<p> TRAVEL TO CUBA</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>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. </p><p>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: </p><p>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. </p><p> 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.</p><p>Contact Professor Walsh via email for more details about tour registration & cost - [email protected]</p>