Centennial Honors College - Western Illinois University

GH 301, 3 hrs.
Not only is the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, it’s also a great example of effective communication by a multinational corporation. Communication of messages and information is planned to the smallest detail yet it is blended seaml...essly so that the casual visitor never notices the flurry of communication going on around them.
This Study Abroad Course allows participants a glimpse inside these carefully thought out communication processes. Three main areas of communication will be studied: nonverbal, organizational, and computer-mediated. By experiencing various tours and attractions at the resort, students will discover the layers of non-verbal communication utilized by the Disney Imagineers. Study of Disney’s organizational communication will be compared to actual on-site conditions. Computer-mediated communication will be explored through visits to online fan communities and the technologies they utilize. Specialized guest lecturers will round out the first-hand experiences.

Course Info: Undergraduates—GH 301 This course helps fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement.
On-campus sessions: Sunday evenings prior to departure and again the last two weeks of the semester. Exact times TBA.
You are also required to attend a pre-departure orientation session conducted by the Center for International Studies.
Class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course. Students must attend the on-campus sessions, participate fully while on-site, and complete a project and write a final paper after returning. Questions about course content should be directed to Dave Zanolla.

Eligibility: • Completed at least 12 semester hours • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 • Clearance of Student Judicial Programs
Open to Honors students only. All majors are welcome! Total enrollment for the program is limited to 15 participants.

Program cost:
Based on 10 participants: $1,560 (est.)
Included: Round-trip airfare from Moline
Triple room accommodations
Airport transfers in Florida
On-site transportation at Walt Disney World
Two masterclasses
Entry tickets to Walt Disney World
Two group tours
One breakfast and one dinner

Payments:
Non-refundable deposit: $500 due November 13, 2009
Second payment: $500 due December 11, 2009
Final payment (approx.): $560 due January 29, 2010
Payment options: • Cash Check/money order • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)
Cost adjustments, if applicable, will be applied to the final payment. All payments are collected by the Study Abroad Office, 210 Seal Hall (East). No payments accepted until eligibility verified.

WIU student health insurance:
Insurance is MANDATORY for all participants. Coverage will be verified with the Student Health Insurance Office prior to departure. Those not already covered by WIU student insurance are required to provide proof of alternate insurance. Students without alternate coverage will be charged for the month(s) they are participating in the faculty-led study program.

Application:
Application deadline: October 16, 2009
Applications are available at the Study Abroad Office, 210 Seal Hall (East) or from Dave Zanolla, 232 Sallee Hall. You will be notified of your acceptance status via email.

Contact Information:
Visit www.wiu.edu/international for more details or contact: Dave Zanolla~232 Sallee Hall~Phone: 298-1117~DA-Zanolla@wiu.edu
Molly Homer~Library 2nd level~Phone: 298-2228~MK-Homer@wiu.edu
Kim McDaniel~209 Seal Hall~Phone:298-2504~KD-McDaniel@wiu.eduRead More