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2011 January Session Bulletin 
    
2011 January Session Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Study Abroad Programs


Study Abroad Programs

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Hofstra in Venice

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January 2-22, 2011

“She is the Shakespeare of cities-unchallenged, incomparable, and beyond envy.”
—John Addington Symonds

The city of Venice, whose allure, beauty and mystery have been incessantly described, photographed and filmed, is the uncompromising setting for this three-week, interdisciplinary program offered in January 2011 by Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.

Join us as we celebrate this city’s artistic and historical richness and explore her timeless myths and paradoxes.

Course offerings (See course listings for additional information.):

•    AH 152, Venetian Art and Architecture (in English)
•    CLL 151, Reflections of Venice in World Literature  (in English; may be used in partial fulfillment of the special language option; satisfies the LT distribution requirement)
•    ITAL, Elementary Italian (prerequisite: Italian 1)
•    RTVF 57, Film Genres: Venice in/and the Movies (in English; may be used for credit for the film major and minor as well as for elective major credits, under advisement, for any of the majors in the Radio, Television, Film Department)

Class work and discussion are supplemented by visits to artistic and historical sites. Students from Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply.

The registration fee of $2,880 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. The program fee of $3,750 covers round-trip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, continental breakfasts, evening meals (Monday through Thursday), and cultural tours within Venice. Class space is limited. Therefore, a $400 nonrefundable deposit will ensure a place in the program and must accompany the completed application packet. The program fee quoted above is based on the 2010 program and is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 3, 2010.

Program highlights include:
• Two afternoons a week devoted to cultural tours around Venice.
• Two free weekends to enjoy travel to other cities such as Florence, Rome, Milan and Bologna.
• Day boating excursion to the outer islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello.
• Exclusive hotel accommodations at the San Giorgio and Mercurio hotels.
• Evening dining (Monday through Thursday) at Taverna San Trovaso, a popular Venetian restaurant.

Students are requested to bring the completed application packet and $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For information or an application, contact:

Professor Maria Luisa Fixell, Director, Hofstra in Venice Program
Office of Study Abroad Programs for HCLAS
107 Roosevelt Hall
130 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1300
Telephone:  (516) 463-4765
Fax: (516) 463-4832
E-mail:  Maria.L.Fixell@hofstra.edu


 

Hofstra in Athens

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January 2-22, 2011

“Another Athens shall arise. And to remoter time Bequeath, like sunset to the skies, The splendour of its prime;
—Percy Bysshe Shelley, Hellas (1822)

The city of Athens, sprawling from the foot of the Acropolis, whose crown is the temple of Athena, more famously known as the Parthenon, has beckoned to travelers since its rise as the founding home of democracy in the fifth century B.C. Athens is the site of a three-week odyssey offered by the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Comparative Literature and Languages in January 2011. In creating this program, Hofstra University provides a curriculum-related opportunity for students to interact with the landscape and environment that has shaped the foundational principles, ethics and aesthetics of their own culture.

Why Athens?
•    Walk the sunny palm, orange, and cypress tree-lined streets that Socrates, Plato and Aristotle once walked.
•    Admire one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Parthenon, the temple of the patron goddess of ancient Athens, Athena, goddess of wisdom and war craft.
•    Visit the birthplace of democracy and view parliament and the Acropolis from your hotel.
•    Experience the culture that a modern European city with a rich history and landscape can offer.

Students from Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply. The program fee of $3,500 covers program costs which include round-trip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, continental breakfast, evening meals (Monday through Thursday) and excursions to sights within Greece. The registration fee of $2,880 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. Class space is limited. Therefore a $400 nonrefundable deposit will ensure a place in the program and must accompany the completed application form. The program fee quoted above is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change. No refunds will be given after December 3, 2010.

Course Offerings (See course listings for additional information.):

CLL 151, Greek Literature in a Comparative Context (in English; satisfies a general distribution requirement or the language option; also satisfies the Greek minor)
HIST 177, History of Modern Greece (in English; satisfies a history requirement and also satisfies a requirement toward the Greek minor)

Application Deadline
Students are requested to bring the completed application packet and $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For information and an application, contact:

Dr. Barbara Lekatsas
Department of Comparative Literature and Languages
303 Calkins Hall
107 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1070
Telephone: (516) 463-6553
Fax: (516) 463-7082
E-mail: CLLBPL@hofstra.edu


 

Hofstra in London

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January 3-24, 2011

The Hofstra in London 2011 Program offers courses in contemporary British theater and literary London during the January term. Class sessions are held Monday through Thursday, in the morning. Weekends are free for students to enjoy optional travel to other parts of England or other European capitals, such as Paris, Dublin or Amsterdam. Optional excursions are available to the British Museum, the National Gallery, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Museum of the City of London, and Shakespeare’s Globe.

The program fee is $3,400 and includes round-trip airfare on a regularly-scheduled flight, transfers to-and-from the airport in London, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), buffet breakfast and a British tea at the conclusion of the program. Single hotel rooms are available for an additional charge of $600. The program fee does not include lunch and dinner or other travel expenses into or out of London. The registration fee of $2,880 covers undergraduate tuition and fees for one three-credit course. A $400 nonrefundable deposit is required with the application in order to retain a place in the program. There will be no refunds after December 3, 2010.

Course Offerings (See course listings for additional information.):

ENGL 184G (undergraduate); ENGL 250H (graduate), Contemporary British Theater
ENGL 196W (undergraduate); ENGL 250I (graduate), Literary London

    

Students are requested to bring the completed application packet and $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For  information or an application, contact:

Dr. John DiGaetani
Co-Director, Hofstra in London Program
115 Mason Hall
124 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1240
Telephone:  (516) 463-5466
E-mail: John.L.DiGaetani@hofstra.edu

Dr. Robert Sulcer
Co-Director, Hofstra in London Program
310 Mason Hall
124 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1240
Telephone:  (516) 463-5472
E-mail: Robert.P.Sulcer@hofstra.edu

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Hofstra in Ghana, West Africa

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January 3-22, 2011

 “No one knows when the hour of Africa’s redemption cometh.  It is in the wind, it is coming.  One day like a storm, it will be here.  When that day comes, all Africa will stand together.” 
Marcus Garvey  

Situated on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, Ghana is a country of vibrant cultures, historical monuments, and diverse ecosystems. Historically, there are traditional laws governing community resources that regulate and preserve these gifts of nature. Today, as the result of logging, mining and population pressures, traditional laws are often in conflict with the demands of the nation-state.

Join us as we explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of this modern nation and examine Ghana’s effort to reconcile the various demands placed on its natural resources. Journey to the traditional villages and modern cities to meet the people and explore the traditional animal sanctuaries, sacred groves and national parks.


The following course is available through the January 2011 Hofstra in Ghana, West Africa Program (See course listings for additional information.):

AFST 187C, Conservation and Indigenous Peoples: The Ghana Example
This course focuses on the shared experiences of the student studying abroad and the anthropologist conducting fieldwork.  Both attempt to discover and understand other cultures, and face the intellectual challenge of overcoming ethnocentricity.  The course will examine the complex interaction of the nation-state and indigenous peoples in the practices of conservation and the use of communal resources.

The program cost of $4,100 includes round-trip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, a lake cruise, meals (breakfasts, dinners and some lunches), all travel within Ghana, and English-speaking guides. The registration fee of $2,880 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. Class size is limited. A $400 deposit will ensure a place in the program and must accompany the completed application packet. The program fee is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 3, 2010.

Application Deadline
Students are requested to bring the completed application packet and the $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For more information or an application, contact:

Professor Anne Buddenhagen
Department of Anthropology
207 Davison Hall
110 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1100
Telephone: (516) 463-2423
E-mail: Anne.L.Buddenhagen@hofstra.edu


Professor Cheryl Mwaria
Department of Anthropology
200F Davison Hall
110 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1100
Telephone:  (516) 463-5589
E-mail: Cheryl.B.Mwaria@hofstra.edu

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LGBT in Paris

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 January 3-22, 2011

The LGBT in Paris program will focus on a group of topics that address gay life in Paris. The program will offer insights into a gay community outside the United States, underscoring the notion that gay issues depend on more than just sexual orientation, but also social and historical contexts. The opportunity to study LGBT issues in Paris provides immediate access to information and observation that can facilitate understanding differences between the United states and France, New York and Paris – both generally, and in particular, in terms of the LGBT “community.” The City of Lights has so much to offer: famous monuments and sites, beautiful cityscapes, clubs, bookstores, - and the after Christmas sales!

The following courses are being offered as part of Hofstra’s January 2011 LGBT in Paris Program (See course listings for additional information.):

LGBT 75 (IS), “Queer Paris”
CLL 151 (LT), Queer(ing) Roman(ce)
Both are distribution courses, and there are no prerequisites for either course.

Students from Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply.

The registration fee of $2,880 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. The program fee of $3,400 covers round-trip airfare (JFK-Paris), ground transportation, housing accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, weekly excursions and walking tours of Paris, museum entries, a Bateau Mouche ride, some lunchtime restaurant meals, and a final restaurant dinner. Class size is limited, therefore a $400 nonrefundable deposit will ensure a place in the program and must accompany the completed application packet. The registration fee quoted above is subject to change. Tuition and fees quoted above are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 3, 2010.

Application Deadline
Students are requested to bring the completed application packet and the $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For more information or an application, contact:

Dr. David Powell
Program Director, LGBT in Paris
327 Calkins Hall
107 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1070
Telephone: (516) 463-5485
Fax: (516) 463-2310
E-mail: David.A.Powell@hofstra.edu

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Hofstra in Australia

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January 2-23, 2011


The city of Sydney, with all its culture, beauty, excitement, and diverse surrounding geography is the setting for this three-week study abroad experience offered in January 2011 by the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department at Hofstra University.

Program Highlights

  • Aboriginal cultural tours and cruises
  • Weekends free to travel around Australia
  • Excursions to Bondi Beach, the Blue Mountains, National Parks, and Sydney Harbour Islands
  • Hotel accommodations within walking distance to downtown and locatl transportation

The following course is offered through the Hofstra in Australia Program for January 2011 (See course listing for additional information.):

SPCH 131, Introduction to Communication Disorders (satisfies a SLHS major requirement)

Students from Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply. Some prerequisites are required. Final eligibility will be decided by Hofstra’s SLHS Department on an individual basis.

Fees
The registration fee of $2,880 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. The program fee of $4,500 covers airfare, hotel accommodations, meals (breakfast Monday-Thursday and dinner on Mondays and Wednesdays), local transportation, and excursions within Australia.
The registration fee quoted above is subject to change; tuition and fees are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 3, 2010.

Application Deadline
Students are requested to bring completed application packet and $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall by October 8, 2010.

For further information about the Hofstra in Australia Program, or to obtain an application, please contact:

Dr. Jason Davidow
Program Director, Hofstra in Australia
100B Davison Hall
110 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1100
Telephone: (516) 463-4582
E-mail: Jason.Davidow@hofstra.edu

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Hofstra in Belize

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January 5-18, 2011

Students enrolled in traditional courses in marine biology are typically at a disadvantage due to the inability to bring the ocean into the classroom. Videos, slides, multimedia presentations and fish tanks are no substitute for the real thing! The Hofstra in Belize Program offers 13 days of sun, sea, sand and study! In Belize, students will go snorkeling in parts of the largest barrier coral reef in the Atlantic, which is bustling with invertebrates and fish.

Students will investigate the rocky shore and marvel at organisms that can survive in one of the harshest habitats on the planet. In addition, students will visit two Mayan ruins and take a day trip exploring coves by rafting. During the program, students will be stationed at the Belize Marine Tropical Research and Education Center on Amergris Caye. This facility caters to academic groups and provides classrooms, laboratories, a fresh water swimming pool, and boats with licensed captains.

The following courses are offered through the Hofstra in Belize Program (See course listings for additional information.):

BIO 190A (undergraduate), Coastal Marine Biology
BIO 204 (graduate),
Advanced Coastal Marine Biology
Both undergraduate and graduate courses are intensive field-oriented courses that focus on the biological, chemical, geological and physical features of tropical waters. Lectures and fieldwork will examine the natural history of marine species from habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, mudflats, rocky shores, and sandy beaches. Students must have successfully completed introductory-level biology courses before enrolling in one of these courses. Permission from the instructor is also required to enroll.

Students form Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply.

Costs
The registration fee of $3,620 covers tuition and fees for one four-credit undergraduate course and $3,670 for one four-credit graduate course. The program fee of $3,400 covers round-trip airfare from New York, housing accommodations, boat fees, transfers, tours, etc. Tuition and fees are based on 2009-2010 and are subject to change. The program fee quoted above is subject to change.

Application Deadline
Students are requested to bring the completed application packets and nonrefundable $400 deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2010.

For further information or to obtain an application, please contact:

Dr. Jason Williams
Program Co-Director, Hofstra in Belize
309A Gittleson Hall
114 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1140
Telephone: (516) 463-5524
E-mail: Jason.D.Williams@hofstra.edu
 

Dr. Christopher Sanford
Program Co-Director, Hofstra in Belize
302A Gittleson Hall
114 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1140
Telephone: (516) 463-5526
E-mail: Christopher.P.Sanford@hofstra.edu 

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