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boston college International Summer Seminars Office of International Programs 2012
Welcome to BC InternationalSummer Seminars
E ach summer, a variety of Boston College faculty-led seminars are offered
abroad to provide students with a culturally enriching academic experience. These seminars, which are located in seventeen countries around the world, play an important role in the overall strategy of international educa-tion at Boston College. They represent a unique academic opportunity for students to take seminars in a different cultural setting, and allow some students to go abroad who may otherwise
be restricted during the semes-ter. Summer seminars also en-able underclassmen “to get their feet wet” as an entry-level inter-national experience that may lead to a longer term abroad. Seminars are open to all BC stu-dents, as well as students from other universities, regardless of major discipline, class year, or GPA. All seminars are taught in English, with the exception of foreign language courses. Three-credit seminars are generally three to four weeks in duration.
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Welcome to BC InternationalSummer Seminars
E ach summer, a variety of Boston College faculty-led seminars are offered
abroad to provide students with a culturally enriching academic experience. These seminars, which are located in seventeen countries around the world, play an important role in the overall strategy of international educa-tion at Boston College. They represent a unique academic opportunity for students to take seminars in a different cultural setting, and allow some students to go abroad who may otherwise
be restricted during the semes-ter. Summer seminars also en-able underclassmen “to get their feet wet” as an entry-level inter-national experience that may lead to a longer term abroad. Seminars are open to all BC stu-dents, as well as students from other universities, regardless of major discipline, class year, or GPA. All seminars are taught in English, with the exception of foreign language courses. Three-credit seminars are generally three to four weeks in duration.
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3926
b o s t on c ol l e ge
International Summer Seminars
Office of International Programs
2012
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Welcome to BC InternationalSummer Seminars
E ach summer, a variety of Boston College faculty-led seminars are offered
abroad to provide students with a culturally enriching academic experience. These seminars, which are located in seventeen countries around the world, play an important role in the overall strategy of international educa-tion at Boston College. They represent a unique academic opportunity for students to take seminars in a different cultural setting, and allow some students to go abroad who may otherwise
be restricted during the semes-ter. Summer seminars also en-able underclassmen “to get their feet wet” as an entry-level inter-national experience that may lead to a longer term abroad. Seminars are open to all BC stu-dents, as well as students from other universities, regardless of major discipline, class year, or GPA. All seminars are taught in English, with the exception of foreign language courses. Three-credit seminars are generally three to four weeks in duration.
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International Summer Seminars
Office of International Programs
2012
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Africacape town, south africa The History and Literature of Modern South Africa (4 credits)Seminar familiarizes students with South Africa’s major historical events from co-lonialism through the post-apartheid years.Professor Zachary Morgan, Department of History, and Professor Cynthia Young, Department of English
Asiaubud, bali Immersion in the Culture and Arts of Bali (3 credits)
Introductory-level visual arts seminar designed to appeal to both art and non-art majors. Focus is on travel as a source of visual imagery and inspiration.Professor Andrew Tavarelli, Department of Fine Arts
beijing, china Beijing’s History, Economy, and Culture (3 credits)Beginning with Beijing’s Mongol heritage at the time of Marco Polo’s visit, this multidisciplinary seminar studies the history, business climate, and culture of one of the world’s most fascinat-ing capital cities and its environs. Professor Michael Chapman, BC Resident Coordinator in Beijing
bangalore, india Religion and Spirituality in India Today (3 credits)Examines the various religions in India (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and tribal religions) through the study of texts, site visits, and interactions with locals. Also focuses on the political and social implications of India’s religious diversity. Professor Catherine Cornille, Department of Theology
mussoorie, india Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Out of Place (3 credits)Writing workshop foregrounds the experience of the journey and questions notions of “place” and “displacement.” Writing is a complex nego-tiation between what is known, imagined, seen, and projected or interpreted. This negotiation is greatly intensified for the person “out of place”—a condition that a traveler inhabits.Professor Elizabeth Graver, Department of English
AustraliasydneyInternational Comparisons in Child and Family Social Policy (3 credits)Seminar designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge concerning current social issues involving children and families. Offers a comparative understanding of how different industrialized countries address such social issues through public policy. Professor Rebekah Levine Coley, Department of Applied Devel-opmental and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education
Europelondon, englandContemporary Theater and Drama in London (3 credits)
For five hundred years, the performance of plays in London has been the cultural heart-beat of England. The seminar measures that heartbeat by examining the current theater scene and the legacy which has led to it. Professor Scott Cummings, Department of Theatre
Literary London: From Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf (3 credits)Seminar introduces major works of British literature in the spaces and places where they were conceived, written, and experienced, from Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to Virginia Woolf’s Bloomsbury.Professors Elizabeth and James Wallace, Department of English
bordeaux, france Intensive Intermediate French (6 credits)Students improve their French while experi-encing local culture and cuisine. Equivalent to a full year of Intermediate French. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Post-Intermediate Independent Study (3 credits)Students who have completed the inter- mediate level of French can apply for an independent study. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Popular Culture in France (3 credits)Seminar examines specific media and themes of popular culture in France, including cultural identity, youth culture, gender, race, ethnicity, and Americanism/anti-Americanism. Professor Lisa Cuklanz, Department of Communication
paris, franceModernism: Twentieth Century and the Tradition (3 credits)Using the streets, museums, and concert halls of Paris as backdrop and foreground, students explore Modernism in literature, art, and music. For Honors Program students only.Professor Thomas Epstein, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
berlin, germany Intensive Intermediate German (6 credits)Offers intensive instruction to students who have completed their first year of German lan- guage acquisition. Exposes students to con-temporary German culture, business, and politics through site visits, excursions, and classroom work.Professor Ruth Sondermann, Department of German Studies
Economic Policy Analysis from a European Perspective (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the policy challenges facing European economies and the methods used to study and address them. Several guest lecturers present their current work and discuss challenges in performing economic analysis considering social and political dimensions. Professor Christopher Baum, Department of Economics and Research Professor, DIW Berlin
dublin, irelandIrish Culture (3 credits)Seminar explores the history of Ireland—North and South—and tracks the changes that have taken place. Consists of lectures, visits to Irish sites, and a series of talks by leading figures in Irish culture, politics, and business. Professor Mike Cronin, Irish Studies Program
Irish Landscapes: Islands, Biodiversity, and Climate Change (3 credits)Explores the principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation. Field work complements theory lectures and discussions and intro-duces students to the unique habitats and biodiversity of Ireland. Professor Colleen Hitchcock, Department of Biology
florence, italyArt and Architecture of Renaissance Florence (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the artistic and architec-tural works created in Florence from the 14th to 16th centuries. Allows students to better un-derstand the essence of Renaissance Florence and its importance and influence throughout the centuries.Professor Susan Michalczyk, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
parma, italyIntermediate Italian (6 credits)Five-week course aims to assist students to improve their reading and writing skills, continue building oral proficiency, and gain exposure to the lively cultural background of contemporary Italy.Professor Brian O’Connor, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Food, Power, and Politics (3 credits)Examines the connections between food and power and looks at how the acquisition of food affects relations within and across societies. As a rich agricultural center for the European Union, the Parma region serves as an ideal location to study these issues.Professor Hiroshi Nakazato, International Studies Program
rome, italyCatholicism in Rome Through the Ages (3 credits)Explores the historical development of Catholi-cism from antiquity to the present, as manifest in the architecture, art, and artifacts of Rome and as reflected in the major theological and spiritual writings of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Professor Boyd Taylor Coolman and Stephen Pope, Department of Theology
venice, italyDrawing from the Venetian Masters (3 credits)Introductory-level studio art seminar examines the process, materials, and issues addressed in the exploration of the basic principles and concepts of making visual artwork.Professor Stoney Conley, Department of Fine Arts
The Imaginary City: Why Writers Love Venice (3 credits)Focuses on how several literary giants refashion the beauty of Venice into a paradox of great rich-ness and complexity. Examines the ways that each writer reveals Venice to be an imaginary site of powerful tensions, growth and decay, desire and knowledge, truth and illusion. Professor Kevin Newmark, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Honors Program
Venice: An Imperiled City in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)Explores the plight of cities perennially imperiled by floods by combining the study of history, ecology, public policy, and political science. Venice, Amsterdam, and New Orleans are compared.Professor Marc Landy, Department of Political Science
Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 credits)Seminar provides students with an understand-ing of the law as it impacts the contemporary business decision-making process.Professor Richard Powers, Department of Business Law, Carroll School of Management
granada, spainNaturalmente: Islam and the Iberian Peninsula (3 credits)Examines the Islamic component in the Iberian Peninsula from both a historical and contemporary perspective. The relationship between the European and Arab cultures in Granada serves as the focus for examining literature, religion, and art. Taught in Spanish. Professor Elizabeth Goizueta, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
madrid, spainSoundscapes of Early Modern Spain: Court, Cloister, and Chapel (3 credits)Introduces the wide variety of early Spanish music as a key to understanding a thriving, dynamic, and diverse culture at the height of its imperial glory. Professor Michael Noone, Department of Music
Spanish Art History: From Al-Andalus to Picasso (3 credits)Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Spanish art history from prehistoric mani-festations to avant-garde artistic movements.Professor Ana Pelaez, BC Resident Director in Madrid
Latin Americabuenos aires, argentina Argentina: History and Culture (6 credits)Introductory seminar offers an overview of Argentina’s historical and cultural trajectory through essays, literature, and film.Professor Sergio Serulnikov, BC Resident Director in Buenos Aires, and Professor Ernesto Livon-Grossman, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
santiago, chileThrough the Eyes of Service: Social Justice in Chile (4 credits)Explores the interplay of liberation theol-ogy and political philosophy in shaping contemporary Chilean culture and society. A service component will supplement class-work to provide a lens to observe and assess the concrete impacts of these schools of thought on Chilean people’s lives. Professor Matthew Mulane, Department of Theology
quito, ecuadorGlobal Health Perspectives (3 credits)Seminar involves an in-depth study of global health policy from the perspective of various stakeholders: populations, governments, NGOs, health care providers, and health educators. Socio-cultural, political, economic, legal, and ethical perspectives are also addressed. Connell School of Nursing faculty
managua, nicaraguaGender and Development in Latin America (3 credits)Emphasizes gender and acquaints students with the diverse voices of Latin Americans concerned with economic and social development. Links service immersion with course material through ongoing reflection. North-Central American relationships are cultivated by the exploration of ideas and interactions with locals. Professor Marina McCoy, Department of Philosophy
Middle Eastkuwait city, kuwait Politics and Oil (3 credits)Seminar addresses the problems of state formation, state-society relations, democ- ratization, and the rise of Islamism and regime stability in Kuwait and other oil- rich Arab Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia.Professor Kathleen Bailey, Department of Political Science
tel aviv, israel Mediterranean Conflations (3 credits)Through authentic materials such as lit-erature, music, film, gastronomy, and archaeological sites and museums, seminar investigates the cultures and the peoples that have criss-crossed the Mediterranean and left their mark on its shores. Professor Franck Salameh, Department of Slavic and Eastern Languages and Literatures
Internships AbroadEight-week non-credit internships allow students to experience the work culture in various countries. Contact OIP for details.
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program date key may/june june june/july august for more detailed information about the above bc summer seminars, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international
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Africacape town, south africa The History and Literature of Modern South Africa (4 credits)Seminar familiarizes students with South Africa’s major historical events from co-lonialism through the post-apartheid years.Professor Zachary Morgan, Department of History, and Professor Cynthia Young, Department of English
Asiaubud, bali Immersion in the Culture and Arts of Bali (3 credits)
Introductory-level visual arts seminar designed to appeal to both art and non-art majors. Focus is on travel as a source of visual imagery and inspiration.Professor Andrew Tavarelli, Department of Fine Arts
beijing, china Beijing’s History, Economy, and Culture (3 credits)Beginning with Beijing’s Mongol heritage at the time of Marco Polo’s visit, this multidisciplinary seminar studies the history, business climate, and culture of one of the world’s most fascinat-ing capital cities and its environs. Professor Michael Chapman, BC Resident Coordinator in Beijing
bangalore, india Religion and Spirituality in India Today (3 credits)Examines the various religions in India (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and tribal religions) through the study of texts, site visits, and interactions with locals. Also focuses on the political and social implications of India’s religious diversity. Professor Catherine Cornille, Department of Theology
mussoorie, india Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Out of Place (3 credits)Writing workshop foregrounds the experience of the journey and questions notions of “place” and “displacement.” Writing is a complex nego-tiation between what is known, imagined, seen, and projected or interpreted. This negotiation is greatly intensified for the person “out of place”—a condition that a traveler inhabits.Professor Elizabeth Graver, Department of English
AustraliasydneyInternational Comparisons in Child and Family Social Policy (3 credits)Seminar designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge concerning current social issues involving children and families. Offers a comparative understanding of how different industrialized countries address such social issues through public policy. Professor Rebekah Levine Coley, Department of Applied Devel-opmental and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education
Europelondon, englandContemporary Theater and Drama in London (3 credits)
For five hundred years, the performance of plays in London has been the cultural heart-beat of England. The seminar measures that heartbeat by examining the current theater scene and the legacy which has led to it. Professor Scott Cummings, Department of Theatre
Literary London: From Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf (3 credits)Seminar introduces major works of British literature in the spaces and places where they were conceived, written, and experienced, from Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to Virginia Woolf’s Bloomsbury.Professors Elizabeth and James Wallace, Department of English
bordeaux, france Intensive Intermediate French (6 credits)Students improve their French while experi-encing local culture and cuisine. Equivalent to a full year of Intermediate French. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Post-Intermediate Independent Study (3 credits)Students who have completed the inter- mediate level of French can apply for an independent study. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Popular Culture in France (3 credits)Seminar examines specific media and themes of popular culture in France, including cultural identity, youth culture, gender, race, ethnicity, and Americanism/anti-Americanism. Professor Lisa Cuklanz, Department of Communication
paris, franceModernism: Twentieth Century and the Tradition (3 credits)Using the streets, museums, and concert halls of Paris as backdrop and foreground, students explore Modernism in literature, art, and music. For Honors Program students only.Professor Thomas Epstein, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
berlin, germany Intensive Intermediate German (6 credits)Offers intensive instruction to students who have completed their first year of German lan- guage acquisition. Exposes students to con-temporary German culture, business, and politics through site visits, excursions, and classroom work.Professor Ruth Sondermann, Department of German Studies
Economic Policy Analysis from a European Perspective (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the policy challenges facing European economies and the methods used to study and address them. Several guest lecturers present their current work and discuss challenges in performing economic analysis considering social and political dimensions. Professor Christopher Baum, Department of Economics and Research Professor, DIW Berlin
dublin, irelandIrish Culture (3 credits)Seminar explores the history of Ireland—North and South—and tracks the changes that have taken place. Consists of lectures, visits to Irish sites, and a series of talks by leading figures in Irish culture, politics, and business. Professor Mike Cronin, Irish Studies Program
Irish Landscapes: Islands, Biodiversity, and Climate Change (3 credits)Explores the principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation. Field work complements theory lectures and discussions and intro-duces students to the unique habitats and biodiversity of Ireland. Professor Colleen Hitchcock, Department of Biology
florence, italyArt and Architecture of Renaissance Florence (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the artistic and architec-tural works created in Florence from the 14th to 16th centuries. Allows students to better un-derstand the essence of Renaissance Florence and its importance and influence throughout the centuries.Professor Susan Michalczyk, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
parma, italyIntermediate Italian (6 credits)Five-week course aims to assist students to improve their reading and writing skills, continue building oral proficiency, and gain exposure to the lively cultural background of contemporary Italy.Professor Brian O’Connor, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Food, Power, and Politics (3 credits)Examines the connections between food and power and looks at how the acquisition of food affects relations within and across societies. As a rich agricultural center for the European Union, the Parma region serves as an ideal location to study these issues.Professor Hiroshi Nakazato, International Studies Program
rome, italyCatholicism in Rome Through the Ages (3 credits)Explores the historical development of Catholi-cism from antiquity to the present, as manifest in the architecture, art, and artifacts of Rome and as reflected in the major theological and spiritual writings of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Professor Boyd Taylor Coolman and Stephen Pope, Department of Theology
venice, italyDrawing from the Venetian Masters (3 credits)Introductory-level studio art seminar examines the process, materials, and issues addressed in the exploration of the basic principles and concepts of making visual artwork.Professor Stoney Conley, Department of Fine Arts
The Imaginary City: Why Writers Love Venice (3 credits)Focuses on how several literary giants refashion the beauty of Venice into a paradox of great rich-ness and complexity. Examines the ways that each writer reveals Venice to be an imaginary site of powerful tensions, growth and decay, desire and knowledge, truth and illusion. Professor Kevin Newmark, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Honors Program
Venice: An Imperiled City in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)Explores the plight of cities perennially imperiled by floods by combining the study of history, ecology, public policy, and political science. Venice, Amsterdam, and New Orleans are compared.Professor Marc Landy, Department of Political Science
Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 credits)Seminar provides students with an understand-ing of the law as it impacts the contemporary business decision-making process.Professor Richard Powers, Department of Business Law, Carroll School of Management
granada, spainNaturalmente: Islam and the Iberian Peninsula (3 credits)Examines the Islamic component in the Iberian Peninsula from both a historical and contemporary perspective. The relationship between the European and Arab cultures in Granada serves as the focus for examining literature, religion, and art. Taught in Spanish. Professor Elizabeth Goizueta, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
madrid, spainSoundscapes of Early Modern Spain: Court, Cloister, and Chapel (3 credits)Introduces the wide variety of early Spanish music as a key to understanding a thriving, dynamic, and diverse culture at the height of its imperial glory. Professor Michael Noone, Department of Music
Spanish Art History: From Al-Andalus to Picasso (3 credits)Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Spanish art history from prehistoric mani-festations to avant-garde artistic movements.Professor Ana Pelaez, BC Resident Director in Madrid
Latin Americabuenos aires, argentina Argentina: History and Culture (6 credits)Introductory seminar offers an overview of Argentina’s historical and cultural trajectory through essays, literature, and film.Professor Sergio Serulnikov, BC Resident Director in Buenos Aires, and Professor Ernesto Livon-Grossman, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
santiago, chileThrough the Eyes of Service: Social Justice in Chile (4 credits)Explores the interplay of liberation theol-ogy and political philosophy in shaping contemporary Chilean culture and society. A service component will supplement class-work to provide a lens to observe and assess the concrete impacts of these schools of thought on Chilean people’s lives. Professor Matthew Mulane, Department of Theology
quito, ecuadorGlobal Health Perspectives (3 credits)Seminar involves an in-depth study of global health policy from the perspective of various stakeholders: populations, governments, NGOs, health care providers, and health educators. Socio-cultural, political, economic, legal, and ethical perspectives are also addressed. Connell School of Nursing faculty
managua, nicaraguaGender and Development in Latin America (3 credits)Emphasizes gender and acquaints students with the diverse voices of Latin Americans concerned with economic and social development. Links service immersion with course material through ongoing reflection. North-Central American relationships are cultivated by the exploration of ideas and interactions with locals. Professor Marina McCoy, Department of Philosophy
Middle Eastkuwait city, kuwait Politics and Oil (3 credits)Seminar addresses the problems of state formation, state-society relations, democ- ratization, and the rise of Islamism and regime stability in Kuwait and other oil- rich Arab Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia.Professor Kathleen Bailey, Department of Political Science
tel aviv, israel Mediterranean Conflations (3 credits)Through authentic materials such as lit-erature, music, film, gastronomy, and archaeological sites and museums, seminar investigates the cultures and the peoples that have criss-crossed the Mediterranean and left their mark on its shores. Professor Franck Salameh, Department of Slavic and Eastern Languages and Literatures
Internships AbroadEight-week non-credit internships allow students to experience the work culture in various countries. Contact OIP for details.
The
Ser
enge
ti, A
fric
a
Lond
on, E
ngla
nd
Iris
h co
astli
ne
Indi
an m
arke
tpla
ce
program date key may/june june june/july august for more detailed information about the above bc summer seminars, visit the oip web site at www.bc.edu/international
Buenos A
ires, Argentina
La A
lham
bra,
Gra
nada
Tusc
any
Africacape town, south africa The History and Literature of Modern South Africa (4 credits)Seminar familiarizes students with South Africa’s major historical events from co-lonialism through the post-apartheid years.Professor Zachary Morgan, Department of History, and Professor Cynthia Young, Department of English
Asiaubud, bali Immersion in the Culture and Arts of Bali (3 credits)
Introductory-level visual arts seminar designed to appeal to both art and non-art majors. Focus is on travel as a source of visual imagery and inspiration.Professor Andrew Tavarelli, Department of Fine Arts
beijing, china Beijing’s History, Economy, and Culture (3 credits)Beginning with Beijing’s Mongol heritage at the time of Marco Polo’s visit, this multidisciplinary seminar studies the history, business climate, and culture of one of the world’s most fascinat-ing capital cities and its environs. Professor Michael Chapman, BC Resident Coordinator in Beijing
bangalore, india Religion and Spirituality in India Today (3 credits)Examines the various religions in India (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and tribal religions) through the study of texts, site visits, and interactions with locals. Also focuses on the political and social implications of India’s religious diversity. Professor Catherine Cornille, Department of Theology
mussoorie, india Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Out of Place (3 credits)Writing workshop foregrounds the experience of the journey and questions notions of “place” and “displacement.” Writing is a complex nego-tiation between what is known, imagined, seen, and projected or interpreted. This negotiation is greatly intensified for the person “out of place”—a condition that a traveler inhabits.Professor Elizabeth Graver, Department of English
AustraliasydneyInternational Comparisons in Child and Family Social Policy (3 credits)Seminar designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge concerning current social issues involving children and families. Offers a comparative understanding of how different industrialized countries address such social issues through public policy. Professor Rebekah Levine Coley, Department of Applied Devel-opmental and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education
Europelondon, englandContemporary Theater and Drama in London (3 credits)
For five hundred years, the performance of plays in London has been the cultural heart-beat of England. The seminar measures that heartbeat by examining the current theater scene and the legacy which has led to it. Professor Scott Cummings, Department of Theatre
Literary London: From Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf (3 credits)Seminar introduces major works of British literature in the spaces and places where they were conceived, written, and experienced, from Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to Virginia Woolf’s Bloomsbury.Professors Elizabeth and James Wallace, Department of English
bordeaux, france Intensive Intermediate French (6 credits)Students improve their French while experi-encing local culture and cuisine. Equivalent to a full year of Intermediate French. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Post-Intermediate Independent Study (3 credits)Students who have completed the inter- mediate level of French can apply for an independent study. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Popular Culture in France (3 credits)Seminar examines specific media and themes of popular culture in France, including cultural identity, youth culture, gender, race, ethnicity, and Americanism/anti-Americanism. Professor Lisa Cuklanz, Department of Communication
paris, franceModernism: Twentieth Century and the Tradition (3 credits)Using the streets, museums, and concert halls of Paris as backdrop and foreground, students explore Modernism in literature, art, and music. For Honors Program students only.Professor Thomas Epstein, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
berlin, germany Intensive Intermediate German (6 credits)Offers intensive instruction to students who have completed their first year of German lan- guage acquisition. Exposes students to con-temporary German culture, business, and politics through site visits, excursions, and classroom work.Professor Ruth Sondermann, Department of German Studies
Economic Policy Analysis from a European Perspective (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the policy challenges facing European economies and the methods used to study and address them. Several guest lecturers present their current work and discuss challenges in performing economic analysis considering social and political dimensions. Professor Christopher Baum, Department of Economics and Research Professor, DIW Berlin
dublin, irelandIrish Culture (3 credits)Seminar explores the history of Ireland—North and South—and tracks the changes that have taken place. Consists of lectures, visits to Irish sites, and a series of talks by leading figures in Irish culture, politics, and business. Professor Mike Cronin, Irish Studies Program
Irish Landscapes: Islands, Biodiversity, and Climate Change (3 credits)Explores the principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation. Field work complements theory lectures and discussions and intro-duces students to the unique habitats and biodiversity of Ireland. Professor Colleen Hitchcock, Department of Biology
florence, italyArt and Architecture of Renaissance Florence (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the artistic and architec-tural works created in Florence from the 14th to 16th centuries. Allows students to better un-derstand the essence of Renaissance Florence and its importance and influence throughout the centuries.Professor Susan Michalczyk, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
parma, italyIntermediate Italian (6 credits)Five-week course aims to assist students to improve their reading and writing skills, continue building oral proficiency, and gain exposure to the lively cultural background of contemporary Italy.Professor Brian O’Connor, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Food, Power, and Politics (3 credits)Examines the connections between food and power and looks at how the acquisition of food affects relations within and across societies. As a rich agricultural center for the European Union, the Parma region serves as an ideal location to study these issues.Professor Hiroshi Nakazato, International Studies Program
rome, italyCatholicism in Rome Through the Ages (3 credits)Explores the historical development of Catholi-cism from antiquity to the present, as manifest in the architecture, art, and artifacts of Rome and as reflected in the major theological and spiritual writings of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Professor Boyd Taylor Coolman and Stephen Pope, Department of Theology
venice, italyDrawing from the Venetian Masters (3 credits)Introductory-level studio art seminar examines the process, materials, and issues addressed in the exploration of the basic principles and concepts of making visual artwork.Professor Stoney Conley, Department of Fine Arts
The Imaginary City: Why Writers Love Venice (3 credits)Focuses on how several literary giants refashion the beauty of Venice into a paradox of great rich-ness and complexity. Examines the ways that each writer reveals Venice to be an imaginary site of powerful tensions, growth and decay, desire and knowledge, truth and illusion. Professor Kevin Newmark, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Honors Program
Venice: An Imperiled City in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)Explores the plight of cities perennially imperiled by floods by combining the study of history, ecology, public policy, and political science. Venice, Amsterdam, and New Orleans are compared.Professor Marc Landy, Department of Political Science
Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 credits)Seminar provides students with an understand-ing of the law as it impacts the contemporary business decision-making process.Professor Richard Powers, Department of Business Law, Carroll School of Management
granada, spainNaturalmente: Islam and the Iberian Peninsula (3 credits)Examines the Islamic component in the Iberian Peninsula from both a historical and contemporary perspective. The relationship between the European and Arab cultures in Granada serves as the focus for examining literature, religion, and art. Taught in Spanish. Professor Elizabeth Goizueta, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
madrid, spainSoundscapes of Early Modern Spain: Court, Cloister, and Chapel (3 credits)Introduces the wide variety of early Spanish music as a key to understanding a thriving, dynamic, and diverse culture at the height of its imperial glory. Professor Michael Noone, Department of Music
Spanish Art History: From Al-Andalus to Picasso (3 credits)Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Spanish art history from prehistoric mani-festations to avant-garde artistic movements.Professor Ana Pelaez, BC Resident Director in Madrid
Latin Americabuenos aires, argentina Argentina: History and Culture (6 credits)Introductory seminar offers an overview of Argentina’s historical and cultural trajectory through essays, literature, and film.Professor Sergio Serulnikov, BC Resident Director in Buenos Aires, and Professor Ernesto Livon-Grossman, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
santiago, chileThrough the Eyes of Service: Social Justice in Chile (4 credits)Explores the interplay of liberation theol-ogy and political philosophy in shaping contemporary Chilean culture and society. A service component will supplement class-work to provide a lens to observe and assess the concrete impacts of these schools of thought on Chilean people’s lives. Professor Matthew Mulane, Department of Theology
quito, ecuadorGlobal Health Perspectives (3 credits)Seminar involves an in-depth study of global health policy from the perspective of various stakeholders: populations, governments, NGOs, health care providers, and health educators. Socio-cultural, political, economic, legal, and ethical perspectives are also addressed. Connell School of Nursing faculty
managua, nicaraguaGender and Development in Latin America (3 credits)Emphasizes gender and acquaints students with the diverse voices of Latin Americans concerned with economic and social development. Links service immersion with course material through ongoing reflection. North-Central American relationships are cultivated by the exploration of ideas and interactions with locals. Professor Marina McCoy, Department of Philosophy
Middle Eastkuwait city, kuwait Politics and Oil (3 credits)Seminar addresses the problems of state formation, state-society relations, democ- ratization, and the rise of Islamism and regime stability in Kuwait and other oil- rich Arab Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia.Professor Kathleen Bailey, Department of Political Science
tel aviv, israel Mediterranean Conflations (3 credits)Through authentic materials such as lit-erature, music, film, gastronomy, and archaeological sites and museums, seminar investigates the cultures and the peoples that have criss-crossed the Mediterranean and left their mark on its shores. Professor Franck Salameh, Department of Slavic and Eastern Languages and Literatures
Internships AbroadEight-week non-credit internships allow students to experience the work culture in various countries. Contact OIP for details.
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Africacape town, south africa The History and Literature of Modern South Africa (4 credits)Seminar familiarizes students with South Africa’s major historical events from co-lonialism through the post-apartheid years.Professor Zachary Morgan, Department of History, and Professor Cynthia Young, Department of English
Asiaubud, bali Immersion in the Culture and Arts of Bali (3 credits)
Introductory-level visual arts seminar designed to appeal to both art and non-art majors. Focus is on travel as a source of visual imagery and inspiration.Professor Andrew Tavarelli, Department of Fine Arts
beijing, china Beijing’s History, Economy, and Culture (3 credits)Beginning with Beijing’s Mongol heritage at the time of Marco Polo’s visit, this multidisciplinary seminar studies the history, business climate, and culture of one of the world’s most fascinat-ing capital cities and its environs. Professor Michael Chapman, BC Resident Coordinator in Beijing
bangalore, india Religion and Spirituality in India Today (3 credits)Examines the various religions in India (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and tribal religions) through the study of texts, site visits, and interactions with locals. Also focuses on the political and social implications of India’s religious diversity. Professor Catherine Cornille, Department of Theology
mussoorie, india Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Out of Place (3 credits)Writing workshop foregrounds the experience of the journey and questions notions of “place” and “displacement.” Writing is a complex nego-tiation between what is known, imagined, seen, and projected or interpreted. This negotiation is greatly intensified for the person “out of place”—a condition that a traveler inhabits.Professor Elizabeth Graver, Department of English
AustraliasydneyInternational Comparisons in Child and Family Social Policy (3 credits)Seminar designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge concerning current social issues involving children and families. Offers a comparative understanding of how different industrialized countries address such social issues through public policy. Professor Rebekah Levine Coley, Department of Applied Devel-opmental and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education
Europelondon, englandContemporary Theater and Drama in London (3 credits)
For five hundred years, the performance of plays in London has been the cultural heart-beat of England. The seminar measures that heartbeat by examining the current theater scene and the legacy which has led to it. Professor Scott Cummings, Department of Theatre
Literary London: From Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf (3 credits)Seminar introduces major works of British literature in the spaces and places where they were conceived, written, and experienced, from Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to Virginia Woolf’s Bloomsbury.Professors Elizabeth and James Wallace, Department of English
bordeaux, france Intensive Intermediate French (6 credits)Students improve their French while experi-encing local culture and cuisine. Equivalent to a full year of Intermediate French. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Post-Intermediate Independent Study (3 credits)Students who have completed the inter- mediate level of French can apply for an independent study. Professor Andréa Javel, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Popular Culture in France (3 credits)Seminar examines specific media and themes of popular culture in France, including cultural identity, youth culture, gender, race, ethnicity, and Americanism/anti-Americanism. Professor Lisa Cuklanz, Department of Communication
paris, franceModernism: Twentieth Century and the Tradition (3 credits)Using the streets, museums, and concert halls of Paris as backdrop and foreground, students explore Modernism in literature, art, and music. For Honors Program students only.Professor Thomas Epstein, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
berlin, germany Intensive Intermediate German (6 credits)Offers intensive instruction to students who have completed their first year of German lan- guage acquisition. Exposes students to con-temporary German culture, business, and politics through site visits, excursions, and classroom work.Professor Ruth Sondermann, Department of German Studies
Economic Policy Analysis from a European Perspective (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the policy challenges facing European economies and the methods used to study and address them. Several guest lecturers present their current work and discuss challenges in performing economic analysis considering social and political dimensions. Professor Christopher Baum, Department of Economics and Research Professor, DIW Berlin
dublin, irelandIrish Culture (3 credits)Seminar explores the history of Ireland—North and South—and tracks the changes that have taken place. Consists of lectures, visits to Irish sites, and a series of talks by leading figures in Irish culture, politics, and business. Professor Mike Cronin, Irish Studies Program
Irish Landscapes: Islands, Biodiversity, and Climate Change (3 credits)Explores the principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation. Field work complements theory lectures and discussions and intro-duces students to the unique habitats and biodiversity of Ireland. Professor Colleen Hitchcock, Department of Biology
florence, italyArt and Architecture of Renaissance Florence (3 credits)Seminar focuses on the artistic and architec-tural works created in Florence from the 14th to 16th centuries. Allows students to better un-derstand the essence of Renaissance Florence and its importance and influence throughout the centuries.Professor Susan Michalczyk, Arts and Sciences Honors Program
parma, italyIntermediate Italian (6 credits)Five-week course aims to assist students to improve their reading and writing skills, continue building oral proficiency, and gain exposure to the lively cultural background of contemporary Italy.Professor Brian O’Connor, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Food, Power, and Politics (3 credits)Examines the connections between food and power and looks at how the acquisition of food affects relations within and across societies. As a rich agricultural center for the European Union, the Parma region serves as an ideal location to study these issues.Professor Hiroshi Nakazato, International Studies Program
rome, italyCatholicism in Rome Through the Ages (3 credits)Explores the historical development of Catholi-cism from antiquity to the present, as manifest in the architecture, art, and artifacts of Rome and as reflected in the major theological and spiritual writings of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Professor Boyd Taylor Coolman and Stephen Pope, Department of Theology
venice, italyDrawing from the Venetian Masters (3 credits)Introductory-level studio art seminar examines the process, materials, and issues addressed in the exploration of the basic principles and concepts of making visual artwork.Professor Stoney Conley, Department of Fine Arts
The Imaginary City: Why Writers Love Venice (3 credits)Focuses on how several literary giants refashion the beauty of Venice into a paradox of great rich-ness and complexity. Examines the ways that each writer reveals Venice to be an imaginary site of powerful tensions, growth and decay, desire and knowledge, truth and illusion. Professor Kevin Newmark, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Honors Program
Venice: An Imperiled City in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)Explores the plight of cities perennially imperiled by floods by combining the study of history, ecology, public policy, and political science. Venice, Amsterdam, and New Orleans are compared.Professor Marc Landy, Department of Political Science
Introduction to Law and the Legal Process (3 credits)Seminar provides students with an understand-ing of the law as it impacts the contemporary business decision-making process.Professor Richard Powers, Department of Business Law, Carroll School of Management
granada, spainNaturalmente: Islam and the Iberian Peninsula (3 credits)Examines the Islamic component in the Iberian Peninsula from both a historical and contemporary perspective. The relationship between the European and Arab cultures in Granada serves as the focus for examining literature, religion, and art. Taught in Spanish. Professor Elizabeth Goizueta, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
madrid, spainSoundscapes of Early Modern Spain: Court, Cloister, and Chapel (3 credits)Introduces the wide variety of early Spanish music as a key to understanding a thriving, dynamic, and diverse culture at the height of its imperial glory. Professor Michael Noone, Department of Music
Spanish Art History: From Al-Andalus to Picasso (3 credits)Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Spanish art history from prehistoric mani-festations to avant-garde artistic movements.Professor Ana Pelaez, BC Resident Director in Madrid
Latin Americabuenos aires, argentina Argentina: History and Culture (6 credits)Introductory seminar offers an overview of Argentina’s historical and cultural trajectory through essays, literature, and film.Professor Sergio Serulnikov, BC Resident Director in Buenos Aires, and Professor Ernesto Livon-Grossman, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
santiago, chileThrough the Eyes of Service: Social Justice in Chile (4 credits)Explores the interplay of liberation theol-ogy and political philosophy in shaping contemporary Chilean culture and society. A service component will supplement class-work to provide a lens to observe and assess the concrete impacts of these schools of thought on Chilean people’s lives. Professor Matthew Mulane, Department of Theology
quito, ecuadorGlobal Health Perspectives (3 credits)Seminar involves an in-depth study of global health policy from the perspective of various stakeholders: populations, governments, NGOs, health care providers, and health educators. Socio-cultural, political, economic, legal, and ethical perspectives are also addressed. Connell School of Nursing faculty
managua, nicaraguaGender and Development in Latin America (3 credits)Emphasizes gender and acquaints students with the diverse voices of Latin Americans concerned with economic and social development. Links service immersion with course material through ongoing reflection. North-Central American relationships are cultivated by the exploration of ideas and interactions with locals. Professor Marina McCoy, Department of Philosophy
Middle Eastkuwait city, kuwait Politics and Oil (3 credits)Seminar addresses the problems of state formation, state-society relations, democ- ratization, and the rise of Islamism and regime stability in Kuwait and other oil- rich Arab Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia.Professor Kathleen Bailey, Department of Political Science
tel aviv, israel Mediterranean Conflations (3 credits)Through authentic materials such as lit-erature, music, film, gastronomy, and archaeological sites and museums, seminar investigates the cultures and the peoples that have criss-crossed the Mediterranean and left their mark on its shores. Professor Franck Salameh, Department of Slavic and Eastern Languages and Literatures
Internships AbroadEight-week non-credit internships allow students to experience the work culture in various countries. Contact OIP for details.
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