Dates (tentative): Monday, June 1 - Monday, June 29
(The dates are approximate and depend on flight availability. The final date will not vary by more than a day or two.)
Group Leader: Prof. Richard A. Katula, r.katula@neu.edu
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the culture of Greece from ancient times to the present. Greece has had a continuing influence on American society as it is the birthplace of western civilization, one of the intellectual sources of the founding period, the model for the Greek Revival movement of the 19th century, and a continuing influence on modern America through immigration, science, and education. Students will learn of the seminal influence of Greece on America through lectures on Greek culture and politics (Mediterranean, Balkan, and island), art (ancient to modern times), media, and history. Students will visit important historic sites in Greece including Athens, Peloponnesus, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini. At these sites, students will go on tours to antiquities such as the Parthenon, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi, Olympia, Knossos, Oia, and many more. At other times, students will interact with Greek citizens, Greek students, and others from around the world. During the course, students will read Greek novels, conduct research, and maintain a photo journal. Upon return, students will have a thorough and intense understanding of Greece and its lasting influence on America and the world.
NOTE: The Summer I Dialogue will visit some of the same places as the Summer II Dialogue, but there will also be some differences that will be noted on the Syllabi for each course. Both Dialogues will provide students with an in-depth experience of Greece.
View the syllabus here
Course Credits: CMN U306 International Communication Abroad (4 SH) and IAF U939 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization, Humanities and Culture (4 SH).
Cost of Program: Major costs for the program will be covered through tuition. There will be a surcharge added to the student's bill due to the euro-dollar exchange rate and unforeseen hotel costs. Last year, the surcharge was $975. Students should expect to spend between $1,000 and $2,000 of their own money for food, antiquities entrance fees, bus and cab fares for personal reasons, Greek festival tickets, etc. Financial aid is applicable through your financial aid advisor.
Application Process:The program is open to students of any major. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form, and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV.
Application Deadline: November 14, 2008
For more information on Greece or to see photographs from 2006: Contact Professor Richard A. Katula, Department of Communication Studies, 101 Lake Hall, 617-373-5040.
Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
