| Since 1979, Lafayette has offered students the opportunity for a study abroad experience through its optional Interim Abroad Program. This coming January, Lafayette faculty will be mounting seven Interim Abroad courses: in Berlin/Prague/Munich, Belgium/Netherlands/Germany, Guatemala, Kenya/Tanzania, London, Paris/Brussels/London, and Vienna/Salzburg/Munich. Two additional courses will be offered in May: France, and U.S. National Parks.
Typically, Interim Abroad courses run for approximately three weeks, beginning in late December or early January (or immediately following May final exams). Program costs will range from $4,000 to $4,400, with that amount covering tuition, airfare, room, and admission fees; in some cases, meals are included in the cost. For Marquis Scholars, the College covers the program cost (i.e., the announced cost of the course). All students, including Marquis Scholars, are responsible for the cost of their passports, visas, and inoculations; any meals not covered in the program cost; any medical costs that may be incurred during the trip; and incidentals and personal expenses. If you withdraw from an Interim Abroad course after the stated withdrawal deadline, you will be charged a $250 cancellation fee and will also be responsible for all non-refundable charges incurred by the College on your behalf, e.g., airfare, hotel, etc. To participate in a Lafayette College abroad program, a student must have medical insurance coverage. Lafayette College assumes no liability.
Please note: (1) Students applying to participate in the Interim Abroad Program must be in good academic and social standings at the College at the time of application, and also upon departure for the program.
(2) Students may not take courses abroad under the pass/fail or audit options.
If you are currently receiving financial aid and are interested in applying for Interim Abroad assistance, please submit your essay to the Office of the Provost, 219 Markle Hall, by Friday, September 15. The essay should explain why you are interested in enrolling in the course, what you could bring to the course, and what you hope to take away from the course. The essay should not exceed two double-spaced pages. (Financial aid will not normally be available for Marquis Scholars and for those who previously received aid for an Interim Abroad Program.)
January 2007 Course Descriptions
Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2006
INDS 165: THE OPEN WALL AND THE NEW EUROPE OF THE 21ST CENTURY: BERLIN, PRAGUE, AND MUNICH.
With the opening of the Berlin Wall, Germany and the rest of Europe are facing rapid political, social, and economic changes. This course reexamines the events leading to two world wars, the division of Europe, and the new European reality in the 21st Century. Through visits to historical sites, meetings with people in East and West, readings, and class discussions, students obtain an understanding of the events and ideologies that made history and today's new reality in Europe. (This course will depart on Tuesday, December 26 and return on Saturday, January 13. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Social Science course. Mr. Pribic, Mr. Weiner.
CRN: 20001
INDS 170: MODERN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: KENYA AND TANZANIA.
This course combines a first-hand look at the socio-cultural environment and natural resources that shape development and change in Kenya and Tanzania. Particular attention is devoted to the rich indigenous history and traditions that provide social and economic purpose for art, the foundations for democratic institutions, support for dignity, industriousness, and accommodation for development. This course examines the degree to which Kenya and Tanzania have achieved their development objectives by managing cultural acculturation, natural resources, and modernization. (This course will depart on Thursday, January 4 and return on Thursday, January 18. The program cost is $4,400.) This course qualifies as a Social Science course. Mr. Ahene, Mr. Opoku.
CRN: 20002
INDS 180: THE COLORFUL SUNSET OF THE HABSBURG EMPIRE: FIN-DE-SIÈCLE VIENNA’S
APOCALYPTIC WALTZ (VIENNA/SALZBURG/MUNICH).
World War I ended in the disintegration of the Habsburg monarchy that for centuries had united peoples of widely differing races and languages. This course focuses on the cultural upheaval in the twilight years of the empire (c. 1870-1919) by indicating how these apocalyptic years found expression in the culture, art, and intellectual work of the most famous luminaries of the period. (This course will depart on Wednesday, December 27 and return on Wednesday, January 17. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Humanities course. Mr. McDonald, Mr. Birgel. CRN: 20003
INDS 185: GUATEMALA: INNOVATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT
This course explores opportunities for and impediments to economic progress in Central America, focusing on Guatemala as a case study. Preliminary lectures and readings will examine the historical, cultural, religious, and social background of Guatemala and Central America. Subsequent discussions and seminars led by political and business leaders address policy initiatives and explore the elements underlying successful policies and enterprises. (Class will begin on-campus on January 3 and depart for Guatemala on Saturday, January 6. The group will return to campus on Wednesday, January 17 and hold class until Friday, January 19. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Social Science course. Mr. Crain, Ms. Crain. CRN: 20004
INDS 215: MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE IN NORTHERN EUROPE: BELGIUM, GERMANY, AND
THE NETHERLANDS.
This course entails on-site study of medieval architecture in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The architecture is considered as an expression of northern medieval European society and technology. The technical accomplishments of medieval builders are emphasized; Roman architecture, based on large-scale use of masonry arches and vaults, is studied as medieval architecture’s foundation. Study of history from the Roman through the medieval period enables students to place the architecture in a societal context. (This course will depart on Wednesday, December 27 and return on Tuesday, January 16. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Humanities course. Mr. Van
Gulick, Ms. Van Gulick. CRN 20005
INDS 250: FRENCH COMMERCE AND CULTURE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: LONDON, PARIS,
AND BRUSSELS.
An introduction to the business environment of France and its role in the ever changing economic marketplace of the European Community. The course examines French culture and its impact on the financial, production, and marketing processes through first hand experiences in the EU organizations and the French marketplace. (Class will begin on-campus on January 2; depart for France on Thursday evening, January 4 and return on Friday, January 19. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Social Science course or may count toward the major in either International Affairs or International Economics and Commerce. (Students cannot receive credit for INDS 250 and INDS 275.) Ms. Bukics, Ms. Averett. CRN: 20006
ENGLISH 280: THE LONDON THEATRE.
The rich theatrical tradition of the English-speaking theater is continually affirmed by the excellence and variety of theatrical productions in the U.K. Students attend ten to twelve plays in Dublin (the Abbey and fringe theaters), Stratford-upon-Avon (Royal Shakespeare Company), and London (The National, the RSC, the West End, and fringe theaters). The course focuses on the literary and performance aspects of Shakespeare and modern plays, with special emphasis given to post-colonial influences on playwriting and staging both in Dublin and London. (This course will depart on Tuesday, January 2 and return on Thursday, January 18. The program cost is $4,000.) This course may count toward the major in English and qualifies as a Humanities course. Mr. O’Neill, Ms. Westfall. CRN: 20007
Summer I May 2007 Course Descriptions
Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, February 2, 2007.
INDS 270: A MOVEABLE FEAST: AMERICAN WRITERS IN PARIS.
American writers have always gone to Paris, but the question is why. The answer lies both in the city itself and in the literature it has inspired. Twentieth-century writers like Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, James Baldwin, and Gore Vidal are among the literary expatriates we’ll consider as we explore their Paris. Their Paris, vividly imagined and also literally experienced, still exists--if you know where to look for it and what to read. (This course will depart on Wednesday, May 16 and return on Monday, June 4. The program cost is $4,100.) This course qualifies as a Humanities course. Mr. Washington, Mr. Johnson. CRN: 40001
GEOLOGY 160: GEOLOGY FROM A (ARCHES) TO Z (ZION): THE GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL
PARKS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
The National Park System in the Western United States provides a unique opportunity for us to examine how geological processes shape the Earth. In the course, we will travel to different National Parks in Arizona, and Utah to develop an understanding of basic geological processes. In essence, we will be able to study many of the topics covered in an intro-geology course, but do so with an experiential field course instead of the traditional semester lecture-lab model. For example, in the canyonlands we will be able to examine processes of sedimentation, igneous intrusion and erosion. We will also consider the record of life on Earth by examining the fossil record preserved in the rocks. And various locations will give us the opportunity to discuss natural hazards like volcanism (Sunset Crater) and global catastrophes like impact events (Meteor Crater). The course will begin with two days of intensive study at Lafayette, learning basic geologic concepts and earth materials. We will then begin a circuit of the following parks: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase of the Escalante, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Goosenecks of the San Juan, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater and Meteor Crater. The trip will include a three-day rafting trip on the Colorado River. (The dates for this course are tentatively scheduled to depart on Sunday, May 20 and return on Friday, June 8. The program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Natural Science Laboratory course. Mr. Malinconico.
CRN: 40002 for non majors CRN: 40003 for declared geology majors
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