| 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 6 Interim Abroad courses in: Berlin/Prague/Munich, Guatemala, Paris/Strasbourg/Frankfurt/Brussels, London/Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. Three additional courses will be offered in May: Paris, London Healthcare 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). Anticipated program costs will range from $4,000 to $5,000, 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.
AID: If you are currently receiving financial aid and are interested in applying for Interim Abroad assistance, please submit your essay to Maureen Banas in the Office of the Dean of the College, 1 Markle Hall, by Friday, September 12. 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. Please Note: Marquis Scholars and previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
January 2009 Course Descriptions
Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2009
INDS 127: ENVISIONING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: NEW ZEALAND
This course explores the true interdisciplinary nature of environmental science and geology through observation, discussion, and readings. The course intends to demonstrate how all areas of study at Lafayette College (Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Natural Sciences) when integrated together provide knowledge and skills to truly understand and communicate issues impacting our environment. New Zealand provides a unique environmental setting that is the focus of the course. The class will explore Waitomo Caves, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Fitzgerald Glade, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, a rainforest in a glacial valley, Lake Wakatipu, the Dart River, Mt Cook, and population centers of Christchurch, Greymouth, Fairlie and Queenstown. Our tour members will also experience an overnight stay on Marae tribal land as well as a farmstay where each person will share day-to-day activities on “the land” with real Kiwis. Students will be required to attend four scheduled evening classes in the semester prior to departure and complete a pre-departure paper. Students will also share their experience with K-12 students through supervised interactions as well as various forms of technology. The final project and paper will be due two weeks after the beginning of the second semester. (This course will depart after New Year’s Day and be held for approximately 3 weeks. The estimated program cost is $5,000.) This course will count as a free elective.
Mr. Kney, Mr. Germanoski.
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. (In the past, this course departed before New Year’s Day and returned approximately 3 weeks later. The estimated program cost is $4,000.) This course qualifies as a Social Science course. Mr. Pribic
INDS 172: VOICES OF SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa, the "Rainbow Nation," is built on the diversity of its people practicing many cultures and religions, and speaking eleven official languages. In 1994, the first democratic elections were held ending four decades of apartheid. Its society drives an energetic world of culture that draws on African, European, and Asian roots and breathtaking scenery to forge a distinct identity. Unfortunately, South Africa also suffers under the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This course introduces students to South Africa and confronts a variety of "voices" on the country's history, society, languages, cultures, and natural wonders. (In the past, this course departed prior to New Year’s Day and returned approximately two weeks later. The estimated program cost is $5,000.) This course qualifies as a Humanities course. Ms. Lamb-Faffelberger.
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. This course qualifies as a Social Science course. (In the past, this course departed after New Year’s Day and returned approximately three weeks later. The estimated program cost is $4,200.) Mr. Crain, Ms. Crain.
INDS 250: FRENCH COMMERCE AND CULTURE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: PARIS, STRASBOURG, FRANKFURT 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 be held on-campus Sunday evening, January 4 through Tuesday January 6 when we will depart for France. This course qualifies as a Social Science course or may count toward the major in either International Affairs or International Economics and Commerce. (The estimated program cost is $4,200.) Ms. Bukics, Ms. Averett.
ENGLISH 280: THE LONDON THEATRE
The rich theatrical tradition of the English-speaking theatre 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 theatres), Stratford-upon-Avon (Royal Shakespeare Company), and London (The National, the RSC, the West End, and fringe theatres). 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 may count toward the major in English and qualifies as a Humanities course. (In the past, this course departed after New Year’s Day and returned approximately three weeks later. The estimated program cost is $4,200.) Mr. O’Neill, Ms. Westfall.
Summer I May 2009 Course Descriptions
Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2009.
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. This course qualifies as a Natural Science Lab course. (In the past, this course departed after finals and returned approximately three weeks later. The estimated program cost is $3,800.) Mr. Malinconico, Mr. Sunderlin
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 qualifies as a Humanities course. (In the past, this course departed after finals and returned approximately three weeks later. The estimated program cost is $4,000.) Mr. Washington, Mr. Johnson.
A 7-WEEK, 2 COURSE INTERIM PROGRAM IN LONDON (MAY-JULY 2009)
INDS 245: ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE IN THE UK AND THE US
This course is a traditional seminar that will explore the ethical and social issues of healthcare from two different perspectives, that of the United Kingdom and the United States. The seminar will focus on discussions of readings which examine how culture, history, ethical decision-making, along with social and psychological factors have influenced how health care is delivered and consumed in these two countries. Students will develop a particular area of knowledge depending on their interests and will write a paper and make several presentations to the seminar on their research. Guest speakers and field trips to healthcare organizations are planned.
INDS 380: HEALTHCARE AND SOCIETY INTERNSHIP
This course will involve an internship experience in a healthcare organization in London. The student will spend four days a week, for five weeks, in this placement. These internship opportunities include medical and psychiatric hospitals, clinics, shelters, research laboratories, rehabilitation clinics, special schools, drug awareness programs, advocacy groups, governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, members of parliament and veterinary clinics just to mention a few possibilities. A representative of the London office that is coordinating these internships will interview each student who registers for this program. This interview will occur on campus early in the spring and will be used to determine the best internship for the student’s interests. (In the past, departure for this internship took place after finals and returned in mid-July. The estimated program cost is $8,500. For Marquis Scholars, the College will cover a portion of the cost.) Mr. Childs, Mr. Lammers
The required deposit for the London Internship course will be $500 ($250 for Marquis Scholars).
Interim Abroad registration materials will be delivered to your campus mailbox in the latter part of August.
Please be aware that effective July 1, 2008, the Interim Abroad program will be administered through the Office of International and Off-Campus Education (http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~studyabroad/). As of that date, any questions regarding Interim Abroad should be referred to Ms. Maureen Banas at (610) 330-5918 or banasm@lafayette.edu, or Dr. Michael Jordan at (610) 330-5262 or jordanm@lafayette.edu.
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