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'''<font size="5">¡STUDY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SPANISH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!</font>'''<br /> | '''<font size="5">¡STUDY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SPANISH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!</font>'''<br /> | ||
'''<font size="4">Humboldt State University'''</font>''' | '''<font size="4">Humboldt State University (HSU) and Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)'''</font>''' | ||
''' | '''invite you to the Hands-on Program in the Dominican Republic''' | ||
[[File:HSU_Dominicana_bottombar_600px.jpg|center]] | [[File:HSU_Dominicana_bottombar_600px.jpg|center]] | ||
'''<font size="5">Next Meeting'''<br /> | '''<font size="5">Next Meeting'''<br /> | ||
'''<font size="4"> | '''<font size="4">Wednesday, November 30th, 5pm at HSU</font>'''<br /> | ||
See [[HSU Dominicana Program]] for more.<br /></font></div> | See [[HSU Dominicana Program]] for more.<br /></font></div> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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This will be our second program in the Dominican Republic. In the summer of 2011 students studied appropriate technology and Spanish while working with community members of La Yuca to build a [[La Yuca rainwater catchment| potable rainwater catchment system]], a small scale [[La Yuca small scale renewable energy| renewable energy system]], and an [[La Yuca appropriate building| appropriate building ]]. We will be returning to Santo Domingo to continue our learning and collaboration with the community. | This will be our second program in the Dominican Republic. In the summer of 2011, students studied appropriate technology and Spanish while working with community members of La Yuca to build a [[La Yuca rainwater catchment| potable rainwater catchment system]], a small scale [[La Yuca small scale renewable energy| renewable energy system]], and an [[La Yuca appropriate building| appropriate building]]. We will be returning to Santo Domingo to continue our learning and collaboration with the community. | ||
This program is open to all skill levels, but does require some ability to do manual work and move around. Expect to work hard, learn a bunch, build lasting projects and friendships. | This program is open to all skill levels, but does require some ability to do manual work and move around. Expect to work hard, learn a bunch, build lasting projects and friendships. | ||
==Details== | ==Tentative Details== | ||
* Dates: TBA | * Dates: TBA | ||
* Cost: TBA (includes room, board, units, classroom facilities and deposit) | * Cost: TBA (includes room, board, units, classroom facilities and deposit) | ||
* Units: | * 10 Units: 4 Units of Spanish, 3 Units Engineering 305 (Upper Division GE), 3 Units Engineering 370 | ||
* Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | * Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | ||
* Partners: Revart, Appropedia | * Partners: Revart, Appropedia, UNIBE | ||
* A hands-on experience in Appropriate Technology and [[sustainability]] in the diverse environment of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. | * A hands-on experience in Appropriate Technology and [[sustainability]] in the diverse environment of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. | ||
* Immersed in the language and culture of the Dominican Republic. | * Immersed in the language and culture of the Dominican Republic. | ||
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===Qualifications=== | ===Qualifications=== | ||
* Any person regardless of location, Spanish level or knowledge of Appropriate Technology can enroll in the Program. | |||
* Student should be able to do physical work related to appropriate technology projects and living in a foreign country. | |||
* If currently a student, must be in good standing. | |||
===Application=== | ===Application=== | ||
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===Cancellation policy=== | ===Cancellation policy=== | ||
The HSU | The HSU Dominicana program reserves the right to cancel the program in the case of low enrollment, changes in regional politics or unseen complications. | ||
===Important Dates=== | ===Important Dates=== | ||
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Humboldt State University, [http://www.humboldt.edu/engineering/ Department of Environmental Resources Engineering]: (707) 826-3649 | Humboldt State University, [http://www.humboldt.edu/engineering/ Department of Environmental Resources Engineering]: (707) 826-3649 | ||
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''No employee or student shall on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or national or ethnic origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, under any program of the University.'' | ''No employee or student shall on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or national or ethnic origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, under any program of the University.'' | ||
==Courses== | ==Courses== | ||
The main courses for the summer program, totaling ten semester units, are as follows: | |||
* Spanish 250, Spanish Language (4 semester units) | |||
* Engineering 305, Appropriate Technology in Dominican Republic (3 semester units) | |||
* Engineering 370, Energy, Technology and Society (3 semester units) | |||
Note: This list is tentative. Exceptions and alternates can be made in some special cases (especially when a student has already completed one of the courses). | |||
== See More == | == See More == | ||
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* [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/532987/DR/HSU%20Chiapas%202011%20Abroad%20Program%20Flyer.pdf Flier] | * [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/532987/DR/HSU%20Chiapas%202011%20Abroad%20Program%20Flyer.pdf Flier] | ||
[[Category:HSU | [[Category:HSU Dominicana Program]] | ||
Revision as of 05:43, 16 November 2011
¡STUDY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SPANISH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!
Humboldt State University (HSU) and Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
invite you to the Hands-on Program in the Dominican Republic
Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 30th, 5pm at HSU
Description
This will be our second program in the Dominican Republic. In the summer of 2011, students studied appropriate technology and Spanish while working with community members of La Yuca to build a potable rainwater catchment system, a small scale renewable energy system, and an appropriate building. We will be returning to Santo Domingo to continue our learning and collaboration with the community.
This program is open to all skill levels, but does require some ability to do manual work and move around. Expect to work hard, learn a bunch, build lasting projects and friendships.
Tentative Details
- Dates: TBA
- Cost: TBA (includes room, board, units, classroom facilities and deposit)
- 10 Units: 4 Units of Spanish, 3 Units Engineering 305 (Upper Division GE), 3 Units Engineering 370
- Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Partners: Revart, Appropedia, UNIBE
- A hands-on experience in Appropriate Technology and sustainability in the diverse environment of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- Immersed in the language and culture of the Dominican Republic.
- Live with a Dominican family.
- Visit cultural and natural places guided by faculty and community liaisons.
- All courses apply to the HSU Minor and Majors or count as HSU graduating electives.
- May use Financial Aid to cover related expenses.
- You do not need to be an HSU student to apply.
Qualifications
- Any person regardless of location, Spanish level or knowledge of Appropriate Technology can enroll in the Program.
- Student should be able to do physical work related to appropriate technology projects and living in a foreign country.
- If currently a student, must be in good standing.
Application
- Complete Program Application. Due Date: TBA
- Complete Interview with HSU Chiapas Program Director.
Cancellation policy
The HSU Dominicana program reserves the right to cancel the program in the case of low enrollment, changes in regional politics or unseen complications.
Important Dates
In addition to monthly meetings, these are some of the tentative important dates of the program:
| Application due | TBA |
| Last day for interview | TBA |
| Deposit due | TBA |
| Final Payment due | TBA |
| Pre-trip orientation | TBA |
| Arrive Santo Domingo | May 26th, 2012 |
| Class orientation | May 28th, 2012 |
| Last class - Final Presentation | July 6th, 2012 |
| Last day of home-stay | July 7th, 2012 |
Contact the Dominican Program Leaders
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Director's Assistant - Kiva Mahoney, kiva.mahoney@gmail.com |
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Director Lonny Grafman, lonny@humboldt.edu Humboldt State University, Department of Environmental Resources Engineering: (707) 826-3649 |
No employee or student shall on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or national or ethnic origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, under any program of the University.
Courses
The main courses for the summer program, totaling ten semester units, are as follows:
- Spanish 250, Spanish Language (4 semester units)
- Engineering 305, Appropriate Technology in Dominican Republic (3 semester units)
- Engineering 370, Energy, Technology and Society (3 semester units)
Note: This list is tentative. Exceptions and alternates can be made in some special cases (especially when a student has already completed one of the courses).
See More
- HSU Dominicana/handbook
- HSU Dominicana/what to bring
- Join the HSU Dominicana Facebook group at http://on.fb.me/HSUdom.
- Join the HSU Dominicana 2011 mailing list at https://groups.google.com/group/hsu-dominicana-2011.