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SIT/Samoa: Social and Environmental Change in Oceania (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Apia, Samoa; Suva, Fiji
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: WFU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 10/15/2024 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 semesters completed
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Language Courses Offered: Samoan
Click here for a definition of this term Prior Language Study Required: None Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay, Hotels
Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: No Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: American Ethnic Studies, Anthropology, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Humanities, Sociology, Womens & Gender Studies
Program Term: Fall, Spring Program Sponsor: SIT
Program Description:

Examine the social, economic, and political impacts of westernization and globalization in the Pacific Islands.

SamoaThis program encourages students to explore processes of change in Samoa and other Pacific communities through interdisciplinary coursework, field study, and independent research. Students consider the impact of new and different values on Pacific Island communities and social structures in light of development and globalization pressures and acquire diverse perspectives on social change and transition in the Pacific context, learning from Pacific Islanders.

Major topics of study include:

  • Vulnerability, environmental security, and adaptation awareness
  • Understanding wealth and poverty in Samoa
  • Challenges to women in political leadership
  • The church and social action in Samoa
  • Special education and social change