Off-Campus Programs: International Studies
Interim 2009 Programs
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 2009. The priority deadline is on May 2. The final application deadline is on October 1 (Wednesday). Applications from non-Bethel students will be considered on a space-available basis. 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:
*Ecuador/Galapagos: Natural History & Future Prospects
*Egypt/Jordan: Literatures of Faith: Christianity and Islam
*Eurekas and Euphorias: History of Science in Europe
*Europe (multiple sites): Introduction to International Business
*Greece & Turkey: In the Footsteps of the Apostles
*Guatemala & El Salvador: Travel Writing
*Hong Kong & China: Experiencing Education and Culture
*India: Globalization in India
*Thailand: Religious Traditions in Asia
*Mexico: Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara
*Uganda: Cultural Diversity in Health Care (Senior Nursing students only)
Domestic location:
*Hawaii: Building Cross-Cultural & Global Leadership Competence
More options:
Natural History & Future Prospects - ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Course number ENS/GES318K, 3 credits (see course description)
Where Quito, Ecuador and surrounding areas, & Galapagos Islands
Course description Travel from base in Quito throughout Ecuador & the Galapagos 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 Galapagos Islands. (Carries cross-credit in biology, BIO318K, 4 credits, with additional coursework.)
Prerequisite Lab science "D" course
Fulfills
• General education: "K" Science, Technology, & Society
• Biology elective (with additional coursework)
Course leader Professor Jeff Port, Biology, AC 204,
x6439, jport@bethel.edu;
Estimated program fee $4,400 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, board, and ISIC travel insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates Jan. 4-28, 2008 (subject to change)
Enrollment 15 students
Literatures of Faith: Christianity and Islam-Egypt and Jordan
Course number: ENL316GZ, 3 credits
Where: Jordan and Egypt
Course description: Few forces in history have been as closely linked, and conflicted, as those of Christianity and Islam. This course, as taught abroad, is designed to provide an introduction to Islam through study and through personal interaction with the Arab cultures of Egypt and Jordan. By getting to know Christians and their ministries in both countries, students will learn how followers of Christ in Islamic lands live out their faith. Historical works and readings in the Qur’an will provide a foundation for the course. Assigned literary works will further illustrate Islamic cultural values. The program will provide for experience with Jordanian and Egyptian nationals, as well as with westerners who live in the two countries, in order to highlight the opportunities and challenges of the relationships between Christianity and Islam.
Prerequisites:
• GES130 or GES145/146 Christianity in Western Culture
• Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course or GES245
• World Cultures (U) course
Fulfills
• Gen. ed. “G” Comparative Systems
• Gen. ed. “Z-tag” Cross Cultural Experience
Course leader: Dr. Daniel Ritchie, English, AC317, x6133
Estimated program fee $3850 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation,
course-related excursions, room, board, and ISIC travel insurance.
Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation
expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal
expenses.
Enrollment 15 students
Eurekas and Euphorias: History of Science in Europe
Course number GES3xxK, 3 credits
Where Italy (Rome, Florence, Padua, Milan), Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva), France (Paris), England (London, Greenwich, Oxford, 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
• Lab Science course “D"
• Junior or Senior status
Fulfills
General education: "K" Science, Technology, & Society
Course leader Professor Wade Neiwert, Chemistry, AC110A, x6162, w-neiwert@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $3850 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and
intra-country transportation (Eurail pass), course-related excursions,
room, meals, and ISIC travel insurance. Students are responsible for
optional entertainment and transportation expenses, passport,
telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 2009
Enrollment 15-20 students (Applicant selection will be done by the instructor.)
Introduction to International Business - EUROPE
Course number BUS202EZ, 3 credits
Itinerary (Subject to change)
Jan 3 Depart from Minneapolis
Jan 4-6 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan 7-9 Brussels, Belgium
Jan 10-12 Paris, France
Jan 13-16 Nuremburg, Germany
Jan 17-19 Open travel weekend
Jan 20-22 Salzburg, Austria
Jan 23-24 Venice Italy
Jan 28. 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 Course leaders
• Gen ed: "E” Cultural Diversity Business Professors
• Business elective
• Gen ed: "Z" Cross Cultural Experience Bethany Opsata, AC 226A,
x6318, b-opsata@bethel.edu
Bruce Olsen, AC 208
x6320, bruce-olsen@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $3400 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 ISIC 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 Jan. 3-25, 2009
Enrollment 29 students (preference given to juniors and seniors; students with International Business emphasis)
In the Footsteps of the Apostles - GREECE & TURKEY
Course number BIB264, 4 credits
Where Greece and Turkey (including Istanbul, Antioch, Laodicea, Colossae, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Corinth, and Athens)
Course description An on-site investigation of the ministries of Paul, John, and other apostles in western Turkey and in Greece. Their letters, sermons, and theology are examined in light of the historical, geographical, and cultural context in which they lived and ministered. Participants will explore over 40 locations, including Antalya, Perge, Ephesus, Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Athens, and Corinth.
Prerequisite BIB101, Introduction to the Bible
Fulfills This course is open to all students as an elective. It can fulfill a 200-level NT course elective for Bible majors/minors.
Course leader Professor Carl Rasmussen, BTS, AC310, rascar@bethel.edu
Dr. Rasmussen has a B.A. from Luther College, a B.D. and Th.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from the Dropsie University in Philadelphia. 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 eight study tours.
Estimated program fee $3900 for 26 days in 40 cities! This all-inclusive fee includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, room, board (breakfast, lunch and dinner daily), Turkish visa, entry/exit fees, inter-country and intra-country transportation, all course-related excursions (tours and services of local guides), and ISIC travel insurance. Your only anticipated expenses are passports, books, and other personal expenses (laundry, telephone, bottled water, free time activities, etc.)
Dates Jan 1 - Jan. 25, 2009
Enrollment 36 students
Travel Writing-Guatemala and El Salvador
Course number: ENW303AZ, 3 credits
Where Guatemala & El Salvador
Course description: Climb active volcanoes, explore caves, swim in mountain waterfalls, work a day alongside locals on a coffee plantation- and then write about it all. Study the art and craft of travel writing as you travel in Guatemala and El Salvador. We’ll also learn about local political and economic history and culture. No previous writing experience needed.
Fulfills:
• Gen. Ed. “A” Artistic Experience
• Gen. Ed. “Z” Cross-cultural Experience
• Eng. Lit elective
• Journalism category
Course leader: Dr. Dan Taylor AC319, x6357
Estimated program fee $3495 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation,
course-related excursions, room, board, and ISIC travel insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment and sightseeing, passport, immunizations, telephone, laundry, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates January 3-25, 2009
Enrollment 20 students
Experiencing Education & Culture- Hong Kong/China
Course number: EDU205UZ, 3 credits
Where Hong Kong, Southern China, & Hainan Island
Course description: This course is designed to introduce students to cultural and educational opportunities available in Hong Kong and southern China. Students will examine how the history of each area has shaped the cultural and educational systems of today.
Prerequisite: Written consent of the instructors
Fulfills
• Gen. ed. “U” Cultural Diversity
• Gen. ed. “Z” Cross-cultural Experience
Course leaders : Prof. Louise Wilson, CC429F, x6507
•Prof. Robin Hasslen, CC323, x8583,
Estimated program fee $3300 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, visa for China, inter-country and intra-country transportation,
course-related excursions, room, two meals a day, and ISIC travel insurance.
Students are responsible for some meals, optional entertainment/transportation expenses,
passport, immunizations, telephone, laundry, and other personal
expenses.
Approximate dates January 4-25, 2009
Enrollment 22 students
Globalization in India: Business &Cultural Aspects
Course number: ANT/BUSxxxGZ (pending approval)
Where: New Delhi & Chennai, India; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Course description: This course is an intensive study of globalization. The focus is 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. We will seek understanding of how globalization is affecting the lives of persons and communities at each level and explore personal responsibility and involvement in the changing world of globalization.
Prerequisite: Instructors Consent
Fulfills
• General education: "G" Comparative Systems
• General education: "Z" Cross-cultural Experience
Course leaders: Dr. Harley Schreck, TH I 204, x6104,• Dr. Karen Tangen, AC218, x6409
Estimated program fee $4500 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, inter-country and intra-country transportation,
course-related excursions, room, and ISIC travel insurance.
Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, visa for India,
passport, immunizations, telephone, laundry, and other personal
expenses.
Approximate dates January 5-26, 2009
Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara - MEXICO
Course number EDU204E(U)Z, 3 credits
Where First four and last three days in Puerto Vallarta; remaining time in Guadalajara, Mexico
Course description An experiential course designed to introduce 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: "E" (U) Cultural Diversity course
• General education: "Z" Cross Cultural Experience
• Spanish elective (if students teach and journal in Spanish)
Course leaders Professor Jay Rasmussen, Education, CC429G, x6237, rasjay@bethel.edu • Professor Mauricio Nava, Modern World Languages, HC326B, x6547, m-nava@bethel.edu
Estimated program fee $2350 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation, course-related excursions, room, board, and ISIC travel insurance. Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal expenses.
Approximate dates Jan. 4-25, 2008 (subject to change)
Enrollment 20 students
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
• Gen. ed. "U" Cultural Diversity
• Gen. ed. “Z-tag” Cross Cultural Experience
Course Leader: Dr. Jim Lewis AC301A, x6117
Estimated program fee: $3900 includes: round-trip airfare from MSP, intra-country transportation,
course-related excursions, room, board, and ISIC travel insurance.
Students are responsible for optional entertainment/transportation
expenses, passport, immunizations, telephone, and other personal
expenses.
Approximate dates December 29, 2008- January 22, 2009
Enrollment 15 students
Cultural Diversity in Health Care - Uganda
(Open to senior nursing students; see Nursing Department for details.)
DOMESTIC
Building Cross-Cultural & Global Leadership Competence- HAWAII
Course number GES336GZ, 3 credits
Where: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Course description: Hawaii 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.
Prerequisite: Gen. ed. "E(U)" Cultural Diversity
Fulfills
• Gen. ed. “G” Comparative Systems
• Gen. ed. “Z-tag” Cross Cultural Experience
• Leadership Minor elective
Course leaders: Prof. Karen McKinney AC323B, x6356, • Prof. Sandie McNeel, Bethel Office Center 120, x8020
Estimated program fee $2825 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 5-29, 2009 ( subject to change)
Enrollment 20-25 students