Oakland/Washington, D.C.
City: Oakland, California and Washington,
D.C.
Major: Open to All
Dates and Resources
Immersive Independent Study: Exploring Black Immigrant Food Geographies through Ethiopian Cuisine
Are you interested in exploring cultural heritage, foodways, and geography through an immersive experience in Ethiopian eateries within the United States? The Ethnic Studies department in collaboration with International Education and Global Engagement at Stanislaus State is offering a one-credit special course as an independent study, co-taught by Professor Goshu Tefera and Professor Jose Diaz-Garayua. This program combines field research with immersive experiential learning, providing a unique opportunity to engage with Ethiopian communities in Oakland and Washington, DC.
This program is designed for motivated students eager to deepen their understanding of Black immigrant geographies through diasporic eateries. Throughout the course, participants will examine Ethiopian restaurants as cultural and communal spaces and conduct field research on topics such as belonging, intergenerational memory, food practices, and community resilience and sustainability within the Ethiopian diaspora. Two immersive field visits are planned, one to Oakland in February and a multi-day trip to Washington, DC, in late April or early May 2025.
Course Dates: January – May 2025
Field Visits: Oakland (February) and Washington,
DC (late April/early May)
Course Credit: 1 unit (Independent Study)
Eligibility: Open to all majors; however,
preference may be given to students studying Ethnic Studies,
Geography, or related fields
Funding: External funding is available to
support related travel expenses.
Application Deadline: To Be Determined.
Germany/Poland
City: Berlin, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; Krakow,
Poland
Major: Open to All
Dates and Resources
Approximate Travel Dates:
June 3, 2025 – June 17, 2025
Estimated cost:
$4,100 – $4,650
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Special Notes: There are no prerequisites for this course. Non-Criminal Justice majors can apply.
Ghana
City: Accra
Major: Social Work
Dates and Resources
Approximate Travel Dates:
May 13 – 23, 2023
Estimated cost:
$3,700 – $4,000
Application Deadline: November 15, 2022
Special Notes: Priority is given to Social Work students.
Students in other graduate programs who are interested in
participating need to contact Dr. Sevaughn Banks (sbanks2@csustan.edu).
Ecuador
City: Cuenca
Major: Nursing
Dates and Resources
Approximate Dates:
The course is offered throughout the Spring semester; on-site
participation is approximately June 1st to June 23rd.
Application Deadline: January 15th. Late admissions may be possible with permission from the instructor.
Special Notes: Priority is given to Nursing students. Students in Social Work and Kinesiology who are interested in participating need to contact Esther Harris (eharris@csustan.edu).
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