14426: Cadely: 6th ANNUAL HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Jean-Robert Cadely <cadelyj@fiu.edu>

HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE, 2003
Miami: July 7th - July 24th, 2003
Haiti: August 1st - August 17, 2003

The Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) at Florida
International University (FIU) will hold its 6th annual HAITIAN SUMMER
INSTITUTE
from July 7th - August 17th, 2003. The thematic focus is HAITI:
LANGUAGE,
CULTURE and SOCIETY. The institute features intensive introductory
language
training as well as lectures and discussions on Haitian culture and
society. The program offers the opportunity to develop knowledge of
Haitian Creole and gain a better understanding about the past, present
and future of Haiti.

The HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE takes advantage of FIU's location in
Miami, home to a vibrant Haitian community. Students will be in daily
contact
with native speakers of Haitian Creole.

The HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE is open to regular and non-degree seeking
students. It is designed for those already enrolled in an academic
program, for teachers in the public school system who want to increase
their knowledge of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, and for the
general public interested in Haiti, its language, culture and society.
The program includes three weeks (July 7th - July 24th) of two
intensive courses -  Accelerated Haitian Creole (HAI 3213) and Haiti:
Language and Culture (HAI 3500/5235) - which take place at the
University Park Campus of FIU in Miami.

The institute offers an optional two weeks (August 1st - August 17th)
in Haiti, during which students will have the opportunity to enrich
their understanding of the country through additional coursework
and educational excursions. The itineray includes: Port-au-Prince,
Cayes,
Jacmel and Cap-Haitien. Students may register for one or both portions
of the program. The approximate cost of the travel portion is $2,500.00.

This includes round-trip air transportation between Miami and
Port-au-Prince,
transportation within Haiti, hotel accomodations and meals.

The HAITIAN SUMMER INSTITUTE focuses on Haiti through an
interdisciplinary approach. Distinguished specialists and guest
speakers:
Dr. David Geggus (History, University of Florida),
Dr.Laennec Hurbon (Sociology/Anthropology, CNRS France/HAITI),
Dr. Michel Laguerre (Sociology/Antropology, University of Calofornia
Berkeley),
Dr. Elisabeth Mc.Allister (Religious Studies, Wesleyan University),
Dr. Paul Latortue (Economics, University of Puerto Rico),
Ms. Edwidge Danticat (Literature),
Dr. Pierre Vernet (Sociolinguistics, State University of Haiti),
Dr. Terry Rey (Religious Studies, FIU),
Dr. William Walker (History/International Realtions, FIU), Dr.
Dr. Eduardo Gamarra (Political Science, FIU),
Dr. Antony Maingot (Sociology/Anthropology, FIU),
Prof. Louinès Louinis (Haitian danse),
Mss. Marleine Bastien,Gepsie Métélus, Carline Paul (Haitian community
leaders)
will join the institute to lecture and conduct discussions on
Haitian culture and history. The institute takes place during the
Summer B term. Students wishing to enroll in the Miami-based portion may

register in person, by telephone, by e-mail, or on the web. Interested
applicants for the Study/Travel should complete the study abroad
on-line application at:

http:// lacc.fiu.edu/academic_programs/summer_programs_frm.htm

FOR INFORMATION

Dr. Jean-Robert Cadely, Director
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
Phone: 305-919-5968
Fax: 305-919-5964/5896
E-mail: cadelyj@fiu.edu

Liesl Picard, Coordinator
 FIU University Park Campus
 Phone: 305-348-2894
 Fax: 305-348-3593
 E-mail: picardl@fiu.edu