Findings from the research are used to expand and modify the activities, so that on-going change is possible. Findings also help to refine existing theories about social change and human development. Participants will conduct research in community development in Aba, Nigeria. Team members will work directly with members of the community, educators, and students. Travel costs for team members will be partially supported by grant funding.
Space also is available for a cultural trip to southern Nigeria.
The first part of the journey will include stops at important cultural and religious sites, followed by stay in Aba. Tourists will cover their own costs for travel. This summer program provides students the opportunity to study materials in their original environment. Each student will enrol in three hours of English and three hours of history. The first three weeks will be conducted in South Bend, including an intensive survey of history and literature, orientation for the stay in London as well as preliminary work on the student's major project.