Friday, August 18, 2006

in the beginning...

in case you were curious 9/18/06 (prior to departure)

I faced the Spanish Inquisition in the form of my grandma this evening and realized I had very little knowledge of the next four months. If I don't have a clue then none of you do. Therefore, on the off chance you're curious here is some information:



Kenya: Swahili Studies & Coastal Cultures

Fall 2006 Program Schedule

Week 1: Program Orientation & Introduction to Swahili Language: Mombasa & Malindi FSS

Weeks 2-4: Intensive Swahili Language Training, Coastal Studies Seminar & field Study Seminar, Dhow Safari, and Swahili Tutors: Lamu

Weeks 5-6: Mombasa Homestay, Coastal Studies Seminar, & Field Study Seminar: Mombasa

Week 7: Rural Village Homestay, Community Service Building Project, Swahili Language Training and Safari: Village Community & National Park

Week 8: Preparation & Meetings with ISP Advisors: Mombasa & with Homestay

Weeks 9-10: Educational Excursion to the Island of Zanzibar [or we might go to Oman on the Saudi Arabian peninsula]

Weeks 11-14: Independent Study Project

Week 15: Independent Study Project Presentations & Program Evaluation in Nairobi; End of Scheduled Program