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This is a listing of all the featured programs in the program catalog. You can view the brochure for any of these programs by clicking on the program name.
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Classical Studies in Greece Archaia Olympia, Greece; Athens, Greece; Delphi, Greece; Heraklion, Greece; Kalabaka, Greece; Nafplion, Greece; Pilos, Greece; Piraeus, Greece; Sparti, Greece; Thessaloniki, Greece
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course introduces students to the history and art of ancient Greece. It covers more than two thousand years of Greek civilization, from the bronze age through the archaic, classical, and Hellenistic periods. The itinerary takes students to every [...] 		Save this program
Dance NOW/NY Interim Experience New York City, New York, United States
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course provides intensive exposure to New York City, one of the dance capitals of the world. Students attend dance classes (students choose what forms of dance they want to take), performances, visit historical sites and museums, meet and i nterview[...] 		Save this program
Encountering China: Shanghai Hangzhou, China; Nanjing, China; Shanghai, China
Terms: Interim, January Description: While this course comprises one of several interim options for students completing the Asian Conversations program, other students will be admitted to the course, space permitting. We anticipate that half to two-thirds of the seats will be claimed by [...] 		Save this program
Encountering Japan: Tokyo Hiroshima, Japan; Tokyo, Japan
Terms: Interim, January Description: In this course, you will practice, refine, and reflect upon your language skills & language study as you consider how direct experience provides us with our own narratives about people, places, and culture. You will also read and discuss Japanese [...] 		Save this program
Gender Equality in Norway Bergen, Norway; Oslo, Norway
Terms: Interim, January Description: Students learn how gender is perceived, constructed, and experienced in contemporary Norway, using psychological and sociocultural perspectives to explore topics such as family life, youth development/empowerment, education, employment, media/adver tising,[...] 		Save this program
Interdisciplinary French Studies in Paris Paris, France
Terms: Interim, January Description: Students delve into advanced language work and on-the-spot investigation of French culture, past and present, including theater, film, visual arts, the French court, and the medieval cathedral through background readings and visits to important monum ents.[...] 		Save this program
Living Faith: Theology and Practice at Holden Village Chelan, Washington, United States
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course examines how the gospel transforms the practice of personal and social life.  Students explore the nature of Christian community and the connections between Christian theological beliefs and practices.  Students participate in t he[...] 		Save this program
Marine Ecology Research in Jamaica Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Terms: Interim, January Description:   BIO 289 offers students the chance to carry out all stages of a primary research project in a marine/intertidal ecosystem. Given the unique focus of the course on marine biology, Jamaica offers a perfect opportunity to host this course. The D iscovery[...] 		Save this program
Number Theory - Budapest Budapest, Hungary
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course introduces the study of patterns and relationships satisfied by natural numbers. Topics include divisibility, modular arithmetic, prime numbers, congruences, primitive roots, and quadratic residues.  The course is offered in Budapest ,[...] 		Save this program
O'Keeffe and Arts of New Mexico Abiquiu, United States; Albuquerque, United States; Santa Fe, United States; Taos, United States
Terms: Interim, January Description: Students study Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexican art in the contexts of the desert and cultural settings inspiring it. Tracing O’Keeffe’s footsteps as she explored the majestic beauty of the landscape, students will commence the cour se[...]
Perspectives on Flamenco in Spain Cordoba, Spain; Granada, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Seville, Spain
Terms: Interim, January Description: Flamenco is many things: the collective protest of an oppressed people, a melting pot of musical influences, an oral tradition, a folkloric art, a fine art, and one of Spain’s major cultural practices, globalized and marketed to the world as an [...] 		Save this program
Politics and Environment in Puerto Rico Lajas, Puerto Rico; Ponce, Puerto Rico; San Juan, Puerto Rico
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course explores the culture of Puerto Rico, including its politics, national identity, folklore, and the environment.  Students travel to Puerto Rico (a territory of the U.S.A.), where they read and analyze authentic materials in Spanish, [...] 		Save this program
Reformations in Germany and Spain Barcelona, Spain; Berlin, Germany; Granada, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Wittenberg, Germany
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course will examine the religious reformations of the sixteenth-century by introducing students to the figures, locations, and beliefs of reformers in Germany and Spain. We will travel in the lands and visit historic sites associated with Martin [...] 		Save this program
Shifting Borders: Mapping Linguistic Landscapes of Northern Germany Flensburg, Germany; Hamburg, Germany
Terms: Interim, January Description: In this course, students immerse themselves in Hamburg and Flensburg to explore the representations and concept of borders from a linguistic perspective. They inspect the role of political, religious, socioeconomic, historical developments - and thei r[...] 		Save this program
Soccer in England Liverpool, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course will study soccer (or “football”) as a unique phenomenon with deep roots in British society, paying particular attention to the sport’s historical, social, cultural, and aesthetic aspects. We will examine the roles that [...] 		Save this program
Social Issues in South Africa Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course explores social issues in South Africa, with a focus on social inequalities. We will use analysis and discussion of texts, guest lectures, and excursions to cultural, historical, and activist sites.  We will take an in-depth look at [...] 		Save this program
Sustainable Land Use in Costa Rica La Selva, Costa Rica; Monteverde, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course offers students the opportunity to study first-hand the most diverse ecosystems on earth. This intensive field-oriented course explores lowland rain forest, montane forest, dry forest, and coastal and agricultural ecosystems through proje cts[...] 		Save this program
The Journey North: Migrations To, From, and Within Norway Bodo, Norway; Oslo, Norway; Snasa, Norway; Stavanger, Norway; Trondheim, Norway
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course examines migrations into, out of, and around Norway over time. By examining the push and pull factors for immigration and emigration, and the challenges this creates for indigenous and minority groups, students will gain an understanding [...] 		Save this program
Theater in London London, United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Terms: Interim, January Description: A full immersion in the art of theater, students attend approximately 22 performances at London and Stratford theaters. The course includes the reading of essays, dramatic criticism, group discussions, and backstage tours. England, a theatrical cente r[...] 		Save this program
Urban Schools and Communities Northfield, MN, United States; Saint Paul, United States
Terms: Interim, January Description: ED 170 Course Overview   In Education 170, students have an opportunity to examine how schools and communities in the Twin Cities interact to provide support and developmental opportunities for school-age children. Through lectures, readings, [...] 		Save this program
Washington D.C. Politics and Intl Relations Practicum Washington, D.C., United States
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course combines job-shadowing, panel discussions, and a seminar.  Students work with two different D.C.-area employers (primarily in government and advocacy sectors).  Daily seminars analyze these vocational experiences as they relate [...] 		Save this program
World Courts in Europe Geneva, Switzerland; Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Strasbourg, France; The Hague, Netherlands
Terms: Interim, January Description: This course will introduce students to the promise and potential of International law.  Students will meet with leading figures in international law at the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the European Court of [...]