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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Summer and Winter

Complete Your Millsaps College Experience by Studying Abroad!

“GOING TO ISRAEL WITH DR. BOWLEY WAS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I’VE EVER MADE. I MADE GREAT FRIENDS, SAW AWESOME SITES, AND OVERALL HAD A UNIQUE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE.” —Candice Fisher (’09)

YOUR EDUCATION

Opportunities for Travel, Study, and Research in the Sciences, Humanities, and Business

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM A valid passport and sturdy luggage are great things to have at Millsaps, where more than 40 percent of students spend time abroad. Our unique study abroad programs are designed by Millsaps faculty to meet the needs and interests of Millsaps students while also fulfilling credit hours within a variety of disciplines. From religious research in Israel to cultural studies in Tanzania to language classes in France, study abroad provides students with a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating our complex world.

` LIVING IN YUCATAN RESEARCH AND LEARNING AT MILLSAPS’ SOUTHERN FACILITIES Millsaps College (and its non-profit organization Kaxil Kiuic, www.kiuic.org) supports and operates a 4,000-acre tropical forest biocultural reserve in the heart of the Yucatán peninsula. The Helen Moyers Biocultural Reserve, with its incredible biological and archaeological resources, serves as the center of our Living in Yucatán program, which offers courses in archaeology, art, business, computer science, ecology, education, geology, history, literature, math, and socio-cultural anthropology.

Courses change each year, so check with the Office of International Eduction (OIE) for upcoming classes. Students may return to Yucatán to take additional courses and may decide to participate in the ongoing archaeological and natural science research being conducted at the Reserve.

The Millsaps Yucatán facilities consist of an off-the-grid Center for Research and Learning (CRL) located within the Reserve, a laboratory and research facility in the nearby Maya town of Oxkutzcab, and the Center for Business and Culture, a dormitory-classroom facility in Merida developed by the Else School of Management. While at Millsaps College, participate in our one-of-a-kind Living in Yucatán program by taking a course and/or doing research or an internship in a wide variety of fields at one of our facilities. Contact Dr. George Bey (beygj@millsaps.edu) for more information.

INTERSESSION PROGRAMS International Business: Managing Across Cultures MGMT 4750 (undergraduates 4 credit hours); MGMT 699 (graduate students 3 credit hours)

From the Millsaps Else School of Management’s house in Merida to Kaxil Kiuic, students

will gain an appreciation of the wide range of businesses and cultures in Latin America.

Students will explore how cultures differ across the globe, with a special emphasis on

cultural characteristics among people in Latin America, and examine how culture affects

managerial decision-making in international settings. Contact Professor Diane Baker

(bakerdf@millsaps.edu).

International Business Law: Over the Border Justice ADMN 4050/PLSC 4050 (4 undergraduate credit hours); Policy 699 (3 graduate credit hours)

International law is the study of the complex legal relationships among the world’s different

states. These rules, principles, and norms guide everything from commerce to environmen-

tal issues to human rights. The study of these legal relationships, partnered with a study of

the culture and economy of the varying states, offers a better understanding of the chal- lenges facing the interaction of the world’s governments. In this course, we will survey

some of the bases of international law. We will delve into various treaties and how

they affect some national laws and the workings of various international businesses.

Using this legal knowledge, we will explore how the varying cultures around the globe view

these international laws and in turn live by these global “rules.” Contact Professor Harvey

Fiser (fiserhl@millsaps.edu).

Applied Ecological Design ENVS 2000 (4 credit hours)

The Applied Ecological Design course serves as the field component for students selecting

the Environmental Studies Concentration at Millsaps. It also meets the requirements for

Core 9. There are no prerequisites. The course is offered in alternate years. We use the

Center for Research and Learning (CRL) at the Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve, Yucatán,

Mexico, as a base of operation. The CRL is an off-the-grid facility that was built using

aspects of ecological design and technology. The course focuses on concepts critical to

planning, designing, and creating ecologically designed structures. Topics include zone

planning, sustainable construction, solar power, energy efficiency, water supply, waste and

wastewater management, and agriculture/permaculture. Lectures will be augmented with

field trips and on-site project work, observation and analysis, design, and construction.

Contact Dr. Stan Galicki (galics@millsaps.edu).

SUMMER PROGRAMS Culture, History, and Literature in the Maya World STDA 2040.01 (4 credit hours) Focus on Pre-Columbian and Colonial Eras

This course will offer a “Grand Tour” of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, the three

states comprising the Yucatan Peninsula. The journey will begin in Valladolid and Merida,

move through Campeche, Uxmal, and Millsaps’ Center for Research and Learning at Kaxil

Kiuic, before concluding with a snorkeling expedition at Puerto Morelos on the Maya

Riviera. The course will focus primarily on the pre-Columbian world of the Maya, the

“contact period” of the Spanish Conquest, and the era of European colonization. Contact

Dr. Eric Griffin (griffej2@millsaps.edu).

STDA 2040.02 (4 credit hours) Focus on Post-Independence Era

This course will center upon the culturally-rich colonial city of Merida, while also including

trips to Maya ruins, haciendas, and Millsaps’ Center for Research and Learning at Kaxil

Kiuic. The course will encompass the Mayan world but focus more on the post-Conquest

era, especially the 19th and 20th centuries, along with several windows onto contempo-

rary Mexican society. Contact Dr. Andrew Paxman (paxmaa@millsaps.edu).

Spanish Language in the Yucatán SPAN 1000, 1010, 2000, 2110 (4 credit hours each)

Spanish 1010/2000: An intensive Spanish class for students who have finished one

semester of Spanish at Millsaps (or its equivalent). Class meets five hours a day for five

weeks. The first part of the class is a review of grammar. In the afternoon students will

work on their communication skills through small group conversation and cultural

activities. At the end of the course the student will receive eight credits of Spanish

and will have completed the language requirement.

Advanced communication( 4 credits): A small-group class (maximum six students) that

meets three hours a day for five weeks. Students work at developing communication

skills in spoken and written Spanish (4 credits of advanced Spanish). Contact Dr. Ramon

Figueroa (figuera@millsaps.edu).

Global Business in Latin America MGMT 2000 (4 undergraduate credit hours); EBUS 600 (3 graduate credit hours)

From the Millsaps Else School of Management’s house in Merida to the Kaxil Kiuic Bio-

cultural Reserve, students will gain an appreciation of the wide range of businesses and

cultures in Latin America. The group will study economic activity from its most basic

forms (subsistence farming, hunting, and logging) to the industrial development of a major

regional capitol. The class will tour local farming operations and produce distribution

centers. We will visit manufacturing facilities that supply the world with everything from

designer jeans to police and fire department protective clothing and uniforms. We will

even visit the ports that ship the products around the world. Contact Professor Harvey

Fiser (fiserhl@millsaps.edu).

Marketing Across Cultures: Strategies for Latin America MRKT 4750 (4 undergraduate credit hours)

From the Millsaps Else School of Management’s house in Merida to the Biocultural

Reserve at Kiuic, students will gain an appreciation of the wide range of businesses and

cultures in Latin America. Students will explore how cultures differ across the globe,

with a special emphasis on cultural characteristics among people in Latin America, and

examine how culture affects marketing strategy decision-making in Latin America. Contact

Professor Harvey Fiser (fiserhl@millsaps.edu).

Field Biology: Ecological Research in the Yucatan BIOL 3210 (4 credit hours)

The biodiversity of the tropics is staggering. The richness of species at individual sites

is tremendous and the diversity of habitats across the landscape is equally impressive.

In this class we will explore the biodiversity of the Yucatรกn peninsula. We will spend

most days at the Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve, Millsaps' own outdoor "laboratory," for

hands-on experience. Students who like the outdoors, bushwhacking through the jungle,

exploring ancient ruins, observing birds and other wildlife, or gaining practical experience

in actual research will benefit greatly from this course. Contact Dr. Markus Tellkamp

(tellkmp@millsaps.edu).

A Living Laboratory: Culture, Archaeology, and Biodiversity of the Yucatรกn EDUC 4750 (4 credit hours)/ CEU credit (non-Millsaps students)

An interactive, hands-on study abroad opportunity led by native experts in the Yucatรกn

and Millsaps College professors, the experience is designed for teachers or pre-service

teachers interested in the history, archaeology, ecology, biology, language, and culture

of the Yucatรกn. This course will feature an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and

teaching about life now and in the past in the Yucatรกn. Contact Dr. Marlys Vaughn

(vaughmt@millsaps.edu) or Dr. Sarah Lea McGuire (mcguisl@millsaps.edu).

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER AFRICAN STUDIES TANZANIA An Ethnographic Vista on Tanzanian Life and Culture SOAN 3000 (4 credit hours)

This course will allow you to gain a deep and rich understanding of life, history, economics,

and culture in East Africa. Preparation for travel to Tanzania starts with a Survival Swahili

course and a survey of ethnographic literature from the region. The course encompasses

close to four weeks of study in Tanzania. After a brief orientation in Dar es Salaam, we

will proceed to southern Tanzania, where you will experience Tanzanian life and culture

first-hand in local homestays and have a chance to learn more Swahili. From markets to

places of worship, you will have a chance to practice the ethnographic perspective and

address questions about contemporary politics and economics as they relate to

Tanzanians’ experiences of tradition and history. Offered every other year in rotation

with the Ghana program. Contact Dr. Julian Murchison (murchjm@millsaps.edu).

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS GHANA Special Topics in Political Science: Ghana in Transition PLSC 4600 (4 credit hours)

This course examines critical issues in history, politics, society, and economic development

in the West African state of Ghana, with the goal of acquiring the tools to better

understand contemporary developments in Africa. The course begins with a general

orientation to Ghanaian politics and history, and is linked to a series of advanced seminars

on critical issues facing the country today. Seminars will be taught by Ghanaian academ-

ics along with politicians, former government officials, and non-governmental activists. In

addition, there will be field trips to important sites around the country.

The first part of the course will focus on Ghana’s historical legacy. The second part of the

course will be devoted to the general topic of development and underdevelopment as an

approach to understanding the Third World.

A substantial part of the course activity will deal specifically with the experience of

post-independence Ghana as an example of successful—or unsuccessful—efforts at

nation-building. Course activities will focus on the problems associated with attempts to

establish and operate successful political and economic institutions. Contemporary

arrangements and activities of international governmental and non-governmental

organizations will also be explored. Offered every other year in rotation with the Tanzania

program. Contact Dr. Iren Omo-Bare (omobai@millsaps.edu).

Black Star Rising: Ghana and the Making of Modern Africa HIST 2310/IDST 2500 (4 credit hours)

This course will introduce students to the complex and powerful historical events and

personalities that have shaped the modern African nation of Ghana. Field trips will include

visits to the European slave forts along the coast, the Asante capital of Kumasi with the

palace of the Asantehene, as well as the town of Nalerigu – political center of the

Mamprusi – in northern Ghana. Contact Dr. David Davis (davisdc@millsaps.edu).

ALBANIA Up From the Ashes: Nation- and Identity-Building in the Former Communist Country of Albania

Albania is a Balkan nation located north of Greece and along the east Adriatic coast.

It possesses a fascinating culture with deep historical roots. Beginning in 1945, the

country was ruled by a Communist totalitarian dictatorship and was closed. Albania

re-emerged in 1991 and since then the Albanian people have worked to rebuild their

economy and to join the world community. They are on target to join the European Union

within the next decade. Albania presents a fascinating case study in how developing

nations create structures of civil society and identity in a developing, increasingly

integrated world system.

Millsaps currently runs two summer classes in Albania, all for four credits and lasting from

two to four weeks. One of them is a study tour of the country, including the vibrant capital

city, Tirana, and the remote high mountains of the north. Students are thereby introduced

to the full spectrum of development in the country. The class is co-taught by Dr. Michael

Galaty, an anthropologist, and Harvey Fiser, a professor of business law, and focuses on

just how the Albanians are endeavoring to create new systems of economy, law, and

historical identity in the aftermath of 50 years of Communism. The other class is an

archaeological field school held in the north of the country, near the city of Shkodra.

Students are taught the basics of archaeological field research with a focus on regional

survey. The class is co-taught with Professor Lorenc Bejko of the University of Tirana, and

includes Albanian undergraduate students as well.

Archaeology of a Selected Culture Area—“The Snake that Bites: History and Archaeology as the Basis for Albanian National Identity” SOAN 3110 (4 credit hours)

Contact Dr. Michael Galaty (galatml@millsaps.edu).

No Man May Tell Another What To Do: The Impact of Traditional Law on Modern Conceptions of Albanian Identity ADMN 4750/POLI 699 (4 undergraduate credit hours / 3 graduate credit hours)

Contact Professor Harvey Fiser (fiserhl@millsaps.edu).

Millsaps College Archaeological Field School in Albania SOAN 3410: Archaeological Field School (4 credit hours)

Contact Dr. Michael Galaty (galatml@millsaps.edu).

The opportunity to expand your perspective.

CHINA Summer in China SOAN 3100 (4 credit hours)

This intensive study, which will introduce students to both traditional and contemporary

Chinese culture and society, will include a multi-disciplinary program of readings in

archaeology, arts, history, sociology, and education. Site visits covering all subject areas

will include five major cities, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the

Terra Cotta Warriors, Three Gorges Dam, and the Panda Base, plus numerous schools and

industries.

The first week of the program will be held on campus the week after final exams. The three

weeks of travel in China will begin the third week in May. This course is intended for six

students and is offered in alternate years. Contact Dr. Ming Tsui (tsuim@millsaps.edu).

CLASSICAL STUDIES Greek Civilization Field Studies CLST 2051 (4 credit hours)

Almost all aspects of modern Western society have their roots in Greece. In this four-credit

course you will learn about the history, mythology, literature, philosophy, religion, art, and

archaeology of ancient Greece, and in particular about the relationship between these

aspects of society and the spaces the ancient Greeks inhabited. After a week of course

work at Millaps, we will spend 17 days traveling through the Greek mainland and islands

in order to visit the very same places we have been studying and to see the buildings,

artwork, and spaces in person. You will climb the Acropolis, visit the site of the Mysteries

of Eleusis, and run on the original track of the Olympic Games. For interested students

who will take the summer course, there is also a 2-credit course in Modern Greek available

in the spring term. Offered every other year in rotation with the Roman course. Contact

Dr. Holly Sypniewski (sypnih@millsaps.edu).

Roman Society in Cultural Context CLST 3750 (4 credit hours)

This field study course examines ancient Roman society while visiting the major ancient

sites in Rome and the Bay of Naples. In addition to a pre-departure on-campus course-

work, students will give site presentations and lead discussion on ancient texts. In

addition to spending several days exploring Rome, we will visit Pompeii, Herculaneum,

Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli, the Via Appia Antiqua, Tiberius’ villa on the island of Capri, and

key sites in ancient Etruria. This course counts as a Classical Studies elective for the

Classics major or minor. Offered every other year in rotation with the Greek course. Contact

Dr. Holly Sypniewski (sypnih@millsaps.edu).

COSTA RICA Living and Learning Spanish in “Costa Rica, el Jardín de Paz y Democracia” Designed for students interested in learning Spanish, this summer program features

classes at the Costa Rica Spanish Institute (COSI), an outstanding academic institution

located in San Jose, the capital of the most stable, progressive country in Latin America.

Besides courses taught in Spanish by Millsaps and COSI professors, the program includes

a balance of cultural activities, educational tours, and recreational travel. Students have

opportunities to make new friends and experience Hispanic culture firsthand by participat-

ing in home stays with middle-class Costa Rican families. We invite you to take advantage

of this exceptional opportunity to enjoy living the language as well as learning it. The

program offers courses from “Survival Spanish” through intermediate and advanced

Spanish courses. Offered annually. Contact Dr. Robert Kahn (kahnrj@millsaps.edu).

ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Field Biology in the Ecuadorian Andes: Conservation Biology BIOL 3210 (4 credit hours)

This course explores the issues associated with habitat destruction in the Ecuadorian

Andes. The problems resulting from habitat loss and fragmentations will be analyzed

by focusing on population-level processes, population genetic principles, and species

interactions. We will observe wildlife in pristine areas and on the agricultural frontier,

study plant distributions, and assess the effects of current anthropogenic changes to

the environment at different elevational zones. We will also look at historical factors

by studying archaeological and paleoecological evidence. This course will make you

admire the majestic landscapes of the Andes, from snow-capped volcanoes to the

forested foothills of the Amazon basin, as you contemplate the relationship between

humans and nature in the face of the current biodiversity crisis. Contact Dr. Markus

Tellkamp (tellkmp@millsaps.edu).

Galápagos Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation IDST 1700 (4 credit hours, counts for Core 7 or 9) Galápagos Field Biology BIOL 3210 (4 credit hours, counts as an upper-level biology course for the biology major or minor)

Both courses count toward the Environmental Studies minor and toward the Latin

American Studies major or minor.

In this course, we study fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, and conservation

biology using the Galápagos Islands as a case study. We consider the Galápagos’ special

place in the history of science as we study the work of Charles Darwin and others, whose

research on the islands and surrounding marine reserve have enhanced our understanding

of the evolution of biodiversity. We also learn about the history of the Galápagos, its cul-

tural heritage, and the interaction between people and the natural environment of the

archipelago. The course includes several meetings during the spring semester, in addition

to the trip to Quito and the Galápagos during the summer. Contact Dr. Debbie Mann

(manndl@millsaps.edu).

ELSE SCHOOL EUROPEAN

Where would you like your education to take you?

BUSINESS PROGRAMS Over a long summer session, our European Business program offers students an opportunity to travel, study, and live with professors from Millsaps College in at least three European cities (cities are subject to change from year to year), each with its distinctive culture and business practices.

Monday through Thursday, mornings are spent in the classroom at local universities. Afternoons are spent visiting local businesses and hosting guest speakers. Past examples include Saatchi and Saatchi and the Bank of England in London, Siemens International Headquarters and the European Patent Office in Munich, and a field trip to a vineyard and winery outside of Florence.

This study abroad program provides students with a full understanding of the complexities created by the interconnectedness of the world in which we live. It also allows students to create a context by which to better understand others, and why they think and act as they do. Finally, it builds confidence by expanding students’ horizons beyond knowing what is possible in Mississippi and the United States to imagining what might be possible in any setting. Contact Dr. Jesse Beeler (beelejd@millsaps.edu).

International Fraud Investigation – London/Paris ACCT 4750/600 (4 undergraduate credit hours / 3 graduate credit hours)

The purpose of this class is to examine the nature, scope, and perpetrators of fraud as well

as to identify effective prevention and deterrence methods. Unlike most fraud examination

classes that introduce students to a wide variety of different frauds against organizations

or consumers, this class emphasizes some more specialized types of frauds committed

in the international community. This course emphasizes historical investment schemes,

namely the South Seas Bubble, currency counterfeiting, art forgery, and money launder-

ing. Contact Dr. Jesse Beeler (beelejd@millsaps.edu).

Issues in International Marketing – London/Paris EMKT 4750/600 (4 undergraduate credit hours / 3 graduate credit hours)

This course adopts a cross-cultural approach to international marketing, which begins by

comparing national marketing systems and local commercial customs in various

countries (in our case England and France). It aims to emphasize what is country-specific

and what is universal. Such an approach is essential for the preparation and implementa-

tion of marketing strategies in different national contexts. Contact Dr. Penny Prenshaw

(prenspj@millsaps.edu).

Capitalism, Socialism, Communism: Have We Made the Best Choice? – Florence/Munich ADMN 4750/PLSC 4750 (4 undergraduate credit hours)

This course explores these most common economic and political systems throughout

history, in Europe and the world. Students will explore the evolving definitions of these

economies and use that background to form their own opinions of how the terms can

be applied to various European countries and the U.S. While traveling, students will have

the opportunity to meet proponents of the various economies to help better understand

the realities and (often) misconceptions applied by world leaders. Finally, students will

be asked to examine their own beliefs about the meanings of the terms and the validity

of the three economic systems. Contact Professor Harvey Fiser (fiserhl@millsaps.edu).

International Lessons in Leadership – Florence/Munich EMGT 4750/600 (4 undergraduate credit hours / 3 graduate credit hours)

Explore global issues in leadership using classic literature texts and selected readings.

The purpose of this course is to afford students the opportunity to enhance their personal

understanding of leadership theories, concepts, contexts, and competencies, as well as

move toward an understanding in practice in an international setting, through active

engagement and reflection using literary texts and readings from the field of leadership

studies. Through such engagement and reflection, students should gain further under-

standing of the moral responsibilities of leadership and become better prepared to

exercise leadership in service to society. The course is intended to assist students in

learning to interpret people and situations from multiple perspectives, to envision multiple

possibilities from a given situation, to move beyond literal thinking to metaphorical think-

ing, and to synthesize ideas into meaningful concepts or theories. The course is about

inquiry and methodology for understanding leadership, as well as about the content

and practice of leadership. Although the functional courses are important to careers in

managing organizations, research has indicated that what separates leaders from managers

has more to do with such things as vision, communications ability, understanding

interpersonal behavior, creativity, and even a sense of humility. Such concepts are rarely

treated in traditional management texts, but they are the elemental components of the

liberal arts and the humanities. Contact Dr. Jesse Beeler (beelejd@millsaps.edu).

International Sports Economics – Florence/Munich ECON 4750 (4 undergraduate credit hours)

This course involves students’ analyses of business cases dealing with international sports

organizations and presenting the fruits of their analyses in class meetings in Florence,

Italy, and Munich, Germany. To that end, the course gives students the opportunity to

exercise skills they have learned in various Else School courses in the context of interna-

tional sports organizations and markets. The course is also intended to help students

develop and polish their analytical, presentation, and communication skills. Contact

Dr. Patrick Taylor (taylopa@millsaps.edu).

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CLASSES The Else School’s European Program offers students an opportunity to look at the business world from a global perspective. European courses, which count as electives in the graduate student’s degree program, combine instruction in international business topics with field trips, group discussion, advanced readings, case studies, and group and individual presentations.

EACC 600

A graduate elective course in accounting taught in Europe as part of the International

Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international accounting

topics with practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EECN 600

A graduate elective course in economics taught in Europe as part of the International

Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international economics

topics with practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EFIN 600

A graduate elective course in finance taught in Europe as part of the International Studies

program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international finance topics with

practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EMGT 600

A graduate elective course in management taught in Europe as part of the International

Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international management

topics with practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EMAR 600

A graduate elective course in marketing taught in Europe as part of the International

Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international marketing topics

with practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EMIS 600

A graduate elective course in management information systems taught in Europe as

part of the International Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of

international management information systems topics with practical field trips and case

studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

EPOL 600

A graduate elective course in business taught in Europe as part of the International

Studies program. This course synthesizes the instruction of international business topics

with practical field trips and case studies. Prerequisite: As specified by professor.

What is it that you dream of doing?

EUROPEAN ARTS AND SCIENCES The European A&S program occurs annually, with course offerings and professors varying from year to year.

The History and Psychology of Food – London/Paris PSYC 4750 (4 credit hours) In this course, we will examine how historical and cultural differences in food availability

and production have impacted American and European life. We will examine ways in

which we integrate food into our daily lives, how we respond to it, and the consequences

(good and bad) of our relationship with food products. While at Millsaps, we will study

such topics as the spread of American food culture, how food is represented in Western

and Eastern art, and the events that have led to our current surplus of certain food prod-

ucts, such as corn. While in Europe, students will continue to examine culturally and

historically important interactions between food and humans. We will collect street-

by-street data concerning the marketing, availability, and presentation of food in order to

compare that data with statistics concerning life expectancy, obesity rates, and eating

disorders. Students will also tour locations important to the study and history of food,

such as the largest and oldest food market in London, and the location of the world’s

first restaurant in Paris. Further, we will discuss important events in the history of food

that have helped shape certain cultures. Examples of this include: the excessive con-

sumption of alcohol in early American settlements that lead to attempts at Prohibition; the

effects of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression in the 1920’s and ’30’s; and the effect

of food shortages leading to the French Revolution. Students will also enjoy several “free”

days that they may use for personal travel, further exploration of our host cities, or

just relaxing and taking in the culture. Contact Dr. Kurt Thaw (thawak@millsaps.edu).

The Idea of the City: The Culture of Travel—Florence/Munich SOAN 4750/HIST 3300/ARTS 2750/ENGL 3750 (4 credit hours)

Cities are normally thought of as centers of culture, trade, politics, and religion. Cities

are also dynamic environments built by a culture to express its values, beliefs, rituals and

identity. The city is not simply built by a culture; it is culture. This is the premise of this

class. As travelers and anthropologists, we study the cultural evolution of the city. We

study the landscapes of Munich and Florence and our relationship to these constructed

and ideational “texts.” Munich and Florence become, in essence, giant anthropological

laboratories that we use in order to understand their cultural history. Our goals are also

to evaluate the present cities, their inhabitants, and visitors—including ourselves. The

analyses of these two cities permit us to evaluate the larger issue of how the nature of the

city constrains and focuses the constructive choices of the culture, and the degree to

which each city is a unique response to its cultural history. Finally, we have a chance to

use our examination of cultural landscapes as a framing device for examining ourselves as

travelers. We examine the nature of travel and tourism and explore our relationship

to them. Contact Dr. George Bey (beygj@millsaps.edu).

Philosophy and Literature: Britain, Japan, America, and WWII—London ENGL 2440/PHIL 2220/ IDST 2500 (4 credit hours)

Join Dr. Ted Ammon on an historic trip through the land that bore much of the fury of

Germany during World War II. While visiting world-renowned sites and seeing amazing

theater, the class will raise serious questions about the nature of American involvement in

the Second World War. How did Americans respond to the Holocaust and Japanese

aggression? How did our relationship to each event affect our battle tactics? What can

our study of World War II tell us about the nature of war generally, about human nature,

and about Post-War literature and art? Come ready for serious discussion, as well as

to experience the culture of a region which is, in many ways, still recovering from this

devastating conflict. Contact Dr. Ted Ammon (ammontg@millsaps.edu).

FRANCE French in France: Millsaps Study Abroad Program in Nice This annual summer program is designed for students wishing to perfect their language skills and be immersed in a congenial French setting under the supervision of Millsaps faculty.

The program features classes taught by the staff of France Langue, an outstanding language school that has 20 years of experience in teaching French to international students. The school is centrally located in the heart of Nice, close to shopping avenues and a 15-minute walk from the famous avenue Promenade des Anglais that runs alongside the beach. The program starts during the international Cannes Film Festival. The festival, as well as other fabulous sites such as Ezevillage, Saint-Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Monaco, is easily reached through public transport at a moderate cost.

Students have excellent opportunities to make new friends and experience French culture firsthand by living in homestays with French families, most of whom live within walking distance of the study center. We invite you to share with us the joy of living in the most sought-after place in France while learning the French language. The program is open to any student who has completed a semester of college French. Contact Dr. Claudine Chadeyras (chadec@millsaps.edu).

FREN 1010: “Elementary French” – France Langue

FREN 2000: “Intermediate French” – France Langue

FREN 2110: “Contemporary French Culture” – France Langue

FREN 2750: “Grammar and Conversation Level 1” – France Langue

FREN 3750: “Grammar and Conversation Level 2” – France Langue

FREN 4750: “Grammar and Conversation Level 3” – France Langue

FREN 4750: “Grammar and Conversation Level 4” – France Langue

FREN 2750/2752: “Cultural Visits” – Millsaps faculty

FREN 3750: “The French Short Story” – Millsaps faculty

Poetry, Painting, and Paris ENGL 2440/ARTS 2750 (4 credit hours)

Students will spend almost every day in the museums and monuments of Paris—the

Musee d’Orsay, the Louvre, the Pompidou Center, the Picasso Museum, the Rodin

Museum, and other smaller places (the Monet exhibits of the water lily paintings, for

example). Students will write seriously about painting and will read and study poems

about paintings in Paris, as well as poems about Paris itself. Available with a concentra-

tion in creative writing (poetry). Offered in alternate years. Contact Dr. Greg Miller

(milledg@millsaps.edu).

ISRAEL History and Archaeology of Ancient “Israel” RLST 3750.01/SOAN 3110/HIST 3500 (4 credit hours)

This exciting travel course focuses on the history and geography of the area of land now

called “Israel.” We explore famous cities and sites, we travel far and wide in Israel, and

we visit many fascinating archaeological sites and museums. Our understanding of ancient

history and biblical texts is amazingly enriched—all while we are having so much fun.

Contact Dr. James Bowley (bowleje@millsaps.edu).

VIETNAM Vietnam – More Than Just a War HIST 3750/SOAN 3120/ ENGL 2400 (4 credit hours)

Study the American War in Vietnam and Vietnamese and Cambodian culture through

literature, film, and, most important, traveling to the places where it all happened. During

the week between final exams and graduation, we will meet at Millsaps for five days to

discuss readings, screen films about Vietnam and Cambodia, and prepare for the trip. A

few days later, we will depart for Indochina and visit such locations as Hanoi, the former

Demilitarized Zone, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Along with the many other places we

will visit are four World Heritage Sites: Ha Long Bay, Hue, and Hoi An in Vietnam, and

the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Contact Dr. Robert McElvaine (mcelvrs@millsaps.edu).

STUDENT TEACHING ABROAD Clinical Practice EDUC 4500 During the clinical practice semester, students seeking elementary or secondary teacher

licensure have the option of student teaching abroad in English-speaking schools through

the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS), in classrooms located on military bases in

various countries. Germany is one of the more popular locations. Students teach overseas

for 13 weeks, which allows for extensive travel on the weekends as well as before and after

the student teaching experience. Contact Dr. Marlys Vaughn (vaughmt@millsaps.edu).

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