Multiple Locations: Then and Now (closed)
Athens, Greece
Dates
- Summer 2 Semester - July 1- August 3, 2013
Application Deadline
- Summer 2 Semester - November 15, 2012
Description
Information Session: November 6, 2012 6-7pm, 305 Shillman
Group Leader: Prof. Richard A. Katula (r.katula@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Summer II
Courses: COMM 3306: International Communication Abroad and INTL 4944: Dialogue of Civilizations: Regional Engagement
Description:
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the people and the culture of Greece, from ancient times to the present. The special emphasis of this Dialogue is the Greek people and the economic crisis they face today. Students will attend lectures or events on the Greek economic crisis, Greek politics (present-day), culture (art, music, literature, film), and history (ancient and contemporary). In addition to the lectures and live events, students will visit historic and archaeological sites in the following venues: Athens, the Peloponnese, Crete, Santorini, Simi, Corfu,Cephalonia, Lias, and Meteora. At some of these sites, students will go on tours to antiquities such as the Parthenon, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Lindos, Meteora, Knossos, The Achilleon Palace, Nafplion, Lias Village, etc. At other sites, students will interact with local citizens and students from around the world, discussing issues common to them and controversies affecting the region. During the course, students will maintain a photo-journal, write three book reports, and write two reaction papers on topics associated with lectures or places from our travels.
Courses
- COMM 3306 International Communication Abroad
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilizations: Regional Engagement
Host University
TBA
Eligibility Requirements
Students will be chosen by GPA, year in school, the essay, and previous travel.
Application Procedure
- Online Dialogue of Civilizations application (available on OISP website)
- Unofficial transcript which you can download and print from MyNEU
- One copy of passport ID page – To be given directly to your faculty leader after acceptance.
- 2-3 page essay answering the following questions:
- What are your personal and academic reasons for wishing to participate in this Dialogue of Civilizations program?
- How will the program further your academic and career goals?
- What is your previous travel and language experience, if any?
- What courses have you taken which are directly relevant to the program?
**Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
**Please note that prior to 11/15/12 your unofficial transcript and essay should be handed in to OISP. After 11/15/12, please send them directly to your faculty leader
Cost
Tuition: $9,830
DOC Fee:$3,000
Tuition and DOC Fee cover 8 Northeastern credits, round-trip airfare from Boston, housing for program duration, International SOS assistance, as well as some local transport, excursions and group meals.
Accommodations
Students will stay in hotels.
Destination
Athens, Meteora, Crete, Santorini, Sparta, Nafplion