Spend a Summer studying in Cuba 2015

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!

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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!

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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

See you in Miami!

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