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Off-Campus Programs/International Studies

Interim 2010 Programs

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Interim is a great time for many students to study as they travel!  The Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies is pleased to provide the following as Bethel-approved program options for January 2010.  The priority deadline is on May 1.  The final application deadline is on September 18.  Applications from non-Bethel students will be considered on a space-available basis after the priority deadline.  For more details and to pick up an application, please stop in the office (CC 320A), call 651.638.6549, or e-mail Christina Chyerez, chychr@bethel.edu.


International locations:

*Brazil: Travel Writing

*Cambodia: Christian Social Justice: Issues and Praxis in a Global Context

*Ecuador/Galapagos:  Natural History & Future Prospects

*England: Exploring British Education and Culture

*Eurekas and Euphorias: History of Science in Europe

*Europe (multiple sites):  Introduction to International Business

*Europe (multiple sites): Band of Brothers-A Study of Uncommon Leaders

*Europe (multiple sites): European Pioneers in Psychology

*Greece & Turkey:  In the Footsteps of the Apostles

*India: Globalization in India

*Japanese Culture Through Printmaking

*Jordan: Leaders for Change

*Mexico:  Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara

*Painting in the Dominican Republic

*Thailand: Religious Traditions in Asia

*Uganda: Cultural Diversity in Health Care (Senior Nursing students only)

*United Arab Emirates: Cultural Diversity in Health Care (Senior Nursing students only)

Domestic location:

*Hawaii: Building Cross-Cultural & Global Leadership Competence

*New York: Practical Studies in Vocal Performance


More options:

www.studyabroad.com

www.australearn.com

www.hecua.org

www.studytheworld.com



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Traveling Writing-Brazil

Course number   ENW303AZ, 3 credits

Where   Brazil

Course description   A study of the art and craft of travel writing as students travel in Brazil and Argentina.  Participants will read noted travel writers and write about their own travel adventures.  Activities will range from experiencing the breath-taking beauty of Brazil to working with people who live off Rio’s biggest dump.  Likely activities include exploring Rio de Janeiro (from the Christ statue towering over the city to the beaches), hiking at the Iguassu Falls, animal spotting and camping in the Amazon jungle, snorkeling in clear jungle pools and the ocean, biking, museum and cathedral touring, and the like.  We will also do volunteer work, such as with Recicla Vida, a Christian organization that works with Brazil’s poorest.

Prerequisites
   None.  Average writing skills are adequate.

Fulfills 
• General education:  "A" Artistic Experience
• General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• Elective in the English Literature and Writing major
• Possible course replacement in Writing major

Course leader
   Dr. Daniel Taylor, English, AC319, x6357, d-taylor@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee
   $3,975 (excludes tuition*) includes:  round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, most meals, and iNext travel insurance.  Students are responsible for optional entertainment and sightseeing, passport, immunizations, telephone, laundry and other personal expenses. 

Approximate dates   Jan. 3 - 26, 2010

Enrollment
   15 students


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Christian Social Justice-Issues and Praxis in a Global Context-Cambodia

Course number   GES4xxPZ, 3 credits

Where 
  Sihanuoukville, Cambodia

Course description
This course attempts to offer students the opportunity to uniquely bridge theory and action by both understanding and advocating for social justice in an off-campus context.  This course is fundamentally interdisciplinary in nature, incorporating the themes of biblical justice with the practice of teaching English.  Specifically, this course will entail a careful examination of the theme of justice in the biblical text as well as an exploration of related themes, such as reconciliation, missional theology, hope, global injustice, and Christian social responsibility.  This course will also require students to acquire knowledge about how injustice can be countered through praxis by involvement in various community service projects lead by Life University and through engagement in programs directed by social justice organizations.  Preceded by analyses and discussion of various theories of teaching English as a second language, students will tutor individuals in English at Life University in the students’ particular fields of study.

Prerequisites

• GES110 or GES245 • THE201 Christian Theology

• Nature of Persons “N” course • Comparative Systems “G” course


Fulfills 
• General education:  "P" Contemporary Christian Issues
• General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience

Course leaders 
  Prof. Holly Leslie, Modern World Languages, TNHS M205, x6335, h-leslie@bethel.edu        Prof. Christina Busman, BTS, CC308, x6921, cbusman@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee   $3,000 (excluding tuition*) includes:  round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel insurance.  Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.

Approximate dates   December 29, 2009 – January 23, 2010

Enrollment   20 students


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Natural History & Future Prospects - ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

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, BIO318K/ENS318K, 4 credits, with additional coursework.)

Prerequisite 

• Laboratory Science "D" course
• Mathematics “M” course

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   $4,750 (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. 4-28, 2010  (subject to change)

Enrollment 
  19 students (preference may be given to juniors or seniors)


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Exploring British Education and Culture: England

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. 

Prerequisites

• EDU200 Intro to Education • EDU201 Intro to Education Field Experience

• Written consent of course instructors

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 Raisanen, Education, CC429M, x6724, katie-raisanen@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee  
$2,700 (excluding tuition*) includes:  round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, two meals a day, and iNext travel insurance. Students are responsible for some meals, optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and personal expenses.

Approximate dates   January 4-27, 2010

Enrollment   20 students


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Eurekas and Euphorias- History of Science in Europe

Course number   GES330K, 3 credits

Where   Italy (Rome, Florence, Milan), Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva), free travel, France (Paris), England (London, Cambridge, Oxford)

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.  Students will also have a few days to travel on their own.

Prerequisites   

• Lab Science “D” course

Fulfills  
General education:  "K" Science, Technology, & Society

Course leaders   
Dr. Bynthia Anose, Chemistry, AC102A, x6277, b-anose@bethel.edu • Dr. Ken Rohly, Chemistry, AC105C, x6407, rohly@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee   $3,750 (excluding tuition*) includes:  round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation (Eurail pass), course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel insurance.  Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and other personal expenses.


Approximate dates   January 2-26, 2010

Enrollment   25 students (Final applicant selection will be done by the instructor.)


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Introduction to International Business - EUROPE


Course number   BUS202Z, 3 credits

Itinerary (Subject to change)

Jan. 3           Depart from Minneapolis
Jan. 4-7        London, Great Britain        
Jan. 8-11       Paris, France
Jan. 12-15     Nuremberg, Germany
Jan. 16-18     Open travel weekend
Jan. 19-21     Salzburg, Austria
Jan. 22-24     Venice, Italy
Jan. 25          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. This class is an experiential learning community of 31 people, interacting with Europe and each other for 22 days.  Applicant selection will be done by the instructors.

Fulfills

• Gen ed: "Z” Cross-cultural Experience • Business elective 

Course leaders

 • Bruce Olsen, AC 208, x6320, bruce-olsen@bethel.edu &
 • John Rudberg, TNHS H2B, x6594, john-rudberg@bethel.edu  

Estimated program fee   $3,400 (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 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 3 – 25, 2010

Enrollment
   29 students (preference given to juniors and seniors; students with International Business emphasis)


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Band of Brothers: A Study of Uncommon Leaders- Europe

Course number   GESxxxZ, 3 credits

Where   England, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, & Austria

Course description   This course will broaden student knowledge of WWII, while enhancing understanding of leadership principles and character development, by studying the experiences of Easy Company, as recounted by Steven Ambrose in his book, Band of Brothers.  Learners will integrate transformational leadership, biblical and contemporary texts on leadership, while having cross-cultural opportunities to help put the war of liberation in a broader context.

Prerequisites   none

Fulfills   General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience

Course leaders

Coach Steve Johnson, Athletic Department, RC205A, x6398, johstea@bethel.edu

• Dr. Daniel Leafblad, leafer52@comcast.net

Estimated program fee   $3,800 (excluding tuition*) includes:  round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, meals, and iNext travel insurance.  Students are responsible for optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and other personal expenses. *See reverse for program fee explanation.

Approximate dates   January 2-24, 2010

Enrollment   24 students


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European Pioneers In Psychology-Europe

Course number   PSY320Z, 3 credits

Itinerary (Proposed)

            Jan 4           Fly to Frankfurt, Germany
            Jan 5-8        Wurzburg, Germany
            Jan 9-11      Munich, Germany
            Jan 12-17    Vienna, Austria
            Jan 18-21    Paris, France
            Jan 21-25    London, 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.

Prerequisite  

• PSY100 Introduction to Psychology
• Junior or Senior standing
• Permission of instructors

Fulfills 

• Gen ed: "Z" Cross-Cultural Experience    Psychology Professors
• 300 level psychology elective   
• History of Psychology requirement    
for Psychology majors (PSY315)  

Course leaders

• Dr. Joel Frederickson, AC343F, x6317, frejoe@bethel.edu &
• Dr. Kathy Nevins, AC343B, x6292, k-nevins@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee   $3,500 (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/transportation expenses (including sightseeing), passport, telephone, laundry, and other personal expenses.

Approximate dates
January 4 – 26, 2010

Enrollment
   25 students


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In the Footsteps of the Apostles - GREECE & TURKEY

Course number   BIB264Z, 4 credits
Where 
Greece and Turkey (including Istanbul, Antioch, Laodicea, Colossae, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessaloniki, 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, Introduction to the Bible

Fulfills   

• General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• This course is open to all students as an elective. It can fulfill a 200-level NT course elective for Bible majors/minors.

Course leaders
• Professor Carrie Peffley, Philosophy, CC307, x6722, carrie-peffley@bethel.edu                 

• Professor Carl Rasmussen,BTS, rascar@bethel.edu 

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 eleven study tours.

Estimated program fee  
$3900 (excluding tuition*) for 25 days in 40 cities!  This fee includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, room, breakfast, dinner, eight lunches, Turkish visa, entry/exit fees, inter-country and intra-country transportation, all course-related excursions (tours and services of local guides), and iNext travel insurance. Your only anticipated expenses are passports, books, 17 lunches, and other personal expenses (laundry, telephone, bottled water, free time activities, etc.)

Approximate Dates   January 3 - 28, 2010

Enrollment   39 students



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Globalization in India: Business &Cultural Aspects

Course number  ANT340GZ, 3 credits

Where  
New Delhi and Chennai, India

Course description   Intensive study of globalization.  Focus on the process of globalization through exploring the participation in the world economic, cultural, and social systems by individuals and communities at multiple levels of involvement. – North American, Indian National Elites, Factory Owners and Workers, and the Poor.  Seek understanding of how globalization is affecting the lives of persons and communities at each level.  Explore personal responsibility and involvement in the changing world of globalization.

Prerequisite
Written consent of instructor

Fulfills

     • General education:  "G" Comparative Systems
     • General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience

Course leader 

Dr. Harley Schreck, Anthropology, TH I 204, x6104, h-schreck@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee
  $4,200 (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, visa for India, passport, immunizations, telephone, and personal expenses.

Approximate dates January 3 - 24, 2010

Enrollment    15 students


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Japanese Culture Through Printmaking

Course number   ART213UAZ, 3 credits

Where 
  Tokyo, Japan, with a week long trip to Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima

Course description An introduction to Japanese woodblock printing techniques as a lens for studying Japanese culture and society.  Japanese prints viewed in museums, galleries and artists’ studios in Japan.  The focus of study is limited to the Edo period of Japanese history, which is roughly 1603-1868.  This is the time period when Japan was predominantly a closed society, and is thought to be the beginning of modern Japan.

Prerequisites  
Intro to the Creative Arts or one semester of Western Humanities

Fulfills 

• General Education: “U” World Cultures
• General Education: “A” Artistic Experience
• General Education: “Z” Cross-cultural Experience
• Studio Art elective

Course leaders 

•Prof. Jeff Wetzig, Art, CC203B, x6279, wetjef@bethel.edu

•Dr. Paul Reasoner, Philosophy, AC306, x6209, reapau@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee   $3,900 (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 and transportation expenses, passport, telephone, and other personal expenses. *See reverse for program fee explanation.

Approximate dates   January 4-25, 2010

Enrollment   20 students




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Leaders for Change in Jordan

Course number RES210UZ    Leaders for Change in Jordan

Location and Course Description:
Jordan, an ideal laboratory to study Leaders for Change, is positioned in the middle of the Middle East and at the crossroads of globalization and the ancient culture and traditions of Arab Muslim culture. Daily, students attend lectures, interact with Jordanian university students and professionals, and with the beautiful Jordanian people and culture to conduct field research about change and leadership. Students live with Jordanian families, carefully selected by our Jordanian partner organization, East-West Initiatives, which is located in Amman, the modern capital city of Jordan. Students learn tourist level Arabic and Muslim greetings heard everyday and with each aquaintance. They hear local imams call people to prayer and see Muslims kneel in submission.

In the cultural touring, they walk the steps of the expansive ancient Roman city of Jerash and explore the fascades and caves of Petra, one of the 10 wonders of the world. They ride camels across the red sands of Wadi Rum, where Lawrence of Arabia rode with his Arab companions. Students also visit the Biblical sites of Mt. Nebo, where Moses overlooked the Promised Land. They float in the Dead Sea and touch the water where Jesus was baptized. Then there are the modern places to find for entertainment and local culture, fine Middle Eastern cuisine and a rich cup of Turkish coffee from the corner stand with their new Arab friends.

Course Leader: Naomi Ludeman Smith, Assoc. Prof.

Naomi Ludeman Smith has studied and lived in Jordan. She is an adjunct professor in the Anthropology and Sociology Department, has an M.A. in Global Studies and is a Candidate for Doctor of Ministry in Global and Contextual Leadership. She also is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory. She has traveled to several regions across the globe and has led seven groups of students and alumni to Ukraine where she directed an annual interpreters’ conference.  Contact Information: n-smith@bethel.edu, CC310,  638-6464

Fulfills: 
o    “U” World Cultures
o    “Z” Cross-Cultural Experience
o    Reconciliation Major/Minor Elective
o    Leadership Minor Elective

Course Features:

•    Hotel & homestays with Jordanian university students and their families
•    Lectures and interaction with innovative and global minded leaders from a variety of contexts who seek societal change: business, education (Ahilliyah School for Girls), eco-tourism (Wild Jordan), government, non-profit (QuestScope: Serving at risk youth), religious (visit a mosque & talk with local imam, CMA church with service to Iraqi refugees), etc.
•    Language Learning: Tourist level Arabic
•    Create individual learning plan to develop cross-cultural competency
•    Touring: Dead Sea, Petra, Gulf of Aqaba & beach, Wadi Rum (Bedouin camp, camel trek), Jerash, Mt. Nebo, Bethany by the Jordan, Madaba. All touring is weather dependent
•    Final two days of debrief on the sands of the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea)

Estimated Cost: $3950 (Subject to change)

Watch for further information at Anthropology & Sociology Department Website  

http://cas.bethel.edu/dept/anthropology/programs



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Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara - MEXICO


Course number   EDU204UZ, 3 credits

Where  
First four and last three days in Puerto Vallarta; three days in Guanajuato; remaining time in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Course description  
An experiential course designed for Education and non-Education majors with an interest in children, youth, and other cultures.  This course introduces students to Mexican culture and education in the city of Guadalajara.  Components include observing and teaching in a Christian school, a home-stay with a Mexican family, creation of a classroom ethnography, and an opportunity to reflect on the culture and educational process of one Mexican school.  This course may count as a 200 level Spanish elective provided all work is completed in Spanish.

Prerequisite 

• EDU200 suggested
• Spanish language proficiency at an introductory
level (or higher) suggested
• Written consent of instructor

Fulfills  
• General education:  "U” Cultural Diversity
• General education:  "Z-tag" Cross-cultural experience
• Spanish elective (if students teach and journal in Spanish)

Course leader 

Professor Mauricio Nava, Modern World Languages, TNHS M208, x6547, m-nava@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee  
$2,350 (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. 3 - 24, 2010  (subject to change)

Enrollment  
15 students


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Religious Traditions in Thailand

Course number   REL206UZ, 3 credits

Where   Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin, Thailand

Course description
   Travel to three exotic Asian cities to study Thailand’s predominantly Buddhist, yet richly diverse, cultural and religious heritage. Through field trips to pagodas, temples, and ethnic minority communities led by veteran guides, we will discover how these traditions interact and impact daily, family, community and national life. Bethel’s carefully designed and balanced program will conclude with three relaxing days on the Gulf of Thailand.

Fulfills

• General Education: “U” World Cultures
• General education:  "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
• May be petitioned to satisfy electives in other programs

Course leaders
Dr. James Lewis, Biblical & Theological Studies, AC301A, x6117, j-lewis@bethel.edu •  Dr. Samuel Zalanga, Anthropology & Sociology, TNHS     I 202, x6023, szalanga@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee
  $3900 (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, laundry, and other personal expenses.    

Approximate dates December 31, 2009 – January 21, 2010

Enrollment    25 students


UAE

Cultural Diversity in Health Care - United Arab Emirates

(Open to senior nursing students; see Nursing Department for details.)




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Cultural Diversity in Health Care - Uganda

(Open to senior nursing students; see Nursing Department for details.)

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Building Cross-Cultural & Global Leadership Competence- HAWAII

Course number  GES336GZ, 3 credits

Where 
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Course description
Hawai’i is familiar to most Americans, but limited almost entirely to its popularity as a tourist site.  In this course, you will learn about Hawaii’s history and the history, norms, and values of at least four local cultural groups and have the opportunity to interact with these groups.  Readings, cultural excursions, and a service-learning component will allow us to wrestle with the realities of cultural pluralism and test our leadership skills.  Being in this multicultural setting will bring history into the present while preparing for future opportunities to work within and to lead diverse groups.

Prerequisites      

• GES130 or GES145,146    
• Contemporary Western Life and Thought “L” course
        or GES245
• World Cultures “U” course

Fulfills 

• General Education: “G” Comparative Systems
• General Education: “Z-tag” Cross-cultural experience
• Leadership Minor elective

Course leaders    

•  Prof. Karen McKinney, Biblical Studies, AC 323B, x6356, mckkar@bethel.edu 

•  Professor Sandie McNeel, Organizational Studies, Bethel Office Center 120, x8020, mcnsan@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee $2,750 (excluding tuition) includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-state transportation, course-related excursions, room and board.  Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, telephone, laundry, and other personal expenses.  

Approximate dates January 4 - 27, 2010

Enrollment 
25  students


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Practical Studies in Vocal Performance: New York City

Course number   MUL243/343/443, 3 credits

Where   Bethel campus with 20 days in New York City, New York

Course description
   A series of private and group lessons, workshops observations of other students in the course, attendance at professional performances in New York City, as well as additional work on the Bethel campus; all designed to help students increase vocal performance abilities.  Lessons will contain pedagogical study and coaching of one art song and one operatic aria or musical theatre piece prepared prior to the interim course.  A final performance will be given on campus at the end of the course.  Course may be taken for repeated credit.

Prerequisite 
• Instructor’s approval. 
• Students must have intermediate to advanced vocal skills in order to participate in intensive vocal instruction.

Course leader   Dr. RubyAnn Poulson, Music, CC 303,
    x6248, rpoulson@bethel.edu

Estimated program fee
   $TBD  but in the range of $2700-$2800 (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. *See reverse for program fee explanation.

Approximate dates   Jan. 4 - 29, 2010  (subject to change)

Enrollment   15 students