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Cuba

HI 399 The Cold War: Cuba International Program

Term To Study: Spring-Break 2015
Application Deadline: Dec 09, 2014
Program Starts: Mar 01, 2015
Program Ends: Mar 30, 2015
Major 1: History
Subject 1:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $2,660
Link 1: History Department Blog Post the Cuba Program
Program Locations: Havana, Trinidad
Contact Phone: 6036417371
Contact Name: Matt Masur
Contact Email: mmasur@anselm.edu
What is Included: The estimated program fee is $2,660 which includes accommodation, round-trip charter flight from Miami to Havana; welcome and farewell dinners, international travel & medical insurance.
What is not Included: Passport fees - $185 (estimate); round trip flight to Miami - $550; food - $360 (estimate); spending money.
Program Description

This course examines the Cold War, the international rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from 1945-1991. We will explore the origins of the Soviet-American conflict, the two countries’ struggle for global influence, and the effects of the Cold War on American and Soviet domestic affairs. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a week-long study abroad program to Cuba during spring break.

Learning outcomes:
--a basic understanding of the main themes and events in the Cold War;
--a detailed understanding of the role of Cuba in the Cold War;
--knowledge of Cuba’s history and culture;
--knowledge of contemporary Cuban society;
--knowledge of contemporary U.S.-Cuban relations

While in Cuba you will visit the following sites to complement your lectures:
-Jose Marti Memorial
- Old Havana
- Guanabacoa Museum
- Overnight excursion to Trinidad & Bay of Pigs

Two sections of HI 399 The Cold War will be taught throughout the spring semester with an optional international component over spring break. You must elect to take part in the international component prior to November 10. Travel dates: March 1 - March 7, 2015.

The application deadline is November 10. To secure your spot on the program please apply online by clicking 'Apply' below and submitting a $550 deposit to the Study Abroad Office located in Cushing on the top floor. Your spot on the program is not guaranteed until the deposit has been submitted to the Study Abroad Office. All deposits should be paid by check made out to 'Saint Anselm College'.

Payment Schedule:
$550 deposit due with application by November 10
December 1 - $1475 due
January 13 - $1475 due

Quick Facts

Population: 11075244
Capital: Havana
Per-capita GDP: $ 9900
Size: 110860 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 05:00 hours) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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Saint Anselm College Office of International Programs