[Sigiii-l] Fwd. [JESSE] Maryland’s iSchool to Again Offer a Study Abroad Course in Nicaragua

[M.J. Menou]

> Sujet :  Maryland’s iSchool to Again Offer a Study Abroad Course in Nicaragua
> De : Jaime Oliver <jloliver at UMD.EDU>
> Date : Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:56:42 -0400
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> (College Park, MD 4/29/09) – Maryland’s iSchool is pleased to announce that its highly successful Study Abroad course to Nicaragua will be offered again in January 2010.  LBSC708S – International Opportunities in Information Studies:  Destination Nicaragua is designed to give participants a short-term opportunity to gain experience in providing library services in a setting outside the United States.  Offered in conjunction with the University of Maryland’s Study Abroad Office, the 3-credit course, which will be offered during the 2010 Winter Term will again focus on San Juan del Sur Biblioteca Móvil, the first public lending library in Nicaragua (http://www.sjdsbiblioteca.com/home.htm).  Established by volunteers in 2001, the library currently serves almost 5000 registered patrons in San Juan del Sur with more than 12,500 books in Spanish and English. 
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> During the first week of the course, students will participate in on-campus sessions focusing on the history, culture, economics, politics and demographics of Nicaragua; gain an understanding of the challenges of education and library development in Central America; recognize the opportunities and challenges inherent in cross-cultural experiences; and learn about the history and development of the San Juan del Sur Biblioteca Móvil.  While in Nicaragua from January 9-19, 2010, students will visit libraries, schools, and community agencies; complete volunteer service projects in local communities; plan and carry out a Book Festival for children; and meet members of the Nicaraguan library, education, and publishing communities.  
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> Dr. Ann Carlson Weeks, Professor of the Practice, will again be the instructor for the course. Dr. Weeks is a founding director of the International Children’s Digital Library (www.childrenslibrary.org) and has had extensive international consulting and speaking experience. 
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> It is recommended that participants have an interest in or experience working with children. Spanish language skills are welcomed, but not required.  For registration information, visit the course web site at http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/5970
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> For additional information about this course and other iSchool Study Abroad opportunities, contact Dr. Weeks at 301-405-2060 or at acweeks at umd.edu.
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> About Maryland’s iSchool
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> The College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool, empowers people, organizations and society to use information effectively through its research and undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Maryland's iSchool enables students and faculty to create new ways for people to connect with information that will transform society and is
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> ideally located in the information capital of the world- the Washington DC metro region. The iSchool is transforming itself as well, from a small college with a strong foundation in library and information studies programs to a fast-growing and groundbreaking center of expertise that will help people manage the information explosion from childhood to adulthood.
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> For more information on Maryland's iSchool, visit www.ischool.umd.edu
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> Jaime Oliver
> Communications Coordinator
> College of Information Studies
> University of Maryland
> 4110 Hornbake Bldg
> 301-405-1260
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