Tulane University Graduate Studies: Description and Policies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge about women through
scholarship and a full schedule of lectures, seminars, and faculty colloquia.
THE PAYSON CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The center is organized as a scholarly international community with three focus
areas. The first is the traditional role of teaching and learning. Within this area,
center members offer short courses, longer-term training and teaching in the
Master's of Applied Development program and interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs,
and contribute to other parts of the university. The center emphasizes a strong
element of practical information technology use in every teaching program.
The second area of focus is research and evaluation on elements of the computer-
assisted learning process and the general impact of technology on development
and society. Within this area the center is also engaging in research on modeling
learning behavior and measuring the impact of new instructional technology on
learning. Research into technology transfer, innovation and modernization with a
particular emphasis on communication and telecommunications modes constitute
part of the center's focus. An overriding interest in things international and cross-
cultural forms an integral part of the curriculum lending a unique flavor and focus
to all center activities within the university community.
The final component of Payson Center activity is geared toward the actual
creation of information technology training products. The design, development
and production of multimedia course and presentation modules make up an
important practical element of the center's activities. This program of study is
oriented toward real problems and is centered on the needs of the learner, all via
information technology.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Tulane University participates in an exchange program with the Free University
of Berlin, Germany, which offers the exchange student a stipend plus tuition for
one academic year. Transportation to and from Europe is the responsibility of the
student. Applicants interested in this program can obtain additional information
from their graduate deans.