The University of Kansas European Cultural Studies in Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Berlin
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Art History		Quick Look • Location: Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Berlin - Belgium • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The European Cultural Studies Program inaugurates a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary study tour of discovery set to explore the determining events, social and cultural movements, and extraordinary thinkers, writers, composers, and artists that have shaped European culture and society. Part one of the Summer 2008 program will focus on the world of art during the era of European empire-building and warfare from late 19th century to the close of WWII. Part two will focus on German intellectual and cultural life from unification to reunification (1871-1989). Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All students enroll in two 3-credit hour courses. Each course includes readings, lectures, short assignments, students’ experiences in each city, and a research paper to be handed in post-USA return in mid-August. Eligibility Open to students in good standing from any accredited US college or university. Minimum 2.50 GPA required (exceptions considered only after submission of a petition). The program is open to students of all majors with an interest in European Studies, Art History, Humanities, International Studies, Religious Studies, History and Philosophy. Although there are no prerequisites, the pace and depth of the program are geared toward the serious student at the junior level or above. Graduate Students are welcome to apply. Financial Aid Yes. KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program. Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the scholarship application. The scholarship application deadline is March 1. Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions. Dates Depart US: Saturday, June 7, 2008 Arrive Brussels:Sunday, June 8, 2008 Program Ends in Berlin: Friday, July 4, 2008 Deadlines Application Deadline: March 1st Contact University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad Lippincott Hall 1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108 Lawrence, KS 66045-7515 Tel: 785-864-3742 Fax: 785-864-5040 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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