Environment and Society

in Tanzania

May 14 - 30, 2018

This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office (SAO), in cooperation with the NIU Department of Geography at Northern Illinois University, and in collaboration with the University of North Alabama.

PROGRAM DATES: The program will officially begin with departure of the group from Chicago O’Hare Airport on May 14, 2018 and will end with the return of the group from Dar es Salam, Tanzania to Chicago on May 30, 2018.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS: This program will operate in conjunction with an existing program at the University of North Alabama so there will be one program director from each institution: Courtney Gallaher, from NIU and Francis Koti, from UNA. Dr. Greg Gaston (UNA) will also serve as an instructor for this program. (See Appendix A for more information)

Courtney Gallaher is a jointly-appointed Assistant Professor in Geography and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at NIU. She has a background in environmental management, natural resource conservation and agriculture and has spent more than fifteen years working in Sub- Saharan Africa. She co-directed a non-profit in Kenya for more than a decade and has traveled and conducted extensive research in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. Her research interests focus primarily on sustainable agriculture and food security. As a student she studied abroad in France, Senegal, Kenya and Tanzania so she has a deep appreciation for the benefits of studying abroad.

Francis Koti serves as department chair for the Department of Geography at the University of North Alabama. He is an urban economic geographer, specializing in the geography of East Africa. He has led this study abroad program several times in the past and will be primarily responsible for many of the logistical arrangements (e.g. hotels, transportation).

Greg Gaston is a professor of Geography at the University of North Alabama who specializes in physical geography. He has served as a Fulbright scholar at the University of Dar es Salaam and has co-lead this Tanzania program with Dr. Koti in the past.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: This two-week field course will involve travel to Tanzania to learn about and experience the landscape, natural environment and local cultures of Tanzania. Learning through lived experience and travel is not only fun, but also a rare opportunity in college education. The general purpose of this study abroad program is to provide NIU students an opportunity to diversify their educational experience through “living it and seeing it” in the Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 2 natural environment. More specifically, the program is intended to give our students a chance to broaden their knowledge of Africa by immersing themselves in the physical landscapes of Tanzanian as well as Tanzanian society and culture. Students will learn through exploring the interplay of culture, economics, politics and environment in the context of change.

PROGRAM SITES: This program will take place as a study tour of Tanzania, beginning in Arusha and ending in Dar es Salaam. Students will travel throughout Tanzania, learning about the cultural and physical geography of the region (see itinerary for specific locations). Tanzania is an ideal location for learning about the East African culture and the unique physical geography of the region. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the Great Rift Valley, the Serengeti plains, the Eastern Arc Mountains and the coastal regions. Culturally, Tanzania is a melting pot of indigenous Bantu tribal cultures and Arabic culture on the coast. It is also a place where human environment conflict is very visible so it is an excellent place to learn about key issues in managing our environment.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: One of the attractions of this program is the diversity of experiences students will be exposed to. Here are some of the highlights of the program:  Ngorongoro Crater and National Park—Students will drive down into an extinct volcano crater to learn about the geology of the Rift Valley. They will go on safari inside the crater to learn about the wildlife of East Africa and environmental impacts of the tourist industry.  Lake Natron is a salt and soda lake in northern Tanzania. Students will visit the lake and surroundings to learn about the geomorphology of the regions. They will stay in a tented camp run by the Maasai and will have the opportunity to learn about Maasai culture and the ecotourism industry.  Oldupai Gorge is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Remains of many of the earliest human species have been excavated from this site. The famous anthropologists, Louis and Mary Leakey, did most of their work there. Students Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 3

will tour the gorge to learn about the key archeological finds as well as the geology of the region which aided the preservation of these remains.  University of Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s main public university. Students will tour the university, attend guest lectures by UDSM faculty members and interact with UDSM undergraduate students.  Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and is an important East African city in terms of trade because of its coastal location. Students will visit urban and peri-urban areas of the city to learn about urban planning and economic development.  Bagamoyo is a small town on the coast of Tanzania that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was once the most important trading port along the East African coast and was the final stop for slave caravans traveling by foot from inland Tanzania to Zanzibar. Students will visit the fort and slave museum at this site to learn about the history of the East African slave trade.  Zanzibar is an island off the coast of mainland Tanganika (Tanganika + Zanzibar make up the Republic of Tanzania). Students will visit the slave museum in Stone Town where slaves were auctioned and sold to the Arab slave trade. They will learn about ecology and environmental management on the island when they snorkel the coral reefs and visit Jozani national forest. They will learn about the historical and economic importance of Zanzibar to the world’s spice trade by visiting spice plantations on the island.

PROGRAM AUDIENCE: Students from all majors and colleges are welcome. The program is open to non-traditional students. Non-NIU students are also welcome to participate in this program. This program should have particular appeal to students in geography, geology, environmental studies, anthropology, sociology, education, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality studies and Black studies. Maximum enrollment is 10 students. Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

INSTRUCTION METHOD: Instruction will be provided by the NIU faculty member, Courtney Gallaher, the UNA faculty members, Drs. Koti and Gaston, and by faculty from the University of Dar es Salaam. Additional instruction will take place by tour guides at various sites we visit. Most instruction will take place “in the field” in the form of brief lectures near sites we are visiting. Additional instruction may occur while we are traveling in cars or buses or at our hotels at the beginning or end of the day.

ASSIGNMENTS: All students will need to complete various readings and assignments before, during and after returning from Tanzania. Pre-departure readings and lecture materials will be made available to students during the spring semester to provide exposure to fundamental concepts we will be discussing in Tanzania. While traveling in Tanzania, students will be required to: 1) take detailed notes during the informal lectures and guided tours to different places of interest; 2) keep a written journal of their experiences, activities and observations on a daily basis; and 3) make sketches and keep a photo diary of important features and aspects of the workshop. Upon return, the field materials: notes, photos, activities, will be compiled and Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 4 presented to the instructors. Depending on the level of course (undergraduate or graduate), the program materials will be presented in any of or all 6 parts listed below: 1. Field book/notes: This will include your hand written daily notes and observations, hand- drawn sketches, charts, diagrams, photos and so on. 2. Field report: This report will comprise responses to questions provided to you prior to the trip based on several selected themes and topics. You will answer the questions during the field trip, but a more detailed, well thought, typed report is expected upon return. This must include well illustrated photos, maps, charts, tables, etc. that you personally obtained during the trip. The questions you respond to in this field report will be those relevant to the two courses you enroll in for the trip. 3. Concept photo essay: You will be provided with a minimum of ten geographic concepts (per course) prior to the trip. You are to take or identify one photo from all your photos that best captures that concept in its entirety. The central operating question will be: If you were to get only one opportunity to identify or take JUST one photo that best represents any one of these concepts, (rural poverty; social distress, new economic opportunities - concept), what would it be? This forces you to stop and think about the concepts and the best way to represent them to a larger audience. 4. Pre and post test: This is a 20-item multiple choice test that will be administered before the trip, and immediately after we return. It will comprise of short straight forward conceptual questions featuring the main aspects of the courses. 5. Reflective Essay or research paper: Each participant will write a short reflective essay about their trip experience or research paper (depending on the courses they enroll in). 6. Participation: This is a field course, so you are expected to actively participate in various ways. You will lose all your participation points by: not sharing your own personal observations, not asking questions, not contributing to conversations, listening to your music during field-trips, any other behavior which we feel does not fit our standard for the basic level of curiosity and enthusiasm that goes with field courses. Assignments will be evaluated by all three instructors: Dr. Gallaher, Dr. Koti and Dr. Gaston.

PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants will receive 3-6 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in one of the following NIU courses during the Summer 2018 session. Students will choose to enroll in 1 or 2 of the 3 courses offered as part of the study abroad program. Each of the courses will have a primary instructor who is responsible for readings, lectures and grading assignments. For NIU students, Dr. Gallaher will serve as the instructor of record for all the courses for NIU students to facilitate enrollment in any of the courses. Dr. Gallaher will oversee GEOG 453/553 in Tanzania, while Dr. Koti will oversee GEOG 336/790, and Dr. Gaston will oversee GEOG 498/790.

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UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT: GEOG 336 Geography of Africa 3 semester hours Description: A study of the physical and cultural resources of Africa, with emphasis on the problems of developing nations. This course will focus on East Africa primarily, using this as a lens to understand broader trends across the continent.

OR GEOG 453 Environmental Management 3 semester hours Description: This course takes a human-environment geography perspective on natural resource planning, environmental conservation, and sustainable development with a focus on East Africa. We will examine key human-environment conflicts in East Africa in order to understand these management issues in a variety of geographic contexts and at scales ranging from local to global. Visits to wildlife reserves, national forests, urban areas, and rural agricultural zones will provide students with field experiences to compliment readings and lecture materials. Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or GEOG 253 or ENVS 302 or ENVS 303 or ENVS 304 or consent of department. OR GEOG 498A Seminar: Physical Geography in Tanzania 3 semester hours

Description: This course is designed to help you observe and understand the diverse landscapes of Tanzania. The focus of this course will be the geology, geomorphology, climatology and physical landscapes and resources of Tanzania. Readings, exercises and discussion will be structured to enhance your understanding of the physical geography of Tanzania. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Please continue to page 6 for graduate-level course information.

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GRADUATE CREDIT GEOG 553 Environmental Management 3 semester hours Description: This course takes a human-environment geography perspective on natural resource planning, environmental conservation, and sustainable development with a focus on East Africa. We will examine key human-environment conflicts in East Africa in order to understand these management issues in a variety of geographic contexts and at scales ranging from local to global. Visits to wildlife reserves, national forests, urban areas, and rural agricultural zones will provide students with field experiences to compliment readings and lecture materials.

OR GEOG 790E Advanced Seminar (Geography of Africa) 3 semester hours Description: A study of the physical and cultural resources of Africa, with emphasis on the problems of developing nations. This course will focus on East Africa primarily, using this as a lens to understand broader trends across the continent.

OR GEOG 790B Advanced Seminar: Geography and Resources of Tanzania 3 semester hours Description: This course is designed to help you observe and understand the diverse landscapes of Tanzania. The focus of this course will be the geology, geomorphology, climatology and physical landscapes and resources of Tanzania. Readings, exercises and discussion will be structured to enhance your understanding of the physical geography of Tanzania.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES: The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the NIU general admission requirements, and who are interested in the natural environment and culture of East Africa. Currently enrolled students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA requirements. Graduate level students must also meet NIU Graduate School admission, course and GPA requirements.

Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements.

Students cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a student’s records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar’s Office, Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Office of Student Conduct, Health Services, Parking Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program.

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For undergraduate students to be admitted to the program, an applicant’s official transcript must be on file in the NIU Study Abroad Office. Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript; the Study Abroad Office will make this request on behalf of the applicant. Students who want to participate in the program and earn academic credit from NIU who have not previously enrolled at NIU, or who are not currently enrolled at NIU, should ask the Registrar at their institution to forward an official transcript as soon as possible to the Study Abroad Office. (Student-issued transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable.) Questions relating to the admission requirements or transcripts should be directed to the Study Abroad Office.

Students who desire to obtain graduate credit must either be admitted to a graduate program within the NIU Graduate School, or be admitted to the status of a "student-at-large" (SAL) within NIU's Graduate School. For students to be admitted to the program for graduate credit, a copy of the applicant's transcript must be submitted to the NIU Graduate School. Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript.

APPLICATION: Click here or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com and search for the program country or the program name to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. Non-NIU students will be expected to submit a signature verification form and copy of their ID to the Study Abroad Office. More detailed instructions can be found on the https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad Office at (815) 753-0700 or [email protected].

$200 APPLICATION FEE/DEPOSIT: A $200 application fee/deposit is required of all applicants. The $200 consists of $100 for the non-refundable application fee and $100 for a program deposit. Both the application fee and the deposit will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. The $100 deposit is refundable only if the participant withdraws prior to the withdrawal deadline indicated on the program materials or for medical reasons verified by a physician if the withdrawal takes place after the withdrawal deadline.

The $200 application fee/deposit will be charged to NIU students’ NIU Bursar's account. (Checks and money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students.) Non-NIU students must submit a check or money order in the amount of $200. More detailed instructions can be found on the website.

IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as “Pending – No Deposit” until the $200 application fee/deposit has been received (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The Study Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $200 application fee/deposit. In order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $200 deposit within 14 days of application. After 14 days applications without a deposit will be changed to inactive.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2017

Please read the following carefully.

Space in this program is limited, so early application is recommended. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must change their status to “Committed” and complete all post-decisions items on the Study Abroad Portal in order to be considered an active participant and reserve their place in the program.

Applicants who have not changed their status to “Committed” will be withdrawn from the program.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: Participants will reside in shared hotel rooms (twin beds) with private bath and toilet facilities. Students will be provided three meals daily throughout the period of residency. (Refer to the Tentative Daily Schedule for specific details regarding housing and meals.)

All housing and meal arrangements will be made by the study abroad program co-director at the University of North Alabama, Dr. Francis Koti.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: NIU will coordinate with UNA to purchase student tickets for travel to and from Tanzania.

Important - Flight reservations for this program will not be booked until:

a. After the December 1, 2017 application deadline AND b. The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this program.

This advisory is given so that participants do not find themselves financially responsible for airline tickets should it be necessary to cancel the program. (See section entitled, CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM)

LAND TRANSPORTATION: For program-related travel the group will travel by land rover or coach bus. This transportation is provided as part of the NIU program cost. (Refer to the Tentative Daily Schedule for specific details regarding other program-related transportation.)), a

All transportation arrangements will be made by the study abroad program co-director at the University of North Alabama, Dr. Francis Koti.

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PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport by January 1, 2018. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should apply for one immediately upon acceptance into the program. (So apply early if you do not have a passport!) After March 16 applicants may need to request expedited services or apply in person at the Chicago Passport Agency. If applicants are not within the Chicago area, they must apply at the nearest passport agency.) Information on acquiring a U.S. passport is available at the U.S. State Department’s website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. Non-U.S. passport holders may need special visas for travel and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas.

VISA: A valid passport is required in order to obtain a visa to enter Tanzania and most surrounding countries. The visa will be obtained at the airport upon entry to Tanzania. The visa fee is included in the cost of the program.

PASSPORT, VISA AND ISIC PHOTOS: You may have your passport photo(s) taken in the NIU Study Abroad Office. Photos are $5.00 for two photos. Photos must be purchased in multiples of two. Photos are usually developed while you wait. We accept exact cash, personal check or we can charge it to your bursar account. Study Abroad Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed over the lunch hour) and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. It is strongly recommended that students get an extra pair of photos taken to keep on their person while in China in case of a missing or stolen passport.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: Students should contact their primary care physician and/or the NIU University Health Service as soon as possible, and at least eight weeks before the program begins to allow time for immunizations to take effect. The NIU University Health Service can advise students on what immunizations are required and can administer most immunizations. Most immunizations require a fee. Consult the Travel Clinic several months before you travel. Appointments are required. Some vaccines need to be given over a period of months, so participants in this program must START EARLY!

In order to enter Tanzania, students may be required to obtain several immunizations, including Hepatitis A and B [each of these requires multiple doses, and immunizations should be begin as soon as possible], yellow fever, polio, diphtheria, pertussis & tetanus [DTP], and typhoid [oral or injection]. The NIU University Health Service and/or DeKalb County Health Department can administer most immunizations.

NOTE: yellow fever vaccination is only available through county health departments and typically is NOT covered by insurance plans. This should be the first vaccination you schedule, to insure it is available; group appointments facilitate getting the vaccine, as it is not routinely available at most health departments. Although the CDC does not recommend the yellow fever vaccine for Tanzania, the immigration officials routinely require it, especially in Zanzibar. If you do not have it, you may be required to get the injection at the airport in Tanzania (not recommended) or be forced to go back home.

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In addition, students should plan to take an anti-malaria drug; consult your doctor. Doses typically begin two days before arrival and continue through the first week following return to the US. [Note: persons who take anti-malarial drugs will not be allowed to donate blood in the US for a year following their last dose.]

NIU INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN: Students will be enrolled in the NIU International Travel Insurance Plan through ACE. This plan is required for participation in an NIU study abroad program and will be billed your MyNIU account. It is not possible to waive this mandatory insurance. Coverage will begin two days prior to the program start date and end two days after the official program end date.

NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost pays for the following cost related services:

1) Hotel accommodations and 2-3 meals daily while the group is Tanzania 2) Land transportation in Tanzania 3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule 4) Fee for acquiring the visa to enter Tanzania 6) NIU tuition for undergraduate or graduate credit 7) NIU International Travel Insurance

PROGRAM COST: $4,375 The program cost represents the total in charges and fees that will be paid to NIU for this program. Please note that the following charges will post individually on your MyNIU account:  Study Abroad Program Charge  Instructional Cost  NIU Academic Program Enhancement Fee (if applicable)

All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents and forms is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.

Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed by their home institution.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS:  Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including 2 passport pictures).  Passport size photos.  Additional costs associated with obtaining a visa for non-U.S. passport holders.  Immunization fees Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 11

 $40 Undergraduate application fee for non-NIU undergraduate students or $10 Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students.  Independent travel and visa costs associated with independent travel.  Expenses for free-time pursuits.  Expenses and purchases of a personal nature.

NIU UNDERGRADUATE AND STUDENT-AT-LARGE APPLICATION FEES (applies to non-NIU students only): There is a $40 non-refundable Undergraduate application fee for undergraduate students and a $10 Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students applying to NIU for the first time. If you are currently enrolled at NIU as a degree-seeking student, you are not required to submit this payment.

If you are applying to NIU for the first time you will be provided with a link on the Study Abroad Portal that will guide you to the online NIU Undergraduate Application or the Student- at-Large Application. During the online application process you will be asked to pay the application fee by credit card or check.

FINANCIAL AID: As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, you may be eligible for: Pell Grant, SEOG, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or your privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization. Information is also available in the Study Abroad Office regarding scholarships and grants. Tuitions waivers do not apply. Please contact Tim Condon, International Affairs Business Manager, Williston Hall 407, (815) 753-9530, [email protected] for more information.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Applicants withdrawing from the program after December 1, 2017 will not be refunded the $200 program deposit

Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will also be held accountable for any funds obligated to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant’s behalf. This provision is in effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $200 deposit or additional payments, and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.

If the applicant must withdraw after December 1, 2017 for medical reasons, funds obligated on their behalf to overseas vendors can only be refunded if:

1) The request is submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement stating that travel is not advised from a physician on the physician’s letterhead; and 2) NIU is able to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents; and 3) The program has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Tanzania, Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 12 all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of cancellation of the program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Tanzania, students will be promptly notified of the warning and the advisability of canceling the program.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL THIS PROGRAM AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY!

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GEOG 453/553 Environmental Management Environmental Management in East Africa

Instructor: Dr. Courtney Gallaher, Northern Illinois University 211 Davis Hall Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 [email protected]

Purpose of the Course: This course will provide a human-environment geography perspective on environmental conservation, management of natural resources, and sustainable development throughout the world. Using readings, lectures and visits to different parts of Tanzania, students will gain an advanced understanding of environmental issues in a variety of contexts and at scales ranging from local to global.

Text: This course will make use of a variety of readings that will be made available on the course website or over the web.

Students in this course will:  Understand different goals and approaches to managing the environment.  Understand the roles of different stakeholders in the management of the environment and the extent to which these different stakeholders have historically been included in or excluded from the management process.  Explain how global, national, regional and local policies or management techniques are interrelated in the effective management of the environment.  Critically assess scientific literature or data related to key environmental issues.

Course Requirements: 1. Prior to departure: You will be required to work your way through a series of short online modules that will help you to learn key concepts in environmental management. These modules will contain brief readings and lecture materials. At the end of each module, you will complete a short quiz or assignment to demonstrate your comprehension of the material. This will account for 20% of your grade.

2. You will be required to keep a field notebook/journal of the trip. Photographs/sketches/maps will all be included in this field notebook. As it is your primary document for this course the field notebook will account for 20% of your grade. The notebook will be evaluated on completeness and your demonstration of learning. Every student will be provided with a list of questions and assignments that pertain to specific parts of the trip. Your final product must clearly show that you have answered the questions and have an understanding of both the landforms and the process that created the landforms. This field book will be evaluated IN THE FIELD. You will be Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 14

evaluated on the completeness of your observations, sketches, photographs and analysis of the features we visit.

3. A photo essay/presentation will account for 20 % of your grade. Your essay/presentation will be evaluated based on the quality and creativity of your images and your ability to communicate a compelling story!

4. Participation is CRITICAL for this course to work.... your involvement in class discussions, questions and observations will account for 20% of your grade.

5. A final research paper on a topic related to one of the case studies we cover in Tanzania. This paper demonstrate your ability to apply general concepts in environmental management to specific examples we learned about while traveling. Additional, outside research is expected to support your writing. This 5-6 page writing project will account for 20% of your overall grade.

Sample of topics to be covered:  Ecotourism and sustainability  Land tenure and land conflict (pastoral vs. agricultural societies)  Soils and agricultural sustainability  Water management  Waste management and environmental justice  Urban sustainability  Climate change

From the above-mentioned criteria, a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) will be awarded based on NIU’s standard grading scheme. A detailed syllabus, course structure, requirements and the specific grading scheme for the undergraduate and graduate credit will be provided prior to the program.

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GEOG 336 Geography of Africa (With a focus on Tanzania)

Instructor: Dr. Francis Koti, University of North Alabama

Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Phone: 256-765-4219 Office: Wesleyan Hall 112

Course Description: This course will be taken on the field in Tanzania, East Africa. Students will learn about the cultural and physical systems of Tanzania through travel and seeing. The class will be based in two regions of Tanzania, Arusha and Dar es Salaam. Activities will involve but will not be limited to: a visit to both traditional and modern African village; a visit to a rural African setting; a visit to a plantation and small scale intensive farms; urban walk in both large and small-sized African city; visit to the East African Rift Valley and a volcano; a visit to a crater; visit to other landscapes of both cultural and physical significance.

Course Objectives: At the end of this field course, students will gain an understanding of:

1. Fragile tropical ecosystems under the forces of modern economic practices with special attention to the physical environment of East African Rift Valley. 2. Indigenous cultures and economic systems, and human impacts on natural resources within the regional landscapes of the East African Rift Valley. 3. The socio-spatial and economic dynamics of settlement in modern large and small sized African cities with emphasis on Arusha and Dar es Salaam respectively. 4. The social structure of Tanzania (culture and ethnicity) and its impact on resource access, use, and distribution. 5. The social structure of a typical Tanzanian family. 6. The historical geography of the East African coast with special emphasis on the historical peopling of the region and the eventual “collision and blending” of African, Arabic, Asian and European cultures. 7. The origins and development of the Swahili people and culture

Course Evaluation: Students will be required to: 1) complete pre-departure readings, 2) take detailed notes during the informal lectures and guided tours to different places of interest; 3) keep a written diary of their experiences, activities and observations on a daily basis; and 4) make sketches and keep a photo diary of important features and aspects of the workshop. Upon return, the field materials: notes, photos, activities, will be compiled and presented to the instructors. Depending on the level of course (undergraduate or graduate), the program materials will be presented in any of or all 6 parts listed below: 1. Field book/notes: This will include your hand written daily notes and observations, hand- drawn sketches, charts, diagrams, photos and so on. Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 16

2. Field report: This report will comprise responses to questions provided to you prior to the trip based on several selected themes and topics. You will answer the questions during the field trip, but a more detailed, well thought, typed report is expected upon return. This must include well illustrated photos, maps, charts, tables, etc. that you personally obtained during the trip. 3. Concept photo essay: You will be provided with a minimum of ten geographic concepts (per course) prior to the trip. You are to take or identify one photo from all your photos that best captures that concept in its entirety. The central operating question will be: If you were to get only one opportunity to identify or take JUST one photo that best represents any one of these concepts, (rural poverty; social distress, new economic opportunities - concept), what would it be? This forces you to stop and think about the concepts and the best way to represent them to a larger audience. 4. Pre and post test: This is a 20-item multiple choice test that will be administered before the trip, and immediately after we return. It will comprise short straight forward conceptual questions featuring the main aspects of the courses. 5. Reflective Essay: Each participant will write a short reflective essay about their trip experience. 6. Participation: This is a field course, so you are expected to actively participate in various ways. You will lose all your participation points by: not sharing your own personal observations, not asking questions, not contributing to conversations, listening to your music during field-trips, any other behavior which we feel does not fit our standard for the basic level of curiosity and enthusiasm that goes with field courses.

From the above-mentioned criteria, a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) will be awarded based on UNA’s standard grading scheme. A detailed syllabus, course structure, requirements and the specific grading scheme for the undergraduate and graduate credit will be provided prior to the program. Program participants may also be called upon (optional) to make presentations of their experiences during UNAs Global Culture Week and or the Phi Beta Delta (International Honor Society on campus) events.

Important topics and concepts to be covered include:

Topics Topics Historical geography Tourism Population dynamics Biogeography Urban dynamics Coexistence of physical and human systems Food Security Culture and Ethnicity Colonial legacy Urbanization Human settlement systems Housing Food production systems Resource Geography Social geography

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GEOG 498A/790: Seminar in Current Problems Physical Geography and Resources of Tanzania

Instructor: Dr. Greg Gaston, University of North Alabama [email protected] Office 119 Wesleyan

Purpose of the Course: This course is designed to help you observe and understand the diverse landscapes of Tanzania. The focus of this course will be the geology, climatology and physical landscapes and resources of Tanzania. Readings, exercises and discussion will be structured to enhance your understanding of the physical geography of Tanzania.

Text: This course will make use of a variety of readings that will be made available on the course website or over the web.

Learning Objectives: Students in this course will:  Explore the physical geography and geomorphology of East Africa  Develop the tools, experience, and confidence to interpret the landscape and landscape processes anywhere on the planet.  Gain an understanding of geomorphic/climatic processes.  Apply appropriate geographic techniques to field investigations.  Demonstrate an understanding of the landscape and the processes that shape landscape features through field notes, sketches, well-reasoned writings and photographs.

Course Evaluation: You will be required to keep a field notebook/journal of the trip. Photographs/sketches/maps will all be included in this field notebook. As it is your primary document for this course the field notebook will account for 30% of your grade. The notebook will be evaluated on completeness and your demonstration of learning. Every student will be provided with a list of questions and assignments that pertain to specific parts of the trip. Your final product must clearly show that you have answered the questions and have an understanding of both the landforms and the process that created the landforms. This field book will be evaluated IN THE FIELD. You will be evaluated on the completeness of your observations, sketches, photographs and analysis of the features we visit.

A photo essay/presentation will account for 25% of your grade. Your essay/presentation will be evaluated based on the quality and creativity of your images and your ability to communicate a compelling story!

Participation is CRITICAL for this course to work.... your involvement in class discussions, questions and observations will account for 25% of your grade.

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A final ‘reflective essay’ requires you to evaluate in depth what you knew, what you learned and how this experience has impacted you. This 5-8 page writing project will account for the final 20% of your overall course grade.

Travel/Destination Plan: We will be traveling in Tanzania during the May Intersession 2018. We will be exploring the coastal plains (sand dunes), the Great Rift Valley, the batholith structures of the Usumbura Mtns., the volcanoes and interbasin lakes of the Rift Zone. We will also explore the reef environments off the island of Zanzibar.

If you have other questions, please contact the instructor.

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TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE NIU/UNA Environment and Society in Tanzania May 2018

May 14, 2018 –Depart from Chicago O’Hare airport

May 15, 2018– Arrive, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, Tanzania at 7:50PM; Check in and late dinner at Kundayo Apartments around 11:00PM

May 16, 2018— Morning – Arusha - Change money, lunch; Urban walk; Rest and relax

May 17, 2018– Day trip to Olduvai Gorge; Ngorongoro Crater. Check in and dinner at Country Lodge in Karatu

May 18, 2018- Day trip to Lake Natron; Engaro Sare River Gorge and Waterfall. Check in and dinner at Lake Natron Tented Camps.

May 19, 2018– Morning: Lake Natron; Day trip to Arusha, Check in and dinner at Mvuli Hotel

May 20, 2018 – Morning- Arusha Maasai Market; Afternoon – pack; Dinner at Mvuli hotel

May 21, 2018 –Day trip from Arusha to Dar es Salaam by bus via Moshi, Same, Korogwe, and Chalinze towns; Check in and dinner at Uplands center, Dar es Salaam

May 22, 2018 – Morning: Dar es Salaam Milimani Center; Afternoon – UDSM – introductions at UDSM Department of Geography and tour of UDSM campus – dinner at Uplands Center

May 23, 2018 - Morning at 8AM UDSM: Lecture on Historical Geography of Dar es Salaam; tour of City of Dar es Salaam - focusing on -urban agriculture, fish market, Kariakor Market, Tanzania’s national museum, Askari monument, Makumbusho Village Museum (replica of African traditional villages), historical geography – Shirazi ruins; Manzese; Machinga; Askari Monument; Msasani; Mbezi,

May 24, 2018 – Day trip to Bagamoyo: Historical and cultural Geography – Kaole ruins, river systems (River Wami); Back to Dar es Salaam - Check in and dinner at Rainbow Hotel

May 25, 2018 - Ferry Trip to Island of Zanzibar; Stone town stopover and lunch. Check in and dinner at Smiles Beach Hotel

May 26, 2018 – Zanzibar - Visit Mnemba Island – snorkeling; Evening – sunset view trip; dinner at Smiles Beach Hotel

May 27, 2018 –Day trip to City of Zanzibar; Stone town tour – Historical and cultural Geography Environment and Society in Tanzania – Summer 2018 Page 20

May 28, 2018 - depart Smiles Beach; Ferry to Dar es Salaam – check in at Rainbow Hotel; packing

May 29, 2018 - leave hotel for airport; 3:00PM; 11:05PM - Depart Dar es Salaam, TZ for US – KLM

May 30, 2018 – Arrive back in US