The ACVEAP program provides an introduction to a unique African culture and an opportunity to develop language skills in practical, real life situations. Offered in collaboration with the Instituto Superior de Educacao of Cape Verde, the program focuses on environmental issues, Portuguese language, and Krioulu language and culture in an ethnically diverse island nation. Learning is facilitated through lectures, readings, and extensive study trips. Antioch Education Abroad is developing a semester-length program in Cape Verde.
Credit
Antioch College will award 8 semester hours of credit for successful
completion of the program in Cape Verde. Graduate credit must be arranged
with the program director.
Leadership
The program is led by Dr. Enid LaGesse, Associate Professor of Cultural and
Interdisciplinary Studies at Antioch College. Additional leadership and
guest lectures are provided by the faculty of the Instituto Superior de
Educacao under the direction of Dr. Jorge Brito. Joao Jose Pires serves as
resident coordinator.
Admission
Any student in good standing with his or her own college may apply.
Previous study of Portuguese, Krioulu, or Spanish is recommended.
Application Deadline: March 15
For complete information, and application forms, please contact:
Antioch in Cape Verde
Antioch Education Abroad
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Telephone: 937 767 6366
Toll Free: 800 874 7986
E-mail: AEA@college.antioch.edu
Applications for the ACVEAP Summer Pilot Program are due March 15. Contact our office to request information about the upcoming semester-length program.
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