GSE Study Tour 2013 Egypt “Youth and Democracy” Online Sessions: June 5 th &12 th Onsite: June 17-30, 2013 Linda Herrera
Session Overview Trip thematic focus: Youth& Democracy Pre-tour sessions Security and Safety Accommodations Estimated program fees and tuition fees How to apply, financial aid, and deadlines Contacts Questions/comments
Youth and Democracy in Egypt Youth & politics Revolution, protest, & the city Cyberactivism & the Arab uprisings Youth & Cultural Renaissance Revolution & Educational Reform Women & Political Change Religion & Politics
Revolution in the City Why was the revolution urban? We will take city tours of Cairo and Alexandria to understand how power and counterpower function in urban spaces.
Alexandria
Graffiti Tour
Cultural Renaissance music
Youth and Public Space Al-Azhar Park Historic Cities Support Programme, Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Youth & Politics in the University American University in Cairo
Alexandria University
Alexandria Library Rare Books Early bibles, Qurans he only surviving vestige from the ancient Library of Alexandria
Role of Internet/Social Media in Youth Movements
Women & Politics
Religion & Politics
And We Can’t Forget Classical Tourism
Pharaonic Egypt
Coptic Egypt
Islamic Cairo
The Nile
Egyptian Countryside
Pre-tour sessions June 5 th, 2013 (7-9pm central time) June 12 th, 2013 (7-9pm central time) Course material will be provided via moodle – No books required, drawing on articles and online materials Final Project – Tailored to student interests (visual, audio, written form)
Security and Safety Overseas Security Advisory Council There will be a health and safety module completed by each student.
Accommodations Zamalek Dorms, American University of Cairo Campus – You will be sharing a dorm with one other student
Estimated Program fees Estimated Program fee: $1600 – Housing – international insurance – tours – admission fee for sites – lectures – in-country transportation – Some meals
Program fees do not include OCE Summer tuition: est. $1720 Airfare: est. $1400
Scholarships all UIUC College of Education students (both undergrad and grad) will be eligible for a $500 scholarship from the Dean's Office through the Office of International Programs for study tours see the Study Abroad Office website for details on other scholarships including I4I ( hips.aspx )
Application Apply online at: Deadline March 1, 2013 (has been extended)
Contact Information Advisor: Stacy Billman, Study Abroad Office any questions regarding applications, payments, etc. Program Assistant: Fauzia Rahman any questions regarding the course or onsite arrangements.