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SIT Madagascar: National Identity & Social Change

» General Information

Location:

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Description:

Field-based, experiential learning in SIT program courses, with an independent study component. This program focuses on a study of Malagasy society and the domestic and international influences that have shaped its long history as a trade nexus and migratory destination of people from Indonesia, the Arabian Peninsula, and other parts of Africa. The program is based in Antananarivo, the scenic highland capital, and also includes a home stay visit in the scenic city of Mahajanga on the northern tip of the island.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters)

Sponsor:

School for International Training (SIT)

Website:

SIT Madagascar: National Identity & Social Change

Northwestern Requirements

1 year (the equivalent of 2 recent semesters) of college-level French.

Program Requirements

• Average applicant has a GPA of 3.5.
• Students must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at time of application.

Academic Specialties

• Study of Malagasy and in-depth study of issues specific to the culture and development of this African island nation.
• SIT programs are ideal for highly motivated students who embrace cultural challenges and seek the deepest possible immersion in a foreign setting.

Course Type

Program courses:

• Intensive Language Study: French
• Intensive Language Study: Malagasy
• National Identity and Social Change Seminar
• Field Study Seminar
• Independent Study Project

Additional Information

Since this program includes a required Independent Study Project, be sure to read the information about Independent Study and Research Projects Abroad.

The Program in African Studies (PAS) sponsors a number of events each quarter related to study abroad in Africa. If you would like to receive regular updates about PAS events via email, please contact: african-studies@northwestern.edu.

Housing

Home stays and hotels/hostels

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:  $14,307
• Room & Board:  $2,050
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,000
• Books & Supplies:  $75
• Personal Expenses:  $1,000
• HTH:  $134
• Visa:  $60
• Total Estimated Costs:  $21,481

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

15 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. SIT program application, available on the SIT web site.
2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Note: SIT programs tend to fill up before their deadlines. Be sure to submit your SIT application well before the program deadlines.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.