[Fall 2008 Courses SEVILLE. SPAIN Travel Dates: Dec. 29. 2008 — Jan ©. 2009] With excursions to Lisbon. Cordova. Cranada. & Morocco Eo 184/CM LIT 184 (€H) The Short Story Dr. Barbara Daniel (bfdi@psu.edu) nglish 184, The Short Story, focuses on short friction from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This special section of ENGL 184 emphasizes short stories in translation by a number of Spanish writers, as [well as the short stories of two Americans: Ernest Hemingway, whose writing was influenced by his visits o Spain and his reporting on the Spanish Civil War, and Washington Irving, who lived in Spain for a num- er of years and wrote about his fascination with the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. : HD FS 287W (cs:cn Intercultural Community Bldg. Dr. Michael Madden (mem2S@psu. du) This course focuses on cross-cultural comparison and contrasting. It is made up of two parts: Proposal land Portfolio. Your Proposal must be completed, submitted and approved by the instructor before the trip. The Portfolio completion date will be determined by instructor. The intention of this course is involve you in a cross-cultural experience. You will research and construct a model for the contrasting of social i issues [ie your background in HDFS. A support group will be developed through out this program. SPAN 130 (CH) Iberian Civilization Dr. Alita Kelley (kak7@psu.edu) THE PURPOSE of the course is to broaden the student’s horizons so that s/he will be able to make the most of the trip and in the case of students travelling abroad for the first time, to dispel apprehension. While knowledge of the foreign language is not required, the course will include instructions on concepts of politeness and courtesy, and basic expressions needed to ¢ get along” in a country where the language is not one’s own : THEA 106/100 (CA) Introduction to Theatre James Symmons (ixs421@psu.edu) Theatre art is an expression of creativity and diversity. It is living art, forever changing and responding ko the world around it. Theatre productions are small episodes of life in the world in which we live. It is of our own choosing and experience. This course will explore the life of Federico Garcia Lorca through selected plays, films and performances. We will study the human diversity, cultural, social, political, musical and the classical nature of selected plays by Lorca and local theatre in Seville and Granada. We will see at least three plays, professional class production, in Seville and nearby communities supported by a trip to Madrid where we will visit the Garcia Lorca Theater and attend a lecture on the history and development of its theatre program. On campus seminars will include discussion of plays, playwrights, actors and directors. Films will be incorporated to enhance understanding, theme, styles, customs, theories and characterizations. Seville Spain (photo courtesy of PSU Brandywine Int’l Progen) scholarship Application SPLINC BREAK Cuidelines: : NICE. FRANCE Travel Dates: March 6-14. 2009) With excursion to Provence The International Studies Award is offered, on a competi- ICOMM 100 (6S) Mass Media and society Karrie Bowen (kab44@psu.edu) tive basis to students who take courses in Penn State Through chapter readings, experiential exercises, and classroom discussions, it is hoped that this course Bro q nalsint i I Studi will: 1) provide a historical background as well as a contemporary overview of the mass media, 2) rah ywine's 1 era Jona u es program. lincrease understanding of the important issues facing mass media, 3) illustrate various topics through The award is a price reduction of the bill for travel from real-world, first- hand accounts by media professionals, and 4) hone your critical thinking skills as they Celestial Voyagers: a reduction of up to 50% of Celestial Feist to your nieraction With mass micdiz. Voyagers'’ base cost for the trip the student takes. ("Base FRENCH 138 (6H) French Culture Through Film Dr. Alita Kelley (kakZ@psu. cost” is the figure published in Celestial Voyagers flyers, du) The purpose of the course is to broaden the student’s horizons so that s/he will be able to make the most fof the trip and in the case of students travelling abroad for the first time, to dispel apprehension. While owledge of the foreign language is not required, the course will include instructions on concepts of including flight, tax, hotel, and airport transfer.) This is not a cash or monetary award, and does not cover any part of tuition, shopping 7 OF other expenses. Selec- oliteness and courtesy, and basic expressions needed to “get along” in a country where the language is tion criteria include financial need, scholarly merit, and [ot one’s owl ; strength of the application essay. IN ALT 1/ART HIST 100 (6A) The Arts Dr. Paul €reene (pdg4@piu.edu) : This.course is not designed to test your artistic background, nor your skills in music-making, drawing, or FORTHE SEVILLE TRIP (Dec. 29, 2008-Jan. 6, 2009) ap- acting. Instead, it is an introduction to the arts that targets your ability to consider and verbally discuss : . 1 Ses | plication deadline is October 17, 2008. what meanings and functions an artwork takes on in our lives, and how it relates to other artworks in aes-| hetic traditions in Southern France. The course will not tell you what is “good” or “bad” art, but instead . invite you to decide this for yourself, in relation to artistic traditions that have been cultivated over the Completed application forms must be received by October centuries in France. 17, 2008. | GUATEMALA Travel Dates: March €-14. 2009 Send completed applications to: wh ] y [C1 296A Service Project in Guatemala Norma Notzold (noni@psu.edu) Attn: Dr. Charles Helou Ee - JCI 296A is an independent study course for which students will complete assignments during January Room 312H Main Buil ding ; LS and February which will prepare them for their community service-learning experience from March 6 — 15 in Guatemala. Following the service-learning project students will present results of their research o the campus community as part of EURECA during the third week in April. While providing service o selected schools, a library a hospital and community agencies in Santiago, Guatemala, students will Pennsylvania State University ave an oppOI'tUnity to reflect upon their experiences in a way that will affect their understanding of hemselves and of the greater world in which we live. M LIT 163 Comparative Literature Barbara Daniel (bfd1@psu.edu) CM LIT 153 is designed to help you grow in your knowledge and understanding of the Mayan and Ladino cultures in Guatemala through a study of their ancient and modern literature and relevant films. This eclectic exploration will help you to work respectfully and effectively with the Maya people in Travel Abroad @ Penn State Brandywine Week-long trips abroad, with accompanying courses, were introduced at Penn State Brandywine in 1996. Trip organizers try to keep the costs for flight, hotel, and breakfast attainable for our students. There are optional excursions available at extra cost, but students can do most of their academic work using low cost public transportation. Off-season travel keeps costs down and also provides opportunities to participate in local celebrations, such as Epiphany in Spain, with fewer tourists present than during peak travel times. While many experiences are enhanced by familiarity with the host country’s language, all courses are 7 he pon : in English. Participants experience the benefits of working in a small, spontaneous learning group, and dis- “This was the first time any The Colosseum cover the advantages of teamwork that accommodates individual learning styles. The environment facilitates ’._inRome (photo {ul { student/taculty ini tion interdsciplli tren tiv | d Participant . . ~ courtesy of Jamie inrormal S ent/racu ty mteraction; mterdaiscipiinary racu ty cooperation 1S encouraged. rarticipants range in of us had seen this breath- ussy) age from 18 to 80. Some are seasoned travelers; others are making their first trip overseas. Students from other taking monument, and it enn State campuses take the courses, as do students from other universities. ~~ Faculty from various disci- was spectacu lar to see in Pplines take advantage of the host country’s museums and historic sites in their course offerings. As a result of lity.” heir initial week-long introduction to Europe, students have changed their majors to language arts, scheduled 1% reality. ; additional foreign travel on their own, and report that the international experience on their resumes proves to 4 -Jamie Bussy be of great interest to prospective employers.
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