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COM3065: Internatural Communication in Putney, VT, the Florida Keys, and the Everglades

Program Dates

January 2–18, 2024

  • Arrival on campus Monday, January 1
  • Course begins on campus Tuesday, January 2
  • Travel to Florida Thursday, January 11
  • Return to Vermont Thursday, January 18 (course ends)

Program Overview

This course focuses on the relationship between humans and nature.

Students will study societal beliefs about the environment and animals, and look at economic and relational factors that have shaped our views of nature. This course will focus on communication and relationships with animals including wildlife, pets, service animals, and farm animals.

Students in this program will spend the week of the course on Landmark College’s Putney, VT campus and will travel to the Florida Keys and the Everglades for the duration of the course.

Housing, Transportation, and Program Activities

  • While on campus, students will live in campus housing and eat in the dining hall as usual.
  • The group will travel together to Florida by air (commercial airline)
  • Housing in Florida will be in a hotel.
  • Local transportation in Florida will be by van.

 

Program at a Glance

Program Dates: January 2–18, 2024

Florida Program Leaders

Academic Director: Lee Crocker, Associate Professor of Communication

Program Director: TBD

Special Considerations

Consider the following to determine if this course is right for you:

Free time/Independence: low
Physical Demands: moderate
Transitions: high
Stimuli: high

See details below.

 

  • Students in this program will spend one week at our Putney, VT, campus and one week in Florida.

    While on campus, students will live in campus housing, eat at the dining hall, and follow a regular schedule of class sessions. Classes may include excursions to local sites of interest and/or some outdoor physical activities such as walking or snowshoeing.

    Please refer to the following for an understanding of the pace and demands of the Florida portion of the trip:

    Free time/Independence: Moderate. While in Florida, the group will have structured activities almost every day. There will be some free time each day and at least a half-day completely free.

    Physical Demands: High. The trip will include time outdoors every day. This may include activities such as walking, kayaking, swimming/snorkeling, and exploration of natural sites.

    Transitions: Moderate. While in Florida, accommodations for this trip will be centrally located to allow for numerous day trips. Students should expect lots of daily transitions, but will return to their accommodations at the end of the day.

    Stimuli: High. Southern Florida in January may be hot and muggy. There will be many new things to see and do. However, there will be opportunities for students to rest and recharge, and program leaders are available for support.

  • Prerequisites

    This is a 3-credit, 2000-level course and requires the following prerequisites:

    • Good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or above)
    • WRT1011 and
    • Grade of C or higher in a 1000-level COM course, such as COM1011, COM1021, or COM1071
       
    • OR permission of the department chair, Eric Matte

    Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they have received credit for COM2061: Animal Human Communication.

  • Academic Director: Lee Crocker, Associate Professor of Communication

    Lee Crocker is an Associate Professor of Communication at Landmark College. Lee earned her Master’s in Special Education and Reading from Sage Graduate School, Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Vermont, and C.A.G., Autism Spectrum Disorders from Antioch University New England.

    Lee’s academic interests include animals and human communication and relationships, autism spectrum disorders, and social pragmatics.

     

    solid black graphic of person head and shouldersProgram Director: TBD

    Bio forthcoming.

  • Program Cost: TBD

    Cost of this program will be determined as soon as possible and will include:

    • 3-credit course
    • Transportation to the program location and all program activities
    • Field trips and housing
    • Some group meals

    Student spending can vary depending on the individual. Additional costs include:

    • Most meals
    • Free time activities
    • Laundry
    • Souvenirs, gifts, etc.

  • Landmark College’s “Global Engagement” Scholarship offers a scholarship of up to 50% of the program fee. Scholarships are need-based and in general there are 1–2 available per program. Click here for the scholarship application.

  • Click here for the J-Term 2024 study away application.

    Program and Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

    Notification of acceptance and scholarship decisions: Friday, November 10, 2023

    Program deposit ($1,500 to confirm seat, nonrefundable) due: Monday, November 20, 2023

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program or any other Landmark College Study Away programs, please contact Jessica Lindoerfer, Co-Director of Landmark College Online & Intersession Programs.

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