UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 7, Page 11
October 12, 1995
Overseas programs scheduled in Panama, South Africa

     Two new study abroad programs in Panama and South Africa are
being  offered this Winter Session by the Center for Intercultural
Teacher Education (CITE), through the Office of International Programs
and Special Sessions.
     The Panama program builds on ties the University has had with the
University of Panama since 1985.
     At that time when a formal cooperative agreement between the
institutions was signed, resulting in faculty and student exchanges,
mostly in the areas of agriculture, health and education.
     In June 1995, during the 30th celebration of the state of
Delaware-Panama Partners of the Americas Program, the University also
entered into collaborative agreements with two other Panamanian
universities-Technological University and the University of Chiriqui.
     Under the direction of Hernan Navarro-Leyes, visiting associate
professor and special adviser to CITE for international projects, the
program offers five courses: "Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the
Teacher," for elementary education students, "School and Society," for
secondary education students, "Education Practicum," "Introduction to
Latin American History" and "Professional Issues." An optional 1-
credit "survival" Spanish course also is offered.
     The program is designed to give students a greater understanding
of cultural diversity and cross-cultural education, the role of
teachers in the school and community, the importance of bilingual
education, English as a second language and Spanish language
competency and an increased ability to work in a multicultural
setting.
     All participants will have an opportunity to live with local
Panamanian families and to work in schools and/or community
development projects of Partners of the Americas.
     Also included will be field trips to the Canal Zone, the
multiethnic free zone of Colon, the mountainous coffee-growing region
near Costa Rica and the Caribbean homeland of the artistic Kuna
Indians.
     The South African Study Abroad Program, sponsored by CITE and
Women's Studies Interdisciplinary Program, is being coordinated by
CITE director Victor Martuza. The program will be based in the
Pretoria /Johannesburg area.
     Courses offered are "Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the
Teacher," for elementary education students, or "School and Society,"
for secondary education students, "Education Practicum," "Introduction
to the Novel (focusing on Southern Africa)," "South African Studies"
and "Introduction to International Women's Studies."
     Independent studies also may be arranged with appropriate faculty
members.
     In addition to class work, there will be an orientation tour and
field trips to schools, health facilities, community service agencies
and townships in the Pretoria /Johannesburg area.
     There also will be township home stays, a weekend in the Kruger
Game Preserve, a visit to Gold Reef City and optional travel days.
     According to William W. McNabb, international programs and
special sessions, this is the UD's first study abroad program in South
Africa.
     The University is interested in offering programs in non-
traditional areas, McNabb said, and thanks to Martuza's contacts with
South African educators, can offer this opportunity to interested
students.
     There are no language requirements for either program and both
are open to all undergraduates.
     Registration deadline for foreign studies programs is Oct. 13,
but applications will continue to be accepted until the programs are
filled.
     For additional information, including a list of all overseas
programs scheduled, visit the Office of Overseas Studies, Office of
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, or call 831-
2852.
     For further information about the Panama program, contact Navarro-
Leyes at 831-8820. For further information about the South Africa
program, contact Martuza at 831-3649.
                                                   -Sue Swyers Moncure