Study Abroad, Co-op, and Experiential Learning
Dialogue of Civilizations
Open to Northeastern University students of any major, the Dialogue of Civilizations is a series of "global student exchanges" between students at Northeastern University and students around the world. The goal of each program is (a) to connect NU students with their peers in different national, cultural, political, and social environments and (b) to provide NU students with a "global experience" that builds upon and enhances their academic studies and training in Boston.
The "dialogue" in each country involves a series of meetings and discussions between students and local government leaders, community organizations, and their peers on various topics (politics, the arts, literature, popular culture, human rights, women and gender dynamics across cultures, etc.). The dialogue occurs within the context of two courses (8 SH), which have specific themes (language immersion, politics, economics, environmental studies, conflict negotiation, communication, etc.). These also involve lectures, site visits, and cultural events.
- Join NU faculty & students on 4-6 week programs abroad
- Dialogue with students from around the globe
- Earn Eight Credit Hours during Summer I or II
- Open to students of all majors
Frequently asked questions about Dialogues
Read an article in the Northeastern Voice about Dialogues here.
Read student reflections and faculty comments about their experiences on Dialogues.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see the complete list of Dialogue of Civilizations options and for information about how to apply, please visit the Office of International Study Programs.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------International Affairs students can use TWO 8-credit Dialogues of Civilizations to fulfill their international experience requirement.
For International Affairs majors, the courses attached to specified Dialogue of Civilizations programs can count toward the Regional Analysis and Global Dynamics electives in their major coursework. Please see the table below for applicable courses for 2012:
***Don't forget that the Deadline to apply is November 18, 2011!***
| Dialogue | Faculty Leader(s) | Course #1 | Course #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | |||
| Armenia | Prof. Gregory Aftandilian | INTL4944: Regional (Russia) | POLS4937: Regional (Russia) |
| Australia-Health Care within a Global Perspective | Prof. Katherine McDonough | INTL4944: Regional (Asia) | NRSG4611: TBA |
| Austria-Classical Music and Central European Culture | Prof. Won-Hee An | MUSC2137 - Regional (Europe) | MUSC2138 - TBA |
| Indonesia/Bali - Performing Arts, Modernity and the Every Day | Prof.Julie Strand | MUSC2520 - TBA (Asia) | MUSC - TBA (Asia) |
| Bali, Indonesia | Prof. Denise Horn | INTL3460 - Global | INTL4940 - TBA |
| Brazil-Rio de Janeiro the Marvelous City Reinvented | Prof. Simone Elias & Prof. Thomas Vicino | PORT2301/2302/3301/3302-Regional (Latin America) | POLS4937 - Regional (Latin America) |
| Communism and Post-Communism in Central Europe | Prof.Harlow Robinson | HIST3485 - Regional (Europe) | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) |
| China - Chinese Language | Prof. Hua Dong | INTL4944 - Regional (Asia) | CHNS1301/1302/2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Asia) |
| Cuba-Photography and Cuban Culture | Prof. Andrea Raynor | ARTD2360- General Elective | ARTE4901- Regional (Latin America) |
| Dominican Republic & Cuba - Field Research Program, Microfinance and Economic Development in Latin America | Prof. Dennis Shaughnessy | ENTR3316 - Regional (Latin America) | ENTR3318 - Regional (Latin America) |
| Egypt - Egypt & the "Arab Spring": Middle East Studies and Arabic Language | Prof. Denis Sullivan & Prof Heather Browne | INTL4944- Regional (Middle East) | ARAB1301/1302/2301/2302/3301/3302- Regional (Middle East) |
| Egypt & Kuwait - Journalism and Middle East Studies: Reporting on the "Arab Spring" | Prof. Denis Sullivan & Prof. Carlene Hempel | INTL4944 - Regional (Middle East) | JRNL5360 - Regional (Middle East) |
| England (London)-Embodied Creativity: Applied Theatre Training for the Global entrepreneur | Prof. Antonio Ocampo-Guzman | THTR1130 - General Elective | THTR1160- General Elective |
| France- French Language and Culture | Prof. Catherine Dunand | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | FRNH1302/2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Greece - Culture and History | Prof. Richard Katula | INTL4944 - Regional(Europe) | COMM3306 - Regional (Europe) |
| Grenada - Afro-Caribbean Music Research project | Prof. Leonard Brown & Prof. Emmett Price | AFAM4710-Regional (Latin America) | AFAM4939-Regional (Latin America) |
| Ireland - Irish Society, Literature and Film | Prof. Patrick Mullen | ENGL4632 - Regional(Europe) | ENGL3391/CINE3391 - Regional (Europe) |
| Israel - Health Care Delivery | Prof. Anita Finkelman | INTL4944 - Regional (Middle East) | PHTH4511 - General Elective |
| Israel - Israel's Diverse Narratives | Prof. Lori Lefkovitz | TBA - Regional (Middle East) | TBA - Regional (Middle East) |
| Italy - Language and Culture (Mantova) | Prof. Alessio Tognetti | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | ITLN2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy- Rome the City as Text | Prof. Gordana Rabrenovic | HONR 3305 - Regional (Europe) | ITLN 1301/1302/2301/2302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy - Photography and Art History in Venice | Andrea Greitzer | ARTD 2360 - open elective | ARTH 2216 - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy - Global Healthcare Leadership and Management (Florence) | Prof. Jane McCool | NRSG4611 & NRSG4992- open elective | ITLN 1301/1302/2301/2302/3301/3302-Regional (Europe) |
| Italy-Documentary Filmmaking | Prof. Michelle Carr | COMM3306- TBA | INTL4944- Regional (Europe) |
| Japan - Politics and Society in Japan | Prof. Matsuko Levin | INTL4944 - Regional (Asia) | JPNS2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Asia) |
| Kenya - Interdisciplinary Program on Public Health, Politics, Culture and Swahili | Prof. Richard Wamai | AFRS4939 - Regional (Africa) | AFRS2900 - Regional (Africa) |
| Lebanon - Arabic Language and Middle East Studies | Prof. Ilham Khuri-Makdisi | ARAB1301/1302/2301/2302/3301 - Regional (Middle East) | INTL4944- Regional (Middle East) |
| Morocco-History, Culture, and Current Issues | Prof. Peter Fraunholtz | INTL4944 - Regional (Middle East) | TBA - Regional (Middle East) |
| South Africa - Health and International Medicine | Prof. TBA | PHTH6239 - Free Elective | INTL4944 - Regional (Africa) |
| Spain - Language and Culture | Prof. Tania Muino-Loureiro | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | SPNS2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Switzerland - Geneva: Disarmament Diplomacy, International Negotiations and Humanitarian Action | Prof. Denise Garcia | INTL4945 - Global | POLS4938 - Global |
| Summer II | |||
| Argentina | Prof. Claudia Sokol | INTL4944 - Regional (Latin America) | SPNS2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Latin America) |
| Australia | Prof. Debra Franko | PSYC3406 - General Elective | CAEP4502 - General Elective |
| Balkans-Conflict Resolution and European Union Accession Politics | Prof. Denis Sullivan & Prof. Ioannis Livanis | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | POLS4938 - Global |
| China - Chinese Culture, Health and Society | Prof. Qinghong Cai | INTL4944-Regional (Asia) | CHNS1301/1302/2301/2302/3301/3302- Regional (Asia) |
| England-English Culture and Documentary Filmmaking | Prof. Michelle Carr | COMM3306 - TBA | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) |
| France - Intensive Immersion French Language | Prof. Sali Ziane | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | FRNH2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Germany-German Language and Culture | Prof. Maren Blanchard | GRMN2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) | INTL4944-Regional (Europe) |
| Germany - Language and Culture | Prof. Diana Erinna | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | GRMN2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Ghana - Ghanaians at Home and Abroad: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Migration | Prof. Robert Hall | TBA | TBA |
| Ghana - Ghanaians at Home and Abroad: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Migration | Prof. Robert Hall | TBA | TBA |
| Greece - Culture and History | Prof. Richard Katula | INTL4944 - Regional(Europe) | COMM3306 - Regional (Europe) |
| Iceland-Field Study of Volcanic and Glacial Processes" | Prof. Mal Hill | ENVR 5201 - TBA | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) |
| Ireland - Art Studio, History and Politics | Prof. Mira Cantor | ARTE2500 - open elective | ARTE2501 - Open elective |
| Israel - Social Conflict in Israel and Palestine | Prof. Glenn Pierce | INTL4944 - Regional (Middle East) | SOCL3471 - Regional (Middle East) |
| Italy (Salerno)-Italian Language and Culture | Prof. Luigia Maiellaro | INTL4944- Regional (Europe) | ITLN 1301/1302/2301/2302/3301/3302 - Regional (Europe) |
| Netherlands - Sustainable Urban Transportation | Prof. Peter Furth | CIVE4566 - General Elective | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) |
| South Africa - Social Entrepreneurship Field Study | Prof. Dennis Shaughnessy | ENTR3306 - Regional (Africa) | ENTR3308 - Regional (Africa) |
| Spain- Spanish Language and Culture | Prof. Maria Brucato | INTL4944 - Regional (Europe) | SPNS 2301/2302/3301/3302- Regional (Europe) |
| Turkey and Germany- Diaspora and Urban Studies in Europe and the Middle East | Prof. Berna Turam | SOCL3471 - Global | INTL4944 - Regional (Middle East) |
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