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 Courses are taught in English (except those listed under "Modern Languages").
 Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless noted.

Agriculture
ANSC 140-1 Introduction to Animal Science (3 hours) and ANSC 141-1 Accompanying Lab (1 hour)
This four-credit course and lab provides an introduction to the animal industry on a state, national and global basis. Basic physiological principles will be discussed, e.g., digestion, reproduction, endocrinology, breeding and genetics, animal products and animal diseases. Emphasis is placed upon farm animal classification. The laboratory course follows the outline of the lecture class. Farm animals will be discussed by species, and emphasis is placed upon farm animal management and husbandry. Students are introduced to animal agriculture in a tropical country, and point out the differences between farm animal management in Costa Rica and the United States. Farm and market visits in Costa Rica will demonstrate the importance of animal agriculture in Costa Rica. Taught in Costa Rica by Dr. Petra Collyer.

ANSC 475-1 Livestock Physiology & Welfare
This course explores animal production in a tropical country from the angles of economics, climate, livestock physiology, health and animal welfare. Parallels to animal production in the United States will be outlined. Readings of peer-reviewed publications are discussed and compared observing the principles of critical and independent thinking. The class lectures and discussions are supported by excursions introducing students to animal production sites. The last ten days of the Costa Rica experience are spent in the village of Colorado, which provide the opportunity to study methods of sustainable agriculture in rural communities. Taught in Costa Rica by Dr. Petra Collyer.

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Anthropology
ANTH 366-1/HIST 490-1 Special Topics in Anthropology: Day to Day in Ancient Greece (Honors credit available)
What did the ancients wear? eat? hate? love? How did they spend their days and nights? How did they survive without the car, movies, texting? How did they make their money? What did they think about the good life, death, politics, sex? Why do we care? This cross-listed course explores the ordinary lives of ancient Greeks- and of the Romans, Jews, and Christians who lived near them- as we wander their towns and poke our noses into what remains of their homes, temples, stores, streets. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Greece by Dr. Christine Shea.

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Art and Art History
ART 106-1 History of Art Since 1300
A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from renaissance through modern times, this course addresses the question of "why does an artist create?" From the earliest marks made on cave walls to exquisite cathedrals in Europe, people have felt compelled to leave recorded and visual reminders of their existence. Taking advantage of the Merida, Mexico location, particular emphasis is placed on the arts, crafts, architecture, and culture of the area including the influence of immigrants on the culture. The class incorporates lecture, images, visits to museums and historical sites and ruins. Each student researches and presents assigned topics to the class. Taught by in Mexico I by Prof. Bethany Kalk.

ART 106-2 History of Art Since 1300
A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from Gothic through modern times. Taught exclusively on sites (churches, museums, galleries, etc.), the course surveys art of the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on understanding art within a particular historical and social context, giving students a sense of the history of ideas as well as their visual expression. Taught in Prague by Dr. Zbynek Smetana.

ART 140-1 Drawing I
Drawing with an emphasis on the development of visual perception. Students learn methods of on-site visual information gathering with the use of media with which they can travel. Information gathering experiences are linked to future studio activities. The visual elements of mark making, gesture, line, value (dark and lights), perspective, use of positive and negative space, composition (use of the page), and use of wet and dry media are addressed. Museum and on-site availability as well as travel concerns will determine order of on-site procedure for the drawing experiences. Class days are divided into group on-site sessions, individual work sessions and group and individual critiques. Taught in Barcelona by Prof. Brandon C. Smith.

ART 140-2 Drawing I
To provide an introduction to drawing, students work in media they can travel with, allowing for on-site information gathering. Emphasis is placed on the visual elements of mark making, gesture, line, value (darks and lights), perspective, understanding of positive and negative space, composition (use of the page) and the use of the wet and/or dry media. An emphasis in the use of perspective in drawing (on-site as well as in a possible classroom setting) is the focus. Taught in Prague by Prof. Dale Leys.

ART 340-1 Drawing III: The Artist's Sketchbook
On-site drawing with an emphasis on travel and personal artistic growth. Students investigate personal imagery through site specific visual explorations. Individuals develop their personal work in drawing and in investigating content and context within their work. Students keep a written and drawn journal/sketchbook where they explore both the continuation of individual mark making as well as exploration of the journal/sketchbook as an art piece/document. Students learn methods of on-site visual information gathering with the use of media with which they can travel. Information gathering experiences are linked to future studio activities. Museum and on-site availability as well as travel concerns determine order of on-site procedure for the drawing experiences. The class days are divided into group on-site sessions, individual work sessions and group and individual critiques. Taught in Barcelona by Prof. Brandon C. Smith.

ART 340-2 Drawing III: Landscape Drawing
Students work on site, in the natural environment, for landscape drawing, utilizing the materials of charcoal, ink and oil pastels. A variety of landscapes and cityscapes are introduced, taking in the natural beauty of mountains, volcanos, ocean and beach scenery, animal and plant life studies. Students learn the extensive uses of charcoal, ink, and oil pastels within the elements and principles of design to create successful landscape images. After completion of the summer program, students will have an art exhibition at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Clemens Gallery in the Fall of 2013 based on the images and on site drawings from Costa Rica. Taught in Costa Rica by Prof. Randy Simmons.

ART 490-1/JOUR 481-1 Special Problems: Digital Photography and Imaging
Introduces the theory and practice of digital photography and image editing. It includes lectures and demonstrations related to the functionalities of digital cameras, procedures of image capture and manipulation, effective visual communication, and the creative process of photographic composition and its aesthetics considerations. The program locations in Shanghai, Changsha, Zhang-Jia-Jie, Xi'an and Beijing provide rich context for photographing people's life, architecture, landscape and many other interesting objects. Taught in China by Dr. Guanping Zheng.

ART 490-2/JOUR 481-2 Special Problems: Digital Photography
Students visit areas of natural interest along with historic/cultural locations. Students learn how to use their digital SLR cameras and use their own imaging software, preferably Adobe Photoshop, to enhance their photographic images. After completion of the summer program, students will have an art exhibition at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Clemens Gallery in the Fall of 2013 based on the images from Costa Rica. Taught in Costa Rica by Prof. Randy Simmons.

ART 490-3 Special Problems: Capturing the Culture of Merida, Mexico (Graduate credit available)
For both Art and Non-Art Majors. Investigate the culture of the city of Merida by capturing the people, plazas, markets, architecture, and nearby landscapes and historical sites through the lens of a camera and/or with sketching and painting. Students interested in using photography and/or video will use personal digital cameras daily to capture still images and/or video. Students who wish to draw or paint will use a variety of media and techniques of their choice. Critiques are held weekly. Students also keep a blog of their experiences. Students must provide their own supplies, including camera. A personal laptop is recommended for editing photos and video. Merida, Mexico is an excellent choice for this course as it offers ample historic sites, architecture, and rich colors. Selections of works created in class will be included in a traveling exhibition in multiple locations in KY. Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Bethany Kalk.

ART 490-4 Special Problems: Study Abroad Beginning Photography (3 hours)
This course is intended for students with no formal experience in making photographs. Camera basics, and picture structure will be emphasized. Instruction will be given in using digital photographic capture and processing. Students will be given specific formal photographic assignments. Field trips to photograph the land and people of Paris and France will be held. Students will be required to have their own digital camera and laptop computer with either Adobe "Lightroom," "Photoshop Elements," or "Photoshop." Taught in Paris I by Prof. Barry Andersen.

ART 491-1 Special Studies: Museums, Nationalism & Modern Art
This course uses the museums of Barcelona as its classroom. Barcelona boasts some of the most innovative museums in Europe, with a particular emphasis on modern art and culture. Catalan identity is celebrated within these collections and deliberately crafted to present a modern, cosmopolitan, and independent city and region. Designed as a museum studies course, the class focuses on curatorial decision-making, which includes issues of exhibition design and layout, collections management, marketing, museum education, and accessibility. Classes include museum and art center visits, as well as walking tours of the city. Taught in Barcelona by Dr. Eileen Mckiernan-Gonzalez.

ART 491-2 Special Studies: Art of Greece I: Bronze Age through Hellenistic/Roman Art and Architecture
Students learn how material culture functions as a window on the ancient Greeks. In Athens, our classrooms are the Acropolis, the Agora, and the Kerameikos as well as the city's famous archaeological collections. We discuss the essential Greek values as they are evident in the spectacular ruins at Olympia, Delos, and Delphi. Taught in Greece by Prof. Jim Murley.

ART 491-3 Special Studies: Art of Greece II: Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Architecture
In this course, we discover how Christianity adopted and adapted the architectural and visual vocabulary of the ancient Greeks. This thematic survey examines the private and public manifestations of Christian art and architecture. We will ponder coins, portraits, and votives and consider how ritual shapes sacred space. An important topic is the religious and political significance of icons. Taught in Greece by Prof. Jim Murley.

ART 491-4 Special Studies: Re-Envisioning Art & Architecture of the Italian Renaissance
Students investigate some of the most culturally significant places & artworks ever created in western civilization by researching, presenting on and creating their own artwork that uses their experiences as a source of inspiration and creative exploration. Assignments are designed to instruct students in both historical and contemporary theories and applications of art making. Student's artwork will be experimental and traditional in form. It will include, but not be limited to writing, sketchbook/journal, photography/video, drawing/painting, etc. Students will look at, copy, discuss and incorporate the rich and diverse history of the arts in Italy through investigations of subjects, content, form and materials. Students will finish the class with a diverse body of artwork that documents and describes the life changing experience of study abroad in Italy. Taught in Italy by Prof. Ian Hagarty.

ART 491-5 Special Studies: Individual Topics in the Art of Mexico (Graduate credit available)
In this independent study course, students develop an area of study related to arts from the pre-Columbian era through contemporary art of Mexico. Taking advantage of the Merida, Mexico location, emphasis is placed on the arts, crafts, architecture, and culture of the area including the influence of immigrants on the culture. The class incorporates lecture, images, visits to museums and historical sites and ruins, response papers, discussion and a final research paper. Before the beginning of the course, each student will need to submit an individual research plan for approval by the instructor. Taught Mexico I by Prof. Bethany Kalk.

ART 491-6 Special Studies: Individual Topics in the History of Art (Graduate credit available)
An independent course in art history for advanced, self-directed undergraduate and graduate students majoring in art, art history, or architecture. Students participate in the ART 106 instructional activities. Each student must submit and receive prior approval of their study plan. Prerequisite: ART 106 or equivalent and the consent of Dr. Smetana. Taught in Prague by Dr. Zbynek Smetana.

ART 491-7 Special Studies: Travel Journal for Artists
To provide on-site advanced drawing instruction, students work in media they can travel with, including the use of the wet and/or dry media, allowing for on-site information gathering. Upon returning home, future studio works could be based on these experiences. Students would keep written and drawn journals/sketchbooks and produce on-site drawings. Taught in Prague by Prof. Dale Leys.

ART 496-1 Special Topics in Studio Art: Drawing and Watercolor Painting: Rendering the Italian Experience
Amplifies students' visual perceptions through the instruction of observational drawing and watercolor painting techniques. The focus is to develop and improve fundamental skills in both drawing and watercolor media while responding to the inspirational experience of being in Italy. Students make artwork that explores a variety of motifs, such as, still-life, landscape, interiors and copies of the countless masterpieces found in Italy. Through a series of in-class exercises, outside class projects, site visits/field research and critiques/discussions, students gain an awareness and comprehension of the various materials and methodologies applicable to the art of drawing/watercolor, and refine their abilities to evaluate their own works and works of others. Taught in Italy by Prof. Ian Hagarty.

ART 496-2 Special Topics in Studio Art: Study Abroad Photography II (3 hours)
This course is intended for students with some experience is using a digital camera and making photographs. A working knowledge of digital cameras and software as well as a university level photography course is required as a prerequisite. Field trips to photograph the land and people of Paris and France will be held. Additionally, self-directed projects will be supervised and critiqued by the instructor. Students will be required to have their own digital camera and laptop computer with either Adobe "Lightroom," "Photoshop Elements," or "Photoshop." Taught in Paris I by Prof. Barry Andersen.

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Biology
BIOL 430-1 Evolution: Theory & Process (Graduate credit available)
Evolution is the foundational idea that unites all sub-disciplines of biology. It is also the central principle in biology, which ties that science to the other sciences including astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. This course traces the historical development of evolutionary thought and explores modern evolutionary theory. Many of the architects of the 19th century Darwinian Revolution (e.g., Wallace, Huxley, Hooker) spent time in the tropics, including (most famously) Darwin's time in the Galapagos Archipelago. We will capitalize on the richness of tropical ecosystems by integrating the historical and modern observations and inferences made by others with our own observations in rain forest, tropical montane, and equatorial island (Galapagos Islands) ecosystems. Taught in Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

BIOL 485-1 Field Biology: Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation (Graduate credit available)
This course introduces the student to the extraordinary variety of plants, animals, and ecosystems of tropical regions. Students observe and study the wide range of habitats in the natural regions of Ecuador (a recognized center of mega diversity), from Pacific coastal regions (or Galapagos Islands), to Andean highlands, to rainforests of the Rio Napo. Emphasis is on understanding biodiversity issues in the tropics and on conservation strategies needed to protect these dwindling resources. Prerequisite: One year of college-level biology or permission of the instructor. Taught in Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

BIOL 485-2 Field Biology: Galapagos Islands (1 credit hour; Graduate credit available)
Any Ecuador program student who participates in the optional Galapagos Islands extension will register for one credit hour in Field Biology. Taught In Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

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Digital Media
ART 490-1/JOUR 481-1 Special Problems: Digital Photography and Imaging
Introduces the theory and practice of digital photography and image editing. It includes lectures and demonstrations related to the functionalities of digital cameras, procedures of image capture and manipulation, effective visual communication, and the creative process of photographic composition and its aesthetics considerations. The program locations in Shanghai, Changsha, Zhang-Jia-Jie, Xi'an and Beijing provide rich context for photographing people's life, architecture, landscape and many other interesting objects. Taught in China by Dr. Guanping Zheng.

ART 490-2/JOUR 481-2 Special Problems: Digital Photography
Students visit areas of natural interest along with historic/cultural locations. Students learn how to use their digital SLR cameras and use their own imaging software, preferably Adobe Photoshop, to enhance their photographic images. After completion of the summer program, students will have an art exhibition at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Clemens Gallery in the Fall of 2013 based on the images from Costa Rica. Taught in Costa Rica by Prof. Randy Simmons.

ART 490-4 Special Problems: Study Abroad Beginning Photography (3 hours)
This course is intended for students with no formal experience in making photographs. Camera basics, and picture structure will be emphasized. Instruction will be given in using digital photographic capture and processing. Students will be given specific formal photographic assignments. Field trips to photograph the land and people of Paris and France will be held. Students will be required to have their own digital camera and laptop computer with either Adobe "Lightroom," "Photoshop Elements," or "Photoshop." Taught in Paris I by Prof. Barry Andersen.

ART 496-2 Special Topics in Studio Art: Study Abroad Photography II (3 hours)
This course is intended for students with some experience is using a digital camera and making photographs. A working knowledge of digital cameras and software as well as a university level photography course is required as a prerequisite. Field trips to photograph the land and people of Paris and France will be held. Additionally, self-directed projects will be supervised and critiqued by the instructor. Students will be required to have their own digital camera and laptop computer with either Adobe "Lightroom," "Photoshop Elements," or "Photoshop." Taught in Paris I by Prof. Barry Andersen.

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Economics
ECON 386-1 Economies in Transition: Latin America (Graduate credit available)
This course explores the Latin American economy and uses economic and development theory to examine why some countries are rich and some are poor. It traces the development in the major Latin American countries, and explores the tension between liberalism and populism in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. Special attention is paid to Chilean economic and social history. The course covers Latin America's regional and global trade relations and the growing role of China, both as a market and as an investor. The course visits government ministries, the US Embassy and other points of interest in Santiago and other locations in Chile. Taught in Chile by Dr. Evan Hillebrand.

ECON 410-1 Seminar in Economics: Resource Economics: Energy, Copper, and Agriculture in Chile and Latin America (Graduate credit available)
This course starts with the basics of resource economics. It will examine energy supply, demand, and trade in Chile and Latin America. It will explore the special role of copper in the Chilean economy and the strategies the government has devised to deal with resource wealth. It concludes by exploring the way the Chileans have attempted to diversify their economy by specializing in high-value agricultural products such as wine and flowers. The course includes excursions to the North of Chile (to visit a copper mine), and to the South (to visit the wine-producing area). Taught in Chile by Dr. Evan Hillebrand.

ECON 410-2 Seminar in Economics: The Paradise Islands
The program simulation that requires the students to develop plans for the economic and social development of a third-world country and present these plans to a panel of experts for comments and critique. Taught in Quebec by Dr. Dallas Brozik.

ECON 496-1 International Monetary Economics
Designed to introduce students to the market mechanisms affecting international trade. The course will utilize simulations and readings to establish the beginnings and development of international trade and market structures since the end of World War II. Fixed and floating trade regimes are examined and the strengths and weaknesses of each are explored. Taught in Quebec by Dr. Dallas Brozik.

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English
ENG 396-1/RELS 399-1 Mythology
No stories contain greater richness and depth and none have been more influential than those we call "Greek myths." In this cross-listed course, students learn important ancient Greek tales while visiting sites in which many of these myths are said to have taken place-Athens, Eleusis, Delos, Delphi, Argos, and Mycenae. Students learn to read these tales as represented in Greek art- on vases and in sculpture. Taught in Greece by Dr. Richard Jackson King.

ENG 399-1 Topics in English: Travel Writing and the Personal Essay
This course will ask you to think and write about the experience of being a temporary resident in a foreign city. It will help you develop your personal voice as a writer through the medium of travel writing. We study the genre in both theory and practice, and we read and critique travel stories by other writers as we create our own travel narratives about Barcelona. The final essays will be collected into our own class anthology (title to be determined by class members). Class format is a combination of discussion and workshops, so be prepared to read your work to your classmates. Though we have a classroom for discussions and workshops, our real "classroom" is Barcelona itself. This is a writing course, so be prepared to do some writing every day. Taught in Barcelona by Dr. Beth Crachiolo.

ENG 399-2 Topics in English: Troubadour Poetry and the Invention of Love
Everyone knows what Love is, but its exact definition eludes most of us. One school of thought says that we can trace our contemporary notion of Love back to the Middle Ages, specifically to the flowering of what became known as troubadour poetry. Inspired by Arabic love poetry brought back by the Crusaders, the troubadours constructed courtly ideals of love, and we can hear the echoes of that construction in everything from serious poetry to popular music lyrics to wedding rituals to Hallmark cards. This course will explore troubadour poetry and its construction of Love. We'll read the troubadours, paying special attention to poetry written in Catalan (translated to English). These poems raise questions about identity and the (re)presentation of the Self, including the gendered Self (as we'll see when we compare poetry by women to poetry by men). We'll consider, too, the question of what we can learn about ourselves in studying the poetry of the Middle Ages. Students will write three one-page responses, one final essay (research optional), and one essay about the techniques of love poetry. Taught in Barcelona by Dr. Beth Crachiolo.

ENG 399-3/JOUR 481-3 Topics in English: Hemingway's Cuba, Yesterday and Today
In this feature writing cross-listed course, we will explore Hemingway's Cuba. Ernest Hemingway spent the last 20 years of his life in Cuba and used Cuba as the setting for some of his most famous books such as The Old Man and the Sea. He set world records in big-game fishing and wrote about the experiences for Esquire magazine. He wrote letters to movie stars and famous authors describing his adopted homeland. Using Cuba as a backdrop, you will learn to write travel articles for publication through three strategies. First, you will read and review the works of travel writers to identify the components of skillfully crafted articles. Second, you will observe and reflect on your surroundings before composing travel accounts based on first-hand experience in Cuba. You will improve your descriptive and narrative writing techniques in the process. Third, you will explore the business aspects of feature and travel writing including how to identify markets, craft a query, pitch an editor, and increase income with photographs. Taught in Cuba by Dr. Janet Rice McCoy.

ENG 399-4/THEA 375-3 Topics in English: The Ancient Greek Theater
This course combines the study of literature, history, art, and archaeology to explore the world of the ancient Greek theater. Students read Greek tragedies and comedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes while visiting important theaters surviving from classical antiquity. Students become acquainted with the origins of Greek drama; the formal elements of Greek plays and how conventions are used and abused; the intersection of politics, social traditions, and religion in the plays; the development of Greek theatrical architecture and the staging of ancient plays, including costuming; actors and acting; and audience response to Greek drama in the past (and present!). Taught in Greece by Prof. Kathleen Quinn.

ENG 399-5 Topics in English: Ancient Greek Rhetoric: Past & Future
In this course, we'll study rhetoric- or the systematic study of persuasive discourse- in its Grecian birthplace. As we travel throughout Greece, we'll shadow ancient Greek rhetoricians like Aristotle, Isocrates, and Gorgias, and consider how rhetoric acts as a cultural commentary, as an ethics, as a politics, and as a counterpart to philosophy. We'll also pay particular attention to how ancient and modern Greek culture shapes and enriches rhetoric's long lineage, as well how ancient Grecian rhetoric still influences the way we think, communicate, and ultimately relate to one another today. Taught in Greece by Dr. J. A. Rice.

ENG 399-6 Topics in English: Professional Writing for Transnational and Transcultural Purposes
Focuses on the skills needed for transnational and transcultural professional writing, a technical/rhetorical approach to writing that attends to a global community without national borders. We investigate how cultural differences and global flows of goods, services, ideas, and information affect professional writing conventions, and we develop both information design and writing strategies to meet them. To that end, we pay special attention to Greece's tourism and hospitality industries, and consider how Greece's history, culture, and current economic crisis affect the way we write about them. Taught in Greece by Dr. J. A. Rice.

ENG 399-7/THEA 375-1 Topics in English: Traditional Roman Theatre and Drama
This course will deal entirely with traditional theatre and drama from classical Rome. Readings include modern translations of traditional Roman dramatic texts as well as readings about how Roman citizens experienced theatrical offerings. As possible, students see existing ruins of ancient Roman theatrical architecture and discuss how putting on a performance in one of these places would have differed from what we experience today. Taught in Italy by Prof. Shan Ayers.

ENG 399-8/THEA 412-1 Topics in English: Travelogue to Monologue
Designed to introduce students to the craft of monologue writing. The course leads students through a series of writing exercises and it enables students to work on several pieces of dramatic writing in monologue form. Students keep a daily experience journal from which they will draw to craft weekly monologues. If time permits, students will either perform, or have their pieces performed, for the whole group. Taught in Italy by Prof. Shan Ayers.

ENG 399-9 Topics: The Warrior & the Poet: Japanese Literature in Translation (Honors credit available)
This course focuses on two parallel traditions- one associated with "the warrior," the other with "the poet"- in Japanese literature from the Heian period to the present. We study a number of texts from each tradition before treating the central figure, Mishima Yukio, whose oeuvre represents the union of the warrior and poet aesthetics. Finally, we consider trends in contemporary Japanese fiction as exemplified by authors such as Murakami Haruki. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Japan by Dr. Sandra Hughes.

ENG 399-10/JAPN 115-1 Topics in English: Japanese Culture in Context
Students will experience life in Japan through interaction with Japanese people in the context of day-to-day life, including a week-long home stay. In addition to studying the material in their textbooks, students visit historically and culturally significant sites, write a journal, conduct field research, listen to lectures, and make a presentation. Their work in class will complement their real life experience. We discuss and analyze Japanese culture and compare it to American culture, including examples of how Japanese culture has been absorbed into American culture, and vice versa. Taught in Japan by Dr. Sandra Hughes.

ENG 399-11 Topics in English: Contemporary Women in German Literature
This course introduces students to German women's literature from post-WWII to present. Students examine and identify the various voices, styles and concerns of German women and analyze how these concerns have fluctuated and in some instances deviated from one another. Primary texts include Anna Seghers' Excursion of the Dead Girls, Verena Stefan's Shedding, Judith Hermann's Summerhouse, later, and Rosina Lippi's Homestead. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Prof. Laurie LeCompte.

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Entrepreneurship
ENT 312-1 Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is an imperative in any organization, be it new or established. This fast paced and intense course will equip you with knowledge and skill to a) explore and evaluate business opportunities and start up a business successfully and b) understand how established organizations differ in their entrepreneurial undertakings, implications of such differences and ways to enhance corporate entrepreneurship. This course will be a fun, challenging and hands-on learning experience. Taught in China by Dr. Zhe Zhang.

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Environmental Education
ENVE 585-1 Special Topics in Environmental Education (Graduate students or Professionals only)
Designed to address current issues in environmental education, this course acquaints students with significant problems and developments in environmental education. By using the environment as an integrating context, connections are made to various subjects. Mathematical, scientific and social science collection procedures are used to compare and contrast the forest, river/stream, and human habitats as it relates to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Taught in Bregenz Environmental by Dr. Joe Baust.

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Geography and Geology
GEOG/HIST/PS/SPAN 200-1 Introduction to Latin America
This course is a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Latin America, emphasizing regions, peoples, and cultures. Students may register for either GEOG 200, HIST 200, PS 200, or SPAN 200 (fulfills WKU Gen Ed Category E requirement). Taught in English in Ecuador by Prof. Ryan Kelly.

GEOG 475-1 Selected Topics in Geography: Geography of Chile (Graduate credit available)
This course will examine contemporary socioeconomic conditions, with a special emphasis on regional planning and development, infrastructure, and resource use. Students will become familiar with the country's regional physical and cultural similarities and differences, with field visits to and within selected areas such as Ovalle, Vina del Mar, Talca, and Santiago to contextualize both theory and practice. Taught in Chile by Dr. David Keeling.

GEOG 475-2 Selected Topics in Geography: Geography of Italy
Students investigate the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that characterize Italy. The course will emphasize the development of the Italian landscape over very long timescales and examine modern processes and key environmental issues in a wide range of settings. Catastrophic earthquakes, explosive volcanic eruptions and devastating storms and floods are intimately bound up within the history and mythology of the Italian peninsula. Italy is a key location for the study of natural hazards because it offers unrivalled access to long records of hazard occurrence and impact through documentary, archaeological and geological archives. Taught in Italy by Dr. John White.

GEOL 475-1 Special Topics in Geology: Urban Geology
This course will investigate the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting. Emphasis placed on the many geographic advantages over surrounding areas, including proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines, as well as the geologic hazards that have threatened the city from its founding to the present presented by these same "advantages", including flooding of the Tiber, eruptions from several nearby volcanoes, and earthquakes in the Apennines. Taught in Italy by Dr. John White.

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Gerontology
GERO 495-1/PSY 299-1 Topics in Gerontology: The Graying of Japan
Japan has the largest population of elderly citizens in the world. Elderly Japanese also enjoy the longest life-expectancy of any industrialized nation. In this class we explore the consequences of this very large and aging cohort of citizens for Japan as a country, as a culture, and for the elderly themselves. We learn about mechanisms that are in place to provide for the economic and health care needs of the elderly, and the changes that have taken place in these systems over the last two decades to accommodate the aging population. We discuss how the elderly spend their time, stay healthy, and maintain a sense of purpose and meaning. While engaging in these discussions we visit facilities and families caring for the elderly in Japan, visit government agencies who support the aging population, and learn from guest speakers. We also observe elderly Japanese citizens across contexts as we move through the country during our travels. Taught in Japan by Dr. Steffen Wilson.

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Graduate Courses
A selection of study abroad courses (taught in English) are offered for graduate credit to students who have completed their undergraduate degree. For course descriptions, see corresponding undergraduate course in the specific subject area. If interested in receiving graduate credit in another KIIS course, contact the KIIS office at kiis@wku.edu.

ART 490G-3 Special Problems: Capturing the Culture of Merida, Mexico
Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Bethany Kalk.

ART 491G-5 Special Studies: Individual Topics in the Art of Mexico
Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Bethany Kalk.

ART 491G-6 Special Studies: Individual Topics in the History of Art
Taught in Prague by Dr. Zbynek Smetana.

BIOL 430G-1 Evolution: Theory and Process
Taught in Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

BIOL 485G-1 Field Biology: Tropical Biodiversity & Conservation
Taught in Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

BIOL 485G-2 Field Biology: Galapagos Island
Taught in Ecuador by Dr. David Hayes.

CNS 595-1 Internship: Program Director's Assistant (3-6 credits; Graduate students only)
This graduate student internship in Student Affairs enables students to shadow a KIIS summer program director. In consultation with the KIIS office and KIIS director, the student creates a work plan outlining the duties and responsibilities to be performed. Previous interns have assisted with residence life duties, accounting and administration, orientation, risk management, and communication between students & faculty. Interns apply for a specific KIIS program & receive a $300 scholarship. Contact the KIIS office for details.

ECON 410G-1 Seminar: Resource Economics: Energy, Copper, & Agriculture in Chile and Latin America
Taught in Chile by Dr. Evan Hillebrand.

ECON 585-1 Topics in Macroeconomics: Economies in Transition
Taught in Chile by Dr. Evan Hillebrand.

ENVE 585-1 Special Topics in Environmental Education
Taught in Bregenz Environmental by Dr. Joe Baust.

GEOS 510-1 Geoscience Research Topics: Geography of Chile
Taught in Chile by Dr. David Keeling.

HCA 459G-1 Global Health Service-Learning Practicum (3-6 hrs)
Taught in Tanzania by Dr. William Mkanta.

HIST 425G-1 Modern Germany
Taught in Berlin by Dr. David Pizzo.

HIST 490G-1Topics in History I: Day to Day in Ancient Greece
Taught in Greece by Dr. Christine Shea.

HIST 490G-4 Topics in History I: Ukraine, Battleground of Empires
Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Adrian Mandzy.

HIST 490G-5: Topics in History I: War and Memory in Eastern Europe
Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Karen Petrone

HIST 491G-2 Topics in History II: The Burden of History in Poland (1 credit hour)
Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Adrian Mandzy.

PH 469G-2 Critical Issues in Health and Safety: Health & Wellness Promotion
Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Dayna Seelig.

PS 580-3 Independent Directed Study: Military Rule & Its Legacy
Taught in Chile by Dr. Shawn Schulenberg.

PS 580-4 Independent Directed Study: Politics and Economic Policy
Taught in Chile by Dr. Shawn Schulenberg.

PS 580-5 Independent Directed Study: Practical Politics and Service Learning
Taught in Tanzania by Dr. Saundra Ardrey.

PS 580-6 Independent Directed Study: The Politics of Health Care Policy
Taught in Tanzania by Dr. Saundra Ardrey

PSY 499G-1 Senior Seminar in Psychology: Psychology of Art (3 hours)
Taught in Paris I by Dr. Bob Brubaker.

PSY 499G-2 Senior Seminar in Psychology: Nonverbal Behavior (3 hours)
Taught in Paris I by Dr. Bob Brubaker.

SOCL 489G-2 Sociology Study Abroad: Comparative Criminology & Criminal Justice
Taught in Prague by Dr. Rebecca Katz.

SOCL 489G-3 Sociology Study Abroad: Politics of Hate since 1900
Taught in Prague by Dr. Rebecca Katz.

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Health Care Administration
HCA 347-1/PH 469-1 International Comparisons of Health Care Systems: Contemporary Global Health
Honors credit available
Students will explore new health discoveries and technologies as each relates to law, ethics, religion, family, international trends, cultures and economy. This course will ask students to consider the effect of decisions and practice as they relate to local communities, state, national and international implications. Topics could include but are not limited to genetic testing, national insurance coverage, sex selection and reproductive technology, medical care of the incarcerated, and prescription drug development and legal distribution guidelines. Students will also propose topics based on interest and current world events at the time of the class. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Dayna Seelig.

HCA 459-1 Global Health Service-Learning Practicum (3-6 hours) Graduate credit available
The Global Health Service-Learning (GHSL) practicum opens doors for both undergraduate and graduate students in health professions such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, social work, and health administration to apply their skills alongside their Tanzanian counterparts while serving the health needs of the community. Key populations targeted by the program include the youth, HIV/AIDS patients, orphans, and a university community. The GHSL practicum can also be taken as an internship for students in health-related majors. Taught in Tanzania by Dr. William Mkanta.

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History
HIST 120: Western Civilization since 1648
A survey of the political, social, cultural, and economic phases of Western Civilization since 1648, with particular attention to these developments in Spain. The Spanish Civil War of 1936-39, a prelude to World War II will be a focal point of the course. Taught Spain 2-week in English by Prof. Jake Gibbs.

HIST/GEOG/PS/SPAN 200-1 Introduction to Latin America
This course is a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Latin America, emphasizing regions, peoples, and cultures. Students may register for either GEOG 200, HIST 200, PS 200, or SPAN 200. Taught in English in Ecuador by Prof. Ryan Kelly.

HIST 425-1 Modern Germany (Graduate credit available)
A survey of German history from the eighteenth century to the present, using Berlin as a focal point. Topics covered include the rise of Prussia, establishment of the German Empire, the First and Second World Wars, the rise and fall of the Third Reich, the Cold War, and Germany's re-unification. Taught in Berlin by Dr. David Pizzo.

HIST 479-1 Topics in World History: The Islamic World to 1300
This course introduces students to the development of African and Southwest Asian civilizations under the influence of Islam, up to the emergence of the Ottoman Empire. This course focuses on the relationship between religion (Islam) and society: the extent to which religion shapes the institutions of society, and conversely, the extent to which the religion is itself transformed through its adoption by a variety of cultures. We explore the life of the prophet Muhammad; trace the founding, spread and impact of Islam, and seek to understand the development of its institutions and its conflicts. We also investigate the impact of maritime and caravan trade; the rise and fall of Sudanic, Arab, Berber, Mamluk, Turkish and Mongol states; the consequences of the Crusades; and the decline of the Byzantines. Taught in Istanbul by Dr. Tim Welliver.

HIST 479-2 Topics in World History: Turkey in the Contemporary World
Explores the culture, society, economy and politics of Turkey since the founding of the republic. Turkey today wrestles with serious issues of rapid economic development, urban growth, changing gender roles, Turkish identity, and the relationship between religion and politics. Turkey is emerging as a regional power, and this has affected its relations with NATO, the EU, the U.S., the Caucasus, central Asia, and the Middle East. In addition to exploring these trends, we devote particular attention to the evolution of the Turkish political system from the presidency of Kemal Ataturk to the triumph of the AK Party. Taught in Istanbul by Dr. Tim Welliver.

HIST 490-1/ ANTH 366-1 Topics in History I: Day to Day in Ancient Greece (Graduate & Honors credit available)
What did the ancients wear? eat? hate? love? How did they spend their days and nights? How did they survive without the car, movies, texting? How did they make their money? What did they think about the good life, death, politics, sex? Why do we care? This cross-listed course explores the ordinary lives of ancient Greeks- and of the Romans, Jews, and Christians who lived near them- as we wander their towns and poke our noses into what remains of their homes, temples, stores, streets. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Greece by Dr. Christine Shea.

HIST 490-2 Topics in History I: Paris through the Ages: From the Gauls to de Gaulle
Paris has had a flair for drama and has served as the stage for most major events in France over the past few centuries. This course investigates the past 2,000 years of this iconic city through the exploration of its neighborhoods, monuments and museums, both famous and obscure. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the Catacombs, and from the Roman baths to the ultra-modern neighborhood of La Defense, students get to know Paris and why it continues to fascinate. Each class focuses on such landmark periods and events as the Roman occupation, medieval expansion, the Renaissance, the Revolution and the age of Napoleon, the modernization of Paris, the Belle Epoque, the German occupation, Liberation as well as more recent transformations. Students learn to recognize the many layers of history that are visible throughout the city and continue their discovery of Paris on their own time. Taught in Paris I by Dr. François Le Roy.

HIST 490-3/SOCL 346-1 Topics in History I: Politics of Hate since 1900
A number of societies throughout the 20th century have demonized numerous ethnic, religious, and political minority groups turning them into the feared and "hated others". This cross-listed course will introduce students to a variety of groups who were victims of political, economic and social processes of "othering." This othering resulted in the development of xenophobic ideologies and exclusionary processes such as discrimination, ghettoization, and genocide. Those who have suffered from these hate crimes include the victims of Nazi Holocaust, Stalin's purges, American McCarthyism and a variety of examples of xenophobia and genocides throughout the 20th century. Students will explore the motivations of the perpetrators, and the impact on survivors and victims. Taught in Prague by Dr. Rebecca Katz.

HIST 490-4 Topics in History I: Ukraine, Battleground of Empires (Graduate credit available)
Focuses on the peoples, histories and cultures of Ukraine with special emphasis on the Soviet and German occupations. The class combines traditional class activities with excursions to relevant places of interest in Lviv, Ukraine and the surrounding countryside. Students are asked to critically examine their encounters with Ukrainian society. Includes an opportunity to present a paper at an international student conference (must consult with the professor prior to departure). Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Adrian Mandzy.

HIST 490-5 Topics in History I: War and Memory in Eastern Europe
Explores how societies in Eastern Europe memorialize twentieth century wars. A society's war memorials affect future military mobilization, define national and civic identity, and provide solace to the families of the fallen. This course will examine issues of war, death, and memorialization in Eastern Europe generally, and in Lviv and Warsaw/Auschwitz in particular. We will survey transformations in various memorial sites over time, and engage with these sites and their legacies in person. The political transformations from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Poland, to the Soviet Union, to the current Ukrainian state will be explored through the various layers of war memorials. Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Karen Petrone.

HIST 491-1 Topics in History II: The History of Roman Greece
This course focuses on the ways in which classical Greece was transformed by the Roman conquest of the eastern Mediterranean. Students examine literary, historical, and archaeological sources to address issues of social, political, religious, and economic change brought about by the imperialism of Rome. Careful consideration is paid to the absorption and modification of (subjugated) Greek cultural institutions and traditions by the (victorious) Romans to suit Roman tastes and needs. Taught in Greece by Prof. Kathleen Quinn.

HIST 491-2 Topics in History II: The Burden of History in Poland (1 credit hour; Graduate credit available)
Students who participate in the optional Poland week-long extension register for this course which focuses mainly on the peoples, histories and cultures of Poland with special emphasis on World War II and the German occupation. The class combines traditional class activities with an excursion to Auschwitz and historical places in Krakow. Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Adrian Mandzy.

HIST 491-3 Topics in History II: World War II and the Holocaust in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe was the fulcrum of the Second World War: the site of its most decisive conflict, the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union; the primary area in which the killings of the Holocaust were implemented; and the scene of bitter struggles among Ukrainians, Poles, Russians and others that comprised a "war within the war." This course focuses on the relationship between war and genocide, concentrating on the experiences of war in the Krakow-L'viv regions of eastern Poland/western Ukraine. Topics include the military history of the Nazi-Soviet War, home fronts, life under German occupation, genocide & ethnic cleansing, resistance & collaboration, and ethnic conflicts among Ukrainians, Poles, and others. Taught in Slavic Europe by Dr. Kenneth Slepyan.

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Honors Courses
A selection of study abroad courses (taught in English) is offered for honors credit. Any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in these courses for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. For course descriptions, see corresponding course in the specific subject area. If interested in receiving honors credit in another KIIS course, contact the KIIS office at kiis@wku.edu.

HON 490-1 Honors: Contemporary Global Health (Public Health)
Students will explore new health discoveries and technologies as each relates to law, ethics, religion, family, international trends, cultures and economy. This course will ask students to consider the effect of decisions and practice as they relate to local communities, state, national and international implications. Topics could include but are not limited to genetic testing, national insurance coverage, sex selection and reproductive technology, medical care of the incarcerated, and prescription drug development and legal distribution guidelines. Students will also propose topics based on interest and current world events at the time of the class. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Dayna Seelig.

HON 490-2 Honors: Day to Day in Ancient Greece (Anthropology/History)
What did the ancients wear? eat? hate? love? How did they spend their days and nights? How did they survive without the car, movies, texting? How did they make their money? What did they think about the good life, death, politics, sex? Why do we care? This cross-listed course explores the ordinary lives of ancient Greeks- and of the Romans, Jews, and Christians who lived near them- as we wander their towns and poke our noses into what remains of their homes, temples, stores, streets. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Greece by Dr. Christine Shea.

HON 490-3 Honors: The Warrior and the Poet: Japanese Literature in Translation (English)
This course focuses on two parallel traditions- one associated with "the warrior," the other with "the poet"- in Japanese literature from the Heian period to the present. We study a number of texts from each tradition before treating the central figure, Mishima Yukio, whose oeuvre represents the union of the warrior and poet aesthetics. Finally, we consider trends in contemporary Japanese fiction as exemplified by authors such as Murakami Haruki. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Japan by Dr. Sandra Hughes.

HON 490-4 Honors: Human Trafficking (Sociology)
The course will present the many ways that are utilized to buy and sell humans for labor and sex. The course will focus on the profit element of the supply and demand business. This approach recognizes there are a great many contributing factors to the global crime. The course provides an introduction to ways of critically thinking about this problem in the United States and Mexico. The central questions of this course are: How does the buying and selling of humans for profit violate human rights? What are the differences between trafficking and smuggling? Who are most likely the victims of human trafficking? Who benefits from human trafficking? What legislation is relevant to reduce the growing incidence of this crime? Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Mexico II by Dr. Theresa C. Hayden.

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Institute for Citizenship & Social Responsibility
ICSR 301-1 Seminar in Social Responsibility: Service Learning in Tanzania (Graduate credit available)
Working collaboratively with community members, students will identify and examine a current social problem or issue. Students, with their community partners, consider possible courses of action and develop a project to address the problem. Taught in Tanzania by Dr. Saundra Ardrey.

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Interior Design and Fashion
IDFM 423-1/THEA 424-1 Human Environment Study Tour: Fashion and Costume History
As the mecca of fashion and haute couture, there is no better place to study the evolution of fashion than Paris, France. This cross-listed course will provide an overview of how clothing has changed throughout time, with special emphasis given to 20th century fashion design. To name a few, we will study designers such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior, and the impact their clothing had on the world. We'll explore how clothing captured the essence of various time periods, and we'll take a peek at current trends in French fashion. Taught in Paris I by Prof. Denise Watkins.

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Internships and Service-Learning
The Internship & Service-Learning courses below are open to undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking students. Additional international internships may be available. Contact the KIIS Office at kiis@wku.edu to discuss possible options.

CNS 595-1 Internship: Program Director's Assistant (3-6 credits; Graduate students only)
This graduate student internship in Student Affairs enables students to shadow a KIIS summer program director. In consultation with the KIIS office and KIIS director, the student creates a work plan outlining the duties and responsibilities to be performed. Previous interns have assisted with residence life duties, accounting and administration, orientation, risk management, and communication between students & faculty. Interns apply for a specific KIIS program & receive a $300 scholarship. Contact the KIIS office for details.

HCA 459: Global Health Service-Learning Practicum (3-6 hours; Graduate Credit Available)
The Global Health Service-Learning (GHSL) practicum opens doors for both undergraduate and graduate students in health professions such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, social work, and health administration to apply their skills alongside their Tanzanian counterparts while serving the health needs of the community. Key populations targeted by the program include the youth, HIV/AIDS patients, orphans, and a university community. The GHSL practicum can also be taken as an internship for students in health-related majors. Taught in Tanzania by Dr. William Mkanta.

ICSR 301-1 Seminar in Social Responsibility: Service Learning in Tanzania (Graduate Credit Available)
Working collaboratively with community members, students identify and examine a current social problem or issue. Students, with their community partners, consider possible courses of action and develop a project to address the problem. Taught in Tanzania by Dr. Saundra Ardrey.

NURS 317-5 Special Topics: Community/Public Health Clinical Nursing Practicum (3 hours)
This is the clinical component of a course required for all BSN nursing students. It explores theories that form Tanzanian viewpoints on health and illness. This course includes visits to a variety of community agencies in the host city such as hospitals, clinics and others that serve a diversity of risk groups. It includes meetings with physicians, nurses as well as traditional healers in the community. Class time is spent in discussion about basic community/public health concepts and planning activities in the community. Assignments include health teaching, screening, case finding, referral, and evaluation of community services and culminate with a detailed written and comprehensive community assessment of a selected population of the city. Taught in Tanzania by Prof. Adele Dean.

PERF 461-1 Performing Arts Practicum III (3-6 credits)
The KIIS Montreal internship provides students with a personalized experience in drama, theater or dance at the top Jewish theater in Montreal. It is designed to give students the chance to gain real world experience in their field of choice (with the exception of acting). Interns focus on design (set, lighting, costumes), stage and sound management, production management, and marketing/public relations. Interns will work on the theatre's current plays along with the rest of the theater team and will have the choice of staying one or two months. Arranged by Prof. Eddy Cuisinier.

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Journalism and Broadcasting
JOUR 354-1 International Public Relations: Baseball, Literacy, Tourism and More
This course provides an overview of the basic principles of public relations then examines how these principles have been applied and adapted within a Cuban context. Using the case study method, students will identify then analyze the public relations strategies used to promote programs and products. Guest speakers from the Cuban Women's Federation and Committee for Defense of the Revolution will provide insights into the tactics used to promote literacy and community development. Tours and talks at the National Sports Institute (INDER) and Ministry of Trade and Investment (MINVEC) will highlight public relations strategies related to sports, tourism, and economic development. Additional insights will be gained through excursions to a sugar mill, a cigar factory, the Literacy Museum, and the Museum of Rum. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct an original case study from conceptualization to the final presentation of findings. Taught in Cuba by Dr. Janet Rice McCoy.

JOUR 481-1/ART 490-1 Problems in Mass Communication: Digital Photography and Imaging
Introduces the theory and practice of digital photography and image editing. It includes lectures and demonstrations related to the functionalities of digital cameras, procedures of image capture and manipulation, effective visual communication, and the creative process of photographic composition and its aesthetics considerations. The program locations in Shanghai, Changsha, Zhang-Jia-Jie, Xi'an and Beijing provide rich context for photographing people's life, architecture, landscape and many other interesting objects. Taught in China by Dr. Guanping Zheng.

JOUR 481-2/ART 490-2 Problems in Mass Communication: Digital Photography
Students visit areas of natural interest along with historic/cultural locations. Students learn how to use their digital SLR cameras and use their own imaging software, preferably Adobe Photoshop, to enhance their photographic images. After completion of the summer program, students will have an art exhibition at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Clemens Gallery in the Fall of 2013 based on the images from Costa Rica. Taught in Costa Rica by Prof. Randy Simmons.

JOUR 481-3/ENG 399-3 Problems in Mass Communication: Hemingway's Cuba, Yesterday and Today
In this feature writing cross-listed course, we will explore Hemingway's Cuba. Ernest Hemingway spent the last 20 years of his life in Cuba and used Cuba as the setting for some of his most famous books such as The Old Man and the Sea. He set world records in big-game fishing and wrote about the experiences for Esquire magazine. He wrote letters to movie stars and famous authors describing his adopted homeland. Using Cuba as a backdrop, you will learn to write travel articles for publication through three strategies. First, you will read and review the works of travel writers to identify the components of skillfully crafted articles. Second, you will observe and reflect on your surroundings before composing travel accounts based on first-hand experience in Cuba. You will improve your descriptive and narrative writing techniques in the process. Third, you will explore the business aspects of feature and travel writing including how to identify markets, craft a query, pitch an editor, and increase income with photographs. Taught in Cuba by Dr. Janet Rice McCoy.

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Leadership Studies
LEAD 475-1 Leadership Studies Special Topics: The Dark Side of Leadership: Rise of a Tyrannical Leader
When we think of leadership, our thoughts tend to lean towards the positive. Names such as Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King and others come to mind. Despite the inspiring stories of those leaders who have sought the common good, there is a dark side of leadership that we hesitate to consider. Nonetheless, there are valuable lessons to be learned by studying leaders from the dark side. This course examines the leadership style and traits of Adolph Hitler from a contemporary perspective. We compare and contrast his worldview, rise to power, and the mindset of his followers to political leaders of today. Taught in Berlin by Dr. Melody Rawlings.

LEAD 475-2 Leadership Studies Special Topics: Ethics and Leadership: Examining the European Union
Corruption is one of the greatest challenges facing states within the EU and the U.S. In response, the European Commission has espoused an anti-corruption policy aimed at implementing existing laws against corruption and identifying additional areas that need legislative action. The U.S. government has also established anti-corruption policies. What is the purpose and what are the ideals, values, and ethics of government officials? What can be done to lead to more ethical and effective government leadership? This course explores the effects of corruption on the confidence of the populace, the accountability of political leaders, and the financial infrastructure of the union. We examine the roots of ethics and values and the roles that both play in influencing followers' perceptions and conduct. Is it possible to eliminate government corruption, or is corruption inevitable? Taught in Berlin by Dr. Melody Rawlings.

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Management
MGT 303-1 International Business
Designed to fill the growing need to assess business performance along the triple bottom line, i.e., economical, environmental, and social sustainability. Students are introduced to the 6R model (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, redesign, and remanufacture) as a roadmap of sustainability. Opportunities for students to interact with businesses, government agencies, citizens, communities, and non-governmental organizations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland will be arranged. Through these interactions students evaluate and compare the approaches of sustainability between European & American businesses, to gain a global perspective in this important issue. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Anita Lee-Post.

MGT 316-1 International Management
Want to experience first-hand how European firms address issues of global supply chain management? Through this course, you have a chance to observe and examine the workings of supply chain operations on-site in Bergenz as well as nearby European cities such as Zurich and Munich. You will be able to gain an understanding of the managerial challenges, technological enablers and environmental concerns of global supply chains. A European perspective of global supply chain management will be beneficial to US firms as they seek to globalize their supply chains. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Anita Lee-Post.

MGT 410-1 Seminar: Management Strategy
Suppose you are a successful local restaurant owner. Due to your unique cooking skills, flowery smiles to customers and reasonable prices, your restaurant is very profitable. Now, comes a strategic moment. What you will do with your profits? You need growth. Then, growth in what business? Growth in restaurant industry? What if there is another severe economic downturn that will hit the entire restaurant industry again? Wouldn't it make sense to go into different businesses to spread your risks? What businesses? Potato chips or computer chips? Any decision rules here? To answer these questions, you need this corporate strategy course to help you understand how to understand and construct a portfolio of businesses. This course will feature academic fun in the learning process with interesting examples embedded in lectures and fun in-class case discussions to reinforce learning. Taught in China by Dr. Zhe Zhang.

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Modern Languages
Chinese
CHIN 101-1 Elementary Chinese I
Conversational Mandarin with basic grammar and basic functional vocabulary of the Chinese language. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture. Taught in China by local faculty.

CHIN 102-1 Elementary Chinese II
Conversational Mandarin with basic grammar and basic functional vocabulary of the Chinese language. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture. Taught in China by local faculty.

CHIN 201-1 Intermediate Chinese I
Conversational Mandarin with intermediate grammar & intermediate functional vocabulary of the Chinese language. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture. Taught in China by local faculty.

French
FREN 102-1 Elementary French II
A course designed to teach the four basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking and understanding, as well as cultural insights into French-speaking nations. Taught in Quebec by Prof. Eddy Cuisinier.

FREN 210-1 Intermediate French Conversation Abroad
An exploration of conversation with practical approaches and useful ways to interact with francophones, including a direct study of Quebec idioms and expressions. French spoken in Quebec has a rich historical background and each area has colorful expressions and accents worth analyzing. It is important to stimulate a clear understanding of regionalized languages to facilitate communication and avoid misconceptions and prejudices. With the use of movies, songs, literature and various cultural documents, students think critically to broaden their perspectives on Francophone culture. Taught in Quebec by Prof. Nicolas Fortin.

FREN 211-1 French Culture Abroad
To appreciate Quebec culture, it is important to visit history starting from New France to its modernity. By exploring literature, TV, cinema, music, humor and direct interaction with the historical parts of the city, students can achieve a better understanding of the French heritage in North America. Connections with Acadians and Cajuns prove important in understanding the overall impact of France on the territory. Field trips such as the Plaines d'Abraham, the Old Quebec City district, museums, Montreal and the country side will help to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural bases. Guest lecturers working in business, arts and education will be invited to explain their personal perspectives on Quebec cultural, political and economical aspects. Taught in Quebec by Prof. Nicolas Fortin.

FREN 323-1 French Civilization and Culture: The Cultural Heritage of Paris
Focuses on examining and exploring the heritage of Paris. We dive into the city looking at its rich heritage with various perspectives: its history, its art, its religion, its architecture. Students are required to keep a personal travel journal, take photos, and visit at least seven sites a week. This course is not for the faint of heart. Each student is required to have an active mind, a curious heart, and a desire to explore. Taught in Paris II by Prof. Jeorg Ellen Sauer.

FREN 325-1 Survey of French Literature I: Medieval French Literature and Culture
This class is an exploration of the fascinating literary and cultural period often unjustly termed "The Dark Ages". Particularly rich in France, the medieval period left behind unique texts, architectural icons, and cultural artifacts that point to a sophisticated & thriving society underpinned by humor and creativity. Our task will be to examine different social and cultural aspects of the Middle Ages, benefitting fully from on-site resources such as the Cluny museum and Notre Dame cathedral. Taught in Paris II by Dr. Karen Taylor.

FREN 326-1 Survey of French Literature II: Paris in Verse
We will take Charles Baudelaire's "Tableaux parisiens" (1857) as the starting point for an exploration of Paris as a particularly fertile environment for poetic inspiration. Baudelaire's favorite subjects of the chance encounter, the fleeting glance, the lives of crowds, the urban landscape, memory, ghostliness, nostalgia, and addiction will inform our approach to life in the city as an experience of poetic seduction. In addition to poems by Baudelaire, we will consider works by other well-known poets who have described Paris in verse, including Villon, Du Bellay, Corneille, Hugo, Nerval, Apollinaire, and Queneau. Taught in Paris II by Dr. Jeffrey Peters.

FREN 426-1 French Literature of the Twentieth Century: French Theater in Performance
This course explores the history of the French theater by attending performances of plays in Paris. We see at least one production per week. Prior to the performances, we read and discuss the texts of the scheduled play, and, following the performance, continue our discussion through analyses of production choices made by the director and actors. The plays we choose will depend on what is being shown in Paris during the five weeks of our course. We will, however, try to see works from different genres - comedy, tragedy, experimental, etc. - and from different historical periods. We will emphasize textual analysis, as well as principles of production: staging, costumes, acting, set design, lighting, music, etc. The course is taught entirely in French. Taught in Paris II by Dr. Jeffrey Peters.

FREN 427-1 Francophone Culture: The "Art" of Paris
This class, based on historical and modern evidence, will explore the French concept of "l'art de vivre" (the art of living well) and its manifestations in the city of Paris. For the French, a good and rich life depends less on quantity (especially of possessions or food) and more on quality and variety; a philosophy often at odds with the tenets of American culture. We will examine different aspects of the Art of Living Well; from food and clothing, to cultural events, both simple and highbrow, that all come together to form a unique and enriching way of living that can be both instructive and mysterious to those visiting France. Taught in Paris II by Dr. Karen Taylor.

German
GERM 100-1 German Language & Culture On-Site: Basic Conversation
A basic German course focused on the conversational skills students will find most useful in navigating Bregenz and interacting with its inhabitants. The course also provides interactive practice and instruction in reading, writing and grammar skills. Major topics include personal introductions, travel, public transportation, shopping, and restaurant vocabulary. Throughout the class students are challenged to identify the uniquely Austrian and German characteristics of each of these topics and to contrast them with American culture. In-class instruction is supported by frequent forays into the real-world settings offered in Bregenz, where students can put their newly-learned skills to the test. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Prof. Jordan Gabbard.

GERM 105-1 Introduction to Germanic Culture
With a special focus on Germanic cultures of Austria, Germany and Switzerland, this course surveys the development of German civilization from its origins around 113 B.C. to the present while emphasizing German cultural contributions to Western identity, traditions, and world heritage. We give consideration to current popular culture as well. View magnificent castles, cathedrals, fortified medieval towns and breathtaking scenery! Explore the times and lives of famous artists, athletes, entertainers and politicians! Note: this course must be taken in conjunction with one of the other program courses. Taught in English in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Bess Dawson.

GERM 210-1 Intermediate German Conversation Abroad
Designed to develop the vocabulary and oral communication skills of the student with a background of one year of college German or equivalent. Covers topic areas such as greetings and common courtesies, food and dining out etiquette, hotel situations, sightseeing as an informed traveler in Europe, getting around in cities, everyday routines, invitations, etc. The topics also incorporate aspects of pertinent structural elements for effective communication. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Reika Ebert.

GERM 306-1 Experiencing German Abroad: Jugend und Popkulturen
This intermediate language course focuses on youth cultures and their relationship to popular culture in contemporary Germany and Austria. In addition to investigating the contemporary idea of what precisely defines "youth" and its similarities and differences to American counterparts, Jugend und Popkulturen provides advanced language learners with opportunities to strengthen their writing and speaking skills. By viewing contemporary television, film, listening and analyzing music, reading literature as well as experiencing and reflecting on culture, this course allows students to experience first-hand what life is like for German-speaking youths. In addition to field trips into the cultural landscape of Austria, an array of guest speakers will add to the interactive element of this course. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Bess Dawson.

GERM 306-2 Experiencing German Abroad: The Cultural Heritage of Munich
Designed for an in-depth exploration of the history and culture of Munich and Bavaria. Students practice their written, reading, listening & spoken German language skills while enjoying afternoon excursions into Munich & a weekend trip to Nuremberg. There are further opportunities to visit other German cities during independent travel weekends. Taught in Munich by Prof. Nancy Jentsch.

GERM 330-1 German Composition and Conversation
Develops skill in writing and speaking standard German. Stress is on vocabulary building, use of dictionary and control of sentence structures. Skill in spoken German is aimed at enabling the students to find their way around Munich and to function in a social setting. Taught in Munich by local faculty.

GERM 430-1 Advanced German Stylistics
Provides intensive grammar instruction and practice in written & spoken German, enabling the student to write letters, reports, essays, and descriptions. Students investigate aspects of German structure that they notice around them. Taught in Munich by Dr. Laura Wilson.

GERM 455-1 Topics in German Literary and Cultural Studies: German Juvenile Literature (Deutsche Jugendliteratur)
German history and culture come alive through the works of writers who have sought to instruct and encourage young people over the ages. This course will begin with an overview of the history of German juvenile literature, showing connections between the works and the times in which they were written. Historical texts include not only the tales of the Grimm Brothers, but also the controversial Struwwelpeter, with its graphic innovations and its political allusions. The course continues with more recent texts, which provide a unique look at cultural and social aspects of German life today. Taught in Munich by Prof. Nancy Jentsch.

Italian
ITAL 100-1 Italian Language & Culture On-Site: Basic Conversation
A conversation-oriented introduction to pronunciation, essential structures, and vocabulary. Designed to enable students to communicate in simple Italian in everyday situations. Pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking and simple reading and writing of material related to conversational situations are included. Emphasis is placed on bringing students into contact with Italian native speakers and various aspects of their culture. No previous language study required. Taught in Italy by Prof. Paolo Volpe-Rinonapoli.

ITAL 105-1 Introduction to Italian Culture
A survey of the contemporary culture of Italy with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political systems and achievements. Note: this course must be taken in conjunction with one of the other program courses. Taught in English in Italy by Dr. Nuria Novella.

Japanese
JAPN 100-1 Japanese Language & Culture On-Site: Basic Conversation
A conversation-oriented introduction to pronunciation, essential structures, and vocabulary. Designed to enable students to communicate in simple Japanese in everyday situations. Pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking and simple reading and writing of material related to conversational situations are included. Emphasis is placed on bringing students into contact with Japanese native speakers and various aspects of their culture. No previous language study required. Taught in Japan by Prof. Yoko Hatakeyama.

JAPN 115-1/ENG 399-10 Introduction to Japanese Culture
Students will experience life in Japan through interaction with Japanese people in the context of day-to-day life, including a week-long home stay. In addition to studying the material in their textbooks, students visit historically and culturally significant sites, write a journal, conduct field research, listen to lectures, and make a presentation. Their work in class will complement their real life experience. We discuss and analyze Japanese culture and compare it to American culture, including examples of how Japanese culture has been absorbed into American culture, and vice versa. Taught in Japan by Dr. Sandra Hughes.

JAPN 210-1 Intermediate Japanese Conversation Abroad
A course designed to develop the vocabulary & oral communication skills of the student with a background of one year of college Japanese or equivalent. Emphasis is placed on bringing the student into contact with Japanese native speakers and various aspects of their culture. Taught in Japan by Prof. Yoko Hatakeyama.

Spanish
SPAN 100-1 Spanish Language and Culture On-Site
An introduction to Spanish and Spanish-speaking culture in conjunction with study abroad for students with little or no previous language study. Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Maria Galvan.

SPAN 105: Introduction to Hispanic Culture
Survey of contemporary values of Spain, with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and achievements of the Spanish peoples. Taught in Spain 2-week English by Prof. Ninfa Floyd.

SPAN/GEOG/HIST/PS 200-1 Introduction to Latin America
This course is a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Latin America, emphasizing regions, peoples, and cultures. Students may register for either GEOG 200, HIST 200, PS 200, or SPAN 200. Taught in English in Ecuador by Prof. Ryan Kelly.

SPAN 210-1 & 2 Intermediate Spanish Conversation Abroad
Designed to develop the vocabulary and communication skills of a student with one year of college Spanish or equivalent, with emphasis on contact with Spanish native speakers. Students are asked to complete assignments to take advantage of the fact they are living & studying in Mexico, e.g., interviews, reading the daily newspapers & magazines, going to stores & the markets, gathering vocabulary & expressions from menus, billboards, and public announcements, etc. SPAN 210 may not substitute for SPAN 201 or 202, but may count as an elective for the major or minor. Section 1 taught in Mexico I by Dr. Michael Waag; Section 2 taught in Mexico II by local faculty.

SPAN 211-1 & 2 Intermediate Spanish Culture Abroad
Designed to develop an appreciation for different aspects of Spanish-speaking countries and their people and cultures, for a student with one year of college Spanish or equivalent. Field trips are taken to museums, monuments, archaeological sites and places of cultural and historical interest to reinforce and bring to life what is learned in class. SPAN 211 may not substitute for SPAN 201 or 202, but may count as an elective for the major or minor. Section 1 taught in Mexico I by Prof. Roberto Jimenez-Arroyo; Section 2 taught in Mexico II by local faculty.

SPAN 230-1 Spanish for Medical Professionals
Course designed to develop the specific vocabulary & oral communication skills essential for a student intending to pursue a career in medicine or nursing who has a background of one year of college Spanish or the equivalent. Taught in Mexico II by local faculty.

SPAN 306-1 Experiencing Spanish Abroad: Envisioning Modern Cuba
Orients students to modern Cuba by way of readings & discussions relating to such cultural topics as slavery, the sugar industry, the Revolution of 1959, the U.S. trade embargo, and others. Tentative field trips include the Museum of the Revolution, the Museum of the Literacy Campaign, Old Havana, the Fort of Havana, and a functioning ingenio (sugar mill). Students are expected to choose an area of cultural interest and conduct interviews with local Cubans to gather information for a 5-minute presentation in Spanish. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Taught in Cuba by Dr. Ric Morris.

SPAN 306-2 Experiencing Spanish Abroad: Phonetics & Pronunciation
An introduction to the study of Spanish phonetics with emphasis on practical exercises for improving students' pronunciation of Spanish. The course includes a study of the sounds and dialects of Spanish, contrasted with those of the students' native language. Taught in Spain I by Dr. Brian Boisvert.

SPAN 331-1 Business Spanish
Students acquire new vocabulary related to business situations; improve their language skills by reviewing & applying grammar concepts; critically analyze short texts and newspaper articles about the business Spanish world; learn to discern and understand differences in business practices between the U.S. and Spain, and become more aware of the local business community in Segovia. Taught in Spain I by Dr. Nelson Lopez.

SPAN 370-1 Spanish Conversation / SPAN 470-1 Advanced Oral Spanish
Helps students improve their oral communication skills in Spanish in order to communicate in an intermediate-high level. Through the discussion of readings about various current issues, by in-class discussions, activities and student presentations, students develop the ability to improvise and communicate complex opinions and ideas in Spanish. The course also helps students increase their awareness about cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Roberto Jimenez-Arroyo.

SPAN 370-2 & 3 Spanish Conversation
Designed to practice and exercise pronunciation, comprehension & oral expression abroad. Emphasis is placed on bringing the student into contact with Spain's historical background and culture through interaction with native speakers. Section 2 taught in Spain I by Dr. Brian Boisvert; Section 3 taught in Spain I by Dr. Nadina Olmedo.

SPAN 372-1 Latin American Civilization and Culture
Offers students a general overview of the history and development of Latin American societies and cultures, from the conquest to the present. Through readings, film, class trips and presentations, students learn about the different historical, political & sociocultural processes that have impacted the formation and development of the region. The course emphasizes Mexican civilization and culture, but students also gain general understanding of other civilizations and cultures of the region. Taught in Mexico I by Dr. Michael Waag.

SPAN 373-1 & 2 Spanish Civilization and Culture
Survey of historical and cultural background of Spain and its people from the Roman colonization to the present. Topics are organized around a series of themes including religion, history, politics, regionalism, demography, art and architecture. The course addresses the complex historical, political and cultural identities of Spain in order to understand the country in the twenty-first century. Section 1 taught in Spain II by Dr. Melissa Stewart ; Section 2 taught in Spain II Dr. Slav N. Gratchev.

SPAN 374-1 Literature and Culture of Spain
Designed to improve reading, writing, and oral expression skills; build vocabulary, and expand understanding of Spanish culture, with special emphasis on the literary tradition of Spain. In particular, this course introduces students to contemporary Spanish short stories, from the twentieth century to today. Selected readings provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis, as well as for understanding the structure of literary works. Critical thinking and analysis of texts are the primary focus of this class. Taught in Spain I by Dr. Nadina Olmedo.

SPAN 376-1 Literature and Culture of Latin America
Taught in Spanish, this class is in every way an immersion course in Latin American culture. As we travel throughout several different regions of Costa Rica, students learn about Latin American dance, music, and film, while developing a greater understanding of the political and socioeconomic factors that led to their production. We will consider local responses to globalization and environmentalism as we visit farms, markets, ports, and multinational corporations. We will critically analyze sustainability initiatives such as Eco-tourism and agricultural cooperatives. We will learn from local guest speakers about inequality, corruption, and rigid class structures and how creative people work to turn challenges into opportunities. We also consider the rich cultural diversity of rural Costa Rica, exploring Afro-Caribbean and indigenous communities. This will be a discussion based, problem-solving, seminar style class. Taught in Costa Rica by Dr. Genny Ballard.

SPAN 455-1 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies: Spanish Language in Context
Focuses on the interpretation and negotiation of social interactions while abroad. Students collect and analyze data from native speakers of Spanish in order to better understand and carry out everyday speech acts, such as requests, refusals, apologies, complaints, greetings, leave-takings, and invitations. We examine various ways in which politeness is manifested in the language, how social factors influence the directness (or indirectness), and what discourse markers contribute to the realization of speech acts. Taught in Spain II by Dr. Lisa Kuriscak.

SPAN 470-1 Advanced Oral Spanish
Helps students improve their oral communication skills in Spanish in order to communicate in an intermediate-high level. Through the discussion of readings about various current issues, by in-class discussions, activities and student presentations, students develop the ability to improvise and communicate complex opinions and ideas in Spanish. The course also helps students increase their awareness about cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Mexico I by Prof. Roberto Jimenez-Arroyo.

SPAN 470-2 Advanced Oral Spanish
This advanced conversation class is designed for students with at least two years of college Spanish or equivalent. Its main purpose is to develop greater fluency and better pronunciation. Oral and written reports are required. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, polishing of grammar while working to master more complex oral communication tasks, such as narrating & describing using aspects of time, giving elaborate explanation, and stating and supporting opinions concretely. Taught in Spain II by Dr. Lisa Kuriscak.

SPAN 490-1 Hispanic Cinema
Introduction to the cinematic work of Latin American, Spanish, and US-Hispanic-Latino film artists and development of critical interpretative skills that enhance appreciation of films. Taught in Spain II by Dr. Slav N. Gratchev.

Swahili
SWAH 101-1 Elementary Swahili
A conversation-oriented introduction to pronunciation, essential structures and vocabulary. Designed to enable students to communicate in simple Swahili in everyday situations. Emphasis is placed on bringing students into contact with native speakers and various aspects of their culture. No previous language study required. Taught in Tanzania by local faculty.

Ukrainian
UKRN 100-1 Ukrainian Language and Culture On-Site: Basic Conversation
A conversation-oriented introduction to pronunciation, essential structures and vocabulary. Designed to enable students to communicate in simple Ukrainian in everyday situations. Emphasis is placed on bringing students into contact with Ukrainian native speakers and various aspects of their culture. No previous language study required. Taught in Slavic Europe by local faculty.

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Music
MUS 327-1 History of Music II
Salzburg is home to a wide range of significant figures from music history, including Mozart, Hummel, Michael Haydn, and countless others. History of Music II focuses on the major composers and important performance trends of the Classical and Early Romantic periods (ca. 1750-1850). The student cultivates an awareness of the social, historical and philosophical ideas that influences those musical styles, and studies the repertoire of this period through readings, lectures, discussions, analysis and score study, individual and group projects, concert attendance and excursions around Salzburg. Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Bernardo Scarambone.

MUS 328-1: History of Music III
Salzburg is home to a wide range of significant figures from music history, including Mozart, Hummel, Michael Haydn, and countless others. History of Music III focuses on the major composers and important musical forms of the Romantic and 20th century periods (ca. 1850-present). The student cultivates an awareness of the social, historical and philosophical ideas that influences those musical styles, and studies the repertoire of this period through readings, lectures, discussions, analysis and score study, individual and group projects, concert attendance and excursions around Salzburg. Taught in Salzburg by Prof. Scot Buzza.

MUS 338-1 Directed Study: Choral and Vocal Methods for Ensemble Singing)
A course in the fundamentals of singing and how these fundamentals may be used in effective instruction of students in a choral ensemble. Course content includes vocal physiology; principles of vocal production and vocal pedagogy; a study of instructional methods appropriate to the choral rehearsal, especially at the secondary school and adult levels; brief surveys of choral music history and choral literature; and choral program management and resources (Audition Required). Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Stephen Bolster.

MUS 338-2: Directed Study: Conducting I
Conducting develops the student's conducting & rehearsal technique through individual and group exercises, study of conducting drills, individual works and excerpts, and individual "podium" time for conducting and rehearsal. Strong emphasis is placed on musical analysis and score study. The student works toward refinement of controlled 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 patterns and their subdivisions, & polishes basic conducting techniques, including preparations, cut-offs, cues, fermate, dynamics, articulations, changes of tempo, irregular meters, expressive gestures, and left hand technique. Emphasis is placed on ear training, critical listening skills and rehearsal technique. Students attend local concerts in Salzburg and critique the conducting they observe. Taught in Salzburg by Prof. Scot Buzza.

MUS 338-3: Directed Study: Form and Analysis
Develops aural and written skills for analyzing how structural functions delineate musical form. The course will introduce structural functions in the context of short examples and apply these to understanding classical forms: binary, ternary, sonata, rondo, variation, and imitative forms. Emphasis is placed on contextual listening and connecting intuitive perceptions with an analytical framework that develops the student's ability to hear and write effectively about musical structure. Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Mark Zanter.

MUS 338-4 Directed Study: Theory in the Romantic Period
This course addresses: modulation; chromatic harmony and harmonic practice through the end of the 19th century; introduction to non-tonal practice; and analytical methods. Emphasis is placed on harmonic analysis, and techniques for contextual analysis of challenging passages taken from: Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Debussy, Berg, and Schoenberg. Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Mark Zanter.

MUS 374-1 Opera Theatre (1 credit hour)
A study of operatic literature focusing on Austrian and German composers. Some historical study to provide the context for these scenes is also featured. Students view opera films, write reviews, go to an opera, and prepare a public performance. Other features of the class include characterization and improvisation exercises, introduction to body awareness, Alexander Technique, relaxation techniques, staging, audition procedures, resume writing, stage deportment, etc. Students are assigned scenes to study and perform at the end of the program (Audition Required). Taught in Salzburg by Prof. Gayle Grout.

MUS 430-1 Music Literature: Music Made Real by Paris' Historical Sites
This music course requires no musical background and is intended to serve (with your institution's approval) as a general education music appreciation course. The course introduces the basic elements of music - sound, pitch, rhythm, meter, medium, and societal context. This last element is enhanced by visits to sites in and around Paris where renowned Parisian musicians created music or performed. For instance, a segment devoted to great French organists is amplified by visits to Notre Dame, Saint-Sulpice and Saint-Gervais; late 19th century opera will gain greater meaning by a visit to the Palais Garnier, the site of Gaston Leroux's novel Phantom of the Opera; Parisian Jazz is made more tangible by a visit to Le Caveau de la Huchette; modern experimental music made more accessible by a visit to IRCAM at the Place Igor Stravinsky. These and other sites guide the particular topics. Taught in Paris I by Dr. Wendell Dobbs.

MUS 430-2 Music Literature: Music in Paris Today: Observation and Reaction
Like music? Like to write and speak? Come discover Music in Paris Today. Designed as an upper level cultural awareness course. Though some musical background is helpful; it is not essential. At the beginning of the course the class surveys the current musical scene in Paris and each student will choose two events. After an introduction to basic musical elements, students are guided in preliminary research in preparation to attend the chosen events. After the events students write a multi-draft review of one and prepare an oral presentation about the other using a provided set of guidelines. Attending each other's chosen events will propel discussion about historical and cultural/societal setting, various musical genres, media and artists. Taught in Paris I by Dr. Wendell Dobbs.

MUS 430-3 Music Literature: Choral Literature: Performance and Study
Choral literature covers major repertoire from 1450 to the present. Students will study diverse choral repertoire from 1450 to the present with emphasis on stylistic traits, compositional forms and aesthetic considerations, through score study, analysis, and preparation for performance in several Austrian concert venues. Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Stephen Bolster.

MUS 430-4 Music Literature: Mozart by Mozart: A Survey of Mozart's Letters
This fun and informative course focuses on the famous collection of letters Mozart wrote throughout his life. In those letters, Mozart revealed his humor, suffering, joy, and above all, his love for music. Throughout the course, students unveil the human side of Mozart, study the music mentioned in his letters, be introduced to the people and places that shaped one of the most important composers of Western Music. Taught in Salzburg by Dr. Bernardo Scarambone.

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Nursing
NURS 317-1 Special Topics: Professional Issues in Nursing and Healthcare in a Global Setting
Examines emerging trends in nursing education; professional nursing practice; study of ethical frameworks and legal factors influencing decision-making in nursing practice. Discusses cultural and health care beliefs, values, and ethical frameworks as they relate to the profession. Analyzes educational issues relevant to the delivery of culturally competent professional nursing care. Analyzes relevant legal and ethical issues in professional nursing in local and global settings. Taught in Mexico II by Dr. Elizabeth Fitzgerald.

NURS 317-2 Special Topics: Nursing Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice
This course provides an introduction to evidence-based practice in nursing. It includes examination of selected health care research for applicability to culturally competent practice in local and global settings. Critical analysis of health care research studies is emphasized. Taught in Mexico II by Dr. Elizabeth Fitzgerald.

NURS 317-3/PH 462-1 Directed Study in Nursing: Traditional Mexican Medicine
Examines traditional Mexican beliefs such as "el susto," hot & cold theory, and the application of herbs & natural elements for healing. We study curanderismo, the elderly folk healers, & spend time with these healers. Students interview people of various communities & visit alternative and traditional healthcare institutions. Much of the class is in seminar/discussion format, with the students presenting on various topics relevant to cross-cultural competencies. Presentations, reflective journaling, demonstrations and other active learning strategies are used. Taught in Mexico II by Prof. Lynn Smith.

NURS 317-5 Special Topics: Community/Public Health Clinical Nursing Practicum
This is the clinical component of a course required for all BSN nursing students. It explores theories that form Tanzanian viewpoints on health and illness. This course includes visits to a variety of community agencies in the host city such as hospitals, clinics and others that serve a diversity of risk groups. It includes meetings with physicians, nurses as well as traditional healers in the community. Class time will be spent in discussion about basic community/public health concepts and planning activities in the community. Assignments include health teaching, screening, case finding, referral, and evaluation of community services and culminate with a detailed written and comprehensive community assessment of a selected population of the city. Taught in Tanzania by Prof. Adele Dean.

NURS 317-6 Special Topics: Women's Health in Tanzania
A survey of the status of women's health in Tanzania. We look at women's health throughout the lifespan, how it is affected by cultural, religious and socioeconomic factors (such as sexual discrimination and the use of traditional healers). We examine selected health problems which are particular for Tanzanian women such as female circumcision, high fertility rate, high maternal mortality, low contraceptive use and domestic violence. This course will utilize a holistic perspective and will be coordinated with visits to hospitals, clinics, and meetings with doctors and nurses and other health professionals. Seminar/discussion format with journaling & written reflections of experiences are used as classroom techniques. Students present on a variety of topics relevant to the course and based on experiences in the field. Taught in Tanzania by Prof. Adele Dean.

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Philosophy
PHIL 401-1 Readings in Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy
Understanding the Islamic world can be deepened by understanding Islamic philosophy. Islamic thinkers investigated topics that would occupy philosophers across the Middle East and Europe for nearly a thousand years. Islamic philosophers crafted influential commentaries, too, that helped carry ancient Greek philosophy into the West. This course presents a survey of Islamic philosophy from its origins in the 8th-century through the middle ages and into modernity. Classes will be held in historic mosques across Istanbul. Taught in Istanbul by Dr. Peter S. Fosl.

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Political Science
PS/GEOG/HIST/SPAN 200-1 Introduction to Latin America
This course is a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Latin America, emphasizing regions, peoples, and cultures. Students may register for either GEOG 200, HIST 200, PS 200, or SPAN 200. Taught in English in Ecuador by Prof. Ryan Kelly.

PS 260-1 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics is one of the more fascinating subfields of Political Science because it allows us to understand other political systems and even our own in a more in-depth manner by comparing the institutions and behavior of similar and different political systems. In this course we compare institutions and political behavior of four of the European Union states, The United Kingdom, France, and Germany; a European Union candidate, Turkey; and the United States, which shares NATO membership with each of these countries. Taught in Istanbul by Dr. Marybeth Beller.

PS 365-1 Government and Politics of the Middle East
The Middle East comprises many cultures, languages, and religions in a land that extends from Egypt to Iran & from Turkey to Yemen. Much of the early scientific developments were made in the Middle East: mathematicians, poets, and astronomers all practiced their scholarship here long before civilizations in Europe began to emerge. This area is important today because it is the birthplace of three major religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and also because of its geographical location and its vast oil reserves. We will study the Middle East by looking at its political institutions, political behavior, and by looking at conflicts in this region that have affected the balance of power and in which the United States has played a major role. The Middle East has a rich, complex history and a very complicated present. We cannot hope to cover every aspect of the politics of the Middle East in one summer, but we'll give it a try. Taught in Istanbul by Dr. Marybeth Beller.

PS 460-1 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics in Germany: The Berlin Republic
Berlin defined the political life of a divided Germany as it now defines a united Germany. As the capital of a country united since 1991, Berlin is the lens through which we study contemporary German politics. Our aim is to understand the nation's constitutional and political foundations, the behavior of its political parties, the nature of its political institutions, and the major domestic and foreign policy challenges its politicians face. We examine why Germany is a successful democracy with a healthy and competitive global economy and its social programs which provide its people with health insurance, welfare benefits, and pensions. We also explore how Germany plays a leading role in European politics: in creating the Common Market & the Euro currency and in solving the current European debt crisis. Taught in Berlin by Dr. Roger Murphy.

PS 460-2 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Human Rights in Germany and Europe after Nuremberg
The Nuremberg Trials were held in 1946 to prosecute the leaders of Nazi Germany for waging aggressive war, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The trials were a defining moment in the establishment of a new era in human rights. Our aim is to study the trials & then to explore their significance for the meaning of human rights in Germany & Europe. We examine how the German Federal Constitutional Court has interpreted the nation's constitution which proclaimed human dignity as its first principle and how a reunited Germany addressed the crimes and injustices committed by the officials of the former East German government. We explore how the European Court of Human Rights has interpreted the European Convention on Human Rights to resolve questions common to the European community. Taught in Berlin by Dr. Roger Murphy.

PS 460-3 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Military Rule and Its Legacy (Graduate credit available)
Examine the relationship between the armed forces and society, with a focus in the southern cone countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Being in Chile presents a unique opportunity as more than 5,000 people are estimated to have disappeared during the Pinochet dictatorship (1973-90). Within this context, we will ask a number of questions. First, why do militaries overthrow civilian leaders? Isn't it their job to protect? Second, what do militaries do when they are in power? Do they produce different types of policies? Third, why do militaries ultimately leave power? If they have the guns, why do they exit? Finally, what difficulties arise when civilians try to hold military leaders accountable for war crimes committed during their tenure? Taught in Chile by Dr. Shawn Schulenberg.

PS 460-4 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics and Economic Policy (Graduate credit available)
Examines the politics behind making economic policy. Polices made by the state affect business in a number of important ways, but business leaders often stumble when they engage in the political arena because the private sector and the public sector often function in very different ways. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding about how political actors, ideas, and institutions affect the economic policymaking process. It uses the United States & Chile as examples. Taught in Chile by Dr. Shawn Schulenberg.

PS 460-5 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: The Politics of Health Care (Graduate credit available)
This course provides an examination of government structures - legislative, administrative and judicial - that help shape health care policy and help to determine the financing and delivery of health services in a community. Students gain an understanding of the role politics and ideology, cultural norms and biases play in influencing how limited health care resources are distributed. Students will gain insight into the decision making process of who gets what, when and how in Tanzania. Taught in Tanzania by Dr. Saundra Ardrey.

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Psychology
PSY 299-1/GERO 495-1 Topics in Psychology: The Graying of Japan
Japan has the largest population of elderly citizens in the world. Elderly Japanese also enjoy the longest life-expectancy of any industrialized nation. In this class we explore the consequences of this very large and aging cohort of citizens for Japan as a country, as a culture, and for the elderly themselves. We learn about mechanisms that are in place to provide for the economic and health care needs of the elderly, and the changes that have taken place in these systems over the last two decades to accommodate the aging population. We discuss how the elderly spend their time, stay healthy, and maintain a sense of purpose and meaning. While engaging in these discussions we visit facilities and families caring for the elderly in Japan, visit government agencies who support the aging population, and learn from guest speakers. We also observe elderly Japanese citizens across contexts as we move through the country during our travels. Taught in Japan by Dr. Steffen Wilson.

PSY 499-1 Senior Seminar in Psychology: Psychology of Art Graduate credit available
The course explores selected topics in the psychology of art within the context of mid-19th to mid-20th century French painting. Psychopathology and art are examined primarily through the study of Van Gogh and Maurice Utrillo. Creativity and the artistic personality are examined primarily through the work of Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Valadon, and Modigliani. Social psychology is considered by looking at the early Impressionist painters and the role that group interaction played in supporting a major conceptual shift in painting. We also discuss the art of the mentally ill and the role of art in psychotherapy. Taught in Paris I by Dr. Bob Brubaker.

PSY 499-2 Senior Seminar in Psychology: Nonverbal Behavior Graduate credit available
This course focuses on the varieties and functions of human nonverbal behavior. The course includes class activities designed to illustrate concepts. Students will learn to look at humans in terms of what they do, rather than what they say, and become aware of distinctively human characteristics such as artifact creation, art, and architecture. Students are introduced to the variety of technological and artifactual creations by humans through visits to museums in Paris, including the Louvre, Musee Picasso, Musee Cluny, and Musee du quai Branly. Our primate heritage also will be discussed following a visit to the Zoo de Vincennes (assuming it reopens in time). Attention is drawn to the varieties of human experience through observations and explorations of people at cafes and parks, interactions between people and their pets, and examination of grave stones and grave goods left at Paris cemeteries. Students will observe interpersonal behaviors at the Jardin du Luxembourg, in the Metro, and at marketplaces, and study architecture as communication at sites including La Defense, Sainte Chapelle, and the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery. Students will compare their own behavior with that of Parisian people and other American students. Taught in Paris I by Dr. Bob Brubaker.

PSY 355-1 Issues in Cross-Cultural Psychology: Growing Up Japanese
Japanese youth are known world-wide for their exceptional academic performance. Virtually all Japanese students complete high school, and the illiteracy rate among the Japanese is almost non-existent. In this course we discuss the broad range of contextual forces emanating from the family, the school, peer culture, and society itself that allows Japanese students to reach such high levels of achievement. We also discuss challenges for families raising children in Japan, and the consequences suffered by Japanese youth who do not persist in the academic arena. We will learn about the ways that the Japanese celebrate and protect their children. We will consider Japanese peer culture from which the world has been given anime, manga, countless technological inventions, and Hello Kitty. While engaging in these discussions we will visit schools and child care centers, hubs of youth culture, and learn from guest speakers. Taught in Japan by Dr. Steffen Wilson.

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Public Health
PH 462-1/NURS 317-3 Folklore and Medicine
Examines traditional Mexican beliefs such as "el susto," hot & cold theory, and the application of herbs & natural elements for healing. We study curanderismo, the elderly folk healers, & spend time with these healers. Students interview people of various communities & visit alternative and traditional healthcare institutions. Much of the class is in seminar/discussion format, with the students presenting on various topics relevant to cross-cultural competencies. Presentations, reflective journaling, demonstrations and other active learning strategies are used. Taught in Mexico II by Prof. Lynn Smith.

PH 469-1/HCA 347-1 Critical Issues in Health and Safety: Contemporary Global Health Honors credit available
Students will explore new health discoveries and technologies as each relates to law, ethics, religion, family, international trends, cultures and economy. This course will ask students to consider the effect of decisions and practice as they relate to local communities, state, national and international implications. Topics could include but are not limited to genetic testing, national insurance coverage, sex selection and reproductive technology, medical care of the incarcerated, and prescription drug development and legal distribution guidelines. Students will also propose topics based on interest and current world events at the time of the class. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Dayna Seelig.

PH 469-2 Critical Issues in Health and Safety: Health and Wellness Promotion Graduate credit available
A philosophical consideration of all dimensions of wellness promotion: physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and environmental. The emphasis is on the study of the balancing of different dimensions and the dynamic pursuit of holistic human needs. Students are asked to compare and contrast the resources and legal guidelines that support or deter individuals in both the US and in Austria. Taught in Austria-Bregenz by Dr. Dayna Seelig.

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Religious Studies
RELS 399-1/ENG 396-1 Study Abroad: Greek Myth in Context Honors and Graduate credit available
No stories contain greater richness and depth and none have been more influential than those we call "Greek myths." In this cross-listed course, students learn important ancient Greek tales while visiting sites in which many of these myths are said to have taken place-Athens, Eleusis, Delos, Delphi, Argos, and Mycenae. Students learn to read these tales as represented in Greek art- on vases and in sculpture. Taught in Greece by Dr. Richard Jackson King.

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Sociology
SOCL 346-1/HIST 490-3 Special Topics: Politics of Hate since 1900 Graduate credit available
A number of societies throughout the 20th century have demonized numerous ethnic, religious, and political minority groups turning them into the feared and "hated others". This cross-listed course will introduce students to a variety of groups who were victims of political, economic and social processes of "othering." This othering resulted in the development of xenophobic ideologies and exclusionary processes such as discrimination, ghettoization, and genocide. Those who have suffered from these hate crimes include the victims of Nazi Holocaust, Stalin's purges, American McCarthyism and a variety of examples of xenophobia and genocides throughout the 20th century. Students will explore the motivations of the perpetrators, and the impact on survivors and victims. Taught in Prague by Dr. Rebecca Katz.

SOCL 435-1 Family Violence Graduate credit available
This course will raise awareness of the dynamics of violence in family / intimate relationships. The course material will focus on generational patterns of violence across the lifespan from child to adult and to elders in the family unit. The course will emphasize critically thinking about ways to prevent and reduce violence among family members. The central questions of this course are: "How do we define violence in families?" "How is this different from community violence?" and "What systemic services are available for protecting family members from harm by other family members?" Taught in Mexico II by Dr. Theresa C. Hayden.

SOCL 489: Sociology Study Abroad: Human Trafficking Honors and Graduate credit available
The course will present the many ways that are utilized to buy and sell humans for labor and sex. The course will focus on the profit element of the supply and demand business. This approach recognizes there are a great many contributing factors to the global crime. The course provides an introduction to ways of critically thinking about this problem in the United States and Mexico. The central questions of this course are: How does the buying and selling of humans for profit violate human rights? What are the differences between trafficking and smuggling? Who are most likely the victims of human trafficking? Who benefits from human trafficking? What legislation is relevant to reduce the growing incidence of this crime? Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. Taught in Mexico II by Dr. Theresa C. Hayden.

SOCL 489-2 Sociology Study Abroad: Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice Graduate credit available
The American Criminal Justice system is viewed by European Union states as excessively punitive, particularly with regard to practices centering around the War on Drugs and the Death Penalty. While both the Czech Republic and the U.S. have equivalent types of democratic governments and constitutional court systems to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system, there remain salient differences. Pronounced differences between the two nations include the stringent requirements emanating from EU Stockholm program and the existing Eurojustice system. Within this EU context, this course will review the general similarities and differences between the U.S. and the Czech Republic including the lower violent crime rate in the Czech Republic as well as the important role of forensic psychology in the Czech system, particularly with regard to policing and the prison service compared to the U.S. Taught in Prague by Dr. Rebecca Katz.

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Student Affairs
CNS 595-1 Internship: Program Director's Assistant (3-6 hrs; Graduate students only)
This graduate student internship in Student Affairs enables students to shadow a KIIS summer program director. In consultation with the KIIS office and KIIS director, the student creates a work plan outlining the duties and responsibilities to be performed. Previous interns have assisted with residence life duties, accounting and administration, orientation, risk management, and communication between students & faculty. Interns apply for a specific KIIS program & receive a $300 scholarship. Contact the KIIS office to discuss possible opportunities.

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Theatre and Dance
PERF 461-1 Performing Arts Practicum III (3-6 credits)
The KIIS Montreal internship provides students with a personalized experience in drama, theater or dance at the top Jewish theater in Montreal. It is designed to give students the chance to gain real world experience in their field of choice (with the exception of acting). Interns focus on design (set, lighting, costumes), stage and sound management, production management, and marketing/public relations. Interns will work on the theatre's current plays along with the rest of the theater team and will have the choice of staying one or two months. Arranged by Prof. Eddy Cuisinier in Montreal Internship.

THEA 375-1/ENG 399-7 Topics in Drama: Traditional Roman Theatre and Drama
This course will deal entirely with traditional theatre and drama from classical Rome. Readings include modern translations of traditional Roman dramatic texts as well as readings about how Roman citizens experienced theatrical offerings. As possible, students see existing ruins of ancient Roman theatrical architecture and discuss how putting on a performance in one of these places would have differed from what we experience today. Taught in Italy by Prof. Shan Ayers.

THEA 375-2 Topics in Drama: French Theatre
Examines many of the artists, works, and movements that derived from the Parisian theatre scene. We will begin with Moliere and the Comedie Francaise, and how his theatre aligned with the culture of his day. We explore the Parisian cabaret scene, such as Le Chat Noir and Moulin Rouge and the influence the cabaret culture had on theatre. Additionally, we study the Theatre of the Absurd Movement that originated in the Latin Quarter after WWII, capturing the sense of chaos felt by so many at the time. The course also discuss contemporary French playwrights such as Yasmina Reza. Taught in Paris I by Prof. Denise Watkins.

THEA 375-3/ENG 399-4 Topics in Drama: The Ancient Greek Theater (3 hours)
This course combines the study of literature, history, art, and archaeology to explore the world of the ancient Greek theater. Students read Greek tragedies and comedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes while visiting important theaters surviving from classical antiquity. Students become acquainted with the origins of Greek drama; the formal elements of Greek plays and how conventions are used and abused; the intersection of politics, social traditions, and religion in the plays; the development of Greek theatrical architecture and the staging of ancient plays, including costuming; actors and acting; and audience response to Greek drama in the past (and present!). Taught in Greece by Prof. Kathleen Quinn.

THEA 412-1/ENG 399-8 Special Topics in Acting: Travelogue to Monologue
Designed to introduce students to the craft of monologue writing. The course leads students through a series of writing exercises and it enables students to work on several pieces of dramatic writing in monologue form. Students keep a daily experience journal from which they will draw to craft weekly monologues. If time permits, students will either perform, or have their pieces performed, for the whole group. Taught in Italy by Prof. Shan Ayers.

THEA 424-1/IDMF 423-1 Special Problems in Technical Theatre: Fashion & Costume History
As the mecca of fashion and haute couture, there is no better place to study the evolution of fashion than Paris, France. This cross-listed course will provide an overview of how clothing has changed throughout time, with special emphasis given to 20th century fashion design. To name a few, we will study designers such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior, and the impact their clothing had on the world. We'll explore how clothing captured the essence of various time periods, and we'll take a peek at current trends in French fashion. Taught in Paris I by Prof. Denise Watkins.

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