ANNOUNCING THE NEW 2012 MAYMESTERS!
FOR SUMMER 2012, VANDERBILT IS OFFERING EXCITING MAYMESTERS
AND SUMMER COURSES OFF-CAMPUS AND ABROAD.
Maymesters offer innovative and intensive academic experiences. Maymesters, whether on- or off-campus, allow students to explore topics often only available in summer and in ways that go beyond the traditional classroom setting. For many students, participating in Maymester becomes an adventure in learning.
Students interested in applying to one of the following courses must do so before JANUARY 30th. All application material, including the essay, recommendation letters and $50 GEO application fee should be submitted by January 30th.
Once students have been accepted into a Maymester course and by February 15, 2012, they will confirm their acceptance by signing a virtual “Commitment to Attend.” This commitment will appear on the student’s GEO application once she or he has been accepted into the Maymester:
Commitment to Attend
For students who have been accepted into the Maymester of their choice we will require a virtual “Commitment to Attend.” By signing this document the accepted student:
- Commits to attend the program.
- Is permitted to withdraw their commitment to the Maymester, if GEO is notified before March 21, 2012). And,
Students are strongly encouraged to sign this document within 14 days of notification of acceptance, preferably before Feb. 15th. This deadline is necessary in order to accommodate waitlisted students into any vacancies that may occur in the course roster.
For questions related to any of the Maymesters listed, please consult the professor for the course. You may also consult with Dr. Martin Rapisarda, A&S Dean for Summer Sessions, 311 Kirkland Hall, and with the GEO staff in the Student Life Center for additional information.
Vanderbilt will again provide on a competitive basis scholarships to help undergraduate students pay the costs of studying abroad during the summer, including the Maymesters listed above. The Global Summer Fellows Program will provide university stipends that can be used to offset the costs for students enrolling in Vanderbilt-approved, credit-bearing summer study and Maymester programs. These are competitive awards based on the student’s essay, major, letters of reference and are linked to a student’s financial need vis-à-vis the Maymester costs.
Maymester and on-line scholarship applications are available here and additional information can be found at https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/?go=GSF.
Please note: Under-enrolled courses may be cancelled. Students who have applied to such courses will be notified at the earliest opportunity. Students who have financial holds or are on social or academic probation are ineligible for Maymesters. Acceptance into a Maymester is contingent on the instructor’s approval, too.
FYI: THE JANUARY 30TH DEADLINE IS ONLY FOR OFF-CAMPUS AND ABROAD MAYMESTERS. ON-LINE COURSE REGISTRATION FOR ON-CAMPUS MAYMESTER AND SUMMER COURSES WILL BE HELD FROM MARCH 26–APRIL 27.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 223:EUROPEAN POLITICAL ECONOMY & ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
Instructor: KLINT ALEXANDER
Join Professor Klint Alexander for a unique Maymester opportunity to study, travel and learn about the inner-workings of important international economic institutions in London, Brussels, Geneva and Paris. European Political Economy & Economic Institutions: A London Maymester is designed to (1) broaden the student’s knowledge of how the global political economy works and (2) observe firsthand the policy-making processes of key economic institutions that influence the global economy. The course will be offered in the heart of the government district in London and cover a number of timely topics, including international financial regulatory reform, the status and prospects of the Doha Round of WTO trade negotiations, the fallout of the EU/Greek economic crisis, and more. Students will visit and observe the inner-workings of the EU in Brussels, the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, and the Bank of England in London. These visits will give students a chance to network with international officials and explore internship and job opportunities for the future. Successful completion of the course will count towards Axle requirements and the major in Political Science.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $9,200. Fees include tuition, lodging, admissions, transportation in London, Geneva and Brussels, and some meals. Fees include tuition, accommodation at the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London, entrance fees to museums and historical sites (and associated transportation costs), occasional group meals, and public transportation passes. This fee does NOT include airfare to and from London (which you must purchase and arrange on your own through Frosch), individual meals, or incidental expenses.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive “Global Summer Fellowship Program,” which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Student Arrival: Thursday, May 10
Orientation: Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13 (mandatory)
Maymester Classes: Monday, May 14 – Friday, June 1
Student Departure: Saturday, June 2
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. PSCI 223 course can be counted toward AXLE credit for SBS
MORE INFORMATION: e-mail: klint.w.alexander@vanderbilt.edu
ENGLISH 272: SAINTS, SINNERS AND MARTYRS: LITERATURE, RELIGION AND VIOLENCE IN TUDOR ENGLAND
Instructor: ROGER E. MOORE, SENIOR LECTURER, ENGLISH
From Showtime's The Tudors to Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl and Hilary Mantel's 2009 best-selling (and Booker Prize-winning) novel Wolf Hall, these days we cannot hear enough about Henry VIII, the Tudor dynasty and their turbulent years ruling England. Henry VIII's break with the Church of Rome irrevocably changed the physical and mental landscapes of the nation; within a very short span, England went from being perhaps the most solidly Catholic country in Europe to the most staunchly Protestant. This course will explore these remarkable changes in religion and culture by examining the literature of the Tudor period. Our base will be London, a hotbed of religious ferment in the sixteenth century, where we will study works by Sir Thomas More, William Shakespeare, Sir Philip Sidney, and John Foxe, among others. We will learn about the geography of Renaissance London and visit many important historical sites which will deepen our understanding of the works we will read together in class. In London, we will tour Henry VIII's great palace at Hampton Court, Syon House (one of England's greatest stately homes built on the site of a medieval monastery). Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral, among other lesser-known sites. Our work will also take us outside of London; day trips to Oxford and Canterbury will familiarize us with English intellectual and spiritual centers where significant Reformation events played out. Our visit will coincide with the annual "National Pilgrimage" to the restored medieval shrine at Walsingham, allowing us first-hand experience of devotional practices that disappeared from England at the Reformation.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all students with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: English 272 will require an average of four contact hours (class time or field trips) per weekday. Students will write a short paper, keep detailed journals and take a final examination. Active participation in class discussion and attendance at all excursions is required. Texts include Patrick Collinson’s The Reformation: A History, John N. King’s Voices of the English Reformation: An Anthology, the Oxford World’s Classics edition of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, William Tyndale’s Obedience of a Christian Man and selections in handouts. Class members will meet with the instructor on campus on a couple of occasions in April/early May before departure.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,600. Fees include tuition, accommodation at the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London, entrance fees to museums and historical sites (and associated transportation costs), occasional group meals, and public transportation passes. This fee does NOT include airfare to and from London (which you must purchase and arrange on your own through Frosch), individual meals, or incidental expenses.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive “Global Summer Fellowship Program,” which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Student Arrival: Thursday, May 10
Orientation: Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13 (mandatory)
Maymester Classes: Monday, May 14 – Friday, June 1
Student Departure: Saturday, June 2
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This is a 3-hour course that counts toward the pre-1800 requirement for English majors and fulfills AXLE requirements for Humanities credit
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: roger.e.moore@vanderbilt.edu
Instructor’s webpage: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/english/roger_moore
ENGLISH 288: Romantic Poetry, Refugee Asylum and Radicalism in the Swiss and French Alps and the French Mediterranean
LECTURER: ROBERT BARSKY, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, FRENCH AND ITALIAN
Despite (or perhaps because of) the conservatism of the Swiss and the image of Switzerland as a place of political neutrality, banking and watch-making, the Swiss Alps have sheltered and inspired generations of radical creative and political work, by a host of artists, Romantic poets and anarchists, including the likes of Wordsworth, Shelley and Byron. One reason for this is that the conservative Switzerland is tightly guarded, and ruled in accordance with international legal instruments and laws that have made it a safe haven for persecuted persons, and a fertile ground for international organizations charged with upholding human rights. In this Maymester, Professor Robert Barsky will make this link between radicalism and creativity, safe haven and international law, by exploring institutes, specialists and natural settings in Switzerland and France. Beginning in Geneva, the students will be introduced to the international legal and non-governmental organizations that uphold international laws, notably the Red Cross and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. For one week, students will meet with high-ranking officials from both organizations, and witness firsthand the kinds of work that is directed from the Geneva offices. While in Geneva, students will also have access to archives of work from radicals, notably Reclus, Kropotkin and Bakunin, as well as documents relating to Swiss experiments in radical reform, including the work of the Jura watchmakers. The class will then head up towards Montreux and Evian, where they will encounter the worlds of Byron, Mary and Percy Shelley and others through visits to the regions so dear to all of them, including the Chateau Chillon and the Villa Diodati. Then, on to will Mont Blanc, Chamonix and the Mont Blanc pass, where students will stay to enjoy the settings that so inspired poets and writers, most notably those of the Romantic era. We will finish in Marseille, the gateway to Europe, and home to remarkable collections of radical material and the traces of great poets and writers. Students will enjoy writing and reading poetry, and hiking in the areas where the sublime was given a name in verse. A range of other activities characteristic of Switzerland and France, including boating, skiing, and alpine exploration will complement the academic work and inspire new reflections into this sublime world.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all students in good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,200. Fees include tuition, accommodation, occasional group meals, public transportation between sites, and tickets for cultural activities. It does not include regular meals, incidental expenses, and airfare (BNA-Geneva), for which a common itinerary will be developed.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
For information about the Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500, consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Tentative DATES:
May 8-May 12th: on-campus classes in preparation for the European tour
May 14th: departure for Switzerland
May 15-19: Geneva
May 20-4: Montreux area, then on to Mont Blanc and the upper Alps
May 24: departure to Marseille
May 26: departure from Marseille
CREDITS: 3. This course is listed as HCA) credit in AXLE. English 288 has no prerequisites.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: Robert.barsky@vanderbilt.edu
Personal website: www.vanderbilt.edu/french_ital/barsky
ECONOMICS 230: War, plunder and pillage, and other economic conflicts
Instructor: ROBERT DRISKILL, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Course description
Why would soldiers, such as the well-known guards at Buckingham Palace, be dressed in bright red? Surely it makes them an easy target for the enemy. Economics, though, provides a hypothesis for why uniforms used to be so bright and are now, except in ceremonial units, designed to camouflage the individual soldier. Economics also can explain why the era of castles in the High Middle Ages was actually a time of relative peace.
These are not the usual questions addressed in undergraduate economics classes. There, the topics mostly are about the allocation of scarce resources when property rights are well-deÖned and protected. This is the way of making a living by production and exchange. But much economic activity concerns another way of making a living-pillaging and plundering and appropriating by force the goods of others. This way of making a living is the subject matter of this course. We will study the sources of negotiation failures that lead to war, the economics of how a ìprincipal., e.g., a General, gets his ìagents, e.g., a soldier, to do his bidding, the economic trade-o°Ës between conscripting soldiers or paying them a market-determined wage, the economics of castles, the economics of strategic bombing, and the economics of Önancial conáicts.
Understanding of these topics will be reinforced by visits to the Imperial War Museum, the Greenwich Maritime Museum, the Tower of London, the London Eye, Parliament, Churchillís war rooms, a large international bank, and even a musical like "Billy Elliott."
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students should have taken Econ 100 and 101. We will average four hours a weekday of class work, about one-third of which will be activities and excursions. This should leave at least one long weekend for travel and exploration on oneís own. Grades will be based on a journal kept by each student, class participation, and an exam.
The textbook is Principles of Conflict Economics by Charles H. Anderton and John. R. Carter. Cambridge University Press; ISBN 978-0-521-69865-8, 2009 (paperback).
ELIGIBILITY: Prerequisites: ECON 100 & 101. The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,500. Fees include tuition, accommodation at the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London, entrance fees to museums and historical sites (and associated transportation costs), occasional group meals, and public transportation passes. This fee does NOT include airfare to and from London (which you must purchase and arrange on your own), individual meals, or incidental expenses.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the Global Education Office’s “Global Summer Fellowship Program,” which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at:https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Student Arrival: Thursday, May 10
Orientation: Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13 (mandatory)
Maymester Classes: Monday, May 14 – Friday, June 1
Student Departure: Saturday, June 2
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This course is being considered for re-numbering and AXLE credit (223 and SBS). Details to follow.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: Robert.a.driskill@gmail.com
CLASSICAL STUDIES 242: KENCHREAI FIELD SCHOOL:
ARCHAEOLOGY, HISTORY AND CULTURE IN GREECE
LECTURER: JOSEPH RIFE, ASSOCIATE PROFESOR OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AND ANTHROPOLOGY
This course introduces students to the archaeology, history and culture of Greece by working and living at the ancient city of Corinth in the summer.Students participate in research activities associated with the excavations at Kenchreai (Corinth’s eastern port), visit sites and museums in the larger region, attend seminars, and experience life in a small village.The Kenchreai Excavations, directed by Professor Rife under the auspices of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and in conjunction with the Greek Ministry of Culture, provide a unique opportunity for students at the introductory level to join in a major interdisciplinary research program overseas.Although the 2011 season of the Kenchreai Excavations will not involve digging, participants will learn about data analysis, artifactual processing, and conservation, all important components in archaeological fieldwork.This program also gives students a rare chance to live and to learn in one of the most archaeologically rich, historically important, and naturally beautiful regions in Greece.Students learn not only about the practice of archaeological field research, but also about Greek history and culture from ancient to modern times.This course focuses on southern Greece during the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity, a period of prosperity and diversity at Kenchreai and in its broader area.Students will also explore cultural and historical developments that influenced other regions and longer periods, from the Bronze Age to the Modern era, including religion and cult-practice, art and iconography, settlement and the environment, and the construction of identity.
Learning Objectives:
- To gain practical experience in archaeological work after the data-collection phase
- To build appreciation for and understanding of interdisciplinary research
- To develop a basic knowledge of the variety of ancient Greek material culture
- To learn about long-term developments in Greek history and culture
- To gain understanding of and respect for modern society and culture in Greece
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
DATES: circa May 10-June 1, 2012
FEES: Approximately $7400. Fees include tuition, transportation and lodging for course-related travel within Greece, health insurance, and most meals. Fees do not include airfare to Greece, certain meals, or expenses for personal travel (e.g., travel on free weekends).
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
For information about the Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500, consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. CLAS 242 is listed as International Culture (INT) credit in AXLE.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: joseph.l.rife@vanderbilt.edu
HISTORY 292: U.S. Politics and Leadership
LECTURER: MARK DALHOUSE, DIRECTOR, OACS
The DC Maymester is a month-long immersion in American politics, the 2012 presidential campaign, and selected topics in American foreign and domestic policy. Structured around a seminar discussion/debate format, we have class at the Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations as well as numerous site visits including Capitol Hill, CNN, embassies, the State Department, the First Amendment Center and Newseum and the Democratic and Republican National Committees. You will meet Representatives and Senators, diplomats, journalists, pollsters and officials from presidential campaigns.
Fully furnished housing and a weekly DC Metro pass are also provided.
FEES: Cost will be approximately $6400 for tuition, in DC transportation, and lodging during the course. Meals in Washington and travel to Washington plus the cost of meals and housing in Nashville are not included.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
DATES: in DC: May 7-June 1, 2012
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. History 292 is listed as History and Culture of the United States (US) credit in AXLE.
APPLICATION: Application for HIST 294: DC Maymester
MORE INFORMATION: Check out our website at www.dcmaymester.com
E-MAIL: Mark.t.dalhouse@vanderbilt.edu
EUROPEAN STUDIES 260 01: Berlin: HISTORIC METROPOLIS AND GATEWAY TO A NEW EUROPE
Professor: Helmut W. Smith
Berlin is a bustling, multi-ethnic, ever-changing modern metropolis. Since 1989, when the Iron Curtain came crashing down, it has reinvented itself as capital of re-unified Germany, as linchpin in the political landscape of the EU and as a center of gravity in European arts, media and letters. It is the natural gateway to Eastern Europe and a cultural magnet teeming with cosmopolitan talent from all over the world.
But Berlin is also a living history book, deeply imprinted with the traces and scars of the turbulent events of 20th century German history. Prussian grandeur and Wilhelmine hubris, Weimar's endeavoring spirit of innovation, Nazi monumentalism and finally the ideological contest of East and West Berlin are richly documented in museums and architecture and to this day inform the city's daily life.
Together, we will explore both historic and contemporary Berlin. There will be many on-site teaching elements, taking advantage of the city’s unique array of museums and historical sites, as well as study trips and opportunities to sample Berlin’s vibrant theater and arts scene. Students have the opportunity for independent travel on weekends (Friday afternoons being kept free), with Prague a five-hour train ride away and several other European capitals within 1-2 hours flying time.
DATES: ca. May 8- June 1
Eligibility: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor. Course is conducted in English.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $7,100. Fees include tuition, lodging, admissions, occasional group meals, and public transportation passes. This fee does NOT include airfare to and from Berlin (which you must purchase and arrange on your own through Frosch Travel), individual meals, or incidental expenses.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive “Global Summer Fellowship Program,” which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This course is listed as INT for AXLE credit.
MORE INFORMATION: helmut.w.smith@vanderbilt.edu
SPANISH 202: SPANISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH CULTURAL TOPICS
LECTURER: JOSE LUIS AZNAR, DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
This Maymester course is taught in Alicante, Spain. This gorgeous coastal city is the capital city of the beautiful Costa Blanca, located on the eastern coast of Spain. Few other cities can boast exciting and famous festivals, miles of beautiful sunny beaches, quaint, old- world Spanish boroughs, and a richness of early architecture. As a native of Spain, I cannot imagine a better and more exciting place to host this intermediate conversational Spanish course. In addition to the city of Alicante and Madrid, students will have the opportunity to visit Barcelona, Valencia and Granada.
The main objective of this class is to increase your Spanish level of oral proficiency through the study of Spanish cultural, political and historical events. As a conversation class, the students will be graded on several activities that will serve as catalysts to develop their oral proficiency. These activities will stimulate students to analyze, discuss and present different arguments from the material covered in class. Furthermore, in order to take advantage of the location of this course, students will be asked to interview Spaniards using information from a variety of authentic materials ranging from written news, radio and television broadcasts, documentaries, and feature films studied in class to prepare for their weekly presentations. By the end of this course, students should have greatly improved their oral proficiency, their knowledge about Spanish culture, and their strategies for effective oral communication.
VIDEO: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8113615/Maymester%20in%20Alicante%202010%20%2 81%29.mp4
DATES: May 7- June 1, 2012 (May 7th departure from the U.S.; conclusion in Madrid on June 1st.
FEES: Cost will be approximately $6,100. Included: course tuition, two-day visit in Madrid with entrance fees to sites and museums, transportation from Madrid /Alicante / Madrid, hotel room for 4 weeks, two meal/day plan in various restaurants, and a Spanish cell phone (one per two students). Not included: airfare, optional side trips (Barcelona, Valencia & Granada), and activities (Dance & Sailing classes).
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbiltʼs new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
For information about the competitive Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500, consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
ELIGIBILITY: Prerequisite: Span 201W. The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This course is listed as INT for AXLE credit.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: jose.aznar@vanderbilt.edu
Theatre 216: The History of Fashion in London
PROFESSOR: Alexandra Sargent, Senior Lecturer in Theatre
On our exciting journey in and around London, we will examine how historic fashions embody the artistic trends of past eras and influence contemporary style.
London is a city that houses some of the finest examples in the world of clothing and related artifacts, which are ideal resources for our exploration of how and why fashions have changed through the ages. We will begin our study with the ancient Greeks and Romans, and then proceed into periods remembered for dynamic characters including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Beau Brummel, Queen Victoria, and Charles Frederick Worth, all of whom set styles and codes of behavior which the rest of the world emulated. In our final week, we will examine and discuss ways in which artistic styles of the past are inspiring fashion trends being set by current influential British designers.
Resources we will utilize include: museums such as The Victoria and Albert which specialize in the history of fashion and the decorative arts; relevant examples of fine art and period portraiture at museums including The National Portrait gallery, which depict the trendsetters who wore and set styles; historic architecture throughout the cities of London and Bath whose stylistic features parallel fashion trends; noted stores such as Liberty of London, famous forexquisite textiles and uniquely British goods; areas of London which embody the contemporary fashion scene; and a wide variety of exhibits highlighting historic and modern fashions. We will attend three theatrical productions in the city famed for its tradition of great theatre, including one production at the Globe Theatre, which showcases some of the world's most accurately researched and constructed period costumes. Studying and enjoying the visual stimulation of some of the finest visual resources and some of the best theatrical productions will provide students a dynamic, inspiring, and rewarding experience.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Theatre 216 entails an average of five hours of classroom contact per weekday (including the performances and activities), a Saturday excursion to Bath, and an optional weekend trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Active participation in group discussions and attendance at all performances and excursions are required.Theatre 216 fulfills the Perspectives (P) requirement for AXLE and has no prerequisite; no previous theatre or performance experience is necessary.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 1) A research journal or online blog chronicling the history of fashion 2) Documentation of visual elements that represent the history of art and fashion discovered onweekly scavenger hunts throughout the city 3) A project on a contemporary British fashion designer of your choosing, highlighting how he or she has been influenced by the past in pursuit of dynamic contemporary fashions.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Student Arrival: Thursday, May 10
Orientation: Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13 (mandatory)
Maymester Classes: Monday, May 14 – Friday, June 1
Student Departure: Saturday, June 2
CREDITS: (3). This course is listed as a Perspectives (P) for AXLE credit.
FEES: The course fee is approximately $8600 and includes tuition, accommodation at the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London, occasional group meals, public transportation passes, and all theatre, museum, and excursion tickets. It does not include regular meals, incidental expenses, and airfare (BNA-LHR), for which a common itinerary will be developed.
Fees and dates are subject to change. $8,150, which will be applied to the total course fee. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt's new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
For information about the competitive Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500, consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at
www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
SYLLABUS: THTR 216 Maymester syllabus.pdf
MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: Contact: alex.sargent@vanderbilt.edu
HISTORY OF ART 216: RAPHAEL AND THE RENAISSANCE: PERUGIA, URBINO, FLORENCE, AND ROME
Professor: Sheri Shaneyfelt, Director of Undergraduate Studies, History of Art Department
This course considers the development of Renaissance Art in Central Italy, with a special focus on the painter Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael. The course will be based at the Umbra Institute in Perugia, a bustling hill-town located about halfway between Florence and Rome and the most important city in the region of Umbria. In Perugia, we will consider numerous works by Raphael’s teacher, Pietro Perugino, and gain an understanding and feel for Raphael’s early years and artistic formation in the city. As part of our study, we will follow in the footsteps of Raphael, with a day-trip to Urbino, a weekend trip to Florence, and four days and nights in Rome at the end of the course. Visits to comprehensive collections of painting and sculpture in the four principal cities, Perugia, Urbino, Florence, and Rome, will allow us to trace the development of Central Italian art from its origins through the full High Renaissance style. The study of works of art by Raphael’s predecessors, contemporaries, and followers in situ within the cities and landscape of the region will enhance our understanding of this important artist.
In Urbino, we will tour the Ducal Palace, and the Casa di Raffaello, Raphael’s childhood home. Our weekend in Florence will include visits to the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello Museum, the Accademia, and Masaccio’s Brancacci Chapel, among other sites. In Rome, we will concentrate on works by Raphael and his contemporaries during the High Renaissance, including visits to the Vatican Museums, the Stanze of Raphael and Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling at the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Borghese Gallery, and Raphael’s frescoes at the Villa Farnesina.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Active participation and respectful engagement with the course both in class and on location are essential; students will also complete a final exam and submit copies of in-class and on-site lecture notes.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all Vanderbilt undergraduate majors in good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
DATES: May 7-June 1, 2012 (May 7th departure from the U.S.; conclusion in Rome on June 1st)
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,200. Fees include course tuition, transportation and housing for course-related travel and lodging in Italy, health insurance, Italian cell-phone initial rental fee (if desired), entrance fees to sites and museums, and three group meals. Fees do not include airfare to and from Rome (arrival at FCO; students will arrange and purchase their own air travel), most meals, or personal expenses, including calls and texts made on rented cell phones. Suggested spending money for the 4-week period is $1,000-1,200, depending on the exchange rate, personal spending habits and travel on free weekends.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
For information about the Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500. Consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours; HART 216 will count as an INT course toward AXLE.
MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
Contact Prof. Shaneyfelt for a complete itinerary & for further information: sheri.shaneyfelt@vanderbilt.edu
Find us on Facebook: “Vanderbilt Maymester in Italy”
Apply through the Global Education Office website: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad
European studies 260 02: Maymester in Vienna: An Archeology of Modernism
Probably no other European capital preserved its former glory with equal attention to detail while transforming the past into a versatile, modern present. Once the center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna plays a major role in world politics with its multiple United Nations offices, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe, and many others. A link between west and east, north and south, Vienna is a market place of diverse cultural ideas and political concepts that manifest, for example, as excellent urban infrastructure as well as broad cultural offerings. Today, the Austrian capital presents itself as an internationally acclaimed metropolis that was ranked first for “quality of life” in 2005 among 127 world cities. Students will explore the cultural diversity of Vienna, its European (and Austrian) context, its history, institutions, museums, and monuments. Trips to Budapest and to the nearby Alps will complete this Maymester in the heart of Europe.
TEXTBOOK:
- Nicholas Parsons, Vienna: A Cultural and Literary History, Oxford: Signal Books, 2008
The textbook reading has to be done before arrival in Vienna. The time in Vienna is set aside for conceptual and on-site learning, immersion and the development of the individual research project
PARTICIPATION:
Meetings, trips, field studies, and events are mandatory. Your active participation in discussions will be counted with 20% towards the total grade in this course.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $7,300. Fees include course tuition, transportation and housing for course-related travel and lodging in Italy, health insurance, Italian cell-phone initial rental fee (if desired), entrance fees to sites and museums, and three group meals. Fees do not include airfare to and from Vienna (students will arrange and purchase their own air travel), most meals, or personal expenses, including calls and texts made on rented cell phones. Suggested spending money for the 4-week period is $800-1,200, depending on personal spending habits and travel on free weekends.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
For information about the Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students at levels up to $8,500. Consult the Global Education Office (GEO) at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours; EUS 260 01 will count as an INT course toward AXLE.
DATES: May 8-30, 2012
MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
Contact Prof. Christoph Zeller for a complete itinerary & for further information: christoph.zeller@vanderbilt.edu
Additional course information at www.vanderbilt.edu/german/studyabroad
Apply through the Global Education Office website for the Global Summer Fellowship: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad
RELIGIOUS STUDIES 294: RELIGION AND CULTURE OF MOROCCO
LECTURER: Sherif Barsoum
Religion and culture are complex phenomena that intersect in a variety of ways; depending on the location, they are historically imbricated in such diverse areas as politics, the arts, education, and social and gender relations. "Religion and Culture of Morocco" is designed to give students an opportunity to explore these connections firsthand in a North African context. The Maymester course encompasses two portions. The first, devoted to in-class lectures and study at Vanderbilt, and the second of which will involve hands-on research and experience in Morocco, supplemented by additional lectures and presentations. The initial in-class component (15 hours) will introduce students to Moroccan history, as well as provide an overview of the religious traditions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity) that have contributed to the development of Moroccan culture. Once in Morocco, an equivalent amount of lecture time (15 hours) will be used to focus on specific cultural practices and religious institutions, and their wider relationship to contemporary religious, cultural, and political changes in the country.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Construct a chronology of Moroccan history, based on the various dynasties and religions that have affected Moroccan society with an emphasis on Islam.
- Identify persons who have been influential on political, religious, and artistic life in the country.
- Develop an expertise in an aspect of Moroccan culture, and articulate the significance of it during a group discussion.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $7,100. Fees include tuition, hotels with buffet breakfast each day, some meals, entrance fees to all museums and parks, air conditioned bus, English speaking tour guides, and health insurance. Fees do not include: round-trip airfare to and from Morocco, extra curricular activities, baggage insurance, most meals, and tips to drivers and tour guides. A common itinerary will be developed for each student to facilitate group travel. Recommended amount of personal or spending money for the 3-week period is $800.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive "Global Summer Fellowship Program," which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
DATES: May 7- May 26
CREDITS: 3 credit hours
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: sherif.barsoum@vanderbilt.edu
SPANish 296. Special Topics in Hispanic Culture. THE WAY OF ST. JAMES. WALKING THE ROUTE OF THE STARS.
Faculty: Cynthia Wasick & Maria Paz Pintané, DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
Leave behind your everyday life, become aware of yourself, of your own limits, and go beyond them... become a pilgrim for three weeks in Spain.
This program explores from a multi-disciplinary approach the origins and development of the “Camino de Santiago” through historical, literary, and cultural resources. The first part of the program will take place at Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville where students will receive an intensive classroom preparation focusing on the socio-historical, religious, and cultural significance of “The Way”. Class discussions & presentations will prepare students for what is to be observed and experienced later in Spain. The second part of the program will take place in Spain and will include a walking trip along several sections of "The Camino", specifically from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela, a stretch of 234,5 kms (145 miles) to be completed in 11 days. Additionally, students will visit Madrid, León, Astorga, Finisterre & A Coruña. "The Camino" will be the classroom, and it will include visits and lectures in cathedrals, palaces, castles, monasteries, museums, as well discussions with locals and other pilgrims in extraordinary and picturesque natural areas, restaurants, and a variety of housing venues.
By the end of the Maymester, students should have acquired a good knowledge of the history and reality of "El camino" and how it has influenced the life and culture of northern Spain. In addition, students will have improved their oral & written proficiency, their knowledge about Spanish culture from daily interaction.
What is "El camino de Santiago"?
The "Camino de Santiago" is a pilgrimage journey to Santiago de Compostela, but also a unique road network that converges in the galician city of Santiago de Compostela. According to the legend, the Apostle St. James’ remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain where they were buried on the site where nowadays sits the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. When the tomb was discovered, it started a stream of travelers making the pilgrimage to the site (the earliest records of visits date from the 8th century). Today, thousands of Christian and non-Christian pilgrims set out from their homes on their way to Santiago. Many of them for religious and spiritual reasons, but many others do it to enjoy a unique experience which is the result of 12 centuries of existence. The Way of St. James has given rise to an extraordinary spiritual, cultural, and social life. For this reason, the main routes were declared the First European Cultural Itinerary by the Council of Europe and a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
FEES: Cost per student $6,700. Included: two-day visit to León, one day visit to Astorga, 3 day visit to Santiago, 3 day visit to A Coruña. Transportation from Madrid to León, housing/hotel for 3 weeks, two meal plan, cultural visits, and classes. Not included: airfare (international & national).
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
DATES: May 7th-June 1st.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
ELIGIBILITY: Prerequisite: Span 203. The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor. Student should be in optimal physical condition.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: maria.p.pintane@vanderbilt.edu
CLASSICAL STUDIES 241: UNCOVERING GREEK RELIGION: CULTS, FESTIVALS & SANCTUARIES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
PROFESSOR: BRONWEN L. WICKKISER, DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL STUDIES
Travel to Greece to explore the spectacular remains of ancient Greek religion and culture! We will spend two weeks based in Athens and two traveling though the Peloponnese and central Greece as we survey the basic elements of Greek religion, including deities, cults, temples, sanctuaries, festivals, and votive dedications. We will examine the wide variety of pagan cults from prehistory to late Antiquity, the roots of early Christianity and its interactions with Judaism, and the influence of ancient religion on modern Greece. Related topics include Athenian democracy; the role of women and other marginalized groups; and the impact of cults and festivals on warfare, the economy, athletics, art, and literature. Travel highlights include the Acropolis and Agora of Athens, the city of Sparta, the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, the site of the original Olympic games, the healing sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidauros, and the colossal Bronze Age citadel at Mycenae.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all students with good academic standing, and with consent of the instructor.
DATES: May 7-June 2, 2012 (May 7 arrival in Athens; final class day in Athens on June 1)
FEES: Cost per student $8,600. Fees include tuition, transportation and housing for course-related travel, entrance fees to sites and museums, and breakfast on most days. Fees do not include airfare to and from Greece (arrival at ATH), most meals, personal expenses, and any travel undertaken on free weekends.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
For information about the competitive Global Summer Fellowship Program, offering scholarships to about 25 to 30 students, consult the Global Education Office at www.vanderbilt.edu/studyabroad.
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. CLAS 241 counts as an INT course toward AXLE.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Wickkiser at bronwen.wickkiser@vanderbilt.edu.
History of Art 235: Modern Art and Architecture in Paris
Instructor: Leonard Folgarait
Paris was the center of western modern art movements throughout the 19th century and until the mid-20th century. The major styles of painting, sculpture, architecture and various other media of this period were developed in this city. Paris became the exemplary modern city in western Europe, and developed an extensive infrastructure of cultural institutions such as art academies, private galleries, and vast museums. The major movements of this period were represented by artists such as: David; Ingres; Delacroix; Courbet; Manet; Monet and the other Impressionists; the post-Impressionists Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin and Seurat; the Cubists Picasso and Braque. This list includes members of the Dada and Surrealist groups, leading into more international movements of radical abstraction, performance art, conceptual art, and post-modernism by the late 20th century.
In the field of city planning, Paris led the development of urban modernization in western Europe in the second half of the nineteenth-century with a vast reconstruction project that produced the central sections of Paris that we know today.
The architecture of Paris in these two centuries has also set the standard for modernist styles, which includes the industrial aesthetic of both the Eiffel Tower and the Centre Pompidou, the gleaming glass pyramids of I.M Pei’s design for the Louvre, and the stark minimalism of the National Library. Alongside such modernist examples one finds the opulent Paris Opera building and the dramatic redesign of the d’Orsay Train Station into the d’Orsay Museum.
This course will be conducted for the first two weeks at Vanderbilt (May 7-17), where lectures and discussion will prepare students for the in-person experiences of studying art and architecture in Paris. There will be a midterm at the end of these first two weeks.
The next two weeks (May 21-June 1) will be spent touring sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée Picasso, two opera houses, a major department store, public parks, and the Centre Pompidou. Students will write two 5-page interpretive papers on artworks or architecture located in Paris, as exercises in first-hand analysis. The midterm exam is worth 40% of the final grade, while each 5-page paper is worth 30%. Instructions for 5-page papers will be distributed in class while still at Vanderbilt.
SCHEDULE:
At Vanderbilt – May 7-16
In Paris
- May 19- June 1: Classes to meet at following venues:
- May 21: Meeting of Instructor, Assistant, and students at Hotel. 10 a.m.. First destination: Eiffel Tower.
- May 22: Musée d’Orsay, building and collections
- May 23: Paris Opera (Palais Garnier), and Opera Bastille if time allows
- May 28: Centre Pompidou – the building and the collection
- May 29: Parc de La Villette
- May 30: Parc Citroen
- May 31: Bibliotheque National
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,200. Fees include tuition, hotels with buffet breakfast each day, some meals, entrance fees to all museums and parks, and health insurance. Fees do not include: roundtrip airfare to and from Paris, extra curricular activities, baggage insurance, most meals. A common itinerary will be developed for each student to facilitate group travel.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive "Global Summer Fellowship Program," which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This course is listed as HCA for AXLE credit.
MORE INFORMATION: E-mail: leonard.folgarait@vanderbilt.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN AND DIASPORA STUDIES 209: Black Paris: The African Diaspora in the City of Light (Paris, France)
Instructor: Trica Keaton, Associate Professor
Hip Hop Black-Paris Style, Jazz and Jam Sessions, Afro-French Cuisine, Josephine Baker’s Chateau in the Dordogne, Alexandre Dumas’ Three Musketeers, Film Screenings, Wine Tasting, Café Culture, Tours, Museums, Meeting & Greeting Writers, Musicians, Artists and Everyday People in “Black Paris,” in the Exciting City of Light—Experience the Course!
“I want to say that this course has opened my mind and has changed so many of my perceptions. What you gave to us was truly a gift, a gift of knowledge that we can apply to so many different things for the rest of our lives. And of course, being in Paris made it almost fairytale-like, but it also made all of the issues all the more real. I want to say that you did an outstanding job at presenting this material and also at just being like one of us, as one of our friends (not every professor busts out the moves to African music or hip-hop!). So, thank you for offering this experience that I will for sure remember for the rest of my life!”
–Former “Black Paris” Student
Paris, the City of Light, is considered one of the most exciting places in the world. Unparalleled beauty and living history everywhere one looks, “it is,” as writer James Baldwin said it best, “perfectly possible to be enamoured of Paris,” this city of dreams, this moveable feast, as writers Bernard Dadié and Hemingway also describe it. There is, however, another Paris deliciously enriched by Africans, African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and Afro-French people for whom Paris has been (and continues to be) a site of exile, expatriation, immigration, and a contested home. Through tours, travel, and workshops, ranging from art to culinary, from Hip Hop to jazz, coupled with on-site teaching housed within a historical site of intellectual exchange, we will not simply visit but rather experience “Black Paris” in all its awe and majesty. In so doing, we will also explore some very real issues connected to this formation, such as the ideas, myths, narratives, and representations of Paris and France as “color-blind” and “race-free.”
While strolling along the Seine, imbibing café culture, or listening to the sounds of this vibrant city, you will soon discover that there is no other place quite like Paris, and to see “Black Paris” is indeed to see another world.
Students will have the opportunity for independent travel on weekends within France and/or to other destinations easily accessible by train or plane, such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, or Rome.
DATES: May 7- June 1, 2012
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all majors with good academic standing, and with consent of instructor. The course is conducted in English.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2012
Students should be advised not to purchase their tickets prior to March 15, 2012, in the event that the course is cancelled.
FEES: Cost per student is approximately $8,200. Fees include tuition, hotels with buffet breakfast each day, some meals, entrance fees to all museums and parks, and health insurance. Fees do not include: round-trip airfare to and from Paris, extra curricular activities, baggage insurance, most meals. A common itinerary will be developed for each student to facilitate group travel.
ITINERARY: The instructor and Vanderbilt’s new travel agency, Frosch will develop a common itinerary for students in this course. Although students are responsible for their own airfare, students are encouraged to purchase their air tickets through Frosch. Details to follow.
Fees and dates are subject to change. Course being offered is contingent upon enrolling at least 12 qualified students by the end of January.
Maymester students are eligible to apply for the competitive "Global Summer Fellowship Program," which provides scholarships of up to $8500 for 25-30 students. For more information, visit the GEO website at: https://webapp.mis.vanderbilt.edu/studioabroad/
CREDITS: 3 credit hours. This course is listed as INT for AXLE credit.
MORE INFORMATION:
E-mail: t.keaton@vanderbilt.edu
Website:
http://www.blackparisaadsvanderbilt.com/