SEA 197-DMR Inequality and Social Inequity: Service, Culture, and Personal Development in the Dominican Republic (Marzia Corni-Benson & Megan Pilcher); ECC: Global Perspective, Intercultural Communication, & Collaborative Leadership

Outside of its borders, the Dominican Republic is often thought of as a Caribbean paradise; yet, from within, the reality that exists is that of a third-world country. Vast parts of this beautiful country are plagued by underdevelopment, poverty, lack of education, and lack of access to basic sanitation. The class system that exists is such that a few control most of the wealth, while the majority of the population lives in poverty with little access to systems of upwardly mobility. This course will explore historical and sociological reasons for the political, social, and economic reality of the Dominican Republic today. Additionally, it will endeavor to stimulate students to engage in a comparative evaluation of cultural perspectives by engaging in interaction with underprivileged segments of the local population through service.

Priority application deadline for May Term 2018: Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Selection decisions announced via email from the OIE for applications received by the priority deadline: Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Applications received after October 3 will be processed on a rolling basis. Those selection decisions will be announced approximately two weeks after the application is submitted.