(Start early before the floods come) - Bemba saying
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"Bangilila, mulamba talaatulula" (Start early before the floods come) - Bemba saying |
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BI 295/495: Field Studies of Zambia
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 OverviewIn the spring of 2009 Northern Michigan University students will have the opportunity to travel to Zambia as part of a Faculty-Led Study Abroad course. This course will take students on an extensive expedition into a relatively safe, under-studied and under-developed sub-Saharan country of Africa. This CLEA to Zambia will be led by me (Dr. Alec Lindsay) and one other faculty member. The first trip (in the spring of 2007) was a resounding success, and the students who participated had great experiences. If you want more detail on their experiences, check out their Blog  . |
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 Land of the legendary African walking safari, earth's biggest waterfall, the wild Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife, and raw, pulsating wilderness.......all in one friendly country. Acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world to visit, Zambia's people are welcoming to visitors and Zambia's ecology and natural beauty are sure to enchant students. |
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| Brief Course Description Students will be camping in remote areas of Zambia, familiarizing themselves with Zambian flora and fauna, collecting data for self-designed field projects and serving as ambassadors for Northern Michigan University. Prior to departing for Zambia, students meet weekly (8 weeks) with the program leaders to study the cultural, political and natural history of Zambia, preparing for all aspects of the expedition ahead. Participants will spend three days in London en route to Zambia, visiting historically significant sites that connect Zambia and Britain (Livingstone's tomb in Westminster Abbey, Royal Geographic Society, British Natural History Museum, etc.). Upon returning to NMU, students will be required to organize a brief symposium and present to the NMU community the results and observations from their expedition. |
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