Off-Campus Programs/International Studies
Interim 2014
- Applications for Interim 2014 off-campus courses will be accepted from March 27 - September 20, 2013.
- The priority deadline is May 3, 2013.
- Students must complete an application form from the Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies (OIS). Individual courses may have additional requirements. Please see course description for details.
- Applications require a $100 deposit (refundable through September 20).
- Applications are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis unless noted in individual course descriptions
Applications from non-Bethel students will be considered on a space-available basis after the priority deadline. For other questions, please stop in the office (CC320A), call 651.635.2372, or e-mail Christina Chyerez at chychr@bethel.edu.
2014 Courses and locations:
Belize: Integrative Medicine in a Cross-Cultural Setting- HPE303KZ
China: Peoples and Cultures- ANT245UZ
Ecuador/Galapagos: Natural History & Future Prospects- GES318KZ or ENS/BIO318KZ
England: Exploring British Education and Culture: EDU236UZ
Europe: Intro to International Business- BUS202Z
Europe: Eurekas and Euphorias-History of Science- GES330K
Europe: European Pioneers in Psychology- PSY320Z
Egypt and Israel: Literatures of Faith: Christianity and Islam- ENL316GZ
Greece and Turkey: Study Tour- BIB264Z
India: International Marketing Issues- BUS342GZ
Kenya: Media & Communication in Developing Africa- ENW330GZ
New York City: Advanced Studies in the Performing Arts- MUL243/343/443Z
More options:
AIFS Abroad J-Term options
www.studyabroad.com
2014 Course Information:
Belize: Integrative Medicine in a Cross-Cultural Setting
Course number HPE303KZ, 3 credits
Where Belize, with sites to include Green Parrot Beach Houses, Placencia; Chaa Creek, San Ignacio; and Ak’bol, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye
Course description An introduction to the theories and practices of integrative medicine as a means to promote quality health and wellness. Students in this course will be exposed to a variety of health models ranging from ancient Mayan practices to modern western medical practices in order to develop a more holistic approach to health and well-being. Student learning will take place in Belize, Central America, home of many ancient Mayan healing practices. Scientific theories will include ethnobotany, psychoneuroimmunology, integrative nutrition and biofeedback. Personal practices may include therapeutic touch, yoga, mindfulness, contemplative prayer, nature therapy, and healing effects of physical activity and movement.
Prerequisites
• General education: "D"
Lab Science
• General education: “M” Mathematics
Fulfills
• General education: "K" Science, Technology, & Society
•
General education: "Z" Cross-cultural experience
• Elective in the Health & Physical Education department
Course leaders
• Prof. Seth Paradis, Human Kinetics & Applied Health Science, RC222, x6425, s-paradis@bethel.edu
• Prof. Chad Osgood, Human Kinetics & Applied Health Science, RC252, x6535, chad-osgood@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $3,950 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates Jan. 5-27, 2014
China: Peoples and Cultures
Course number ANT245UZ, 3 credits
Where Beijing, Xi’an, and Chongqing, P.R. of China
Course description Comparative ethnography of contemporary Chinese societies and culture. Study of historical influences and modern Chinese politics; economy; population growth; environmental problems; the institution of the family, marriage, and sexuality; women and development; religion; literature; and popular culture. Explores the increased expansion and influence of China in global affairs and in different regions of the developing world.
Prerequisites
• GES130 or GES244
Fulfills
• General education: "U" World Cultures
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
Course leaders
• Dr. Ning Zhang, Anthropology & Sociology, TNHS I 202, x6932, nzhang@bethel.edu
• Dr. Stacey Hunter Hecht, Political Science, AC207, x6468, hecsta@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $5,200 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, visa, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Dates January 2 – 26, 2014
Enrollment 20 students
Application procedures
Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands: Natural History and Future Prospects
Course number GES318KZ, 3 credits; ENS/BIO318KZ, 4 credits (see course description)
Where Quito, Ecuador and surrounding areas, & Galápagos Islands
Course description Travel from base in Quito throughout Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands, surveying the land, climate, plants, animals, homes, transportation, and industries, noting especially the impact of human culture, presence, and activities. Sites include the Amazon rainforest, Andean cloud forests, volcanic mountains, highlands, towns, cities, & the Galápagos Islands. (Carries cross-credit in biology and environmental studies, BIO318KZ/ENS318KZ, 4 credits, with additional coursework.)
Prerequisites
• General education: "D"
Lab Science
• General education: “M” Mathematics
Fulfills
• General education: "K" Science, Technology, & Society
•
General education: "Z" Cross-cultural experience
• Biology elective
(with additional coursework)
• Environmental Science elective (with
additional coursework)
Course leader
• Dr. Ian Johnston, Biology, AC 202, x6198, i-johnston@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $5,300 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, board, and iNext travel insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates Jan. 2-28, 2014 (subject to change)
Enrollment 19 students (preference may be given to juniors or seniors)
England: Exploring British Education and Culture
Course number EDU236UZ, 3 credits
Where Maidenhead, England, with excursions to London, Oxford, and Windsor.
Course description The course is designed for students to immerse themselves in British culture and to explore the educational system, with an emphasis on the diverse populations of Pakistani and Indian students and schools. The course provides students with three learning experiences: 1) observation and participation in British elementary and secondary schools; 2) home-stay with a British family; and 3) cultural exploration in London and surrounding areas.
View more info on the course webpage!
Prerequisites
• EDU200 Intro to Education
• EDU201 Intro to Education Field Experience
• Written consent of course instructors
• GES130 or GES244
Fulfills
• General education: "U” World Cultures
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• MN Board of Teaching Human Relations requirement (needed for obtaining a MN teaching license)
Course leaders
• Dr. Jill Martin, Education, CC429H, x6411, jmartin@bethel.edu
• Professor Katie Bonawitz, Education, CC429M, x6724, katie-bonawitz@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $2,825 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, two meals a day, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for some meals, optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 6–28, 2014
Enrollment 20 students
Europe: Introduction to International Business
Course number BUS202Z, 3 credits
Itinerary (Subject to change)
Jan. 5 Depart from Minneapolis for London
Jan. 6-8 London, UK
Jan. 9-11 Paris, France
Jan. 12-14 Nuremberg, Germany
Jan. 15-17 Open travel weekend
Jan. 18-19 Salzburg, Austria
Jan. 20-22 Budapest, Hungary
Jan. 23-26 Prague, Czech Republic
Jan. 27 Return to Minnesota
Course description This course is designed to explore the dynamics
of international business. Participants
will visit sites to examine businesses that operate across borders and may
include: advertising agencies, banks, accounting firms, technology firms,
manufacturing facilities, and multi-national corporations. Students interact with culture through a
series of activities. Applicant
selection will be done by the instructor.
Fulfills
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• Business elective
Course leaders
• Prof. Bruce Olsen, Business and Economics, AC208, x6320, bruce-olsen@bethel.edu
• Second instructor TBA
Estimated program fee
$3,800 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation (Eurail pass), some course-related excursions, room and meals for 18 nights, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for three nights lodging and meals during open travel weekend, optional entertainment and transportation expenses (including sightseeing, skiing), passport, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 5-27, 2014
Enrollment 29 students (preference given to juniors and seniors; students with International Business emphasis)
Europe: Eurekas and Euphorias: History of Science in Europe
Course number GES330K, 3 credits
Where Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice); Austria (Salzburg); Germany (Munich); Switzerland (Geneva); France (Paris); England (London, Cambridge)
Course description This
course examines the development of major scientific discoveries throughout
history within the context of an experiential learning opportunity in several
European countries. Special attention
will be paid to the Italian Renaissance and the Enlightenment within England. Multiple scientific disciplines will be
incorporated, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering,
mathematics, medicine, and physics. The
role these disciplines played within society (architecture, art, exploration,
politics, religion, etc.) will also be evaluated. Daily itineraries will include
science/history/art museums, church visits, university/city tours, unique
city/area visits, lecture/discussion, travel, and international meals.
Prerequisites
• General education: "D"
Lab Science
• General education: “M” Mathematics
Fulfills
• General education: "K" Science, Technology, & Society
Course leaders
• Dr. Ken Rohly, Chemistry, AC105C, x6407, rohly@bethel.edu
• Dr. Keith Stein, Physics, AC239, x6173, k-stein@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $4,150 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation (Eurail pass), course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates December 30, 2013 - January 25, 2014
Enrollment 29 students (Final applicant selection will be done by the instructor.)
Europe: European Pioneers of Psychology
Course number PSY320Z, 3 credits
Itinerary
Jan 5 Fly to Vienna, Austria
Jan 6-9 Vienna, Austria
Jan 10-13 Salzburg, Austria; Munich, Germany
Jan 14-16 Wurzburg & Heidelberg, Germany
Jan 17-20 Paris & Nancy, France
Jan 21-25 London & Cambridge, England
Jan 26 Return to Minnesota
Course description This course explores some of the most prominent European figures in the history of contemporary psychology. We will examine some of the major historical movements in the history of ideas in psychology, with an emphasis on the relevant philosophical, intellectual, and spiritual context. In this process, we will compare various schools of thought and approaches to the study of psychology. We will also look at how psychology developed in the various countries we visit, and students will have the opportunity to encounter local professional and academic psychologists.
Prerequisites
• PSY100 Introduction to Psychology
• Junior or Senior standing
• GES130 or GES244
• Permission of instructors
Fulfills
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• 300-level psychology elective
• History of Psychology requirement for psychology majors (PSY315)
Course leaders
• Dr. Katherine Nevins, Psychology, AC343B, x6292, k-nevins@bethel.edu
• Second instructor TBA
Estimated program fee $3,900 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation (Eurail pass), course-related excursions, room, board, and iNext travel insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses (including sightseeing), passport, telephone, laundry, and other personal expenses.
Dates January 5-26, 2014
Enrollment 29 students
Application procedures
Egypt and Israel: Literatures of Faith: Christianity and Islam
Course number ENL316GZ, 3 credits
Where Egypt & Israel
Course description Few forces in history have been as closely linked, and conflicted, as Christianity and Islam. The often contentious, frequently dangerous relationships between the two faiths are inescapable in the present. This course is designed to introduce students to Islam through study and personal interaction with Arab culture in Egypt and with the mix of cultures in Israel. By getting to know Christians and their ministries in Egypt, students will learn how followers of Christ in Islamic lands live out their faith. Readings in the Qur’an, cultural history, and modern literature will provide a foundation for the course. Egyptian antiquities, Islamic sites, and Christian monasteries will be among the sites we visit from our home base in Cairo. Because we can spend about six days in Israel, we will also visit significant biblical sites in Jerusalem and Galilee, and begin to become familiar with some of the Israeli-Palestinian issues.
Prerequisites
• GES130 or GES145 & 147
• General education: "L" Contemporary Western Life and Thought or GES246
• General education: "U" World Cultures
Fulfills
• General education: "G" Comparative Systems
• General education: "Z" Cross-Cultural Experience
Course leaders
• Dr. Daniel Ritchie, English, AC317, x6133, d-ritchie@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $4000 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, board, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 3-25, 2014
Enrollment 20 students
Application procedures
Greece and Turkey: Study Tour
Course number BIB264Z, 4 credits
Where Greece and Turkey (including Istanbul, Antioch,
Laodicea, Colossae, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Delphi, Corinth, and
Athens)
Course description This class is an on-site investigation of the ministry of Paul the Apostle and the other NT and apostolic and post-apostolic figures who lived, traveled, and/or ministered in Greece and Asia Minor. The cultural, historical, geographical, and religious world that Paul and John traveled and ministered in will be studied – as religions and sites in Turkey and Greece are explored. There is a significant component of Greco-Roman history and archaeology that helps understand the setting of the New Testament and the Early Church.
Prerequisite
• BIB101 Intro to the Bible
Fulfills
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• This course is open to all students as an elective.
• 200-level NT course elective for Bible majors/minors
Course leaders
• Professor Carrie Peffley, Philosophy, AC320A, x6722, carrie-peffley@bethel.edu
• Professor Carl Rasmussen, BTS, footstepstours@comcast.net
Prof. Peffley and Dr. Rasmussen will be team-teaching this unique course. Prof. Peffley specializes in ancient and medieval philosophy. She has traveled extensively, and before joining the Bethel faculty in 2008, worked on her doctorate at the University of Cambridge, England. Prior to coming to Bethel, Dr. Rasmussen lived in Israel for seven years, serving as Dean of the Jerusalem University College. He and his wife have traveled extensively in Turkey and Greece, where he has led thirteen study tours.
Estimated program fee $4,250 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, room, breakfast, dinner, entry/exit fees, inter-country and intra-country transportation, all course-related excursions (tours and services of local guides), and iNext travel medical insurance. Your only anticipated expenses are passports, books, Turkish visa, all lunches, and other personal expenses (laundry, telephone, bottled water, free time activities, etc.)
Approximate dates January 7-28, 2014
Enrollment 33 students
India: International Marketing Issues
Course number BUS342GZ, 3 credits
Where Bangalore and Delhi, India
Course description Intensive study of economics and marketing in India. Focus on understanding economic and market issues through exploring economic, cultural, and social systems. Students will experience firsthand how the Indian economy is being affected by, and participating in globalization. Students will have site visits to Indian business and factories. They will interact with people from different socio-economic strata in India: business leaders, politicians, middle class, workers, college students, the impoverished. Not only will they learn about global business practices in India, they will develop key cultural competencies by immersing in a rich and diverse culture.
Prerequisite
• GES 130 & General education: "L" Contemporary Western Life and Thought or GES246
• General education: "U" World Cultures
• Written consent of instructor
Fulfills:
• General education: "G" Comparative Systems
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
Course leaders
• Dr. Jeff Jacob, Business and Economics, AC225A, x6715, j-jacob@bethel.edu
• Dr. Mary Ann Harris, Business and Economics, AC225A, x6293, mharris@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $4,800 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel medical insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 2 - January 24, 2014
Enrollment 25 students
Kenya: Media & Communication in Developing Africa
Course number ENW330GZ, 3 credits
Where Kenya: Nairobi, Daystar University Athi River
campus, and Mombasa
Course description An examination of the socio-economic, technological, and political factors that have influenced the development of communication systems in Africa, with special emphasis on the media systems of Kenya and the role of Christian journalists. Includes comparative analysis of western media systems and those of developing African nations.
The course will include guest lectures by Daystar University communications faculty as well as tours of Kenyan media outlets and visits with Christian journalists who work in the African media. Students in the class will be expected to participate in Daystar University campus activities as directed, including chapel, and to take advantage of opportunities to interact with and learn from Daystar University students. The class will also participate in a service-learning project in the Kibera slums of Nairobi.
Prerequisite
• GES130 or GES246
• General education: “U” World Cultures
• Junior or Senior standing
Fulfills
• General education: "G" Comparative Systems
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• Journalism elective
Course leader
• Dr. Phyllis Alsdurf,
English, AC314, x6149, palsdurf@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee: $3,990 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country
transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel medical
insurance. Students are responsible for
optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, immunizations,
telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates Jan. 2-22, 2014
Enrollment 15 students
New York City: Advanced Studies in the Performing Arts
Course number MUL243Z/343Z/443Z, 3 credits
Where Bethel campus with 20 days in New York City
Course description A series of private and group lessons dealing with all aspects of performance (acting, dance, vocal performance), attendance at professional performances in New York City, as well as additional work on the Bethel campus; all designed to help students increase performance abilities. Students will work on performance ready pieces with working professionals in New York City. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in additional private study with New York faculty. A final performance will be given on campus at the end of the course. Course may be taken for repeated credit.
Prerequisites
• Instructor’s approval.
• Students must have intermediate to advanced performance skills in order to participate in intensive vocal instruction.
Fulfills
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
Course leaders
• Dr. RubyAnn Poulson, Music, CC 303, x6248, rpoulson@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $3,545 (excluding tuition*) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-state transportation, course-related excursions, room and board in NYC. Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, telephone, laundry, and other personal expenses. Expenses while on Bethel’s campus (room, board, etc.) are not included and will be the student’s responsibility.
Approximate dates January 2014
Enrollment 15 students
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Applications for Interim 2014 off-campus courses will be accepted from March 27, 2013 - September 20, 2013.
• Students must complete an application form from the Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies (OIS). Individual courses may have additional requirements. Please see course description for details.
• A $100 application deposit is required with each application.
• Applications are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis unless noted in individual course descriptions.
• If you have a physical, psychiatric and/or learning disability and believe you will need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an off-campus program, please contact the Office of Off-Campus Programs or Natalie Beazer, Director of Disability Services, (x8759 or n-beazer@bethel.edu), as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
PRIORITY DEADLINE – MAY 3rd
• After this date, you will receive notice of your application status (tentative approval, wait list, conditional, etc).
• Non-Bethel students will be considered for course participation after the May 3rd priority deadline.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
PLEASE NOTE: Final acceptance is contingent upon approval from Bethel’s Business Office in the fall. Students with account balances over $500 in early September will not receive final approval or be allowed to participate in the program.
WAIT LIST
•Once a course reaches its maximum enrollment, students may be placed on a wait list. Students must submit all application materials, including deposit, to be on the wait list.
•Deposit checks will be cashed upon receipt. When a cancellation occurs, the OIS will notify students of acceptance. If no cancellations occur by September 20, 2013, students will be contacted and refunded their $100 deposit.
PROGRAM FEE
• The cost of interim tuition is covered for students who are full-time both fall and spring semesters. Students who are not full-time both semesters will need to pay half the interim tuition costs (either 1.5 or 2 credits) in addition to the stated program fee.
• Students should review individual course descriptions and consult faculty to know exactly what is and what is not included in the program fee.
• Costs
listed in spring promotional material are approximate and are based on a
minimum of 15 students per course. Every effort is made to operate the
program
at the stated price. However, the OIS reserves the right to adjust fees
due to
dollar devaluation, fuel surcharges and general inflation. Final course
costs
will be set in September.
• Students will receive a payment schedule for their course in the fall. The program fee will be divided into three payments due the first of October, November, and December.
CANCELLATION DEADLINE & REFUND POLICY
• All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the OIS on or before September 20th, 2013. Withdrawal forms are available in OIS (CC320A).
• If an application is withdrawn on or before September 20th, 2013, the applicant will be refunded their $100 deposit.
• Decisions as to whether courses with low enrollment will be offered will be made on September 20th, 2013. If a course is not offered due to low enrollment, students may transfer to another course or receive a full refund.
• If an application is withdrawn or confirmation deposit not paid by September 17th, 2012, the $100 deposit will be forfeited and refund based upon recoverable costs. After this date, the course instructors and/or the OIS begin making payments to reserve airfare, room, board, etc. Even if the applicant has not made additional payments, money may have been spent to hold his/her position. Depending on the date of cancellation, the entire course cost may be forfeited. If cancellation occurs after December 2nd, 2013, student will be responsible for the entire program fee.