The International Honors Program offers students a unique opportunity to examine major social justice and sustainability issues facing the world today. Students examine a thematic topic in multiple countries in the semester or academic year, exploring how people in different countries create varied solutions to the common problems they face. For over 50 years, IHP has challenged students to ask new and better questions about their lifelong roles in a global community.
IHP programs offer a rigorous curriculum using different ways of learning. Experiential learning, through site visits and case studies, complements interdisciplinary team teaching led by in-country and traveling faculty. Homestays enable students to engage with local families and to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of each country.
Themes such as public health, the environment, globalization, urban planning, governance, social justice and human rights are studied within the framework of three program offerings:
How do geography, politics and culture affect whether people can thrive in cities, now home to a majority of the world’s population? How do people create a sense of place, of community, of urban identity? What are the opportunities for political action by individuals, community organizations, social movements or local government to shape city life? Read more.
How can communities ensure the health and well-being of all citizens amid mounting challenges created by changing economic, environmental and social factors? Is health a fundamental human right? If so, who is responsible for guaranteeing it? How can a deeper understanding of culture transform our view of health and health care? Read more.
Itinerary Change
IHP is pleased to announce an itinerary change for our Fall 2010, Cities in the 21st Century program. Please visit the Cities in the 21st Century home page to learn the exciting details.
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