France- Study Abroad-Sept 12 2013

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DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY

POCATELLO, ID 83209

COURSE SYLLABUS

Paris & Vicinity: Study abroadCounseling, Spirituality, & Service in France- 2 Credits

Class: March 2, 2013

Travel Abroad: March. 22, 2013 – March 31, 2013

Class: April 13, 2013 (Tentative)

Cost: $2600 all-inclusive except meals (Tentative) $500 deposit on day of application due by October 1st,

2012. If student is not registered for this class by this date, any increase in airfare after this date will be

passed on student.

Average meal cost $40 per day

Limited to 10 students

All interested students contact Dr. Thana at [email protected] ASAP to secure a space

Instructor’s Course Description

This course will provide students with a culturally rich experience by traveling to France and engaging in

cultural, historical, spiritual, community service. The course will enable students to learn about the political,social, and environmental diversity of the country and experience the history, customs, and culture of the

French people while students engage in activities that make France so unique.

Course Competency Standards and Guidelines

Course Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: To provide students with an international experience and unique personal growth adventure by travelingto France, specifically Paris where the social, political, environmental, and cultural systems are tremendously

different from that of the United States.

Objective 1: Travel to Paris, France March 22, 2013 – March 31, 2013.

Objective 2: Create a Digital Travel Portfolio with observations.

Goal 2: To stimulate students’ interest and desire to learn about the practice of Mental Health, by volunteering

at or visiting a state sponsored Family Mental Health Clinic.

Objective 1: To volunteer and support the staff and residents of a women drop in center in Paris

Objective 2: Conduct workshops or consultation in the area of your interest or expertise.

Objective 3: Attend workshops on culture, counseling, and Mental Health issues provided by one of thetraveling faculty as well as guest speakers from France.

Goal 3: To engage students in the culture, customs, and spirituality of people in France by visiting cultural,

archeological, and historical, meeting and conversing with local people, and participating in activities that

reflects the French culture.

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Objective 1: Visit various places of worship as France has a diverse religious base because of the influx of immigrants from North Africa and the Middle East.

Objective 2: Attend lecture about the multiple religions and spiritual traditions in France in relationshipto the immigrant population.

Course Assignments (not required of those who are not planning on getting credits for college work)

While Abroad: Participation: Regular and full participation in all travel, excursions, visits, and activities is a requirement for

everyone, except in cases of illness. Participation includes attendance at pre-departure classes and end-of-travel

class session, participation and service with sites, helping each other during the trip, being prepared and prompt

for all services and activities, and other positive contributions to the group’s study abroad experience.

Upon Return

Digital Travel Portfolio: Upon returning, create a digital travel portfolio of your journey, learning, awareness,and insight both personally and professionally. You are the central character in your portfolio, in relation to

others and experiences. Therefore, your portfolio will tell “your” story and draw the viewer into “your”experience abroad from the inside and the outside. Photos, journal entries, music, descriptions, research, and

links to related websites will help to make your portfolio successful. It can be in the form of a digital journal,website, an annotated digital photo-journal, a virtual tour, or another digital design of your choice.

Students who are taking it for spring credit “France: Study aboard – 2 credits” evaluation and course

grading is based on specific grading criteria and assignment rubrics. Students taking it only for workshop

credit or CEU will get a pass or fail.

Percentages of Final Grade:

Participation 30%

“Reply To” Letters 10%

Journal 10%

Digital Travel Portfolio with observations 50%

Total Percentage 100%

Evaluation and grading relies on a weighted system using totals from assignment. You may request andnegotiate a final grade of “Incomplete” for emergency circumstances only.

Grading Scale. The Department of Counseling uses the following grading scale:

A 94-100

A- 90-93

B+ 87-89B 84-86

B- 80-83

C+ 77-79



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C 74-76C- 70-73

D+ 67-69

D 64-66

D- 60-63F 0-59

Late Assignment Policy. All assignments are due on the date specified unless we have negotiated alternative

arrangements prior to the due date. Only emergencies will constitute extensions on assignments. Please request

all extensions in writing and include the date you will turn in the assignment. Likewise, please do ask for resubmissions or rewrites of assignments.

Attendance Policy. Be familiar with the campus attendance policy as described in the most recent edition of

the Graduate Bulletin. You are highly encouraged to make every effort to resolve any attendance conflicts in

order to attend all classes, groups, practicum labs, and internship seminars.

Professional Writing. Please adhere to APA style as provided in the American Psychological Association

(2001) Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th ed.), Cleveland, OH: APA.Publications manuals are available from the University Books and More, and other vendors, checked outthrough ISU Library, and accessed on-line at www.apastyle.org.

Accommodation Statement. If you think you have a disability (physical, learning disability, hearing, vision, psychiatric), which may need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADA and Disabilities Resource

Center located in Graveley Hall, Room 123, and 282-3599 as early as possible. As part of the Americans with

Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose a disability prior to requesting reasonable

accommodation.

Confidentiality and Ethical Practice. Enrolling in this course carries with it the responsibility to maintain

confidentiality. The program expects you to abide by the ACA ethical standards with respect to any material or issues brought forth by any members of the class and the students you work with at your sites. Treat all

information discussed at your sites and in class with the utmost respect and view it as confidential.

Technology. Being competent in the use of current technology appropriate for this discipline is an expectation.

This includes being able to utilize word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software such as PowerPointcompetently. Having access to and being able to use the Internet, e-mail, and D2L is also an expectation. If

you feel incompetent in any of these areas of technology, it is your responsibility to seek assistance and tutorial.

Diversity. Learning to work with and value diversity is essential. You are expected to exhibit an appreciation

for all diversity in the classroom and in all off-campus and online experiences connected to your education and

training.

Endorsement. As stated in the ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, "Counselors do not endorse

students of supervisees for certification, licensure, employment, or completion of an academic or training program if they believe students or supervisees are not qualified for the endorsement. Counselors take

reasonable steps to assist students or supervisees who are not qualified for endorsement to become qualified."

Limitations. Admission into the Department of Counseling does not guarantee graduation. Success in

academic course work is only one component of becoming a successful counseling student. The following

nonacademic conditions may result in dismissal if they are observed to impair the student=s ability to work with

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others in class, practicum, or internship settings: (1) personal concerns or psychopathology,(2) interpersonal relationship issues, (3) personal attitudes or value systems that conflict with effective

counseling relationships, and (4) unethical behavior.

Tentative Campus and Travel Itinerary

Day/Date Itinerary ArrangementsSaturday, March

2, 2013

On-campus orientation and educational component

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: ISU, 1400 E Terry Street, Garrison Hall,

Building 63, Room 710

Orientation to France and study abroad

Friday, March

22, 2013

Students/ will travel from ISU campus to Salt Lake

City, to board flight to Paris

Transportation to airport by

Greyhound/Salt Lake Shuttle

Saturday, March

23, 2013

Arrive in Paris, France

Travel to HotelWalk around Paris

Metro from airport to hotel

Sunday,

March 24, 2013 On your own or attend a religious worship of your

choice. Suggestion to attend the American Church or

the Community Migrant Church at Cergy – which ismainly North African.

Lunch at a French Families home.

Rest of day visit Paris on your own

Travel to Cergy, France

Monday, March25, 2013

Class on Cultural Counseling

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer at a Women Drop in

Center

1 pm to 8 pm Tour Paris

Class Process Meeting

Metro for touring

Tuesday, March26, 2013


10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer at a Women Drop In

Center



Metro for touring

Wednesday,

March 27, 2013


10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer at a Women Shelter In

Center


Metro for touring



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Thursday, March

28, 2013


10 a.m. – 1p.m. Volunteer at a Women Shelter



Metro for touring

Friday,

March 29, 2013


10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer at a Charity



Metro for touring

Saturday, March

30, 2013 Visit Versailles Palace and gardens


Metro for touring

Sunday, March31, 2013

Breakfast and leave for Paris Airport

Arrive same day in Idaho

Transportation from Salt Lake City

to Idaho

Saturday,

April 20, 2012

Campus Class

Reflections and Closure

10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Documents

France- Study Abroad-Sept 12 2013