Douglas opens up six field schools
By Mercedes Deutscher, News Editor
Those who seek knowledge and adventure from outside the walls of Douglas College may benefit from attending one of six field schools this year.
Field schools allow for students to study abroad, without the commitment of moving overseas. They provide a unique educational experience, as many of these schools use the environment and culture around them to fully submerse students in their subject matter. Most field schools save their abroad studies for the end of a shortened semester, so that students can choose to travel afterwards.
This year, Douglas College is providing six field schools. Some are open to those taking general studies, while others are geared towards specific programs.
Belize
Courses offered: GEOG 1190-Regional Geography of Latin America, Mike McPhee; ANTH 150-Mayan Pre-History (TBA instructor at Galen University, Belize); SOCI 1155-Social Issues (Siobhan Ashe).
Offered from: May 8–June 22, Summer 2017 semester.
Deadline: January 31, 2017.
Description: The field school is spread over seven weeks. Students will take their first four weeks of classes at Douglas, and then take their remaining material over three weeks at Galen University.
Hawaii
Courses offered: BIOL 1110-Principles of Biology: The Biosphere, OR BIOL 2300-Marine Biology
Offered from: February 9–19, Winter 2017 semester.
Deadline: November 1, 2016.
Description: This field school allows students to fulfill lab requirements. It takes place during the reading break.
Philippines
Courses offered: BUSN 3100-Global Business Environment (Eugene Dy); BUSN 3200-International Market Entry Strategies (Eugene Dy); ECON 1103-Globalization and the World Economy (Les Marshall). Students may also opt out of one course. They may also opt one course with a self-study of two and replace one with a self-study.
Offered from: January 4–February 18, Winter 2017 semester.
Deadline: November 1, 2016.
Description: The field school is spread over seven weeks. Students will take their first four weeks of classes at Douglas, and then take their remaining material over three weeks in Manilla. Courses from this school can be geared towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (for accounting or financial services), a Business Management diploma, or a post-degree diploma in International Business Management.
Scotland
Courses offered: CRIM 1121-Historical Perspectives in Criminal Justice (Heidi Currie); ENGL 1102-Reading Literature and Culture (Jason Bourget); GEOG 1120-Introduction to Earth Sciences (Susan Smythe).
Offered from: May 8–June 28, Summer 2017 semester.
Deadline: January 31, 2017.
Description: The field school is spread over seven weeks. Students will take their first four weeks of classes at Douglas, and then take their remaining material over three weeks in the University of Edinburgh.
Switzerland
Courses offered: SPSC 1318-Summer Outdoor and Alternative Environment Physical Education; SPSC 2381 – The Rise of Modern Sport and Physical Education. Instructors TBA.
Offered from: Summer 2017.
Deadline: November 16, 2016.
Description: This school is designed for sports science students. Classes take place over three weeks at the Bern University of Applied Sciences. Only 12 students may attend this school.
Wales
Courses offered: CRWR 1101-Introduction to Writing Poetry (Shashi Bhat); ENGL 1102-Reading Literature and Culture (Ivanna Cikes); HIST 1180-Understanding History Through Film (Jeff Schutts).
Offered from: May 8–June 28, Summer 2017 semester.
Deadline: January 31, 2017.
Description: The field school is spread over seven weeks. Students will take their first four weeks of classes at Douglas, and then take their remaining material over three weeks at the University of Wales Trinity St. David.
