Dear History Students:
It is with great pleasure that we announce to you a few very specific
study abroad options that would be particularly interesting for HIST
majors and minors! Come learn more in person TODAY, Thursday, September
20th, at the Center for Global Education STUDY ABROAD FAIR in the
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall (ground floor) from 11am to 4pm.
*_STUDY ABROAD FAIR! _*
Day: Thursday
Date: September 20, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
Special for this event: Come down to Dewberry Hall between 11 a.m. and 4
p.m. to learn more about the nearly 75 different programs around the
globe that Mason's Center for Global Education offers. Faculty
directors, program officers and study abroad program alumni will be
available to meet with prospective students!
Here is a recapitulation of some of the upcoming programs that may peak
your interest:
* *Consider joining the Spring Break trip to South Africa
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/southafrica.html> this March
2013.Application deadline: Sept. 30^th , 2012!*
Spring Break in South Africa
This program INCLUDES airfare from Dulles to Johannesburg and Cape
Town, all lodging, most meals, guided visits and a safari!One HIST
credit is available for an extra fee or you can just enjoy as a
tourist! The application deadline for this program is_September
30^th , 2012_. Interested students can contact Erin Mateu,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-3864, for further
information.
* *Travel this winter on our January, short-term programs and earn
3 credits in
The<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greatcities.html>_Great
Cities of Eastern Europe
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greatcities.html>,Greece
and Turkey
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greece.html>,
Cuba
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/cuba.html>,
Italy,
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/italy.html>
Peru
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/peru.html>
_or _Vietnam_
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/vietnam.html>!
Deadline for these programs is October 5th, 2012!*
*- *
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greatcities.html>*GREAT
CITIES: A Journey to Post-Communism: Berlin, Budapest, Belgrade,
Sarajevo
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greatcities.html>*
Participants will have the opportunity to examine political,
economic, social, and cultural developments in post-communist,
East-Central Europe. By visiting four countries - Germany, Hungary,
Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina -- students will be able to
observe the tremendous transformation of East-Central Europe since
the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. History in this region is not
merely confined to dusty books in libraries; the burden of history
seems to resonate in the lives of individuals and plays a key role
in the formation of a collective identity within each society in the
region. By walking the streets of these magnificent European cities,
visiting relevant sites, and talking to locals, participating
students should be able to develop an appreciation of what is meant
by "the burden of history" in East-Central Europe.**
Interested students can contact Denise Elles-Mdahuar,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2155, for
further information.The application deadline for this program
isOctober 5^th , 2012.*
- Greece and Turkey - Cities and Gods: From Athens to Istanbul
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greece.html>*
See the Parthenon. Visit Olympia. Take a cruise to the island of
Crete and visit the ancient ruins of Knossos. In Turkey you'll see
one of the best preserved Roman cities Ephesus. You'll also
see Pergamun, Troy and Istanbul, where you'll visit the Blue Mosque
and Hajia Sophia. All while exploring the connection between gods
and cities through text, classic art and architecture.
Interested students can contact Marie alice Arnold at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2167 for
further information. The application deadline for this program is
October 5^th , 2012.**
*- CUB***
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/cuba.html>*A:
"Experience Cuba" -- History, Culture, Tourism and Sustainability***
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/cuba.html>
Imagine experiencing Spanish colonial architecture up close as you
feel cobble-stoned streets underneath your feet. Wonder for yourself
how Cubans have created such a culturally rich and sustainable oasis
as you enjoy views of mountains, lush-green tobacco fields, and
picturesque bays. Make no mistake--this is not a typical study
abroad program--this is Cuba!
Interested students can contact Denise Elles-Mdahuar,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2155, for
further information.The application deadline for this program
isOctober 5^th , 2012.
*- ITALY: Underneath Rome: An Introduction to Geo-Archaeology
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/italy.html>*
Many have visited the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, but how many
people do you know who have explored Rome, /below/ the Trevi
Fountain? You could have this very opportunity if you participate in
this study abroad program, which will literally take you
/underneath/ the streets and buildings of Rome! The goal for this
program is to develop an appreciation of how the interplay of the
territory and culture brought life to Rome. What is seen on the
surface of the city is not even half of the rich historical and
cultural heritage of Rome: underneath her very varied topography,
the city unfolds her past. This interdisciplinary course uses
geoarcheology as a gateway to the support of archeological,
historical, and anthropological studies of the city and her development.
Interested students can contact Denise Elles-Mdahuar,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2155, for
further information.The application deadline for this program
isOctober 5^th , 2012.
*- PERU*:
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/peru.html>*Machu
Picchu and the Inca Trail in Peru
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/peru.html>*
This Winter Break, study abroad with Dr. Alex Benitez on a tour of
the Inca and earlier empires in Peru. Travel with a group of other
students to explore the marvelous Machu Picchu, the mystical Lake
Titicaca, historic Cusco, and bustling Lima.
**
Interested students can contact Denise Elles-Mdahuar,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2155, for
further information.The application deadline for this program
isOctober 5^th , 2012.
*
*- VIETNAM: Culture, Politics and Economy*
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/vietnam.html>***
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/vietnam.html>
Experience firsthand the sights and sounds of Vietnam while you
explore Vietnamese culture and its influence on present-day society
and politics.During this two week program, you will visit Vietnam's
most important political, cultural, and economic centers including:
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and the Mekong Delta.You will also
explore ancient Vietnam in Hanoi's Old Quarters; the breathtaking
view of Ha Long Bay, a world's heritage site, the ancient city of
Hoi An; and the charming highland resort of Sapa.
Interested students can contact Sarah Mournighan, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2106, for further
information.The application deadline for this program isOctober 5^th
, 2012.*
*
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/greatcities.html>
* *Spend a full semester abroad:*
* - Semester in Florence, Italy
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/semester/florence.html>
this spring!*
*
*
This is a Mason faculty-led spring semester program offering 16
resident credits.Students can choose to live in shared student
apartments or with a family. No previous experience with Italian
language is necessary.The Florence program would be ideal for majors
or minors of CONF, GLOA, GOVT, HIST, ITAL, or SOCI.
/This unique city will be yours to absorb, explore, taste, marvel,
and enjoy for an entire semester! Excursions to Rome and Sicily are
included in the program and several other trips are available from
our host institution for a small fee.Participants study at the
//Centro Fiorenza/ <http://www.centrofiorenza.com/whereweare.asp>/,
founded in 1982 and located right in the center of Florence.Classes
typically meet four days a week, allowing students ample opportunity
to travel throughout Italy and Europe on the weekends and during
Spring Break in March./
The Mason faculty to accompany the group changes from year to
year.This spring 2013, Dr. David Haines, from the Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, will be leading the program.The spring
2013 courses in Florence have been approved for the following credits:
·Italian language (ITAL 110 for 6 credits, or ITAL 101, 210, 250 330 or
331 for 3 credits)
·"Italian Culture and Society" (HIST 398 or SOCI 395, for 1 credit).
This course will be conducted mainly outside of the classroom, including
day trips on four Fridays to Prato, Bologna, Greve in Chianti, and
Viareggio!
·"Head Scarves and Blue Cards: European Migration in Comparative
Perspectives," taught by Professor Haines and including a four-day
excursion to Berlin (ANTH 399 or SOCI 395, also seeking credit for CONF,
for 3 credits).
·"The Living Art of the Renaissance " (ARTH 340, for 3 credits)
·"European and American Relations in the 20th Century" (GLOA 480, GOVT
398, or HIST 398 for 3 credits).
- "History & Politics of Modern Italy" (GOVT 398 or HIST 398, for 3
credits).
Please check the program web page
(http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/semester/florence.html) for more
details. Interested students can contact Erin Mateu, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>or 703-993-3864, for further information.The
application deadline for this program is October 5^th , 2012.
-***Oxford Honors Semester*
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/semester/oxfordhonors.html>
Oxford Campus
Explore Historical Topics in depth through research an in
one-on-one tutorial sessions with an Oxford scholar. Interested
students can contact Marie alice Arnold at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 703-993-2167 for further
information.
* *Intern abroad: *
History students can also participate in a variety of International
Internship programs offering guaranteed placements in your academic
field during the summer or semester. Intern abroad and gain
international work experience in Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia,
Israel and Palestine, Morocco, or the United Kingdom. Visit the
International internships page
<http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/internships/index.html> for more
information.
Don't delay!Consider earning some credits abroad!The application
deadlines are quickly approaching, so apply now!
Best,
The CGE Team
Center for Global Education
Johnson Center, Room 235
George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MS 2B8
Fairfax, VA 22030
phone: 703-993-2154
fax: 703-993-2153
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
http://globaled.gmu.edu/
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