*TU Native America: A Pilgrimage in Reciprocity in Montana (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University
Summer
Valley Creek (MT), United States (Map)
Yellowstone Park (WY), United States (Map)
Missoula (MO), United States (Map)

PROGRAM CANCELLED

Study away in Montana with Towson University in summer 2023! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to examine the art and social practice of performance, ritual, and culture through an ecological and interdisciplinary lens while staying on a native American reservation.

Taught by Dr. Tavia LaFollette of the TU Theatre Arts department in collaboration with Native Elder Rachel Bowers, this program is designed to teach students guardianship, conservation and reciprocity while reflecting on the actions of our ancestors - the sacrifices made and the cultures lost. Embedded in ritual, storytelling and oral history, each student will have a chance to work directly under an elder/mentor.

Program highlights include staying on the Flathead Reservation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, a day trip to Yellowstone National Park, museum visits, performances, and cultural activities, a visit to a Bison range, and a completed Cultural Value Project to bring home.
Summer 2023
Yes

June 17 - 30, 2023.  Class assignments and meetings may also take place online and/or on the Towson University campus prior to and after the away experience.

PROGRAM CANCELLED. MARCH 15, 2023. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

 

Dr.Tavia La Follette - Towson University Department of Theatre Arts

Students will take one of the following courses for a total of three credits:

  • THEA 380 Topics in Diverity, Core 13 (3 credits)
  • THEA 488 Theatre Visitation and Analysis (3 credits)
  • THEA 680 Special Topics (3 credits; grad only)
  • IDFA 471 Special Topics in Social Action (3 credits) 
  • IDFA 571 Special Topics in Social Action (3 credits; grad only)

Shared rooms in hotels/motels, cabins, and teepees while staying on the reservation.

Program fee includes academic credit, housing, excursions, health insurance, on-site orientation, airport transportation, and most meals. Additional costs include airfare, personal expenses, all other meals, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

Program Cost Chart

Note: Airfare is NOT included in the program cost. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad & Away Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.

For more information, contact Faculty Director, Dr. La Follette - Towson University Department of Theatre Arts or the TU Study Abroad & Away Office, 410-704-2451

To learn more, attend a Group Advising Session offered Monday through Friday at 2pm.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.

  • Native America: A Pilgrimage in Reciprocity
Type:
TU Faculty-Led (away)

 

http://www.towson.edu/studyabroad/