]