The world still awaits, and Education Abroad is now offering eight new Global Seminars. See what's new and apply now to spend a few weeks studying abroad this summer.
What is a Global Seminar?听Global Seminars are short-term international programs taught by CU faculty in the summer or over winter break.
Global seminars:
- Last approximately 2鈥�6 weeks for 3鈥�8 credits depending on content
- Include a CU Boulder course taught abroad, fulfilling degree or major requirements
- Provide a small group experience that allows students and听faculty to build strong connections
- Offer an international experience for students who cannot study abroad for a semester or year
Paris, France PSCI 4028听
Expand your knowledge of French history and politics through experiential learning in Paris. Immerse yourself in the history of the French Revolution and the Paris Commune by exploring the palaces, prisons, and streets where it all happened. Taught by Michaele L. Ferguson, associate professor of political science and a President鈥檚 Teaching Scholar whose research focuses on radical/grassroots democracy and revolutionary politics.听
Edinburgh, Scotland 听THTR/CINE 3020
Develop your acting and/or filmmaking skills by participating hands-on in a film shoot in Scotland. Learn to collaborate with fellow students of different backgrounds and understand the various responsibilities and job relationships that go into filmmaking. Co-directed by Assistant Professor Geoff Marslett of the Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts and Associate Professor Chip Persons of the Department of Theatre & Dance.听
Oaxaca, Mexico 听ANTH 4300听听
Learn about the impressive history of the peoples of Mexico prior to colonization by visiting ancient archaeological sites, including ongoing excavation and research of a 1,200-year-old city. 麻豆视频 the diverse cultures of the Zapotec, Mixtec听and Chatino peoples of Oaxaca, Mexico. Study with Professor Arthur Joyce, whose research focuses on the pre-Columbian peoples of Mesoamerica, particularly surrounding issues of power, political dynamics, and landscape.听听听
Zagreb, Split & Dubrovnik, Croatia 听INBU 3300
Study in the coastal country of Croatia and gain an understanding of the critical relationship between business and culture. The course introduces students to all the international business disciplines as you visit companies, organizations听and institutions throughout Croatia. Study with Faculty Director Antonio Papuzza, international business consultant, certified at the International Coach Federation, and business faculty member.听
Yerevan, Armenia听听LING 4640听听
Take a practicum teaching English as a second language to Armenians while exploring social justice issues in the beautiful South Caucuses of Eurasia. Learn about Armenian culture and history, including Armenian identity, literature, mythology, interactions with neighboring countries听and resiliency. Study with Rai Farrelly, senior instructor and TESOL coordinator in the Department of Linguistics.听
Paris, France听听CINE 3402
Explore the famously scenic city of Paris, France, from the historic and contemporary 鈥渓ens鈥� of French cinema and its relation to culture. Enjoy film screenings, lectures听and site visits throughout Paris during the three-week course. Taught by Professor Ernesto Acevedo-Mu帽oz of the Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts.听
Reykjavik, Iceland 听SCAN 3302
Live in Reykjavik and visit sites of witchcraft trials, witchcraft museums听and cultural institutions. Gain an appreciation of Scandinavian folk culture, customs听and history of the Viking Age and Scandinavia鈥檚 medieval past while learning on the land where legendary tales of magic, horror听and ghosts were said to have taken place. Taught by Mathias Nordvig, assistant teaching professor and head of the Nordic Studies program.听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
Don't miss the info session at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, on .
Lisbon, Portugal 听PORT 3170听
Explore the cosmopolitan and multicultural city of Lisbon, which played a fundamental role in the Age of 麻豆视频y, and which has contemporary social and cultural significance. The program includes trips to emblematic buildings, monuments听and museums as well as workshops on culinary, music and street art (particularly graffiti). Learn with Faculty Director Marcelo Schincariol, instructor of Portuguese. 听听听听听听听听听听
Don't miss the info session at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, on .听
Check out the also running this summer to find your perfect fit! Apply today to get a spot. There are also several more Global Seminar info sessions taking place over the coming month.听
