Antarctica Winter
University of Delaware
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Location:
| Antarctica - Argentina | |
Highlights:
| Spend this Winter Session on ice--in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. Sail aboard an ice-class scientific exploration ship, see the | |
Term(s):
| Winter | |
Language:
| English | |
English Instruction:
| Yes | |
Academic Credit:
| (6 - 6) | |
Subject Area(s):
| Communication, English, Journalism, Language Studies, Photography, Political Science | |
Included:
| Academic Credit, Airport Transfers | |
Accommodations:
| Other | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates | |
Description:
| Spend this Winter Session on ice--in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands.
Sail aboard an ice-class scientific exploration ship, see the region's wildlife, learn about Antarctica's scientific and military outposts, hike and camp overnight on the polar ice, take small-boat excursions from the ship to shore, and kayak on the Antarctic seas, and document it all--for credit!
While on the ship, you'll meet its Russian crew as well as the scientists and regional experts who are frequently aboard. You'll hear them speak on zoology, ocean science, polar history and ornithology and on the area's residents: whales, seals, penguins, other bird life, and much more. You'll also develop an understanding of Antarctica's geopolitical importance, and the role it played in the Cold War.
You'll see the region's wildlife, and learn the journalistic and photographic skills to document your adventure-the program directors are Professors Jon Cox, a well-published photojournalist, and Ralph Begleiter, a career CNN foreign affairs correspondent. Together, they'll help you develop and polish your picture-taking and writing about your Antarctic adventure.
You can explore a variety of subjects, from environmental issues (such as wildlife, global warming, scientific exploration at the poles, the ozone layer) to the politics of the continent, including its military and scientific significance. Plus, students' pieces will be published on a University of Delaware website and, perhaps, in other publications, or could be used for a broadcast production related to the experience.
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URL:
| http://www.udel.edu/studyabroad/ |
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