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Study Abroad in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia , Central America and Caribbean Barbados , Central America and Caribbean Dominica , Central America and Caribbean Past Program Interdisciplinary
Past Program

Recommended Credits: 6
Program Website: http://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/study-abroad-field-schools/study-caribbean/courses.html

Duration of Program:

May 2 – 13, 2016 - Langara College (classes on campus)

  • 4 mornings with 12 hours instruction introducing Post-colonial Literature
  • 4 mornings with 12 hours instruction introducing Caribbean Geography

May 20 – 30, 2016 - Barbados

  • Visits to former sugar plantations, rum distillery, heritage museum, and one of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere
  • Field trips to Harrison's Cave, Welchman's Gully, Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Woodbourne Shoreland Reserve, and Folkestone Marine Reserve, including a chance to swim with turtles
  • Evening at Oistins Fish Fry, popular with locals and tourists

May 30 – June 9, 2016 - Dominica

  • Visits to former plantations, an off-the-grid farm in the hills, and a Caribe village; tour of sites associated with Jean Rhys in Roseau and at Grand Bay
  • Field trips hiking to and/or swimming at Titou Gorge, Trafalgar and Middleham Falls, Boeri Lake, Emerald Pool, natural hot springs, and volcanic black beaches
  • Snorkeling at Champagne Ridge and turtle watching at Rosalie Bay (if we are lucky, we may see a turtle lay her eggs on the beach)

June 9 – 19, 2016 - St Lucia 

  • A literary tour of sites associated with Derek Walcott’s poetry at Pigeon Point, Gros Islet and Castries
  • Field trips to a banana plantation, the world’s only “drive-in” volcano, waterfalls, natural sulphur springs, Tet Paul nature walk and/or Mankote Mangrove Trail
  • Catamaran cruise with snorkeling at Anse Cochon and Anse Chastanet in the Soufrière Marine Management Area
  • Weekly “Jump-Up” street party in Gros Islet

Yes, this is an action-packed itinerary, but you will still have time to explore the islands on your own if you wish, or just soak up some rays on one of their many beaches.

Not Just a Tourist Destination.
Discover the Land and Culture of the Caribbean

While many people associate the islands of the Caribbean with sun, sea and sand, they have a rich culture influenced by their geography and expressed in their literature.  This May and June, you could travel to Barbados, Dominica and St Lucia to learn about the interplay between land and people, environment and culture – and still spend time soaking up the sun on white coral and black volcanic beaches!

We will be hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, February 23, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, in room B144 at Langara College.  We'll have Caribbean snacks, videos and slides of the beautiful places in Barbados, Dominica and St Lucia, as well as application forms.
Further details: http://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/study-abroad-field-schools/study-caribbean/information-sessions.html