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Madagascar: Ecology and Conservation

Coursework

Courses will be conducted mainly in academic French, with University professors and experts in relevant fields teaching the classes. The EFSS, conducted mainly in English, focuses on research techniques and cross-cultural adjustment skills, and is intended to prepare students for the ISP.

EFSS readings and classroom sessions are supplemented by a short, independent field research project undertaken in a rural village. Language classes focusing on conversational French and introductory Malagasy will continue to be conducted in conjunction with the lectures and excursions.

The following syllabi are either from a recent session of this program or for an upcoming session. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term.

The syllabi can be useful for students, faculty, and study abroad offices in assessing credit transfer. Read more about credit transfer.

Intensive Language Study: French
(FREN 2000 - 4000 / 3 credits / 45 class hours)

Intensive Language Study: Malagasy
(MALA 1000 / 2 credits / 30 hours)

Ecology and Conservation Seminar
(ENVI 3000 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)

Environmental Field Study Seminar
(ENVI 3500 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)

Independent Study Project
(ISPR 3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours)