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Central Connecticut State University
Center for International Education
Amsterdam
2020
THE AZORES
Belgium
BELIZE
Brazil
Bolivia
Botswana
Czech Republic
ENGLAND
France
Greece
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Micronesia
Northern Ireland
Rwanda
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Zimbabwe
Short-Term International Programs
Table of Contents
WINTER 2019-2020 DATES PAGE
Marine Ecosystems of BELIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 28, 2019 – January 6, 2020 . . . . . 5
“Brexit” Immigration and Identity ENGLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 29, 2019 – January 7, 2020 . . . . . . 6
How Volcanos Shape the Land: The Geography and Chemistry of THE AZORES . . . . December 30, 2019 – January 7, 2020 . . . . . 7
SPRING 2020 8
Multicultural Education and History in BRAZIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paradise in Peril: Policy and Politics in the Pacific
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
From the Renaissance to Digital Media: Culture, Identity, and
Visual Communication in ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 – 21, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Literary Tour of Ancient Makedonia: Where Ancient GREECE Meets New Britain! . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The European Union: An Exploration in the Development, Policies, and Departures
BELGIUM & the CZECH REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
History, Policy, and Current Issues for the Counseling Profession in IRELAND . . . . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 15
London: The City Staged ENGLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Irish History, Political Conflict, Conflict Resolution, and Social Movements:
IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 – 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Photographing ICELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16 – 21, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Architecture and Construction in KOREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 15 – 24, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Made in JAPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 15 – 25, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ENGLAND: History, Culture, and the State of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 17 – 26, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Backpack Journalism: WWII + 75 in AMSTERDAM, NORMANDY, & PARIS . . . . . May 18 – 30, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SUMMER 2020 Session 1 23
Multilingual Policy and Practice in GERMANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 27 – June 7, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contemporary Socio-Cultural Issues of RWANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 29 – June 13, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . 25
Spanish on the Move: SALAMANCA, SPAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 29 – June 13, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . 26
To Eden and Beyond: Sustainability Studies in ENGLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 4 – June 15, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GERMANY’s Past: Insights from Fossils, Bones, and Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 7 – June 15, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SUMMER 2020 Session 2 29
French Culture and Civilization in PARIS & ANNECY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27 – July 12, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 30
UNESCO sites in SOUTHERN ITALY: Almalfi, Matera, Paestrum, and Pompeii . . . . June 27 – July 18, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Southern Africa: Environmental Communication and Wildlife Conservation
SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1 – July 16, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Arts and Culture of BOLIVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5 – July 22, 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . 33
INDEPENDENT SUMMER PROGRAMS 34
The Global Collaborative Program, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CAEN, France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exact dates TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PRAGUE, Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exact dates TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SALAMANCA, Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exact dates TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FLORENCE, Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exact dates TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Why Study Abroad?
Studying abroad provides students with
opportunities to learn more about the
complex, rapidly changing and yet “smaller”
and better-connected world in which we
work, live and learn. Through study abroad,
students gain knowledge and skills while also
developing an attitude open to new ways of
thinking, a pre-requisite for success in today’s
global society.
Résumés that include study abroad stand
out from the rest since a small number of
American college students study abroad! Study
abroad should not be viewed as an optional
What is Study expense; it should be recognized it for what it
is – an investment in your future!
Abroad?
CCSU’s Center for International Education
provides opportunities for students to
participate in educational travel experiences. When Can Students
Students are encouraged to start exploring
their study abroad options during their
Study Abroad?
freshman year. With three options to choose Any Student in “Good Standing” status may
from – short-term faculty led Course Abroad study abroad on a short-term faculty-led
programs, independent summer programs, program. Students wishing to study abroad
and full-semester/year Study Abroad programs for a full semester or year can do so after
– there is a program just right for every their freshman year, as long as they meet the
student. In some cases, the study abroad Who Should Study 2.75 GPA requirement. CCSU offers short-
programs actually cost less than attending Abroad? term programs during the Winter, Spring,
courses on the CCSU campus! and Summer breaks. All credits earned on
CCSU offers study abroad opportunities for CCSU-sponsored study abroad programs
all students regardless of their major or how count toward the residency and international
many credits they have previously earned. requirements.
Students enrolling in the programs listed in
this catalog can enroll in courses that count It is never too early to start considering
toward degree requirements in their major or study abroad opportunities! All students
minor, or complete general education and free are welcome to stop by the Center for
elective courses. It is highly recommended International Education, Carroll Hall, to talk
that students plan early and speak with their with an advisor about when and where they
academic advisor to select programs that might study abroad. We hope to see you soon!
maximize the number of credits that can be
applied to their programs of study.
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Winter 2019-2020
Program Costs and
Registration Information
See individual program websites for
information about what is included in each
travel program fee. Registration for the travel
component of the program takes place in the
Center for International Education, Carroll
Hall. Registration/Billing Authorization and
The following Course Abroad Scholarship Application Forms are available
online and may be delivered to the CIE,
programs are embedded in mailed to the CIE, or faxed to (860) 832-
academic courses offered during 2047. Registration forms for all programs will
Winter Session, which begins be made available on the CIE’s website (www.
ccsu.edu/cie) well in advance of program
on December 26, 2019 and Fulfillment of the University’s
registration deadlines.
ends on January 15, 2020. The International Requirement
Students must register for the credit All undergraduate credits earned overseas on
descriptions on the following component of a Winter Course Abroad the a CCSU-sponsored study abroad program,
pages list the dates of the travel same way they normally register for classes including courses offered in conjunction
component of each program. during the registration period for Winter with Course Abroad programs, automatically
Session and will be charged applicable course
Please note that students are receive “I Designation” and count toward
and registration fees. CCSU reserves the fulfillment of the University’s General
required to attend on-campus right to make changes to the travel program Education International Requirement.
class sessions held prior to itinerary at any time, with or without notice.
departure and upon return. It is strongly recommended that students
obtain trip cancellation insurance from a
On-campus class schedules vary carrier of their choice once the travel program
by program; please contact the has been confirmed to run.
faculty member(s) conducting
the program for further details.
4 Winter 2019-2020
BELIZE
Marine Ecosystems
in Belize
Heavy fishing, recreational uses, and coastal advancing
development have had a tremendous negative coral reef
impact on marine ecosystems in the Western education and
Hemisphere. However, the small country research for
of Belize has managed to maintain some of over 20 years.
the most pristine coastal marine ecosystems The facility
on the planet. The Belize Barrier Reef, at has a research
260km in length, is the largest barrier reef library,
in the Western Hemisphere and is home to natural
a tremendous variety of reef fish, corals, and history
other invertebrates. Several species of sea turtles museum,
and rays as well as other large fish species and classrooms,
the endangered Queen Conch reside in the wifi,
lagoon systems of Belize while coastal mangrove laboratory,
communities present a large diversity of fouling fresh water
sponges and tunicates, as well as the odd- swimming
looking bat fish and the invasive lion fish. pool, and a
The coastal waters of Belize have been fished fleet of boats
since the time of the Mayans (300 B.C. to and is staffed
900 A.D.) and although the fisheries remain by Ph.D. marine biologists, a registered nurse, December 28, 2019 –
economically important, tourism has become licensed captains, and licensed tour guides. Our January 6, 2020
the main use of the reef and one of the greatest class will also visit the mainland sites of Clarissa
sources of revenue for the country. The increased Falls, the Mayan temple of Xunantunich, St. Registration Deadline: October 1, 2019
tourism along with coastal development, Herman’s Cave, the inland Blue Hole, and the Courses:
agricultural runoff and sedimentation now Belize Zoo. The mainland component of the BIO 171: Introductory Field Studies in Biology:
pose the greatest threats to the Belize Barrier course will explore the history of the Maya and
Marine Ecosystems of Belize, 3 credits
Reef. Thankfully, the Belizean government has the long-lasting influence of the Maya on Belize
implemented measures to protect the reef and culture today. BIO 471: International Field Studies in Biology:
associated systems. Marine Ecosystems of Belize, 3 credits
Program Costs
This course will introduce participants to the Prerequisites: BIO 200 and BIO 290 or
The cost of the travel program includes
biology, ecology, and history of reef, lagoon, and round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if permission of Chairperson and interview
mangrove systems of Belize, the various threats not departing out of Hartford) and abroad, with instructor.
to the health of these ecosystems, and the economy-class international airfare, lodging, BIO 571: Advanced Field Studies in Biology:
ongoing efforts of non-profit and government most meals, ground transportation, and most Marine Ecosystems of Belize, 3 credits
agencies to protect and manage sustainable entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate
uses of the Belize Barrier Reef. As a whole class, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, etc.) are program or permission of Department Chair
we will spend several hours swimming and at additional cost. CCSU reserves the right to
snorkeling each day discovering the inhabitants Website: www.ccsu.edu/Belize
make changes to the program itinerary at any
of these systems and each evening will conclude time, with or without notice. Cost + Scholarships:
with lecture/discussion on select topics. Please see website on or after September 1 for
Our course will run at the Belize Marine cost and scholarship information.
Tropical Research and Education Center (http://
Program Director:
www.belizemarinetrec.com/), which has been
Dr. Jerry Jarrett, Biology
(860) 832-2648; jarrettj@ccsu.edu
Winter 2019-2020 5
ENGLAND
Brexit, Immigration,
& Identity
The meaning of recent novels which are often written by
Brexit, the “British exit” immigrants and redefine what it means to
from the European be British at the end of the 20th and into the
Union, has dominated beginning of the 21st century. In SOC 494:
news cycles since 2016, Brexit, Immigration, and Identity, Professor
when nearly 52 percent Pearson will be focusing on sociological theory
of participating British and research that explores social psychological
voters decided to leave approaches to identity construction that takes
the E.U. Since then, into account how gender, race, and ethnicity
Britain has been trying shape those processes in the context of
to figure out what such immigrant experiences. As we travel through
a move will mean for London, we will learn the city’s unique history
the country and its and culture as it has come to the influence
people. Commentators British identity in the 21st century.
have indicated Planned visits include the Migration Museum,
that perceptions The British Library, The Tate Modern (where
regarding British students may see works by Cildo Meireles,
identity, globalization, Jenny Holzer, Malangatana Ngwenya, Barbara
and immigration have undeniably shaped Kruger, etc.), The British Museum, The Freud
December 29, 2019 – discussions about Brexit. This course abroad Museum – which takes as a special focus Freud’s
January 7, 2020 program will explore the connections between status as a refugee during WWII, and London
these topics, relying on readings in history, theater, which could include such performances
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2019 literature, and sociology to make sense of past as Les Miserables (a musical set on the edge of
Courses: and contemporary debates surrounding British a revolution) and the musical & Juliet, which
ENG 216: Brexit (and) Lit in the Contemporary identity. re-interprets the ending of Shakespeare’s classic
British Tradition, 3 credits This program provides an opportunity for Romeo & Juliet and features songs written for
Prerequisites: English 110 students majoring or minoring in English or Adele and The Weeknd.
sociology and for non- majors looking to fulfill Program Costs
SOC 494: Brexit, Immigration and Identity,
general education requirements to travel to The cost of the travel program includes
3 credits London to learn more about how British culture
Prerequisites: Sociology 110, 111, or round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
and history are shaping contemporary questions not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
permission of instructor regarding both Brexit and British identity. In economy-class international airfare, lodging,
Website: www.ccsu.edu/LondonWinter ENG 216: Brexit (and) Lit in the Contemporary some meals, ground transportation, and most
British Tradition, Professor Pozorski will be entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., most
Cost + Scholarships:
focusing on literary representations of British meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
Please see website on or after September 1 identity from two competing traditions, the
for cost and scholarship information. etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
“Movement” from the 1950’s, which expressed right to make changes to the program itinerary
Program Directors: suspicion of immigrant influences, and more at any time, with or without notice.
Dr. Aimee Pozorski, English
(860) 832-2773; pozorskia@ccsu.edu
Dr. A. Fiona Pearson, Sociology
(860) 832-3137; pearsonaf@ccsu.edu
6 Winter 2019-2020
the AZORES
How volcanoes shape
the land: The geography
& chemistry of the Azores
The nine islands of the Azorean archipelago ■■ Pico. The Azorean
lie nearly equidistant from the North island of Pico lies
America and Europe, at the intersection of less than 20 miles
three separate tectonic plates. These islands from the island of
first appeared on European maps as early Faial, though Pico
as 1351 and were periodically explored and is the westernmost
later claimed by Portuguese sailors into the landmass in Europe
early 15th century, with the first settlement and Faial is the
established in 1450. The islands could support easternmost mass
isolated populations because of their unique in North America.
geography and geochemistry as volcanic islands The center of Pico is
in the Atlantic Ocean. the highest peak in
Students enrolled in chemistry or geography the Azores, with the
courses will visit sites of interest unique to the active volcano rising
Azores. We will explore how chemical and to 2,351m above
geographic forces such as tectonic and volcanic sea level. These two
activity have led to the distinctive landscapes, islands have acres of
agricultural production systems, and cultural vineyards that are open for tours
expressions seen in the Azores. Some areas we and tastings.
December 30, 2019 –
may visit include: January 7, 2020
Whether enrolled in chemistry or geography
■■ Sete Cidades. This volcanic area is home Registration Deadline: October 1, 2019
course for general education or advanced credit,
to twin lakes, Lagoa Verde, and Lagoa students will have an experience of a lifetime
Azul, which formed after a massive Courses:
that is only a four-hour plane ride from Boston.
volcanic eruption. While the two lakes CHEM 100: Search in Chemistry, 3 credits
We will leave on December 30 so students can
are connected, the different chemical and experience the New Year’s celebration in Ponta CHEM 485: Topics in Chemistry, 3 credits
geologic deposits lead to two distinct colors Delgada, which shuts down all traffic for a city- Prerequisites: Permission of Chairperson.
of the lakes. wide all night- festival. GEOG 100: Search in Geography, 3 credits
■■ Cha Gorreana. The Azores have the only GEOG 459: Field Studies, 3 credits
tea plantation in Europe due to the soil Program Costs
The cost of the travel program includes Prerequisites: Permission of Chairperson.
from millions of years of tectonic and
volcanic activity. The plantation runs right round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if Website: www.ccsu.edu/Azores
to the black sand beaches of the Azores. not departing out of Hartford) and abroad, Cost + Scholarships:
■■ Furnas. The Azorean hot springs at Furnas economy-class international airfare, lodging,
Please see website on or after September 1 for
are steaming vents in which the locals some meals, ground transportation, and most
entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., most cost and scholarship information.
congregate every day to cook cozinho, an
meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, Program Directors:
Azorean stew. The area is also home to pure
sulfur deposits. etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the Dr. Barry Westcott, Chemistry & Biochemistry
■■ Instituto de Vulcanologia of the University right to make changes to the program itinerary (860)-832-2677; westcottb@ccsu.edu
of Azores. The institute tells the past, at any time, with or without notice. Dr. Angelina Kendra, Geography
present, and future story of this tectonic (860)-832-2785; kendraa@ccsu.edu
archipelago.
Winter 2019-2020 7
Spring 2020
Most Spring Course Abroad programs are embedded in
semester-long academic courses offered during the Spring
semester, which begins on January 21, 2020 and ends on May
31, 2020. Four spring programs have a travel component that
occurs in May; these programs are not recommended for those
planning to graduate in May. This catalog lists the dates of the
travel component of each program. Students are required to
attend the on-campus meeting sessions held prior to departure
and upon return. On-campus class schedules vary by program;
please contact the faculty member(s) conducting the program
for details.
8 spring 2020
Program Costs and Connecticut Reciprocity
Registration Information Program
See individual program websites for Under the terms of the State College/
information about what is included in each University Reciprocity Program, full-time
travel program fee. Registration for the travel students (graduate and undergraduate) may,
component of the program takes place in the in certain circumstances, take courses at
Center for International Education, Carroll another state college or university without
Hall. Registration/Billing Authorization and paying additional tuition. This policy is
Scholarship Application Forms are available applicable to students attending Connecticut
online and may be delivered to the CIE, State College and University System
mailed to the CIE, or faxed to (860) 832- Institutions registering for spring Course
2047. Registration forms for all programs will Abroad programs offered by CCSU.
be made available on the CIE’s website (www.
To request consideration under the
ccsu.edu/cie) well in advance of program
Reciprocity Program, visit the Registrar’s
registration deadlines.
Office (or the Registrar’s website) on your
Full-time students enrolling in credit-earning Fulfillment of the University’s home campus to obtain a copy of the
programs must register for the associated International Requirement appropriate Request for Reciprocity form.
course when registering for their spring All undergraduate credits earned overseas on Complete the form and submit it to your
classes, but do not need to pay additional a CCSU-sponsored study abroad program, home campus’s Registrar for review and
tuition for the course provided they are including courses offered in conjunction with approval. After the form has been approved
registered for no more than 18 credits during Course Abroad programs, automatically receive by the home campus Registrar, you can
the spring semester, including this course. “I Designation” and count toward fulfillment submit it to the CCSU Registrar’s Office at
Part-time students must register for this of the University’s General Education the time of registration for the coursework
course in the Registrar’s Office during the International Requirement. connected with the Course Abroad Program.
registration period for spring classes and will The Registrar will process your course
be charged applicable part-time course fees. It registration and forward your approved
is strongly recommended that students obtain Reciprocity Agreement to the CCSU Bursar
trip cancellation insurance from a carrier of who will waive the course tuition and
their choice once the travel program has been registration fees for the program. The CIE
confirmed to run. Travel Program fee is not waivable under the
Reciprocity Program.
spring 2020 9
BRAZIL: ILHéUS, BAHIA
Multicultural Education
& History of Brazil
These study abroad supervision of Professor Mahony with the
courses allow students approval of the History Department Chair
to study multicultural and the Dean of the Ammon School of Liberal
education and Brazilian Arts and Social Sciences. Potential projects may
history at CCSU and include assistance to UESC in the preservation
then travel to Brazil of the documents in the archive of the
with CCSU faculty Epaminondas Berbert de Castro Court House
for classes that will or the development of materials on slavery in the
examine the challenges region, site of one of the most important slave
that Brazilian teachers revolts in history of the Americas. Such students
face in working with will partner with a UESC student studying
the diverse social, English to complete the Brazilian-based portion
economic, cultural, ethnic, and developmental of the work.
March 12–22, 2020 communities they serve. Designed especially Students will visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019 for students who plan to teach in Connecticut the final phase of the travel portion of the course
schools, we will be based in the small Brazilian to observe firsthand the extraordinary urban
Courses: city of Ilhéus in Brazil’s northeastern state of diversity of South America’s largest nation.
EDF 215: Education in a Multicultural Society, Bahia where we will work with counterparts at A fuller description of the course can be
3 credits CCSU’s partner institution, the State University found at www.ccsu.edu/Brazil. For further
HIST 298: History Through Travel: of Santa Cruz. CCSU students will read about information, contact Education Professor Aram
Multicultural Brazil, 3 credits Brazilian history and visit the actual sites that Ayalon, ayalona@ccsu.edu or History Professor
HIST 494: Directed Readings in Non-Western have been the subject of study and see for Mary Ann Mahony, mahonym@ccsu.edu.
History, 3 credits themselves how Brazilian teachers meet the Program Costs
HIST 596: Advanced Readings in History, challenge of teaching in diverse classrooms. The cost of the travel program includes
Since most CCSU students do not speak round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
3 credits
Portuguese, we plan to partner with UESC not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
Website: www.ccsu.edu/Brazil students who are studying to become English economy-class international airfare, lodging,
Cost + Scholarships: teachers and/or translators. CCSU students will some meals, ground transportation, and most
Please see website on or after September 15 for therefore have the opportunity to learn about entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., most
cost and scholarship information. realities of Brazilian life from other college meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
students and be better prepared to teach in etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
Program Directors: Connecticut’s increasingly diverse classrooms. right to make changes to the program itinerary
Dr. Mary Ann Mahony, History Advanced students may develop independent at any time, with or without notice.
(860) 832-0119; mahonym@ccsu.edu projects on Brazilian public history under the
Dr. Aram Ayalon, Educational Leadership
(860) 832-2135; ayalona@ccsu.edu
10 spring 2020POHNPEI,
THE FEDERATED STATES
OF MICRONESIA
Paradise in Peril:
Policy & Politics in the Pacific
Pohnpei, the Garden Isle, is a lush, green creates a unique relationship
paradise. Roughly the size of Boston, the island between the FSM and the US.
is rugged, vibrant, and spectacular. From its Students will learn about the origins
2,600 ft. high mountains to its megalithic of that relationship and the events
shoreline city, Pohnpei is still a relatively that led the US to accept complete
untraveled destination. Roughly halfway responsibility for the defense of this
between Hawaii and Japan, Pohnpei, in the strategically important island nation
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), is one that covers 271 million square
island of the more than 600 islands and atolls miles in the Pacific Ocean. The
that comprise the FSM. Our visit to Pohnpei course will also include an in-depth
will include the opportunities to meet with examination of the crucial policy
both government representatives and groups issues that face the Federated States
dedicated to marine and terrestrial conservation, of Micronesia including climate
to venture into an intact upland rainforest, change, resource management, and
to see an at-risk UNESCO World Heritage disaster management.
archeological site- Nan Madol, to witness the Program Costs
unbelievable relics of World War II, to visit the The cost of the travel program includes
And Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
March 13–22, 2020
sits on the brink of environmental destruction, not departing out of Hartford) and abroad, Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
and to see the role that climate change and economy-class international airfare, lodging,
conservation plays in policy, politics, and some meals, ground transportation, and most Courses:
practice. entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., most PS 491/IS590: Special Topics in International
In this course, students will study the meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, Relations, 3 credits
government and policies of the Federated States etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the Website: www.ccsu.edu/Micronesia
of Micronesia. The Compact of Free Association, right to make changes to the program itinerary
established in 1986 and due to expire in 2023, Cost + Scholarships:
at any time, with or without notice.
Please see website on or after September 15 for
cost and scholarship information.
Program Director:
Dr. Robbin Smith, Political Science
(860) 832-2793; smithr@ccsu.edu
spring 2020 11ROME & TUSCANY, ITALY
From the Renaissance
to Digital Media:
Culture, Identity, & Visual
Communication in Italy
Painters, history and visual perspective, painting and
sculptors, writers, sculpture but also have a tour of the famous
and scientists of the leather school, run by three generations of the
Italian Renaissance same Florentine family behind the Santa Croce
revolutionized the church. We will discover the major milestones
ways of thinking of the Italian renaissance but also get a feel how
and representing the these traditions continue and are maintained
world five hundred in contemporary Italian life. Our theme “From
years ago. Looking the Renaissance to Digital Media” helps us
at their works is as discover the enduring legacy of the past in the
fresh and engaging present. Participants will work on individual
today as it was back (research) projects and spend time to trace the
then. Botticelli, history of the Renaissance in photographs,
Michelangelo, videos and other visual representations. Bring
Dante and Galileo camcorders, cameras and painting utensils
all thrived under the patronage of the rich and explore this picturesque treasure trove of
March 13–21, 2020 and powerful Medici family in Florence in beauty. To enhance our knowledge of Italian
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019 Tuscany. We will discover their traces as they art and life, we will also venture out by train
can be found today in public places, museums, for day trips to the amazing cities of Siena &
Courses: churches, on bell tours, and in everyday life. Lucca. There will be many opportunities for
COMM 496: Field Studies in Communication, For students interested in communication, you to discover Florence and the surrounding
3 credits visual culture and art, film, photography, towns during walks on your own as you
COMM 586: Field Studies in Communication, fashion, design, and architecture, the cities of become more seasoned international travelers.
3 credits Italy provide a feast for the eyes. Most of the sites in Florence will be in safe
Our journey will start with a whirlwind walking distance from our hotel, so don’t
Website: www.ccsu.edu/ItalySB
tour of Rome including the Colosseum, the bring flip- flops and pack some rain gear and
Cost + Scholarships: Forum, St Peter’s Dome and the Vatican. umbrellas.
Please see website on or after September 15 for From there we continue to Florence as the Program Costs
cost and scholarship information. hub of creative activity. Florence is a lively, The cost of the travel program includes
Program Director: buzzing town, full of international students round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
Dr. Karen A. Ritzenhoff, Communications and tourists, with fancy stores, lively public not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
life, the many piazzas, and the art of the economy-class international airfare, lodging,
(860) 832-2692; ritzenhoffk@ccsu.edu
evening walk through the city, la passeggiata. some meals, ground transportation, and most
To embrace the contemporary life, we will entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e., most
enjoy a bike tour through Florence as well as meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
learn how to cook gnocci and tiramisu in a etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
cooking school off the beaten path. We will right to make changes to the program itinerary
visit major world class museums, learn about at any time, with or without notice.
12 spring 2020GREECE
A Literary Tour of
Ancient Makedonia:
Where Ancient Greece
Meets New Britain!
Students enrolled in ENG 214: Studies in School of Music and
International Literature – A Literary Tour of a lecture by historian/
Ancient Makedonia will study a variety of texts guide George Rados (a
(biographical, dramatic, epic, oratorical, and Connecticut resident and
philosophical) tied to the specific locations in Giannitsa native).
northern Greece which they will visit during The course will end
the travel portion of the course. These texts a week following the
will include Homer’s “Shield of Achilles,” the students’ return, when
Homeric Hymns to Askelepios, Dionysus, they either write a paper
Demeter, Hermes, Zeus, et alia; Euripides’s on a topic developed
Bakkhai, Aristotle’s “The Elements of Tragedy,” while in Greece or present
Demosthene’s Third Philippic, and Plutarch’s a trip-based project.
Life of Alexander. But beyond immersing
During spring break, students will travel to themselves in the region’s
the largest city in the modern Pella Prefecture, multifaceted history
Giannitsa (pronounced Yia-nni-TSA), located on (e.g., literary, archeological, philosophical, and
the Roman Via Egnatia about 30 miles west of political) and walking where some of the giants March 13–22, 2020
Thessaloniki in Greek Macedonia. of Western Civilization walked more than 2000 Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
Why Giannitsa? Because, since September years ago, students will enjoy the hospitality,
2000, it has been a Sister City of New Britain, culture, food, and music the people and city Course:
Connecticut! government of Giannitsa are always ready to ENG 214: Studies in International Literature:
In Greece, students will visit the ruins of share with visitors from its Sister City! A Literary Tour of Ancient Makedonia,
ancient Pella (the site of the largest marketplace Program Costs 3 credits
in the Byzantine world), see the amphitheater The cost of the travel program includes Prerequisites: WRT 105 or WRT 110
and tomb of Philip in nearby Vergina, and round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
travel to Mieza where Aristotle taught the Website: www.ccsu.edu/Greece
not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
young Alexander, as well as enjoy the beauty economy-class international airfare, lodging, Cost + Scholarships:
of the waterfalls of Edessa and the hot springs some meals, ground transportation, and most Please see website on or after September 15 for
at Pozar. Students will also explore the various entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most cost and scholarship information.
archeological museum and sites in Thessaloniki meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, Program Director:
while enjoying the big city’s shopping and etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the Dr. Gilbert Gigliotti, English
nightlife, possibly including a play at Vassiliko right to make changes to the program itinerary (860) 832-2759; gigliotti@ccsu.edu
Theatre. Other activities will include a at any time, with or without notice.
performance of ancient theatre at the local
spring 2019 13BRUSSELS, BELGIUM &
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
The European Union:
An Exploration in the
Development, Policies,
& Departures
This course is an financial stability conditions in the non-euro
introduction to the EU member states will be thoroughly examined.
economic and political The topic of study will be followed by a visit
system of the European to Brussels and the Czech Republic where
Union, including a students will participate in specialized seminars
detailed overview of on key issues specific to those countries. Travel
the various institutions, plans will include a visit to the European
their interactions and Commission in Brussels with a presentation
the way they make on how the commission operates and executes
policy. The European its priorities. Brussels is widely considered the
Economic Community de facto capital of the European Union and is
(EEC) was created in home to many of the key institutions involved
the 1950s, to increase in policy making for the EU community. While
economic cooperation in Brussels we will also visit the European
March 13–22, 2020 between six countries: Belgium, Germany, Parliament and get a better understanding of
France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. how their three roles, legislative, supervisory and
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019 22 additional countries have since joined. What budgetary, further support their members. Time
Course: began as a purely economic union has evolved in Brussels will also entail exploring the historic
ECON 320: Globalization Issues, 3 credits into an organization spanning policy areas, from sites like the Grand Place, Palias de Justice, and
Prerequisites: 3 credits in Econ or permission climate, environment, and health, to external of course sampling some Belgium chocolate! We
relations and security, justice, and migration. will then travel to Prague in the Czech Republic
of instructor
A name changes from the European Economic to gain another perspective on membership in
Website: Community (EEC) to the European Union the European Union with a visit to the People
www.ccsu.edu/BelgiumCzechRepublic (EU) in 1993 reflected this. This course discusses & Money exhibit at Czech National Bank as
Cost + Scholarships: the institutional set-up of the EU, the policy well as venture to historical sites like the Prague
Please see website on or after September 15 for making processes and policy areas. The timely Castle and Petrin Park
cost and scholarship information. issue of financial stability in the European Union Program Costs
will also be analyzed. Students will learn the The cost of the travel program includes
Program Director: historical and legal background on the formation round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
Dr. Carolyn Soper, Economics of the EU and the introduction of the single not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
(860) 832-2731; cs3944@ccsu.edu market currency, the euro. This seminar will also economy-class international airfare, lodging,
address the issue of permanency in the European some meals, ground transportation, and most
Union and what a country’s departure entails. A entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most
discussion on the recent decision of the United meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
Kingdom and what the Brexit vote means will etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
be included as recent developments continue right to make changes to the program itinerary
to unwind. In addition, monetary policies and at any time, with or without notice.
14 spring 2020IRELAND
History, Policy, & Current
Issues for the Counseling
Profession in Ireland
Participants on this course abroad program Ireland Galway Centre
will learn of the history & philosophy of the for Disability Policy
counseling profession and specializations of both and Research to learn
the school counseling, rehabilitation & mental about current research
health and student development in higher regarding individuals
education fields in this country. Special emphasis with disabilities and
will be placed on educational and disability human rights including
rights and policy related to both fields including the Irish National
both past and current legislation. We will explore Disability Strategy of
current issues regarding social and emotional 2005 and the United
learning, college and career readiness, disability Nations Convention on
services, mental health, and rehabilitation in the Rights of Persons
Ireland and the EU including community-based with Disabilities. While
services which serve individuals with disabilities. in Galway, we will have
We will gain a broader understanding and opportunity to see the
perspective of global and cultural influence on famous Cliffs of Moher,
students and adults with disabilities, mental the Burren Region, and
health, prevention, and intervention services and explore the seaside city.
mental health and rehabilitation policy. We will We will also see the beautiful countryside
March 13–22, 2020
explore the cultural influences on counseling and and quaint towns of Ireland as we travel by bus Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
disability awareness in Irish society and the EU. to the city of Dublin. While in Dublin, we will
Course:
We will also compare and contrast Irish, EU, explore the city with a walking tour with visits
and US cultural influences on comprehensive to Temple Bar, St. Patrick’s, Grafton Street, CNSL 580: Special Topics in Counseling,
school counseling programs, mental health and and a Guinness Factory tour. We will also have 3 credits
rehabilitation service programs, supporting opportunity to explore Giants Causeway and Prerequisites: CNSL 500 & CNSL 501or
individuals with disabilities through educational Belfast for a day. In addition, we will meet permission of instructor
and rehabilitation policies that impact service with Mental Health Ireland, Irish Association Website: www.ccsu.edu/Ireland
delivery. of Counselors and Psychotherapists and Irish
Cost + Scholarships:
The course will include guest speakers, Association for Guidance Counselors.
professionals, researchers from counseling and Please see website on or after September 15 for
Program Costs cost and scholarship information.
education (i.e. school counseling, rehabilitation The cost of the travel program includes
and mental health counseling, disability policy round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if Program Directors:
and mental health service providers), including not departing out of Hartford) and abroad, Dr. Cherie King, Counselor Education &
visits to agencies, schools, and university economy-class international airfare, lodging, Family Therapy
programs to observe and meet counselors, some meals, ground transportation, and most (860) 832-2407; kingche@ccsu.edu
counselor educators, and disability advocates, entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most Dr. Peg Donohue, Counselor Education &
and professionals as well as students and meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, Family Therapy
consumers with disabilities. etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
We begin in Galway, Ireland where we will (860) 832-2264; peg.donohue@ccsu.edu
right to make changes to the program itinerary
spend a day with the National University of at any time, with or without notice.
spring 2020 15LONDON, england
London: The City Staged
“London: The City the 1980s and into the present. Using some of
Staged” provides the other classes’ visits as a jumping off point (the
an opportunity for National Gallery, British Museum, Bloomsbury,
English majors and etc.), we will visit the areas of the city – and the
non-majors alike to book and record shops, pubs, and historical music
immerse themselves venues – most known for their role in various
in London’s literary oppositional subcultures within London and the
and musical culture, UK more generally: Soho and Central London,
which has produced Chelsea, Camden, Whitechapel High Street for
art that ranges from their punk and anarchist scenes, past and present,
the early modern and London neighborhoods such as Deptford
drama of Shakespeare that reflect the ongoing impact and vibrancy of
to the protest writings immigrant and Black British communities.
of the 60s, and from The “Shakespeare Survey” (ENG 220)
Renaissance consort will explore the various ways Shakespeare’s
music to the angry drama represented England, and London in
anthems of London’s particular, as evolving from a medieval backwater
punk scene. Students will tackle all of this into a “modern” power. Students will see
March 13–22, 2020 through a focus on the “stage”: the places within Renaissance-era portraits of English luminaries
London that saw performance, confrontation, in the National Gallery emphasizing the nation’s
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
memorialization, and reinvention. Such places wealth, sophistication and territorial ambitions.
Course: offered opportunity for London’s artists to Westminster Abbey will allow discussion of the
ENG 220: Shakespeare Survey, 3 credits reflect on their city and its culture, and for monumentalizing of English nobility, clergy, and
Prerequisites: ENG 110 ordinary city dwellers to see their lives and poets. Students will tour Shakespeare’s Globe
ENG 440: Topics in Literary Theory, 3 credits interests intersect with others. A “stage” is also a Theater and see an early modern play performance
Prerequisites: ENG 110 & ENG 398 or moment in history, one from which artists can in a “private” space to study the ways in which
comment on earlier stages and anticipate those space shaped the presentation of dramatic ideas
permission of instructor
to come. Students from distinct English courses of domesticity and empire. Walking tours of the
Website: www.ccsu.edu/LondonSB will visit a range of sites that reflect the influence Inns of Court, Eastcheap and the Guildhall will
Cost + Scholarships: of London and English culture on a wide variety reveal the various interests of prospective courtiers,
Please see website on or after September 15 for of English-language art forms: plays, poetry, lawyers, merchants and ordinary laborers as they
cost and scholarship information. music, novels, films, and other visual media. In sought to assert themselves and their values in
most cases, classes will visit sites individually; London’s changing political and commercial
Program Directors: in some cases, however, the two classes will join landscapes. And a visit to London’s Tower will
Dr. Eric Leonidas, English to benefit from the combined expertise of the afford a perspective on how English history is
(860) 832-2750; leonidase@ccsu.edu faculty and the opportunities these institutions packaged to tell a distinct story of national power.
Dr. Katherine Sugg, English present to draw parallels between multiple eras Program Costs
(860) 832-2760; suggkae@ccsu.edu and forms of expression. Finally, the course will The cost of the travel program includes
also explore some of the ways in which artist round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
and their art have in turn “mapped” London, not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
shaping our experience of England’s capital. economy-class international airfare, lodging,
The “Global Aesthestics: Punk to some meals, ground transportation, and most
Posthumanism” upper-level seminar (ENG entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most
440) will explore how youth protest subcultures meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
launched a radical, and in many ways unexpected, etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
critique of the “glory” of the English nation right to make changes to the program itinerary
beginning in the 1960s and persisting through at any time, with or without notice.
16 spring 2020IRELAND & UNITED KINGDOM
Irish History,
Political Conflict,
Conflict Resolution,
& Social Movements
This course abroad program starts and ends murals, and exploring
in Dublin but is set primarily in the North the site of the Bloody
of Ireland, both in the county of Donegal, Sunday massacre with
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a first-hand witness.
United Kingdom. Ireland is not merely a The group will
country of immense physical beauty, it is also an visit organizations
area of intense political and social conflict that dedicated to historical
began with the first English involvement in the truth, recovery, and
twelfth century, was complicated by religious, reconciliation,
social, economic, and cultural divisions including Guidhall,
afterward and became especially problematic which is the seat of
in the late twentieth century in the north. The government in Derry,
legacy of conflict continues to the present day. and meet the current mayor. Finally, a trip to
The goal of all courses is to give participants Belfast to see the political murals and divided March 13–22, 2020
an in-depth understanding of the history and communities there, and to visit the power- Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
context of past and present problems in Ireland, sharing National Assembly at Stormont.
and to introduce them to recent attempts at The great physical beauty of Ireland is not to Course:
resolution, some of which have been cited be missed on the trip. On tours of the Inishowen HIST 498/IS 490: Historical Field Studies
positively as models for other conflict-ridden Peninsula and Giant’s Causeway students Abroad, 3 credits
areas around the world today. The emphasis of will see stunning geological rock formations, SOC 494/IS 490: Sociological Field Studies
HIST 498, is on the historical background to, a 4,000-year-old ring fort set on top of a Abroad, 3 credits
and representation of, Irish troubles from the hill, Dunluce Castle, and other sites that are HIST 495/IS 590: Historical Field Studies
ancient period to the present day, and on current featured in the TV series “Game of Thrones.” In
Abroad, 3 credits
efforts at historical reconciliation. HIST 495 is addition, participants will get an introduction
cross-listed with HIST 498 but is only open to to historic Gaelic culture with an Irish language Prerequisites: Admittance to the Graduate
graduate students. SOC 494 provides a detailed lesson, demonstrations of traditional Irish school or permission of instructor.
assessment of the political conflicts and social harping, singing, and dancing, and evenings of Website:
movements in Northern Ireland since the 1960s. Celtic music at local venues in nearby towns. In www.ccsu.edu/IrelandUnitedKingdom
IS 490 can be taken with either the History or our last days in Dublin, we will join a walking Cost + Scholarships:
Sociology content. IS 590 also can be taken with tour of the sites of the 1916 Rising and visit Please see website on or after September 15 for
either History of Sociology content but is open Kilmainham Gaol where the leaders of the rising
cost and scholarship information.
only to graduate students. were imprisoned and executed.
In Derry students stay at Iona Inn, Spencer Program Directors:
Program Cost
Road, Waterside: https://ionainn.co.uk. They The cost of the travel program includes Dr. Louise Williams, History
will travel to various sites attending lectures round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if (860) 832-2806; williamsl@ccsu.edu
from Irish academics about history and politics, not departing out of Hartford) and abroad, Dr. John O’Connor, Sociology
hear life stories of participants on both sides economy-class international airfare, lodging, (860) 832-2975; oconnorjohn@ccsu.edu
of the recent Troubles, including former IRA some meals, ground transportation, and most
members and Protestant Loyalists, and learn entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most
about hopes for the future from politicians. meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
Tours of Derry will include both Catholic and etc.) are at additional cost.
Protestant communities, seeing famous political
spring 2020 17REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Photographing Iceland
Iceland is a dream many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the
destination for lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream
photographers from and has a temperate climate, despite a high
all around the world latitude just outside the Artic Circle. Its high
and only 5 hours from latitude and marine influence keep summers
Boston. It is a country chilly, with most of the archipelago having a
of incredible contrasts tundra climate.
and defined by its On this course abroad program students
dramatic landscape of will learn the principles of camera handling,
volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, and exposure, composition, printing, and software
MaRCH 16–21, 2020 glaciers. Iceland is host to a growing number editing. Students must provide their own digital
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019 of visitors who travel exclusively to photograph camera or cell phone for this course. The group
the country. We will photograph many different may visit various well-known geographical
Course: subjects, including but not limited to the sites such as the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle,
GRT 472: Digital Photography, 3 credits Icelandic people, architecture, wildlife, festivals Jökulsárlón Glacier, as well as a possible whale
Website: www.ccsu.edu/Iceland and anything else we discover along the way! watching excursion, and opportunities to see the
Iceland is a Nordic island country in the northern lights.
Cost + Scholarships: North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 in Program Costs
Please see website on or after September 15 for an area 40,000 square miles, making it the most The cost of the travel program includes
cost and scholarship information. sparsely populated country in Europe. Contrary round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
Program Directors: to what its name suggests, glaciers only cover not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
Dr. Paul Resetarits, Manufacturing & 10% of the land. Reykjavík, Iceland’s largest economy-class international airfare, lodging,
Construction Management city and capital, along with the surrounding some meals, ground transportation, and most
areas in the southwest of the country is home entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most
(860) 832-1834; resetarits@ccsu.edu
to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone,
Dr. Karen Tracey, Computer Electronics & volcanically and geologically active. The interior
Graphics Technology etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the
consists of a plateau characterized by sand right to make changes to the program itinerary
(860) 832-1842; tracey@ccsu.edu and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and at any time, with or without notice.
18 spring 2020KOREA
Architecture & Construction
in Korea
This program is geared primarily to students International Contractors
majoring or minoring in Engineering, issued by ENR, Hyundai
Technology, Business, and Art with an interest in Engineering & Construction
learning about building design and construction Co. Ltd., Samsung C & T
in South Korea. This program also welcomes Corp., and GS Engineering &
any student needing to obtain credits abroad for Construction ranked 16th, 23rd,
international general education requirements. and 38th in the list, respectively.
South Korea had one of the world’s fastest Furthermore, five more South
growing economies from the early 1960s to the Korean construction companies
late 1990s and still is one of the fastest growing are ranked in the list (Daewoo
developed countries. South Korea’s rigorous Engineering & Construction
education system and motivated workforce have Co. Ltd.: 52nd, Samsung
spurred the country’s high technology boom Engineering Co. Ltd.: 53rd, SK
and rapid economic development. Currently, Engineering & Construction:
South Korea is a member of the Organization 57th, POSCO Engineering &
for Economic Co-operation and Development Construction: 66th, and Daelim
(OECD) and the G-20 major economies. Industrial Co. Ltd.: 67th).
Because of the country’s rapidly growing Daytrips from our base in the
economy, new construction is constant. Still, as Gangnam District of Seoul will
a country that values its past, many examples of include site visits to the headquarter of Hyundai
historical architecture have been preserved. Engineering & Construction; the Dongdaemun May 15–24, 2020
Architectural styles in Korea span from Design Plaza designed by Zaha Hadid and Registration Deadline: February 3, 2020
centuries-old traditional palaces and villages to Samoo, a major urban development landmark
stunning skyscrapers in Seoul’s modern Gangnam in Seoul; the Leeum Museum designed by Swiss Course:
District. One goal of this course is to study the architect Mario Botta; Samsung Semiconductor, SET 490: Topics in International Field Studies:
spirit of Korean culture and architecture and a major manufacturer of electronic components Architecture & Construction in Korea,
its connection to modern building. The group in South Korea; Korea Railroad Corporation 3 credits
will meet with local design and construction in Daejeon, the national railway operator in SET 590: Topics in International Field Studies:
professionals and tour historical sites. Architecture South Korea; Lotte World Tower, a 123-floor, Architecture & Construction in Korea,
tells a story of how people lived, ruled, and 555-metre supertall skyscraper located Seoul;
3 credits
worshipped. The tour of historic sites includes the and, Seoul Metro No.9 Construction Site.
Gyeongbok Palace, the royal palace first built in Students will have the opportunity to meet Website: www.ccsu.edu/Korea
1395; the Changdeok Palace, the most favored Yonsei University students and learn about their Cost + Scholarships:
palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897); and, lifestyles and educational systems. Please see website on or after October 1 for cost
Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Program Costs and scholarship information.
Site built from 1794 to 1796. The cost of the travel program includes
In addition to traditional architectures, this Program Directors:
round-trip airport transfers in the U.S. (if
group will visit new construction project sites Dr. Myungjin Chae, Manufacturing &
not departing out of Hartford) and abroad,
to learn about the current Korean construction economy-class international airfare, lodging, Construction Management
industry. Much of the country’s industrial and some meals, ground transportation, and most 860-832-1836; chae@ccsu.edu
economic success can be traced to the country’s entrance fees. All personal expenses (i.e. most Dr. Namhun Lee, Manufacturing &
commitment to infrastructure development. meals, medical, souvenirs, laundry, telephone, Construction Management
According to the Global Competitiveness etc.) are at additional cost. CCSU reserves the 860-832-2624; leen@ccsu.edu
Report 2018, South Korea’s infrastructure right to make changes to the program itinerary
ranked 6th in a list of 140 global economies. at any time, with or without notice.
In addition, according to the 2018 Top 100
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