History of the U. S. South Mississippi, United States

One may understand a society today only by looking at its past. The United States of America, particularly the American South, has endured upheaval, tragedy, and finally, a renaissance, and in doing so, impacted the entire country. Cultural norms exist and as a result, communities think and behave in particular ways… but why? As we witness a shift in the relationship between the global powers of the world, now more than ever we must look to the past to gain the wisdom we need for the future.

This two-week History of the U.S. South course, run in partnership with the University of Mississippi, will explore the rise and fall of slavery in the American South, with special emphasis given to the American Civil War, the civil rights movement of African Americans in the mid-twentieth century, and its impact on modern America.

Through IES Abroad, SAF manages end-to-end logistics including curriculum development, pre-departure support, health and safety orientation, housing, transport, academic coordinator, site visits and high-level staff support for all students and staff on the program.

American cultural immersion through class and community activities. Gain an understanding of modern American culture through its past

Hands-on learning with visits to more than 10 historically significant sites in the U.S. South

Distinguished academics from the University of Mississippi lead cultural studies and history courses instructed in English

History of the U. S. South Mississippi, United States Program Composition & Characteristics

American Culture & History Curriculum focus – Scholars of United States history focus on the American South. English-taught coursework connects America’s Civil War, slavery and the civil rights movement to modern perspectives of southern culture.

On-site teaching – With exclusive access to IES Abroad’s global network of teaching centers, along with Faculty from the University of Mississippi and a comprehensive schedule of historical and cultural site visits, students experience a combination of quality in-class instruction and immersive on-site teaching.

Experience the United States of America –Held in Mississippi, the birthplace of rock & roll and the cradle of the American South; cultural tours enhance learning outcomes and allow for students to understand the United States through one of America’s most unique and historically significant regions, “the Deep South,” with feature visits to a former slave plantation, the National Civil Rights Museum and iconic cultural city New Orleans.

Format

14 days in Mississippi and New Orleans

Curriculum focus

Understand modern American culture and race relations through Southern America’s history

Course intensity

25 lecture hours

Faculty expertise

Distinguished faculty from the University of Mississippi Center for Civil War Research Faculty and the University of Mississippi Center for Southern Culture Faculty

On-site support

Full-service support from SAF and the University of Mississippi including staff welcome at airport and accompaniment to all cultural events

Housing style

On-campus catered residence hall

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Airport arrival

■ Settle into University Residence Hall

■ Orientation

■ Campus Tour

■ Lecture: American Civil War

■ Welcome Dinner

■ Lecture: American South

■ Lecture: American Civil War

■ Guest Lecture

1: The Vietnam War and the Cold War: A Southern Perspective

■ Visit American Civil War Battlefield at Shiloh National Military Park

■ Guest Lecture

2: Current Southern Culture and Society

■ Attend a traditional American music (bluegrass) concert

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Free Day

■ Arrival in Memphis

■ Visit the National Civil Rights Museum

■ Visit Beale Street Historic District

Megan Schuck

■ Arrival in Jackson, Mississippi

■ Visit Mississippi State Capital

■ Lecture: American Civil Rights Movemen

■ Vicksburg National Military Park

■ Tour Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins

■ Visit the former slave market ‘Forks of the Road’

Program Coordinator, University of California, San Diego

“I love working with the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). Their staff is always very quick and thorough with their communication. Every year, a member of the SAF team visits UCSD and meets with our department and current students. It is very helpful to meet in-person at least once a year along with the regular communication via email. I know that the SAF students at UCSD also feel very supported with by these visits from the SAF staff.”

■ Visit Grand Village of the Natchez Indians

■ Travel to New Orleans

■ Visit former plantations Oak Valley

■ Attend Jazz concert in New Orleans

■ New Orleans Historic Walking Tour

■ Farewell Ceremony and Dinner

■ Coordinated group check out and departure to China