Welcome to Cuba! Speech 150 in Cuba, Summer 2015 Professor Kasey Gardner, Los Medanos College July 12-26th, 2015
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Program Dates April 13th, Deposit Deadline to Paul Bardwil May 13th, Payment Deadline to Paul Bardwil May 15th/Various Registration Opens for New Students (Continuing Students, register at your normal time) June 15th, Class starts online, Prework begins July 12th, Depart Miami for Havana July 26th, Return to Miami from Havana, Class Ends 9
Program Course Speech 150, Intercultural Communication Specially adapted for course location, emphasis on Ethnography/experience as a research method Cultural dimension analysis, ethnocentrism and communication competency are the core concepts IGETC, GE and UC/CSU Transferable (Check your college for transfer details) Major requirement for communication majors everywhere! 10
Program Instructor Kasey Gardner, M.A. MBA Tenured Professor, 8 years teaching experience Emphasis in Political Economy and International Business
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Program Partner Paul Bardwil, CEO GEF Exclusive relationship with the Ministry of Culture Experienced Cuba expert, over 20 years travel experience Custom program for the Speech 150 experience 12
Program Highlights Lectures from local Cuba experts, business owners, government representatives and everyday people Interactive site visits, museums, squares, historical sites Flexible scheduling for exploration, nightlife, dancing lessons and art Food, warm weather and chances to explore natural sights and beaches 3 Units of Speech 150 credit! 13
Program Inclusions Air to/from Havana from Miami, Group Flight Breakfast, Lunch, Bus Transfers and Hotel Museum Fees, Guides, Welcome/Arrival Dinners Visa and Medical Insurance in Cuba
$500 deposit, total program fee is $3,350 14
Non Program Expenses Air to/from Miami from your location/home Dinner while in Cuba, Souvenirs/Incidentals Los Medanos College Unit/Student Fees/Books Additional travel not on planned itinerary (i.e. excursion)
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Los Medanos College Fees In-State (California) Residents
Out-of-State (Everyone Else) Residents
$46/unit fee, $1 Student Union Fee
$269/unit fee, $1 Student Union Fee
Tuition Total = $141
Tuition Total = $810
Estimated book cost = $80
Estimated book cost = $80
Grand Total: $221
Grand Total: $890
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Signing Up! Complete the application, downloadable with this presentation or on the course site! Mail in your deposit and information! Visit our website for the full FAQ and links to more resources! Become a student and register at losmedanos.edu Speech 150, Summer, 2015 Class Registration number (0131) 17
Contact Information Email kgardner@losmedanos.edu to be added to our information list with updates, coordination and curriculum questions or call at 925-473-7833 Email pbardwil@aol.com for questions on finance or Cuba travel arrangements or call at 916-225-8207 Registration help for Los Medanos College is available at: lmcadmissions@losmedanos.edu and 925-437-7500
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