Experiential Learning & Co-op
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 2010:
| Dialogue | Faculty Leader(s) | Course #1 | Course #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | |||
| Afro-Caribbean Music Research Project | Prof. Leonard Brown & Prof. Emmett Price | AFAM 4939 - Regional (Latin America) | AFAM 4710 - Regional (Latin America) |
| Armenia | Prof. Lusine Poghosyan & Prof. Greg Aftandilian | TBD - Regional | TBD - Regional |
| France/Benin | Prof. Lori Gardinier | HUSV4866 - Global | INTL - Regional (Africa) |
| China | Prof. Suzanne Ogden | POLS4937 - Regional (Asia) | ARCH3364 - Global |
| China - Chinese language | Prof. Hua Dong | INTL - Regional (Asia) | Chinese language - Regional (Asia) |
| Egypt - Arabic language | Prof. Denis Sullivan & Cynthia Rapp | INTL - Regional (Middle East) | Arabic - Regional (Middle East) |
| Egypt - Photography | Prof. Robert Sansone | INTL - Regional (Middle East) | ARTD4560 - open elective |
| Egypt - Mechanical Engineering | Prof. Mo Taslim | INTL - Regional (Middle East) | ME3480 - open elective |
| France - French language | Prof. Catherine Dunand | TBD - Regional (Europe) | French language - Regional (Europe) |
| Germany - German language | Prof. Diana Erinna | INTL - Regional (Europe) | German language - Regional (Europe) |
| Greece | Prof. Richard Katula | INTL - Regional (Europe) | COMM 3306 - Regional (Europe) |
| Israel | Prof. Glenn Pierce & Sheila Kohanteb | INTL - Regional (Middle East) | SOCL 3470 - Regional (Middle East) |
| Italy - Italian language | Prof. Alessio Tognetti | INTL - Regional (Europe) | Italian language - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy - photography | Andrea Raynor | ARTD - open elective | ARTH - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy - video production | Prof. Vincent Rocchio | COMM3306 - open elective | TBA - Regional (Europe) |
| Japan | Prof. Bruce Wallin & Prof. Kosaku Dairokuno | INTL - Regional (Asia) | POLS4937 - Regional (Asia) |
| Japan - Japanese language | Prof. Matsuko Levin | INTL - Regional (Asia) | Japanese language - Regional (Asia) |
| Kenya | Prof. Richard Wamai and Prof. Rebecca Ogembo | INTL - Regional (Africa) | Swahili language - Regional (Africa) |
| Morocco | Prof. Peter Fraunholz | INTL4939 - Global | INTL3565 - Regional (Middle East) |
| Northern Ireland | Prof. Kimberly Jones | INTL - Regional (Europe) | SOCL3471 - Regional (Europe) |
| Southeast Asia - Bouve | Prof. Patricia Kiladis | NRSG4611/PHTH4511 - Global | INTL - Regional (Asia) |
| Spain - Art | Prof. Ed Andrews | ARTE 2500 - open elective | Spanish language - Regional (Europe) |
| Spain - Bouve | Prof. Ann Hill & Prof. Margaret Emerson | Health Care Systems Abroad - Global | Spanish language - Regional (Europe) |
| Spain - Spanish language | Prof. Tania Muino-Loureiro | INTL - Regional (Europe) | Spanish language - Regional (Europe) |
| Thailand | Prof. Denise Horn | INTL - Regional (Asia) | INTL4940 - Global |
| Summer II | |||
| Argentina | Prof. Claudia Sokol | INTL - Regional (Latin America) | Spanish language - Regional (Latin America) |
| Australia | Prof. Marcus Breen | INTL - Global | COMM3306 - Regional (Oceania) |
| Balkans | Prof. Gordana Rabrenovic | INTL - Regional (Europe) | SOCL3471 - Regional (Europe) |
| Brazil - Portuguese language | Prof. Simone Elias | INTL - Regional (Latin America) | Portuguese language - Regional (Latin America) |
| Central Europe | Prof. Harlow Robinson | HIST4946 - Regional (Europe) | INTL - Regional (Europe) |
| Chile | Prof. Anny Rivera-Ottenberger | INTL - Regional (Latin America) | POLS4938 - Regional (Latin America) |
| Geneva | Prof. Denise Garcia | INTL4939 - Global | POLS4938 - Global |
| Ghana | Prof. Kwamina Panford and Prof. Robert Hall | AFRS - Regional (Africa) | AFRS - Regional (Africa) |
| Iceland | Prof. Mal Hill | INTL4937 - Regional (Europe) | ENVR5201 - Regional (Europe) |
| Ireland - Art | Prof. Mira Cantor | TBD - open elective | TBD |
| Italy | Prof. Vincent Rocchio | COMM3306 - Regional (Europe) | TBA - Regional (Europe) |
| Italy - Italian language | Prof. Luigia Maiellaro | INTL - Regional (Europe) | Italian language - Regional (Europe) |
| Mexico/Costa Rica | Prof. Lori Gardinier | HUSV 4866 - Global | INTL - Regional (Latin America) |
| The Netherlands | Prof. Peter Furth | CIVE 4566 - open elective | TBD - Regional (Europe) |
| Peru | Prof. Yanet Canavan | INTL - Regional (Latin America) | Spanish language - Regional (Latin America) |
| Spain - language | Prof. Angelica Llavata Gascon | INTL - Regional (Europe) | Spanish language - Regional (Europe) |
| Syria - language | Prof. Shakir Mustafa | INTL - Regional (Middle East) | Arabic language - Regional (Middle East) |
| Turkey | Prof. Berna Turam | SOCL3471 - Regional | INTL4939 - Global |
| Venezuela | Prof. Marcial Flores | INTL - Regional (Latin America) | Spanish language - Regional (Latin America) |
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