Program Description:
Summer Study in Canada is a five-week experiential learning
program
based in Ottawa, Canada and sponsored by the University of
West
Georgia. Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity
to
complete core credit while living in Canada's capital city,
and
students' classes are enhanced by visits to historical and
cultural
sites and talks with representatives of civic and cultural
groups in
the Ottawa area.
Students will enroll in 6-7 credit hours and will select from
offerings
in the humanities and social sciences in consultation with the
program
director. Courses will introduce students to the history of
Canada and
to its mix of European and indigenous heritage. Students will
also
explore Canada's relationship to the U.S. and the development
of
Canadian art, literature and popular culture.
In addition to the traditional classroom experience, each
course will
include one full-day instructional field experience per week
-- art and
history museums, behind-the-scenes tours and discussions,
visits to
sites of political significance (such as Canada's Parliament
and
Supreme Court), and performances and cultural events related
to class
discussions. This experiential component adds depth to
students' study
of their course material and to their understanding of
Canadian culture.
Living in Ottawa:
Students will live in suite-style dorms on campus. Ottawa is a
clean,
safe city, and the University of Ottawa is centrally located.
A vibrant
market area, restaurants and coffee houses, stores and
cultural and
civic attractions are all within walking distance. 
