Poland Study Abroad: Summer 2008
Sustainability and Rural Traditions

 

Topics, Workshops and Site Visits include:

• Eco- and Agritourism in rural Poland

• Organic and non-GMO Agriculture

• ICPPC-Ecocenter, Stryszów

• Alternative Building Methods

• Local Crafts

• Farmers’ Markets and Local Foods

• Appropriate and Eco-friendly Technology

• Hands-on Farm Experiences

• Kraków, the Cultural Capital of Poland

Course: GS 440 (cross-listed with ABS 482/582, ECE 480, and ID 480)

Credits: 3

When? Summer Term 2008

Class Meets: On campus 14-25 July 2008; travel portion 30 July-14 August 2008

Course leaders: Dr. Laurie Nichols, Dr. Diane Rickerl, Dr. Karl Schmidt

One-page Summary of the Program: Click here

Costs: Click here for Budget

Itinerary: Click here for Details

Want to know more?  Contact Dr. Karl Schmidt at karl.schmidt@sdstate.edu

 

Weblinks of Interest:

PowerPoint Informational Presentation on the Poland Study Abroad

Host Site in Poland: ICPPC-Ecocentre, Stryszów

Jadwiga Łopata - Goldman Environmental Prize Recipient for Europe, 2002

 

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