The Politics of Representation in Colonial and Neo-colonial Discourse

Students will engage in cross-cultural academic exchange, critically analyzing how political communication has historically shaped and continues to influence the representation of colonial and neo-colonial discourse. This collaboration will enhance students' ability to work effectively in global teams and develop a comparative understanding of political messaging across diverse geopolitical and historical contexts.

Comparative Perspectives on Energy Use in Algeria and the United States

Students in PHY2032 Energy and Society will have weekly discussions on energy use with students at the National Polytechnic School of Algiers.  The discussions will start by comparing and contrasting how they use energy in their everyday lives.  This will include questions of cost relative to salaries as well as attitudes and perspectives as to what is necessary and what is a luxury.  Broader societal questions of fairness and accessibility to energy and environmental effects will also enter in the discussions.  Students will write several reflections on how their perspectives on

See, We are Different and Similar!

In this virtual exchange project, we match students from Dr. Wang’s and Dr. Awad’s classes to explore differences and similarities in developmental topics of their mutual interest. Students are connected first via email and then form their own social media groups with 10+ students from Dr. Wang’s class and 2-3 students from Dr. Awad’s class per group.

Comunidades y Emprendedurismo

Students will explore the history and development of Hispanic enclaves in the United States, focusing on factors like displacement and militarization, in contrast to Costa Rica's different development experience; in this context, they will work on developing tourism entrepreneurship in a rural area of Costa Rica to minimize displacement to the capital, San José, and potential emigration.

Mobility From Different Cultural Perspectives

Students from UF and HWR Berlin will work together in groups to analyze the issues surrounding mobility.  A questionnaire will be used to collect the data.  The group discussions should lead to decisions as to which aspects, including culture-specific aspects, should be included in the data analysis.  Each student will create and record a two minute presentation of their analysis.

The aim of the course is to combine intercultural experience with the development of technical skills.

 

Community Analysis of American and Kenyan Issues

At the beginning of the semester, the students participate in a ice-breaker and compare living and political conditions in their respective communities. In addition, SAYDS students have attended lectures about affirmative action policies, Black conservatism, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The students then participate in online breakout groups and discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election. At the end of the semester, they participate in another discussion about youth-led activism in American and Kenyan communities.

Tandem UFLUV

This project aims to provide students with opportunities for linguistic immersion outside the classroom. Students will schedule synchronous meetings via Zoom during the semester to engage in cultural exchange topics, using the Seagull platform lessons as conversation guides. During each session, students will meet with peers from partner institutions to discuss topics in Spanish and English.

United Against Terrorism: Building Bridges Across Borders

Our Virtual Exchange project, “United Against Terrorism: Building Bridges Across Borders,” brings together students from Seneca College and the University of Florida to explore and address complex challenges in counterterrorism. Through cross-cultural training, cultural competence workshops, and collaborative project design, students develop empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary for effective counterterrorism measures. They engage in scenario-based discussions and active shooter response simulations to assess and improve preparedness.

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