SAIL ON THE WORLD’S COOLEST COLLEGE CAMPUS. EARN COURSE CREDIT.
In the world through which I travel, I am endlessly creating myself. - Frantz Fanon
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OUR PROGRAM After 50 years of experience, 25 different ships, and thousands of trips around the world, Royal Caribbean is integrating a study abroad program for students to embark on an educational and experiential journey of a lifetime.The Royal Exchange Program will combine multicultural interaction, interdisciplinary coursework, and hands-on field experience amongst the nation.
Royal Exchange Program
The Study Abroad Upgrade
Throughout the 100+ day trip onboard Royal Exchange students choose academic courses from the 20-25 fields of study that are incorporated into their field classes. The Voyager travels to at least a dozen countries for students to acquire an empirical, parallel education that is distinct.
The Royal Exchange Program allows students from different countries to concentrate on universal methods that will contribute to their life skills. Visiting multiple countries engages students to create connections and interact with the world’s peoples, cultures and traditions through a dynamic approach.
Exclusive Onboard Campus
Unlike most study abroad programs, REP explores more than one country. Immersing in a single country is a valuable tradition in study abroad, but the Royal Exchange Program gives studetns an opportunity to embark on an educational and experiential journey of a lifetime.
Royal Caribbean provides an ultimate platform for global education combining a traditional college experience with a tightly knit community of learning and influential incountry experiences.
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MISSION
To ensure that students have access to educational experiences that foster their development as global citizens.
VISION
The program influences students to engage with their local community to strengthen and coordinate international awareness across the world and beyond the classroom walls.
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G L O B A L ED UCAT I ON Royal Caribbean emphasizes the unity and interdependence of human society, developing a sense of self and appreciation of cultural diversity for a sustainable future. A global education promotes flexible learning, which helps students develop critical and creative thinking skills and ethical understanding of the world.
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ACADEMICS Academics are an integral part of our voyages on Royal Caribbean. Yet learning aboard a ship happens in a way it never does in a traditional classroom. Here, students discover that just as the traditional walls of a classroom don’t exist, there is no bell to signal the start or end of learning. The voyage offers endless teachable moments and they happen at all hours overseas. The Royal Exchange Program offers an unparalleled educational program in conjunction with our academic partners. Our 70+ courses on Royal Caribbean are fully accredited, and meet the generally accepted standards for transfer. The academic partner appoints the academic dean from among their most accomplished faculty, approves all course designs, field classes and syllabi on the ship prior to sailing. REP credit easily transfers to most schools and universities.
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CORE CURRICULUM
F I E L D C L A SSE S
GLOBAL STUDY
FREQUENTLY OFFER ED
Faculty design one Field Class, or in-country educational trip, for each of their courses. A Field Class constitutes an additional day of class and the same expectations are placed on these courses as on a class day at sea. Field Classes and their respective assignments are a required part of each course and constitute approximately 20 percent of a student’s grade, as well as the course’s required contact hours.
The core course for the voyage, Global Studies, is required of all students and provides an integrated, interdisciplinary introduction to each of the countries visited on a given itinerary. Global Studies is designed to help students deepen their understanding of specific features of contemporary life and culture (such as, religion, environment, art, music, and health).
The Royal Exchange Program offers up to 75 courses across several disciplines of study. Course syllabi reflect the expertise of the faculty member and the itinerary. • About 2/3 of our courses are upper-division and 1/3 are lower division. • About 2/3 of our courses are offered on every voyage, while the remaining 1/3 of courses are unique to that voyage.
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LEARNING OU TCOMES The Royal Exchange Program goes through a series of interactive formats where participants will explore how to prepare students to be globally competent, review trends and best practices while developing effective strategies for achieving and adapting skills that will be beneficial in their future careers.
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FREQUENTLY OFFERED COURSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES
ANTHROPOLOGY: Williams College ANT 102: Introductory Cultural Anthropology Prof. Carli Moody (3 Credits)
COM 101: Speech Communication Prof. Ashley Martin (3 Credits)
ANT 205: Cultural Change Prof. Clif Edminston (3 Credits)
COM 208: Interpersonal Communication Prof. Andrew Duffy (3 Credits)
ANT 260: Human Origins & Variations Prof. Elaine Pawlik (3 Credits) ANT 310: Medical Anthropology Prof. Clif Edminston (3 Credits)
FINE ART: Flagler College ART 105: Introduction to Drawing Prof. Donald Martin (4 Credits) ART 218: Introduction to Visual Arts Prof. Chris Balaschak (3 Credits) ART 252: Contemporary Art History Prof. Chris Balaschak (3 Credits)
BIOLOGY: Standford University NAS 100 : Introduction to Biology Prof. Austin O'Connor (4 Credits) NAS 107: Marine Biology Prof. Austin O'Connor (4 Credits) NAS 211: Tropical Ecology & Evolution Prof. Racheal Cecil (4 Credits) NAS 271: Global Change Ecology Prof. Austin O'Connor (4 Credits)
BUSINESS: Harvard School Of Business
COM 371: Film and Social Change Prof. Brice Vannest (3 Credits)
COM 400: Intercultural Communication Prof. Brice Vannest (3 Credits)
ECONOMICS: University of Maryland ECO 102: Economics of Social Issues Prof. Page Auyeung (3 Credits) ECO 299: International Economics Prof. Tamera Poppe (3 Credits) ECO 330: Economic Development
Prof. Brice Vannest(3 Credits)
EDUCATION: University of Florida EDU 201: World Interdependence: Current Issues Prof. Loyce Warden (3 Credits) EDU 202: World Interdependence: Population & Food Prof. Kraig Faulk (3 Credits) EDU 300: Children and Youth in Global Context
Prof. Patrick Sweeney (3 Credits)
BUS 101: Buyer Behavior Prof. John Cooper (3 Credits)
EDU 375: Education for Global Peace Prof. Loyce Warden (3 Credits)
BUS 152: Ethics in Organizations Prof. Daniel Roybal (3 Credits)
EDU 450: Critical Curriculum Studies Prof. Patrick Sweeney (3 Credits)
BUS 172: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Prof. Debbie Metzger (3 Credits)
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COMMUNICATION: Clemson University
BUS 251: International Marketing Prof. Debbie Metzger (3 Credits)
HISTORY: University of Notre Dame HIS 205: A Global Environmental History Prof. Dan Kantor (3 Credits)
HIS 315: U.S. - China Relations Since 1880 Prof. Renay Skates (3 Credits) HIS 320: Latin America Since Independence Prof. Dan Kantor (3 Credits) HIS 361: Modern Africa Prof. Klara Kellam (3 Credits) HIS 393: Contemporary Europe Prof. Renay Skates (3 Credits) HIS 405: History of Modern Philosophy Prof. Renay Skates (3 Credits)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Kueka College HUM 125: Family & Parenthood Across the Life Cycle Prof. Ray Grzywinski (3 Credits)
RELIGION: Wake Forrest University REL 142: Religions of the East & West Prof. Jayne Struble (3 Credits) REL 285: Bioethics & Society
Prof. Logan Marconi (3 Credits)
REL 346: Ethics of Sustainability Prof. Edward Koczergo (3 Credits) REL 350: World of Philosophies Prof. Logan Marconi (3 Credits)
THEATRE: Wellesley College THA 102: Introduction to Theatre Prof. Andrea McCook (3 Credits)
HUM 199: Risk & Resilience Across the Lifespan Prof. Henry Fernandez (3 Credits)
THA 140: Storytelling & Understanding Dance Prof. Christine Temple (3 Credits)
HUM 240: Individual & Family Development Prof. Henry Fernandez(3 Credits)
THA 207: Music Appreciation Prof. Andrea McCook (3 Credits)
HUM 321: Families in the Legal Environment
THA 277: Theatre Technology
Prof. Ray Grzywinski(3 Credits)
JOURNALISM: Lehigh University
Prof. Christin Temple (3 Credits)
NATURAL RESOURCES: Elon University
POS 241: Global Environmental Politics
Prof. Brenna Kauffman (3 Credits)
POS 340: Globalization, Sustainability & Justice Prof. Arthur Vanden Houten (3 Credits) POS 440: International Relations Prof. Arthur Vanden Houten (3 Credits) POS 481 International Law
Prof. Brenna Kauffman (3 Credits)
PSYCHOLOGY: University of Michigan PSY 252: Lifespan Psychology Prof. Emily Splane (3 Credits) PSY 323: Abnormal Psychology Prof. Jermey Krause (3 Credits) PSY 368: Adolescent Psychology Prof. Robert Cantu (3 Credits) PSY 437: Social Psychology Prof. Emily Splane (3 Credits)
SOCIOLOGY: University of Wisconsin SOC 201: Gender and Society Prof. Jennifer Melvin (3 Credits)
COM 105: Digital Photography Prof. Brett Lall (3 Credits)
NAS 151: Global Environmental Systems Prof. Theresa Seron (3 Credits)
COM 172: Documentary Film as a Liberal Art Prof. Peter Barlow (3 Credits)
NAS 203: Biology Diversity Prof. Dennis Gorlick (3 Credits)
COM 220: International Mass Communication
NAS 225: Coastal Environmental Ecology Prof. Barbara Blonder (3 Credits)
TOURISM: University of Central Florida
NAS 331: Oceanography Prof. Dennis Glorick (3 Credits)
HUM 101: Principles of Natural Resource Tourism Prof. Kathleen Sabio(3 Credits)
Prof. Arianna Sadavol (3 Credits)
COM 358: Global Communication Technology Prof. Brett Lall (3 Credits) COM 435: Multiculturalism and the Media
Prof. Arianna Sadavol (3 Credits)
POLITICAL SCIENCE: Ripon College POS 201: Comparative Government & Politics Prof. Rachel Cremona (3 Credits)
SOC 210: Contemporary Social Problems Prof. Tina Felaine Jaeckle (3 Credits) SOC 313: Social Aspects of Terrorism Prof. Tina Felaine Jaeckle (3 Credits)
HUM 200: International Issues Prof. Kathleen Sabio (3 Credits)
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SP RI NG2020 I T I NERARY
EMBARK: HAMBURG, GERMANY Jan 5th, 2020 PIRAEUS, GREECE Jan 14 - Jan 18 CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY Jan 21 - Jan 26 BARCELONA, SPAIN Jan 29 - Feb 2 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO Feb 5 - Feb 9 DAKAR, SENEGAL Feb 15 - Feb 18 SALVADOR, BRAZIL Feb 25 - Mar 4 CALLAO, PERU Mar 15 - Mar 20 GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Mar 24 - Mar 31 PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA Apr 5 - Apr 9
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DISEMBARK: SAN DIEGO, CA, U.S.A. Apr 17th, 2020
CONTACT
If you don’t see what you’re looking for in our brochure, don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail or pick up the phone. Our office phone number is 800-256-6649. Our department email addresses are listed below. ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID Email: info@royalexchangeprogram.org ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Email: academics@royalexchangeprogram.org IN-COUNTRY PROGRAMS Email: field@royalexchangeprogram.org ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI AFFAIRS Email: alumni@royalexchangeprogram.org FINANCE & BUSINESS OFFICE Email: finance@royalexchangeprogram.org HUMAN RESOURCES Email: humanresources@royalexchangeprogram.org MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Email: info@royalexchangeprogram.org
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