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WT New York City: Wealth & Poverty (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: New York, New York, United States;
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: Elon applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Winter
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
 Class Eligibility: 		2-Junior and Above
Minimum GPA: 		2.5
Language Prerequisite: 		None
Language(s) of Instruction: 		All courses in English
Course Prerequisite(s): 		None
Housing Options: 		Shared Hostel/Hotel
Internship Option: 		No
Volunteer/Service Opportunities: 		No
Max Credits To Receive/Transfer: 		04
Disciplines of Classes Available: 		Elon Core Curriculum
Program Capacity: 		12
Program Advisor/Manager: 		Mark Dalhouse
Program Leader 1: 		Toddie Peters ELR Unit: 0 units
Program Description:
DescriptionHousingItineraryEligibility / DeadlinesCancellation PolicyCostScholarships / GrantsLinksMore Information
 

Student in front of UN


Course Description

COR 416 US   WEALTH AND POVERTY   4 S.H. 

In this course students examine the ways in which economic globalization has exacerbated the divide between the rich and the poor in contemporary society and engage in a moral critique of the increasing disparities between wealth and poverty in our world. Through readings, research, and visits to anti-poverty agencies, students examine the ways in which people experience aspects of wealth and poverty in our world, draw on philosophical and ethical resources to study and assess the moral consequences of the reigning model of globalization, and search for strategies to address the growing poverty in our world.   

This course begins at Elon with morning sessions focused on discussing readings, theories, and experiences in the communities and afternoons engaging in and learning about issues of wealth and poverty in our local community. The second week we travel to New York to work with the Poverty Initiative, a national grassroots anti-poverty movement and to meet with various UN and NGO agencies addressing international poverty issues. The final week brings us back to campus to continue to research, discuss, and imagine new and effective strategies for addressing poverty and inequality in our world.

  • Grades count toward an Elon GPA.

  • This course may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis.


*Additionally, a predeparture course will be required in the fall.

Housing

Students will be housed in shared accommodations.

Tentative Itinerary

  • Week 1: Meet at Elon 
    • Preparatory readings and lectures
    • Poverty simulation
  • Week 2: Travel to New York City
    • Walking tour of Wall Street
    • Meetings with anti-poverty groups
    • Lectures on economic crisis and theories of impoverishment
    • Tour of UN
    • Meetings with UNICEF and UN Women, interfaith leaders fighting poverty
    • Free day in NYC
    • Examine US Congress and issues of wealth and poverty
  • Week 3:
    • Return to Burlington
    • Lead MLK day presentation
    • Process and debrief NY experiences
    • Work on research projects

Note: Itinerary is subject to change due to availability of local facilities and scheduling issues.

Eligibility & Application Deadlines

The eligibility requirements specific to this program are listed in the Fact Sheet at the top of this brochure.

See the Deadlines and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information. 

  • March 7, 2017: Priority period begins for all programs. 

  • 11:59 PM, March 16, 2017: Priority period deadline.  All applications received during priority period are reviewed for eligibility and merit rather than time of submission. 

  • March 28, 2017: Notification begins.  The GEC will send notifications via email for all applications received by priority period deadline.

  • March 28, 2017: Change period begins.  Students that submitted applications during the priority period can switch into available programs by submitting a Change Form (available March 29). 

  • March 30, 2017: Rolling period begins.  New applications will be accepted and reviewed on a space-available basis.

  • Sept. 2017:  Final application deadline.  **Students that cancel after this date will not have the deposit refunded.**

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your participation in a program, complete the Winter Term Withdrawal questionnaire in your application.

Per the Study Abroad Policies webpage, please note the following payment and cancellation deadlines:
  • September 4 - October 2, 2017:  Students accepted to Study Abroad programs that cancel within these dates will not have the deposit refunded.
  • September 15 - October 2, 2017:  Students accepted to Study USA programs that cancel within these dates will not have the deposit refunded.
  • October 2, 2017: Full payment deadline.
  • October 3 - 9, 2017: Students that cancel within these dates are responsible for 50 percent of the cost of the program.
  • October 10 - 18, 2017: Students that cancel within these dates are responsible for 75 percent of the cost of the program.
  • Oct. 19, 2017: Students that cancel on or after this date are responsible for the full program cost.
Note: You are responsible for the costs noted above if you cancel regardless of whether you have paid the program fees at the time of cancellation.

Deposit Refunds - If you have paid the deposit and are cancelling your participation prior to the deposit refund deadline, the amount will remain as a credit on your account to be applied towards the following semester’s billing. If you have any questions about your deposit, you may contact the Bursar’s office at bursar@elon.edu or 336.278.5300.

*All students are automatically enrolled in a travel insurance policy through iNext, an outside insurance provider. This policy covers students who must cancel their participation due to serious health issues that occur after October 1. In some instances (evaluated on a case-by-case basis) the travel insurance may insure against changes in mental health. The insurance does not cover any other changes in circumstances such as disciplinary or academic status; job, internship, graduate school or theatrical performance opportunities; leadership opportunities on campus; fear; other personal issues. Students who must cancel their participation after the final day to have the $400 deposit refunded may be able to seek a refund through the travel insurance company.

If airline bookings have already been made by the time of a student's cancellation, some airlines may issue the student a voucher for the value of the ticket less some penalty fee for change in ticketing. These are usually valid for 12 months with the airline issuing the ticket. The airline can provide specific details.

Cost

Costs for study abroad vary program to program and are in addition to the tuition for Winter Term (included in the fall semester tuition/bill). 

Basic cost information is available on the Cost and Credit Chart.

Detailed cost information is available on the budget sheet (link at top of page).

Scholarships/Travel Grants

Need-based scholarships are available for Elon WT programs through the GEC.

For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Financial Planning for Global Study page.

If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program. Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.

Additional Links

Read blog posts from students on this program in years past and access blogs for Faculty-led programs on the Study Abroad Blog.

Global Ambassadors are GEC student representatives that have participated in one or more study abroad programs and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current Global Ambassadors via email--they are looking forward to hearing from you!

Want to know more? Connect with the GEC, alumni, and prospective students on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And keep in touch with us using #ElonGlobal!

For More Information

Program Leader 1: Toddie Peters
Professor of Religious Studies
Spence Pavilion-Religion/Phil. 215
2340 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244
336.278.5247
rpeters@elon.edu

Study USA
Isabella Cannon Global Education Center
CB 2375, Global Commons 360
Elon, NC 27244
336.278.6700 (phone)
336.278.6692 (fax)
studyusa@elon.edu



Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2018 09/28/2017 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: 11:59 PM, Sept. 28: DEADLINE EXTENDED. Application deposit is non-refundable after this date.

See the Deadlines and Cancellation Policy page for full deadline information.

To guarantee consideration for a GEC Access Scholarship for this program, you must submit the application questionnaire "Apply for a GEC Access Scholarship" by Sept. 14. Scholarship questionnaires submitted after this date will not be eligible for the GEC Access Scholarship.

The start date is the date students are expected to meet at the U.S. departure airport. The end date is the date students will meet back at that same airport.

These dates reflect the best information available to the GEC but are subject to change. Please do not purchase domestic flight tickets based on the dates listed here.


** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis and applicants will be notified of their application status within two weeks of submission.