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Understanding Current Events and U.S. Government and Society

These programs were developed to educate international students about the structure of and exposure to the United States' form of government, election process, and politics.

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Getting to Know You Through a series of field trips the goal was to enhance the educational experience of international students at Genesee Community College. May 01, 2004 Download
Cultural Immersion at Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation International and U.S. students participated in field trips where they learned about Native American history, intercultural communication, stereotypes of American Indians in the cinema, and contemporary Native Americans. Jul 01, 2001 Download
Interactive Politics: International Students Meet Uncle Sam This project focused on educating international students on key issues in the 2000 Presidential election including political parties, platforms, and the election process. Nov 18, 2000 Download
Wheels of Government The intent of this program was to give international students and U.S. students exposure to the United States' form of government. Apr 04, 2000 Download
The Role of Religion in World Affairs The Minnesota International Center coordinated a year-long series of forums and activities aimed to integrate and educate international students and the community about the role of religion in world affairs. Jun 30, 1999 Download
Coat of Many Colors: Expressions of Faith in Southern Arizona This project was an educational program to introduce university students, both U.S. and international, to the role of religion in the southern Arizona region. May 31, 1999 Download
Celebrating the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial: Focus on State Government Planned activities and trips gave international students the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin's history, significant events, and government. Sep 01, 1998 Download
Hawaii Behind the Picture Postcard This project attempted to help students understand the diversity of Hawaiian culture through experiential and service learning. May 31, 1998 Download
Southern History and Culture Exploration Program (SHCEP) To deepen international students' and visiting international scholars' understanding of and participation in the life of the region, this program, provided lectures, interactions, and tours. May 30, 1998 Download
Student Assistance, World Affairs Council of Oregon Series, Democracy: A Global Experiment As part of its ongoing programs on world affairs, the World Affairs Council of Oregon organized a series of lecture-presentations intended to examine the state of democracy in various regions around the world. Mar 01, 1998 Download
Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Program for International Students and Spouses An awareness program on domestic violence was designed particularly for international students and spouses was implemented on campus. Dec 15, 1997 Download
Speak Up for Yourself This project published a pamphlet to to assist international students in dealing with the 'direct' communication style common in the United States. Oct 31, 1997 Download
Cultural Encounters in Georgia: Exploring the Southern Arts Community This project introduced international and U.S. students/scholars to the arts and cultural communities in Georgia. Jul 01, 1997 Download
All Politics is Local This project engaged international and U.S. students in a community- and campus-based study of the grassroots process of the 1996 Presidential election. Jun 03, 1997 Download
Llama Trek Participants hiked with llamas through Bruneau Dunes State Park learning about ecology, the park environment, and other cultures during the one-day program. May 05, 1997 Download
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