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Complete Your Millsaps College Experience by Studying Abroad!
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMSSummer and Winter
“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
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 pro-
grams 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 reli-
gious research in Israel to cultural stud-
ies in Tanzania to language classes in
France, study abroad provides students
with a powerful tool for understanding and
appreciating our complex world.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
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, com-
puter 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 ([email protected]) for more information.
LIVING IN YUCATAN
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
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 Yucatán 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
A Living Laboratory: Culture, Archaeology, and Biodiversity of the Yucatán
EDUC 4750 (4 credit hours)/ CEU credit (non-Millsaps students)
An interactive, hands-on study abroad opportunity led by native experts in the Yucatán
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 Yucatán. This course will feature an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and
teaching about life now and in the past in the Yucatán. Contact Dr. Marlys Vaughn
([email protected]) or Dr. Sarah Lea McGuire ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER 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
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
Millsaps College Archaeological Field School in Albania
SOAN 3410: Archaeological Field School (4 credit hours)
Contact Dr. Michael Galaty ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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
ELSE SCHOOL EUROPEAN
Where would you like your education to take you?
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 Euro-
pean 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 cre-
ated 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
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
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 ([email protected]).
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
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CLASSESThe 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?
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
EUROPEAN ARTS AND SCIENCES
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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 Eze-
village, 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 first-
hand 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 complet-
ed a semester of college French. Contact Dr. Claudine Chadeyras ([email protected]).
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
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
STUDENT TEACHING ABROADClinical 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 ([email protected]).
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