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Cross-Cultural Studies: Honduras 2007 UGA Cooperative Extension
The purpose of Cross-Cultural Studies: Honduras 2007 is to help extension agents and specialists better understand the cultural basis for interacting with Georgia's Latino immigrants and to learn ways to work more effectively with the Latino community. While there will be a special emphasis on the environment in Honduras, the intention is to give participants a broad set of cultural experiences so that they can better understand, communicate with, and ultimately work more effectively with Latinos in Georgia.
Funding for cross-cultural seminar participant travel is provided in part by the USDA-CSREES International Science and Education Competitive Grants Program.
Itinerary The trip will commence on July 7 and conclude on July 21, 2007. Participants will arrive in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, and proceed directly to Santa Lucia to meet their host families. After a few days in a home-stay environment, rich with language, culture and a local agricultural field trip, participants will return to Tegucigalpa for meetings with the government on urban and rural development issues. Participants will be visiting, among other places:
Objectives
Orientation Sessions Participation in trip orientation sessions in person or by distance learning is mandatory to ensure the success of this program. The orientation session date will be announced in late April or early May. Costs Registration for this program will be paid by UGA Cooperative Extension and the Office of International Agriculture on behalf of the county extension agents and specialists. The number of registration scholarships is limited so talk to your District Director or Department Head and apply now and no later than January 31, 2007, to participate in this exciting program.
Program costs such as airfare, in-county travel, lodging, and some meals will be included in the registration. Related trip costs such as passport applications, medical fees (i.e., vaccinations and shots), travel to the Atlanta airport and other potential expenses incurred while in Georgia are not included, so please check with your District/Department Head for assistance, if needed. More about the Program A set of tentative topics will be woven together throughout all activities in the seminar. While any of the topics below could be the focus of an entire seminar, our aim will be to provide a broad overview for all participants.
Study Tour Itinerary (PDF) Vaccinations and Medications, Country and Consular Information www.cdc.gov/travel/camerica.htm
www.hondurasthisweek.com Instructions for Applicants Please return these materials by January 31, 2007:
Links are provided to both MS Word and PDF versions of forms. You may print out either and complete by hand or typewriter, or you may complete the Word versions on your computer before printing. Sign and fax or send forms to address provided on Program Application. Contact for More Information Dr. Glenn C.W. Ames Dr. Jorge H. Atiles Contact While in Honduras Kim Diehl de Yanes |
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Knowledge of the social issues, culture, and tropical science of Honduras and other Central American countries.
Useful Links for Honduras