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Fair Trade Field School - Guatemala 2020: Communications
Communications students from all four majors will have the opportunity to participate in the spring 2020 Guatemala field school. Students will earn credit for two courses, COMM 3501 Intercultural Communication, and COMM 3799 International Communication Projects.
Communications students will work with community partners to develop media products to support local enterprises, learn about Guatemala's extensive coffee trade from bean to cup, receive one-on-one tutoring in Spanish, experience Mayan culture in the context of resilience and reconciliation after the civil war, an visit the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Information Sessions
To find out more, attend a scheduled information session. If you are unable to attend or if you would like more information, please contact instructor Brad Clark.
| Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm | EB 1022 |
Program Dates
In Guatemala: May 2, 2020 - June 2, 2020
Pre-Departure Preparation Classes: April 27 - May 1, 2020.
Note: Group meetings will be scheduled regularly in the months between participant selection and trip departure. Meeting dates and times will be provided to successful applicants.
Eligibility
This field school is open to all students in Communications.
Applicants should meet with their academic advisor prior to joining the program to ensure the courses offered can be used towards completion of their program.
Course Credit
COMM 3501 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
COMM 3799 - International Communication Projects (3 credits)
Total: 6 creditsApplication Process
Access the Field School Application Form
Submit the following to the Office of International Education (EB 3005) prior to 12:00 pm on Friday, November 22, 2019:
- The completed Field School Application Form;
- A one-page Statement of Purpose describing your interest in being part of this opportunity;
- An unofficial transcript (printed from the mruGradU8 portal)
- The completed Guatemala Field School Participant Agreement.
Application Deadline
Applications are due by 12:00 pm on Friday, November 22, 2019 to International Education (EB 3005).
Program Costs
Guatemala Field School Program Fees -$3,912
The Program Fees include:
- Accommodation in Guatemala;
- One week of homestay in Spanish classes at the selected Guatemalan Spanish school;
- Local transportation;
- Faculty expenses;
- MRU administration fee;
- Contingency;
- Activity/entrance fees and guides;
- Gratuities.
Program Fees are payable in person at the Office of the Registrar (A101) according to the payment deadlines outlined in the table below.
| 1st deposit* | November 22, 2019 | $500 |
| 2nd deposit | January 31, 2020 | $1,706 |
| 3rd deposit | March 6, 2020 | $1,706 |
*Initial program fee is non-refundable and secures the participant's place in the program. Possibility of refund of subsequent deposits due to withdrawal from the program will be assessed and determined at the time of withdrawal. Program fees do not include course tuition.
MRU Tuition & General Fees
MRU tuition and fees for COMM 3501 and COMM 3799 (6 credits total) are in addition to the program fees and will be assessed to each student's account in April 2020. They are payable to MRU by the spring 2020 fee payment deadline.
Additional Student Expenses
Students are responsible for all additional expenses not included in the program fees such as return airfare to Guatemala, trip interruption and cancellation insurance, Out of Country Travel Health and Medical insurance, food and drink, immunizations, passport, travel essentials, personal spending, etc. Estimates of additional student costs are available at the Information Session(s) listed above and from International Education.
Financial Assistance
Guatemala field school participants will receive a $1,000 grant form the MRU International Mobility Award to use towards the costs associated with the field school. Further information about this, other grants and student loan funding for field schools can be found here.
Contact Information
Brad Clark
Trinda Guillet (International Education)