Master of Fine Arts |
Master of Arts in French Studies |
Master of Arts in International Relations |
Master of Arts in Art History |
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All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
Courses with an FRE, SP, or ARAB discipline are conducted either in French, Spanish, or Arabic, some of which are cross-listed with non-language disciplines. 300-level language courses or higher require
*There is no guarantee that all courses will be offered every semester. Please refer to your advisor for availability before choosing your courses each semester.
Master of Fine Arts
Core Courses
Drawing and Painting
ART 501: Drawing I - This course emphasizes the articulation of space and pictorial syntax. Class work is based on
ART 502: Drawing II - Studio practice and theory focusing on the nature of drawing and emphasizing the development of individual students' ideas and work. Systems and conventions of drawing and visual organization are explored in public open house presentations and final critiques with faculty members
ART 630: Painting I - This course introduces concepts and techniques in painting related to formal elements and the relationship between those elements and content. Students will investigate color and drawing, light and volume, figuration and abstraction, and their relationship to content and form.
ART 632: Painting II - Further exploration of concepts and techniques in painting, with an emphasis on the individuation of the students' pictorial language in relation to perceptually based studio work and culminates in a
ART 633: Painting III - Development of individual themes and technical approaches through independent studio practice is emphasized. Studio work is complemented by group discussions within
ART 634: Painting IV - This course focuses on the individual formative process. Research, development, and thesis formulation are done under the aegis of an atelier in conjunction with independent practices
Critical Studies
ART/ARH/PHI 509: Art Criticism & Aesthetics Seminar I - Fall Semester - The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of universal principles through visual experience. The seminar focuses on the elements of
ART/ARH/PHI 510: Art Criticism & Aesthetics Seminar II - Spring Semester - The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of universal principles through visual experience. The seminar takes students into an in-depth study of the elements of color, value, light
ART/ARH/PHI 511: Art Criticism & Aesthetics Seminar III - Fall Semester The Critical Studies courses are seminars in which students read and discuss criticism essays, artists' writings on art, and philosophical texts. They include field studies to museums, artist studios, and galleries. Critical studies I and II accentuate an overview of critical thought from past generations which will be used as a springboard for Critical Studies III, which accentuates modernist and postmodernist theory and will culminate in a final 15-page critical analysis paper. Critical Studies I II and III represent 6 credit-hours of critical and aesthetic analysis of multiple cultural and time period artistic achievements, 3 credit-hours of Independent research and analysis.
Thesis Practice and Thesis Project
ART 725: Thesis Practice (Fall) - Independent study with faculty oversight in preparation for Final Thesis project presentation. Students will complete and present the visual portion of their thesis which is expected to be a substantial body of completed work representing artistic achievement over the span of the program. The final Thesis Project will also include a 20-page process paper describing the MFA process as well as giving a critical defense of the representative works in the final MFA Exhibition. The Process paper will include an outline and annotated bibliography. The final project will also include the presentation of journal work during the two-year process.
ART 750: Thesis Project (Spring) - Continuation of independent study with faculty oversight in preparation for Final Thesis project presentation. Students will complete and present the visual portion of their thesis which is expected to be a substantial body of completed work representing artistic achievement over the span of the program. The final Thesis Project will also include a 20-page process paper describing the MFA process as well as giving a critical defense of the representative works in the final MFA Exhibition. The Process paper will include an outline and annotated bibliography. The final project will also include the presentation of journal work during the two-year process.
Art History
ART 520: Inquiry: Picasso, Matisse, and the Mediterranean - Cézanne, van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso, the ‘greats’ of modern art, all spent significant time in the south of France. This course seeks to understand the development of modernism by exploring its Mediterranean origins. How did Mediterranean myth, history, and culture shape artistic production in the later 19th and 20th centuries? Special emphasis is placed on
ART 540: Inquiry: Medieval Art and Architecture - A search for the medieval mind as it is expressed in Christian art and architecture from its earliest beginnings in the Catacombs of Rome, through the rich mosaics and domes of
ART 541: Inquiry: Islamic Art and Architecture - This course surveys the arts and architecture of the Islamic World from the rise of the Umayyads in the 7th century CE until modern times. It examines the social, historical and cultural contexts within which Islamic art and architecture developed. It also explores the ways in which Islamic art interacted with the cultures and civilizations it came into contact both in the east and the west. The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding and a broad awareness of the major themes of Islamic art and architecture, of their main achievements and of their regional diversity.
ART 581: Inquiry: The XIXth Century and French Impressionism - An historical and critical analysis of French painting in the Nineteenth Century with a central focus on the birth and development of the Impressionist vision as embodied in specific works of art in relation to a contextual analysis of the movement in 19th and early 20th century art.
ART 582: Inquiry: Cezanne and Van Gogh - An in-depth study of the work of Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to look more deeply into individual works of art, and to encourage them through their sustained, patient looking to discover the formal relationships that structure and reveal a work’s enduring presence. In addition, this course aims to: provide students with a comprehensive and nuanced presentation of Cézanne and Van Gogh within the context and evolution of 19th century painting; to model and encourage how to write more specifically and effectively about formal relationships that define the particular character of each work; and to explore the coherent, living order of a masterwork that continues to reveal new aspects of its being (in the sense of Aristotle’s Energeia) to each succeeding generation of observers.
ARC 510:
ARC/ARH 512: European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology -This course deals with the apparition and the development of European and Mediterranean societies from the arrival of the first modern humans; known as Cro-Magnon until the birth of the Celtic aristocracies at the dawn of the Roman conquest. Within the chronological framework of the course, illustrated by major archaeological sites and artifacts, topics discussed include art (cave art, prehistoric "Venuses"), genders, identities, power & birth of leadership, ancient religious beliefs (shamanism, Mother Goddess worshipping, solar cults…). Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.
Electives
ART 551: Contemporary Studio Inquiry and Practice: The Sacred and Profane in Art - A Conceptual and Poetical Studio Practice Using a variety of media - drawing, painting, digital imagery, 3D and installation MFA candidates will explore the notions of the sacred and the taboo in art. The studio course will include
ART 565: Advanced Digital Photography - This course is designed to reinforce the student’s knowledge
ART 570: Creative Writing - The creative writing process and studying abroad have much in common -- both require reflection and critical analysis in order to realize their fullest potential. Lyrical sentences, vividly rendered images, or even the most interesting set of anecdotes in the world won't take the reader far if the writer doesn’t lend shape and meaning to the material. The same is true for studying and living abroad. In this class, we will focus on an intensive writing practice and we will deconstruct and explicate various elements of the essay (particularly those oriented toward exploring a “new” culture and “self” within an intercultural context). We will explore the use of effective narrative distance and locating the narrator “on the page” in service of the story. Furthermore, we will look at how our beliefs and perspectives inform our thinking and writing, and how living within another culture challenges those viewpoints and processes as writers.
ART 580: Arts Management - Arts Management requires students of the arts to reflect deeply, think critically, and write extensively about their work and working process in order to strengthen their ability to clearly articulate their ideas, aims and ambitions. The goal of the course is artistic professionalization such that students, upon leaving the MFA program, are more aptly prepared to enter the competitive domain of working artists. To enter this domain means being prepared to seek gallery representation; to secure grant funding, residencies or fellowships; and/or to teach at institutions of higher learning, among other possibilities.
ART 585: Sculpture - How do we see ourselves? What makes us unique? How much do we communicate
ART 595: Architecture Design Studio - Architecture is the art of designing spaces and experiences in built form. This studio design course will investigate the experiential qualities of architecture in and around Aix en Provence and at the Marchutz Art Studio, designed by architect Fernand Pouillon, to explore and develop architectural intuition. Working within the rich 17th and
ART 599: Independent Study
ART 635/636: Ceramics I/II- Intended for graduate students with or without experience in ceramics or pottery. Includes instruction in ceramics fundamentals, such as an understanding and the physical preparation of materials and beginning techniques in forming decorating ceramic pieces, as well as advanced instruction in a broad array of techniques, depending on the student’s individual pursuits and skill level. A course for students with beginning and advanced skills. The goal of the course is to develop the student's understanding of the materials and methods involved in the ceramic
ART 701: Art Internship
Language and Culture
FRE 101M: Practical Elementary French I - This course is designed for MFA candidates who have had little or no exposure to the French language. The goal is to establish essential skills in French and to build student confidence in using them through thematic exposure to the arts and participation in French daily life. Exercises in listening, oral expression, reading, vocabulary acquisition
FRE 102M: Practical Elementary French II - This course is designed for the MFA candidate with at least one semester of college French or 3 years of high-school French. The goal of this course is to deepen the students’ knowledge of their competence in French. Through listening, reading and writing exercises, through grammatical clarification, vocabulary acquisition and thematic exposure to the arts, students will develop written and oral skills and improve their comprehension and their production. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 201M: Intermediate French I - This course is for MFA candidates with 2 semesters of College French. The course will deepen the student’s knowledge in French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations and discussions in class and thematic exposure to arts. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 202M: Intermediate French II - This course is designed for MFA candidates with at least three semesters of college French. The course will deepen the student’s knowledge in French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations and thematic exposure to arts. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 301M: Advanced French I: Structure and Expression - This course is designed for MFA Candidates with at least 4 semesters of college French. The course will deepen the students’ knowledge of French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations and thematic exposure to arts. In addition, the students will review and refine French grammar and syntax. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
January Term
ANT 501/LIT 575/COM 575: The Great Cities of Europe in Literature and Visual Arts Traveling Seminar - This course will explore the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization. Literature and the arts will serve as our focal point. We will concentrate primarily on the late
ARH 595/CCS 595/FRE 595/HIS 595/POL 595/REL 595/SPA 595: Europe and the Islamic World Traveling Seminar - The Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain. The academic component consists of a series of briefings from leading European academic, literary and political personalities and experts on the European relationship with the Islamic world. Participants will spend 19 nights in 14 cities and will attend daily lectures and meetings with distinguished scholars in addition to local guides and experts in the field of politics, art history, history
POL 545/IR 545/CUL 545: American Diplomacy in Action - U.S. Engagement in the 21st Century Traveling Seminar - This J-term is for students interested in learning about modern American diplomacy and the people who make it happen. Students will go behind the scenes at U.S. embassies in Europe and North Africa to meet U.S. diplomats at the forefront of American engagement. Cultural visits, Embassy briefings and academic lectures by scholars and resident experts will place U.S. policies in their
ARH 585/HIS 585/ARC 585/CCS 585/REL 585: Mediterranean Basin Traveling Seminar - This January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar promotes visual literacy in the history, art
ENG 585/LIT 585/THE 585: Shakespeare and the Theatre - The purpose of this course is to provide a
ARH 525/HIS 525/REL 525/CCS 525: Religion, Art, and Architecture Traveling Seminar: Abrahamic Religions and their Places of Worship - The January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in Morocco, Spain, and Israel. The program is a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity
ES 575/IR 575: Environmental Security & Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin - Humanity has been present in the Mediterranean basin for millennia. Today, it is home to nearly 500 million people and some of the highest levels of endemic biodiversity in the world. Yet we can already witness how climate change and other more recent environmental ills are having serious impacts on human
BUS 502/BUS 506/ECO 503/GEO 503/HSP 507/WS 502/WS 503/WS 506/WS 507: Wine, Gastronomy, and Tourism of the Mediterranean - The wine industry continues to develop as a global market force and France has long been considered the heart of wine production. Traveling to several Mediterranean wine regions, this seminar examines the individuality and expression and compares the wine, gastronomy and tourism industry in both France and Spain. Topics include the international influence of the wine market, globalization of wine, economic and trade aspects, gastronomical tourism,
Master of Arts in French Studies
Core Courses
FRE 588: Master’s Seminar: Critical Thought - The Masters of Arts in French Studies seminar includes all students enrolled in the Master of Arts in French Studies, no matter what their concentration is (Teaching French as a Foreign Language, Contemporary French Literature, Francophone World or International Relations). It is taught entirely in French and organized around the notion of “Critical Thought” through different perspectives: Sociolinguistic, Literary, Historic and Composite (Individual). It is composed of 4 units of 6 sections each. Each unit is taught by a different professor specializing in that specific domain. In this course, the notion of « Critical Thought » is envisioned as the capacity to develop one’s own thought from multiple external sources of knowledge and direct personal experiences.
FRE 589: Master’s Seminar: Methodologies - The Masters of Arts in French Studies seminar includes all students enrolled in the Master of Arts in French Studies, no matter what their concentration is (Teaching French as a Foreign Language, Contemporary French Literature, Francophone World or International Relations). It is taught entirely in French and is organized around the notion of “Methodology” envisioned according to different perspectives: Writing of university works, collection
FRE/LIT/ART 511: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context - In this course, we will reflect on how the works of contemporary writers and artists - whose subjects relate to a) Outdoor Space, b) the Body c) the Other and d) the World - can help the students to better apprehend and understand/comprehend their study abroad experience and particularly their encounter with French society here in Aix-en-Provence. That is the primary question to be resolved for this class. Students will be requested to read excerpts from two literary reference texts: “Espèces d’Espaces” by novelist Georges Perec and “L’Espace du dedans” by poet Henri Michaux. Along with these texts, we will explore supplemental readings and the works of contemporary artists. (visual artists, playwrights, choreographers). We will develop each topic by taking into consideration the comprehension of sociocultural phenomena constituting the students’ new environment.
FRE/LING 512: Contemporary French: The Linguistics of Everyday Language - The purpose of this course is to understand the use of French in today’s daily practices or in specific social fields including but not limited to: informal speech, new words
FRE 501: Translation & Structure I: From Colloquial to Literature - This course is designed to provide advanced instruction and supervised practice in translation from English into French and from French into English. During the course, students will be working with texts of moderate to high difficulty. Several text typologies will be entertained: different extracts from novels, short stories, and poems in both languages. The course includes both
FRE/HIS/EDU 591: Acquisition of the French Language: History and Perspectives - Any student’s main cognitive activity is learning. Despite its familiarity, this word refers to an extremely complex phenomenon. This course asks students to step back and ask the question: “What happens when I’m learning French?” How to study efficiently to meet my goals?
FRE/LIT 514: French and Francophone Literature: A Dialogue - This course will reflect on and explore the incessant dialogue(s) between literary expressions of the French language. Indeed, we find in this field, French authors and authors coming from countries formerly of the French colonial empire, consisting of North Africa, Central Africa, Indochina, or DOM-TOMs. How does one approach these relationships today, during the time of postcolonial studies? How does one assess the contradicting problems of these relationships? Who are the authors that, within their personal methodology, and thus, of their literary space, record and allow one to rethink these relationships in extreme complexity? The question of identity will establish the transversal link between the works and the problems studied. Students will read and discover a large variety of types of texts: short stories, novels, and poetry from different sources of origin such
FRE/LIT 540: French Children’s Literature: Exploring Language, Culture, and Society - This course focuses on the way French children’s literature explores the creativity of language (with wordplay, for example) and the interaction between text and illustrations, while giving us
FRE/LIT/LING 583: Writing in Provence: Literature & Regional Culture - This course uses contemporary and modern literary, written, and visual works that celebrate Provence, depict encounters with inhabitants and travelers in the
FRE 576: Contemporary French Identities - The main objective of this course, entirely conducted in French, is to acquire knowledge of the state of contemporary French society, in its cultural, social, and political aspects. Even though it served as a paradigm of social organization for two centuries, the legacy of the Revolution is now crumbling, at the beginning of the 21st century. At a time when France is undergoing an identity crisis as much as an economic crisis, the myth of the death of the nation is prevalent, and many intellectuals believe that the project set forth by the Republic is no longer viable. However, France has already experienced
HIS/FRE 528: Provencal History Through its Monuments - Provence is a unique geographical space: a vast opening on the Mediterranean Sea, with a very contrasted climate and vegetation often threatened by wildfires. This space often explains the human organization of landscapes. The history of Provence is very rich and very
ART 520: Picasso, Matisse
ART 582: Cézanne and Van Gogh - An in-depth study of the work of Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to look more deeply into individual works of art, and to encourage them through their sustained, patient looking to discover the formal relationships that structure and reveal a work’s enduring presence. In addition, this course aims to: provide students with a comprehensive and nuanced presentation of Cézanne and Van Gogh within the context and evolution of 19th century painting; to model and encourage how to write more specifically and effectively about formal relationships that define the particular character of each work; and to explore the coherent, living order of a masterwork that continues to reveal new aspects of its being (in the sense of Aristotle’s Energeia) to each succeeding generation of observers.
BUS 503: Intercultural Management - This course is designed to introduce students to
HIS 501: European History: 1870-1918 - This course examines the major social, economic, political and diplomatic developments in European history during the so-called long nineteenth century, meaning the period from 1789 (the start of the French Revolution) to 1918 (the end of the "Great War," World War One). This course will cover the period 1789-1918. It will concentrate primarily on the historical experience of France, Germany, Britain, Italy, the Ottoman Empire
HIS/IR/POL 521: Contemporary Politics of the Middle East - This course is an introduction to contemporary Middle Eastern politics. The main objective is to provide students with historical background and theoretical tools to address the main issues facing the region. The course tackles the following core themes: The persistence of Authoritarianism in the region, the context and reasons that led to the “Arab spring,” what accounts for the prominence of Political Islam, the structural reasons behind the region economic underdevelopment, the prospect for liberal or illiberal democracy in the region, the international spillover effect of the region’s instability, and the roots of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and its prospects.
IR/POL 503: International Relations - International relations encompass more today than just relations between governments. This course will place the emphasis on the various actors in international relations. Central to the course
IR/COM 516: Media and Conflict - The course will provide a structured approach to address different media systems. It will explore the dynamics of news, politics, conflicts
PHI/POL 512: Political Ethics - From the perspective of selected topical issues of politics and society, students will be encouraged to develop an enhanced critical awareness of how major political and social thinkers in the past have treated the relationship between individual and society. The course will thus include the study of prominent texts in moral and political philosophy (from Plato and Aristotle to authors of the twentieth century), but it will also aim directly to improve students’ analytical skills for understanding conflicts that commonly arise in the practice of citizenship, while also helping them to develop a finer appreciation the significance of social change and of cultural diversity, in an emergent global society.
POL/IR 508: Geopolitics of the Mediterranean Basin: Security in a Diverse Region - France is both a founding member of the European Union and
LIT 525: The European Novel - During the nineteenth century the realist novel had become the dominant form for depicting an evolving society and its mores. As the twentieth century dawned, would-be novelists began questioning the codes of realism and experimented with new techniques to explore more authentic versions of individual and social experience. The European novel in the twentieth century casts doubt on traditional elements of the novel form: an eventful plot and stories of dramatic adventure, the heroic protagonist, an omniscient reliable narrator, a purely rational approach to human psychology, and the capacity of language to capture the real. In this course, we will consider the evolution of the novel looking at some of the major social, philosophical and literary developments of the twentieth century: from point of view, verisimilitude and "impressionist" thought through existentialism and its aftermath to the open-ended approach as the reader becomes the subject of the author's work.
FRE541: Internship - During the fall semester, and during the spring semester if they choose, students may be placed in internships in various organizations or businesses in the immediate region, that correspond to the students’ chosen track of study. Students will receive three credits for their internship submitting regular reports to their advisor.
FRE542: Research Building & Methodology - During the spring term, students participate in this course to help inform their master’s thesis.
FRE599: Final Research Thesis – 4 credits - Students in their final semester will choose a subject and advisor for the Final Research Thesis Project. The candidate’s thesis will be supervised by their faculty advisor with additional oversight from the French department.
January Term
ANT 501/COM 575/LIT 575: The Great Cities of Europe in Literature and Visual Arts Traveling Seminar - This course will explore the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization. Literature and the arts will serve as our focal point. We will concentrate primarily on the late
ARH 595/CCS 595/FRE 595/HIS 595/POL 595/REL 595/SPA 595: Europe and the Islamic World Traveling Seminar - The Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain. The academic component consists of a series of briefings from leading European academic, literary and political personalities and experts on the European relationship with the Islamic world. Participants will spend 19 nights in 14 cities and will attend daily lectures and meetings with distinguished scholars in addition to local guides and experts in the field of politics, art history, history
CUL 545/IR 545/POL 545: American Diplomacy in Action - U.S. Engagement in the 21st Century Traveling Seminar - This J-term is for students interested in learning about modern American diplomacy and the people who make it happen. Students will go behind the scenes at U.S. embassies in Europe and North Africa to meet U.S. diplomats at the forefront of American engagement. Cultural visits, Embassy briefings and academic lectures by scholars and resident experts will place U.S. policies in their
ARC 585/ARH 585/CCS 585/HIS 585/REL 585: Mediterranean Basin Traveling Seminar - This January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar promotes visual literacy in the history, art
ENG 585/LIT 585/THE 585: Shakespeare and the Theatre - The purpose of this course is to provide a college-level introduction to
ARH 525/CCS 525/HIS 525/REL 525: Religion, Art, and Architecture Traveling Seminar: Abrahamic Religions and their Places of Worship - The January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in Morocco, Spain, and Israel. The program is a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity
ES 575/IR 575: Environmental Security & Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin - Humanity has been present in the Mediterranean basin for millennia. Today, it is home to nearly 500 million people and some of the highest levels of endemic biodiversity in the world. Yet we can already witness how climate change and other more recent environmental ills are having serious impacts on human
BUS 502/BUS 506/ECO 503/GEO 503/HSP 507/WS 502/WS 503/WS 506/WS 507: Wine, Gastronomy, and Tourism of the Mediterranean - The wine industry continues to develop as a global market force and France has long been considered the heart of wine production. Traveling to several Mediterranean wine regions, this seminar examines the individuality and expression and compares the wine, gastronomy and tourism industry in both France and Spain. Topics include the international influence of the wine market, globalization of wine, economic and trade aspects, gastronomical tourism,
Master of Arts in International Relations
Core Courses
POL/IR 504: Theories of International Relations - This course will review the history and progression of International Relations theory from the founding period of the discipline in the interwar period of the 20th Century until the current period. We will examine realism (both classical and structural), liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, feminism, critical theory, green theory, post-structuralism, the English school
POL 510: Comparative Politics - This is an introductory course in the study of comparative politics. It addresses the concepts, ideas, and analytical tools necessary to understand and analyses the processes of state formation, the nature of political regimes and the role of political actors. The study of the core concepts of comparative politics is followed by a close look at country cases. Students will be acquainted with the political history of these countries. They will study the interactions between State institutions and
POL/IR 512: Ethics in International Relations - The course is designed to introduce students to the increasing range and density of ethical issues affecting international relations on a global scale, and to develop their skills of analysis and critical evaluation in assessing practical consequences of such issues, especially in order to find moral solutions applicable in the making and implementation of foreign policy, as well as in the conduct of inter-personal and private cross-border relationships. We shall follow R.B.J. Walker's injunction to treat ethics as immanent to international relations, not as a
ECO 501: International Economics & the European Union - The course examines critically the challenges to economic governance and policy presented by '
POL/FRE 576: Contemporary French Identities - The main objective of this course, entirely conducted in French, is to acquire knowledge of the state of contemporary French society, in its cultural, social, and political aspects. Even though it served as a paradigm of social organization for two centuries, the legacy of the Revolution is now crumbling, at the beginning of the 21st century. At a time when France is undergoing an identity crisis as much as an economic crisis, the myth of the death of the nation is prevalent, and many intellectuals believe that the project set forth by the Republic is no longer viable. However, France has already experienced
HIS/SOC 504: Muslim Presence in Europe - This course is an overview of the long-term interaction between the Muslim world and the West, not as two separate entities, but with emphasis on their historic commonality, and their dialectic relation. The course focuses on the debates regarding the Muslim population in Europe, covering concepts of religion and secularism, the history of Muslim populations in Europe, legal issues, human rights, feminism, and modernity. Field studies will take us to specific quarters in Marseille, historically linked with the Muslim community, and to Arrahma Mosque in Istres.
HIS 503: France and Europe in the Cold War: Economy, Culture, Society, and Politics (1945-1989) - The main objective of the course is to acquire
POL/IR 508: Geopolitics of the Mediterranean Basin: Security in a Diverse Region - France is both a founding member of the European Union and
POL 518: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - This course addresses the causes and evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the 19th century to the present. It provides an in-depth understanding of the conflict by exploring its history and the narratives of the parties. We will follow a timeline beginning with the inception of the conflict. We will study the 1948 War, the
POL/COM 516: Media and Conflict - The course will provide a structured approach to address different media systems. It will explore the dynamics of news, politics, conflicts
POL/ES 509: Global Environmental Politics - The contemporary global environmental questions, including issues such as global climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, desertification and ocean acidification, are among the major concerns for the international community. As we are becoming increasingly aware of the consequences of our activities on our environment, on our civilization and ultimately on our lives, every year, numerous initiatives are launched to counter the ills we have already caused and to prevent further degradation. These include national and international
POL/IR 547: International Negotiation: Theory and Practice - This course will explore modern methods of negotiation in business and politics, and how they are utilized in international relations. It will make extensive use of case studies, and explore the role of cross-cultural communications in international negotiations. International negotiations are one of the primary ways states and non-state actors resolve their differences. In a globalizing world, there are those who argue that negotiations are gradually replacing violent conflict between states as the main tool used to mediate conflicts. Others note that violence is still present, although increasingly it is located in civil conflicts that make special demands on negotiators. Regardless of whether or not we are entering an era of low interstate violence, negotiations across cultures, boundaries
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Language Courses
ARAB 101→102: Elementary Modern Standard Arabic - 6 credits - An introduction to the phonology and writing system of modern standard Arabic, its basic vocabulary and structure. Students will learn foundations of Arabic script and build vocabulary to read and engage in simple conversation.
FRE 101 → 102: Practical Elementary French I then II - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those with little or no previous study. Intensive four hours’ classroom learning tied to two hours’ workshops and activities. Development of an understanding of oral French through listening and speaking practices.
FRE 102 → 201: Practical Elementary French II then Intermediate French I - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those who have completed the equivalent of one semester of
FRE 201 → 202: Intermediate French I then II - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those who have completed the equivalent of two semesters of
FRE 202: Intermediate French II - 4 credits - Intended for those who have completed the equivalent of three semesters of
FRE 211: Living in France: Intercultural Communication - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of
FRE 218: France, Francophonie, and Music - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of
FRE 301: Advanced French I: Structure and Expression - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of four semesters or two years of
FRE 302: Advanced French II: Conversation and Composition - Intended for
FRE/BUS 311: Business French - Intensive training in French for business and commercial purposes, emphasizing specialized forms and vocabulary.
FRE 335: The Phonetics of Contemporary French - Phonetic theory illustrated by aural practice and pronunciation. Intensive practice in sound reproduction and fine-tuning the ear to new sound combinations.
FRE 401: Translation and Structure I: From Colloquial to Literary - Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.
FRE 402: Translation and Structure II: From Colloquial to Literary - Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.
FRE 306: Cross-Cultural Studies in Food and Culture - Both the Mediterranean diet and French Gastronomy have been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. This course will explore the language and the culinary customs of French cuisine, examining differences in food patterns between the US and France, the fundamentals of French and regional food and eating, including the history, and use of ingredients, as well as political and economic factors affecting rural French food systems.
FRE/LIT 315: Readings in French Literature I - Readings in French literature, from the 16th to the 18th centuries,
FRE/LIT 316: Readings in French Literature II - Readings in French literature, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries,
FRE 333: Contemporary France: Society, Politics, and Culture - Study of contemporary French civilization through political, cultural, and social issues.
FRE/FLM 355: France as seen through its Movies,
FRE/FLM 356: France as seen through its Movies, The 1980’s to Today - Study of the different facets of France — from literary imagination to social issues, from the 1980’s to today — through a varied selection of films.
FRE/THE 357: Communication in French Theatre - Course focuses on oral communication through reading, recitation, study, and interpretation of modern theatrical texts. Students will demonstrate elocution of French language with texts from playwrights as diverse as Beckett, Camus, Reza, Delerme.
FRE/HIS 328: Provencal History and Culture through its Monuments - Introduction to the History of Provence and a study of its most exemplary monuments. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.
FRE/LIT 340 (in French): French Children's Literature: Exploring Language, Culture, and Society - This course focuses on the way French children’s literature explores the creativity of language (with wordplay, for example) and the interaction between text and illustrations, while giving us
FRE/LIT 383: Writing in Provence: Literature and Regional Culture - How writers whose subjects celebrate Provence and the interactions between its inhabitants and its visitors help students better comprehend their own immersion in the region and in the language? This course will guide students to analyze and write their own personal reflections inspired by regional writers such as Marcel Pagnol, Jean Giono, René Char, Maylis de Kérangal, Stendhal and others.
FRE/LING/EDU 391: Acquisition of the French Language: History and Perspective - This course asks students to step back and ask the question: “What happens when I’m learning French?” We will reveal a wider understanding of our own practices as learners, more specifically as learners of French. Students will be challenged to question their own preconceptions. More than a theoretical exercise, they will also be asked to put their ideas into practice. The course develops analytical, critical, and argumentative skills, requiring a precise use of the French language.
FRE/LING 412: Contemporary French: The Linguistics of Everyday Language - Course will reflect on and undertake a series of analyses on the language forms in current practice in French society. Analytical linguistics tools will be applied to usage in current-day, intercultural, youth, political, advertising, etc.
FRE/LIT 414: France and Francophone Literature, a Dialogue - Covering subjects such as the spirit of the desert, slavery, the Mediterranean and the initiation journey, this course reflects on the ongoing dialogue between authors from France and authors from French-speaking countries of former colonial territories.
SP 101: Beginning Spanish I – Spanish Language in Context - This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in the five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
SP 102: Beginning Spanish II – Spanish Language and Cultures - This course is designed for students with very basic knowledge of Spanish. This course builds upon the skills acquired in SP101. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in the five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
SP 201: Intermediate Spanish I – Spanish Language in Context - This course is designed for students with little prior knowledge of Spanish. Students who can already use a few basic words and phrases, and who can understand very simple requests and responses are appropriate for this level. Students entering this course are also able to read and interpret the basic meaning of simple sentences and phrases. Students who have studied basic Spanish in high school or in college but never continued to build their skills may find this level appropriate. Students who have studied another Romance language may also be capable of entering this level. At the end of this 3-credit
January Term Courses
ANT 501/LIT 575/COM 575: The Great Cities of Europe in Literature and Visual Arts Traveling Seminar - This course will explore the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization. Literature and the arts will serve as our focal point. We will concentrate primarily on the late
ARH 595/CCS 595/FRE 595/HIS 595/POL 595/REL 595/SPA 595: Europe and the Islamic World Traveling Seminar - The Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain. The academic component consists of a series of briefings from leading European academic, literary and political personalities and experts on the European relationship with the Islamic world. Participants will spend 19 nights in 14 cities and will attend daily lectures and meetings with distinguished scholars in addition to local guides and experts in the field of politics, art history, history
POL 545/IR 545/CUL 545: American Diplomacy in Action - U.S. Engagement in the 21st Century Traveling Seminar - This J-term is for students interested in learning about modern American diplomacy and the people who make it happen. Students will go behind the scenes at U.S. embassies in Europe and North Africa to meet U.S. diplomats at the forefront of American engagement. Cultural visits, Embassy briefings and academic lectures by IAU and ACM scholars and resident experts will place U.S. policies in their
ARH 585/HIS 585/ARC 585/CCS 585/REL 585: Mediterranean Basin Traveling Seminar - This January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar promotes visual literacy in the history, art
ENG 585/LIT 585/THE 585: Shakespeare and the Theatre - The purpose of this course is to provide a
ARH 525/HIS 525/REL 525/CCS 525: Religion, Art, and Architecture Traveling Seminar: Abrahamic Religions and their Places of Worship - The January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in Morocco, Spain, and Israel. The program is a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity
ES 575/IR 575: Environmental Security & Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin - Humanity has been present in the Mediterranean basin for millennia. Today, it is home to nearly 500 million people and some of the highest levels of endemic biodiversity in the world. Yet we can already witness how climate change and other more recent environmental ills are having serious impacts on human
BUS 502/BUS 506/ECO 503/GEO 503/HSP 507/WS 502/WS 503/WS 506/WS 507: Wine, Gastronomy, and Tourism of the Mediterranean - The wine industry continues to develop as a global market force and France has long been considered the heart of wine production. Traveling to several Mediterranean wine regions, this seminar examines the individuality and expression and compares the wine, gastronomy and tourism industry in both France and Spain. Topics include the international influence of the wine market, globalization of wine, economic and trade aspects, gastronomical tourism,
Master of Arts in Art History
Core Courses
ART/ARH/PHI 509: Critical Studies I - The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of universal principles through visual experience. The seminar focuses on the elements of
ART/ARH/PHI 510: Critical Studies II - The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of universal principles through visual experience. The seminar takes students into an in-depth study of the elements of color, value, light
ART 700: Thesis Research Paper - Students will work closely with their chosen track advisor on a Master’s Thesis to be submitted no later than July 1st after the completion of their coursework. Students will attend graduation ceremony but will only receive their diploma upon the submission and successful completion of their Master’s Thesis.
ART 701: Art Internship - At the end of the Spring semester, students will be placed in internships in various museums and galleries in the region including the renowned Atelier Cézanne and the Musée Granet in Aix-en- Provence. Students will receive three credits for their internship submitting regular reports to their advisors with a final report in July
ART 505: Painting and Drawing Studio - Includes work from the figure, museum study, still life and landscape work in the Aix countryside. A course for students with intermediate/advanced skills. The goal of the course is to develop the student's capacity to see into the visible world and transform his/her vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms through the challenges of museum study, landscape, portraiture, model work, and still life. Instruction is individualized and adapted to each student's needs and interests. Painting and drawing are taught concurrently and are complementary.
ART 551: Contemporary Studio Inquiry and Practice: The Sacred and Profane in Art - A Conceptual and Poetical Studio Practice - Using a variety of media - drawing, painting, digital imagery, 3D and installation MFA candidates will explore the notions of the sacred and the taboo in art. The studio course will include
ART 565: Advanced Digital Photography - This course is designed to reinforce the student’s knowledge
ART 570: Creative Writing - The creative writing process and studying abroad have much in common -- both require reflection and critical analysis in order to realize their fullest potential. Lyrical sentences, vividly rendered images, or even the most interesting set of anecdotes in the world won't take the reader far if the writer doesn’t lend shape and meaning to the material. The same is true for studying and living abroad. In this class, we will focus on an intensive writing practice and we will deconstruct and explicate various elements of the essay (particularly those oriented toward exploring a “new” culture and “self” within an intercultural context). We will explore the use of effective narrative distance and locating the narrator “on the page” in service of the story. Furthermore, we will look at how our beliefs and perspectives inform our thinking and writing, and how living within another culture challenges those viewpoints and processes as writers.
ART 585: Sculpture - How do we see ourselves? What makes us unique? How much do we communicate
ART 595: Architectural Design Studio - Architecture is the art of designing spaces and experiences in built form. This studio design course will investigate the experiential qualities of architecture in and around Aix en Provence and at the Marchutz Art Studio, designed by architect Fernand Pouillon, to explore and develop architectural intuition. Working within the rich 17th and
ART 635/636: Ceramics I/II - Intended for graduate students with or without experience in ceramics or pottery. Includes instruction in ceramics fundamentals, such as an understanding and the physical preparation of materials and beginning techniques in forming decorating ceramic pieces, as well as advanced instruction in a broad array of techniques, depending on the student’s individual pursuits and skill level. A course for students with beginning and advanced skills. The goal of the course is to develop the student's understanding of the materials and methods involved in the ceramic
ART 520: Picasso, Matisse, and the Mediterranean - Cézanne, van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso, the ‘greats’ of modern art, all spent significant time in the south of France. This course seeks to understand the development of modernism by exploring its Mediterranean origins. How did Mediterranean myth, history, and culture shape artistic production in the later 19th and 20th centuries? Special emphasis is placed on
ART 540: Medieval Art and Architecture - A search for the medieval mind as it is expressed in Christian art and architecture from its earliest beginnings in the Catacombs of Rome, through the rich mosaics and domes of
ART 541: Islamic Art of Europe - This course surveys the arts and architecture of the Islamic World from the rise of the Umayyads in the 7th century CE until modern times. It examines the social, historical and cultural contexts within which Islamic art and architecture developed. It also explores the ways in which Islamic art interacted with the cultures and civilizations it came into contact both in the east and the west. The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding and a broad awareness of the major themes of Islamic art and architecture, of their main achievements and of their regional diversity. Not offered 2020-2022
ART 581: The 19th Century and Impressionism - An historical and critical analysis of French painting in the Nineteenth Century with a central focus on the birth and development of the Impressionist vision as embodied in specific works of art in relation to a contextual analysis of the movement in 19th and early
ART 582: Cézanne and Van Gogh, An In-Depth Study - An in-depth study of the work of Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to look more deeply into individual works of art, and to encourage them through their sustained, patient looking to discover the formal relationships that structure and reveal a work's enduring presence. In addition, this course aims to: provide students with a comprehensive and nuanced presentation of Cézanne and Van Gogh within the context and evolution of 19th century painting; to model and encourage how to write more specifically and effectively about formal relationships that define the particular character of each work; and to explore the coherent, living order of a masterwork that continues to reveal new aspects of its being (in the sense of Aristotle's
ARC 510:
ARC/ARH 512: European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology -This course deals with the apparition and the development of European and Mediterranean societies from the arrival of the first modern humans; known as Cro-Magnon, until the birth of the Celtic aristocracies at the dawn of the Roman conquest. Within the chronological framework of the course, illustrated by major archaeological sites and artifacts, topics discussed include art (cave art, prehistoric "Venuses"), genders, identities, power & birth of leadership, ancient religious beliefs (shamanism, Mother Goddess worshipping, solar cults…). Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.
ART 598: Independent Study
Language Courses
ARAB 101→102: Elementary Modern Standard Arabic - 6 credits - An introduction to the phonology and writing system of modern standard Arabic, its basic vocabulary and structure. Students will learn foundations of Arabic script and build vocabulary to read and engage in simple conversation.
FRE 101 M: Practical Elementary French I for Art Students - This course is designed for art students who have had little or no exposure to the French language. The goal is to establish essential skills in French and to build student confidence in using them through thematic exposure to the arts and participation in French daily life. Exercises in listening, oral expression, reading, vocabulary acquisition
FRE 102 M: Practical Elementary French II for Art Students - This course is designed for art students with at least one semester of college French or 3 years of high-school French. The goal of this course is to deepen the students’ knowledge of their competence in French. Through listening, reading and writing exercises, through grammatical clarification, vocabulary acquisition and thematic exposure to the arts, students will develop written and oral skills and improve their comprehension and their production. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 101 → 102: Practical Elementary French I then II - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those with little or no previous study. Intensive four hours’ classroom learning tied to two hours’ workshops and activities. Development of an understanding of oral French through listening and speaking practices.
FRE 102 → 201: Practical Elementary French II then Intermediate French I - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those who have completed the equivalent of one semester of
FRE 201 M: Intermediate French I for Art Students - This course is for art students with 2 semesters of College French. The course will deepen the student’s knowledge in French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations and discussions in class and thematic exposure to arts. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 201 → 202: Intermediate French I then II - 6 credits - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those who have completed the equivalent of two semesters of
FRE 202: Intermediate French II - 4 credits - Intended for those who have completed the equivalent of three semesters of
FRE 202 M: Intermediate French II for Art Students - This course is designed for art students with at least three semesters of college French. The course will deepen the student’s knowledge in French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations and thematic exposure to arts. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 211: Living in France: Intercultural Communication - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of
FRE 218: France, Francophonie, and Music - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of
FRE 301: Advanced French I: Structure and Expression - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of four semesters or two years of
FRE 301 M: Advanced French I for Art Students - This course is designed for art students with at least 4 semesters of college French. The course will deepen the students’ knowledge of French and teach them how to use French more efficiently and express complex ideas in a proper fashion. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations and thematic exposure to arts. In addition, the students will review and refine French grammar and syntax. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence
FRE 302: Advanced French II: Conversation and Composition - Intended for
FRE/BUS 311: Business French - Intensive training in French for business and commercial purposes, emphasizing specialized forms and vocabulary.
FRE 335: The Phonetics of Contemporary French - Phonetic theory illustrated by aural practice and pronunciation. Intensive practice in sound reproduction and fine-tuning the ear to new sound combinations.
FRE 401: Translation and Structure I: From Colloquial to Literary - Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.
FRE 402: Translation and Structure II: From Colloquial to Literary - Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.
FRE 306:
FRE/LIT 315: Readings in French Literature I - Readings in French literature, from the 16th to the 18th centuries,
FRE/LIT 316: Readings in French Literature II - Readings in French literature, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries,
FRE 333: Contemporary France: Society, Politics, and Culture - Study of contemporary French civilization through political, cultural, and social issues.
FRE/FLM 355: France as seen through its Movies,
FRE/FLM 356: France as seen through its Movies, The 1980’s to Today - Study of the different facets of France — from literary imagination to social issues, from the 1980’s to today — through a varied selection of films.
FRE/THE 357: Communication in French Theatre - Course focuses on oral communication through reading, recitation, study, and interpretation of modern theatrical texts. Students will demonstrate elocution of French language with texts from playwrights as diverse as Beckett, Camus, Reza, Delerme.
FRE/HIS 328: Provencal History and Culture through its Monuments - Introduction to the History of Provence and a study of its most exemplary monuments. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.
FRE/LIT 340 (in French): French Children's Literature: Exploring Language, Culture, and Society - This course focuses on the way French children’s literature explores the creativity of language (with wordplay, for example) and the interaction between text and illustrations, while giving us
FRE/LIT 383: Writing in Provence: Literature and Regional Culture - How writers whose subjects celebrate Provence and the interactions between its inhabitants and its visitors help students better comprehend their own immersion in the region and in the language? This course will guide students to analyze and write their own personal reflections inspired by regional writers such as Marcel Pagnol, Jean Giono, René Char, Maylis de Kérangal, Stendhal and others.
FRE/LING/EDU 391: Acquisition of the French Language: History and Perspective - This course asks students to step back and ask the question: “What happens when I’m learning French?” We will reveal a wider understanding of our own practices as learners, more specifically as learners of French. Students will be challenged to question their own preconceptions. More than a theoretical exercise, they will also be asked to put their ideas into practice. The course develops analytical, critical, and argumentative skills, requiring a precise use of the French language.
FRE/LING 412: Contemporary French: The Linguistics of Everyday Language - Course will reflect on and undertake a series of analyses on the language forms in current practice in French society. Analytical linguistics tools will be applied to usage in current-day, intercultural, youth, political, advertising, etc.
FRE/LIT 414: France and Francophone Literature, a Dialogue - Covering subjects such as the spirit of the desert, slavery, the Mediterranean and the initiation journey, this course reflects on the ongoing dialogue between authors from France and authors from French-speaking countries of former colonial territories.
SP 101: Beginning Spanish I – Spanish Language in Context - This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in the five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
SP 102: Beginning Spanish II – Spanish Language and Cultures - This course is designed for students with very basic knowledge of Spanish. This course builds upon the skills acquired in SP101. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in the five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
SP 201: Intermediate Spanish I - Spanish Language in Context - This course is designed for students with little prior knowledge of Spanish. Students who can already use a few basic words and phrases, and who can understand very simple requests and responses are appropriate for this level. Students entering this course are also able to read and interpret the basic meaning of simple sentences and phrases. Students who have studied basic Spanish in high school or in college but never continued to build their skills may find this level appropriate. Students who have studied another Romance language may also be capable of entering this level. At the end of this 3-credit
January Term
ANT 501/LIT 575/COM 575: The Great Cities of Europe in Literature and Visual Arts Traveling Seminar - This course will explore the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization. Literature and the arts will serve as our focal point. We will concentrate primarily on the late
ARH 595/CCS 595/FRE 595/HIS 595/POL 595/REL 595/SPA 595: Europe and the Islamic World Traveling Seminar - The Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain. The academic component consists of a series of briefings from leading European academic, literary and political personalities and experts on the European relationship with the Islamic world. Participants will spend 19 nights in 14 cities and will attend daily lectures and meetings with distinguished scholars in addition to local guides and experts in the field of politics, art history, history
POL 545/IR 545/CUL 545: American Diplomacy in Action - U.S. Engagement in the 21st Century Traveling Seminar - This J-term is for students interested in learning about modern American diplomacy and the people who make it happen. Students will go behind the scenes at U.S. embassies in Europe and North Africa to meet U.S. diplomats at the forefront of American engagement. Cultural visits, Embassy briefings and academic lectures by scholars and resident experts will place U.S. policies in their
ARH 585/HIS 585/ARC 585/CCS 585/REL 585: Mediterranean Basin Traveling Seminar - This January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar promotes visual literacy in the history, art
ENG 585/LIT 585/THE 585: Shakespeare and the Theatre - The purpose of this course is to provide a
ARH 525/HIS 525/REL 525/CCS 525: Religion, Art, and Architecture Traveling Seminar: Abrahamic Religions and their Places of Worship - The January Term (J-Term) Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in Morocco, Spain, and Israel. The program is a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity
ES 575/IR 575: Environmental Security & Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin - Humanity has been present in the Mediterranean basin for millennia. Today, it is home to nearly 500 million people and some of the highest levels of endemic biodiversity in the world. Yet we can already witness how climate change and other more recent environmental ills are having serious impacts on human
BUS 502/BUS 506/ECO 503/GEO 503/HSP 507/WS 502/WS 503/WS 506/WS 507: Wine, Gastronomy, and Tourism of the Mediterranean - The wine industry continues to develop as a global market force and France has long been considered the heart of wine production. Traveling to several Mediterranean wine regions, this seminar examines the individuality and expression and compares the wine, gastronomy and tourism industry in both France and Spain. Topics include the international influence of the wine market, globalization of wine, economic and trade aspects, gastronomical tourism,