JANUARY 2009
AMERICAS
T3501 THEATRE IN NEW YORK OPEN
Carolyn Levy, Hamline University and Stephen di Menna, New York University
Minneapolis, St. Paul, New York
This course examines the current American theatre and engages students in the theatre as active audience members, inspiring them to look at theatre and all art through a critical lens. The course encourages you to make a personal connection to works of art by examining how these works resonate in this cultural moment.
T3502 HAWAII: MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL SETTINGS FULL
Debra Petersen and Ellen Riordan, University of St. Thomas
Honolulu, Kauai
In Hawaii: Multi-cultural Communication in Organizational Settings, we examine the concepts, theories, and realities of the way individuals and groups work and communicate in organizations where culture and multiculturalism plays a primary or prominent role.
T3503 SPANISH LANGUAGE THROUGH CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT OPEN
Juli Kroll, University of St. Thomas
Mérida
Study Spanish through cultural immersion in the colonial city of Mérida, Mexico, enhanced by living with a Mexican family and discovering the Mayan heritage of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula.
UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
T3506 POETS AND THEIR PLACES: IRELAND’S LITERARY LANDSCAPES FULL
Sandra Looney and Janet Blank-Libra, Augustana College
Galway, Sligo, Derry, Dublin
This course studies the poetry, the plays and the fiction of W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Brian Friel, and James Joyce. It examines the legacy of place: how the landscape of these men shaped their artistic development.
T3507 THE THEATRE OF ENGLAND OPEN
Theodore K. Lerud, and Janice Pohl, Elmhurst College
London, Stratford, Oxford, Chester
Explore the history and heritage of the theatre of England.
T3508 IRELAND: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIAN CELTIC SPIRITUALITY FULL
Anne H. King and Fintan Moore, University of St. Thomas
Killarney, Kilkenny, Dublin, Armagh, Athlone, Galway, Ennis
This course explores the theological richness of Irish Celtic Christianity and its relationship to Irish Christianity past and present.
T3509 GENDER, RACE, CLASS AND MASS MEDIA FULL
Wendy Wyatt and Mark Neuzil, University of St. Thomas
London
This course uses London, England, as a “living laboratory” to explore the crucial roles that journalistic, advertising and entertainment media play in creating, reinforcing and disseminating cultural values about gender, class, race and ethnicity.
T3510 THE ENGLISH SCHOOL AND FAMILY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OPEN
Douglas F. Warring, University of St. Thomas
London, Stratford, Oxford, Bath
The English School and Family is a comparative study that involves students in an exploration of the history, culture, and educational systems of England.
WESTERN EUROPE
T3511 ARAB AND JEWISH INFLUENCE IN SPAIN & MOROCCO OPEN
Sam Ogdie, Augustana College
Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Toledo, Madrid
Spain has been a melting pot of people and cultures throughout its history, and this course will examine how the Arabs, and the Jews have influenced Spain.
T3513 SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN SOUTHERN SPAIN OPEN
Carlos A. Badessich, University of Saint Thomas
Seville
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Sevilla, Spain as you build your language skills and increase your cultural understanding in a way that cannot be achieved in a college academic semester.
T3514 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN ITALY: FROM ROMULUS TO REAL TIME OPEN
Thomas W. Hamilton, University of St. Thomas
Rome, Florence, Venice
Sustainable urban development patterns as evidenced by modern Italian urban cities is explored during a 25-day intensive analysis of the Italian peninsula from 700 B.C. to the present.
T3516 CONSERVATION PSYCHOLOGY IN GERMANY OPEN
Elise L. Amel and Christina M. Manning, University of St. Thomas
Cologne, Strasbourg, Bochum, Hamburg, Berlin
Studying the interplay between human behavior and the natural environment in Germany.
T3517 THE GREEK CONNECTION: EMBRACING TRANSCULTURAL CARING IN ANCIENT AND MODERN GREECE FULL
Muriel Larson and Diane Josephson, Augustana College
Mainland Greece, the Peloponnese, Crete
Study the contributions ancient and modern Greece have made to increase our understanding of the history of health and healing.
T3518 THE CULTURE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WELL-BEING IN NORWAY FULL
Bridget A. Duoos, University of St. Thomas and Deborah L. Duoos
Oslo, Lillehammer, Hamar, Geilo, Hemsedal, Voss and Bergen, Idre (Sweden)
Travel to Norway and Sweden to experience the unique cultural, sociological, and geographical factors that play a role in Scandinavians valuing and adopting a physically active lifestyle throughout their lifespan.
EASTERN EUROPE
T3519 COMPARATIVE POLITICS OF THE NEW EUROPE OPEN
Kenneth W. Kemp and Steven M. Hoffman, University of St. Thomas
Lublin (Poland), Lviv (Ukraine), Minsk (Belarus), Vilnius (Lithuania)
This course will be a comparative study of politics in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania, with particular attention to issues associated with European integration.
AFRICA
T3521 RACE & ETHNICITY IN SOUTH AFRICA OPEN
Robert J. Werner, University of St. Thomas and Mxolisi Mavi, University of South Africa
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Lesotho, Cape Town
To continue its success as one of Africa’s most promising countries, South Africa is struggling to overcome centuries of institutionalized racial and ethnic injustice. The course will provide an integrated understanding of the history and current status of ethnic and race relations.
T3522 EGYPT IN TRANSITION OPEN
Samiha Ibrahim, Gustavus Adolphus College
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, Red Sea area
Explore Egypt’s rich history and the impact of ancient accomplishments on modern Egypt during this historical, cultural, and religious journey through one of the world’s most fascinating, vibrant, and complex nations.
ASIA
T3520 ISLAM: AND ITS INFLUENCE IN TURKEY OPEN
Adil Ozdemir and Terence Nichols, University of St. Thomas
Istanbul, Konya, Bodrum, Izmir
An Introduction to Islam, as it is lived in Turkey.
T3524 RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF WESTERN ASIA: TURKEY AND JORDAN OPEN
Paul P. Parker and Inamul Haq, Elmhurst College
Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Göreme, Konya and Ephesus) and Jordan (Amman, Jerash, Madaba and Petra)
Religious Traditions of Western Asia: Turkey and Jordan is a study of the religions of West Asia, primarily, Islam, through the striking historical and contemporary wonders such as Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and the incomparable Aya Sofya; Cappadocia’s hermitages; Konya’s Sema Hall and Mevlâna Museum; Petra’s Monastery; Jerash’s Byzantine churches; and the historic site of Jesus’ baptism at Bethany-beyond-the Jordan.
T3525 RELIGIONS AND CULTURES OF INDIA: HINDUISM, ISLAM, & EASTERN CHRISTIANITY OPEN
Edward Ulrich and David Penchansky, University of St. Thomas
Kochi, Devikapuram, Tiruvannamalai, Manaballipuram, Chennai
This course explores the religious diversity of India, focusing on Hinduism, Islam, and Eastern Christianity.
T3526 INDIA: AN EXAMINATION OF GLOBALIZATION OPEN
Bruce Fischer and Gurram Gopal, Elmhurst College
Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Agra
This course is a survey of business and cultural aspects of India. It may be taken by students with any majors.
PACIFIC ISLANDS
T3527 E-COMMERCE IN AUSTRALIA: LEGAL PRINCIPLES AND BUSINESS PRACTICES FULL
Richard G. Kunkel and Michael J. Garrison, University of St. Thomas
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Margaret River, Albany
A study of e-commerce law in the United States and Australia learned in the context of large and small Australian e-commerce businesses.
MAY/JUNE 2009 (PENDING)
T3528 FROM WHITE NIGHTS TO THE RED SQUARE: THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LEGACY OF RUSSIA CANCELLED
Ivan Fuller, Augustana College
Moscow, Vladimir, Suzdal, Yaroslavl, Rostov, Sergiev Posad, St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Novgorod
A 23-day journey through the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Russia.
T3529 FROM WABI SABI TO WEST SIDE STORY: JAPAN IN ARTS AND CULTURE OPEN
Julia Bennett, Augustana College
Nagoyoa, Kyoto-Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima
Many of Japan’s aesthetic and culture practices stem from centuries of imperial tradition and hierarchy. Stemming from the idea of wabi sabi, traditional culture practices focus on simplicity, unity with nature and control. In contrast, modern popular culture reveals a love affair with the West and the ethos of excess and novelty. Together, this tapestry forms the cultural landscape of Japan that this course explores.
JANUARY 2010 (PENDING)
T3601 PENGUINS, ICEBERGS AND AMAZON JUNGLES - THE CHANGING EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT OPEN
Terry Flower, College of St. Catherine
Antarctica, Argentina, Peru
This very special Environmental Science course will visit two major sites, The Antarctic and The Amazon, where climatological changes in the Antarctic will be compared with changes that have taken place in the Amazon. The course will involve a minimum 9-night expedition cruise to the Antarctic, as well as a minimum 5-night stay in an Ecolodge on the Amazon River, with short stays in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Iquitos, Peru.
* *Special application restrictions and deposits will apply. More information to follow!
