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Disney & Universal Studios Communication Culture
Study first-hand the organizational communication used at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Discover how nearly 75,000 Disney employees and nearly 20,000 at Universal create and maintain successful organizational cultures. The smallest details of communication are planned and blended seamlessly so visitors never notice the flurry going on around them.
Overview
Location(s) |
Orlando, Florida |
Term | Spring 2020 |
Credit |
COMM 379, 3 sh |
Class Sessions | In-person on the Macomb campus January-March. Exact dates/times TBA |
Travel Dates |
March 4-12, 2020 |
Housing |
Hotel |
Passport | Not required |
Eligibility
GPA | 2.5 |
Hours completed | 12 |
Student Judicial | Good status |
Grad credit | No |
Non-WIU | Yes |
Pre-requisite |
COMM 130 or instructor permission |
Student Year |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
First 5 eligible participants to apply and pay their deposit will be admitted to the program. Preference will be given to Communication majors and upper division students for the remaining spaces in the Course.
Course enrollment limited to 15 students!
Health Insurance
You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program. Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
- WIU student health insurance
- Personal medical coverage
Health Precautions
Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 10-12 miles/day. It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.
Environmental - Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-80s for this time period. Sun protection is strongly recommended.
Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Accommodation can be arranged with advance notice. Please
contact Disability Resources
for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.
PLEASE NOTE
It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.
Costs & Important Dates
Estimated Cost* | $3,200-$3,600 |
Included in the program | Airport transfers in Orlando, lodging (triple/quad occupancy), entry fees to parks, some meals |
Application Deadline |
November 10, 2019 |
Payments | |
Application fee |
$75 due December 5, 2019 |
Non-refundable Deposit |
$1,000 due December 6, 2019 |
Final payment* | $2,500 due January 31, 2020 |
* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment
WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control. For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.
Important Dates
MANDATORY Pre-departure meeting: TBA, Spring 2020
Academics
Credit offered
COMM 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for COMM majors/minors
Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.
Objectives/activities
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Understand key communication elements of an organizational culture
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Perform a basic observational analysis of an organizational culture
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Apply elements of both the Disney and Universal cultures to your career field
Class sessions
Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course. You are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments. Questions about course content should be directed to
David Zanolla
.
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Contact Us
Kim McDaniel
For Faculty Led
kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu
Horrabin Room 8
309-298-2504
David Zanolla
Faculty leader
da-zanolla@wiu.edu
Memorial Room 330
Information Sessions
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
All meetings in Memorial 338 at 4 pm
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