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GREECE-CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION and GREECE-RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The University of Alabama is offering students the opportunity to earn up
to six course credits while visiting the most important archaeological and
historical sites in Greece.
The program lasts approximately three weeks under the direction of Dr. Tatiana Tsakiropoulou-Summers. Students who successfully complete the program will earn three to six (3-6) hours credit in CL 380 Classical Civilization and Culture and/or three (3) hours in CL 385 Ancient Greek History.
Pre-requisites and conditions: Students enrolling in CL 380 and/or CL 385 must have completed their freshman year in order to get credit, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and be at least 18 years old. A student does not have to be a Classics major or minor to join this program. Both courses are taught in English. The program is open to qualifying students registered at any two- or four-year institution in the United States.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Classics 380
Ancient Greek Civilization & Culture (3-6 hrs.)
This course examines the cultural milestones of Greek civilization and
its remains that have survived for over 2500 years. Students will be
provided with a list of background readings and, will be given assignments
at the various sites in Greece. At the end of the program students will assemble a photographic journal with artifacts on a topic of their
choice that will epitomize their acquired knowledge and experience in
Greece.
Classics 385
Ancient Greek History (3 hrs.)
Students will get a hands-on experience of the country's history. The
archaeological sites and museums we visit represent the most important
hot-spots of antiquity, where major events took place. The textbook
readings correspond to museum assignments for which students are
asked to associate certain artifacts with historic events and place them in
their socio-political context.
Forms
on this site may require the latest version of Adobe Reader. You can download
a free copy at http://www.adobe.com/.
AL in Greece Classic Civilization
(pdf.)
Late applications will be considered.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students planning to use financial aid to fund their overseas
study should pick up a program cost breakdown form from
Capstone International in room 135 B. B. Comer prior to applying
for this program. Students should take the form to
Financial Aid and meet with a counselor. If Financial Aid determines
an award will be made, the student must indicate on
the overseas study application form that they plan to use these
funds to pay for overseas study.
Capstone International has program scholarships available based
on need and merit. Click
here or visit 135 B.B. Comer Hall for an
application.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Dr. Tatiana Tsakiropoulou-Summers
Program Director
Associate Professor of Classics
Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics
Phone: 205-348-3011
Email: atsummers@aol.com
Ms. Angela Channell
Director of Overseas Study
Box 870254, 135 B. B.Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254
Phone 205-348-5256
Email: achannel@aalan.ua.edu
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
During Interim 2008, Prof. McCutcheon took four REL majors to Thessaloniki, Greece, for 12 days, to see local archeological sites, eat great food, and to meet with faculty and students enrolled in Aristotle University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in the History of Religions. Everyone had a wonderful time and many new friendships were made.
In May 2009 he’s going back—this time for 16 days. You’ll have four classes here before we fly (joined by Ms. Vaia Touna, our Local Coordinator while in Greece); once there, you’ll visit Mt. Olympus, see ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites, enjoy iced coffees and sweets along the Thermaic Gulf, and spend a day lounging at the beach. And yes, we’ll have a Greek salad (or two).
The program is open only to Majors and Minors in the Department of Religious Studies.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
REL 460 Religious Studies Goes to Greece, 3 credit hours. Dr. Russell McCutcheon.
Forms
on this site may require the latest version of Adobe Reader. You can download
a free copy at http://www.adobe.com/.
AL in Greece Religious Studies (pdf.)
Late applications will be considered.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students planning to use financial aid to fund their overseas
study should pick up a program cost breakdown form from
Capstone International in room 135 B. B. Comer prior to applying
for this program. Students should take the form to
Financial Aid and meet with a counselor. If Financial Aid determines
an award will be made, the student must indicate on
the overseas study application form that they plan to use these
funds to pay for overseas study.
Capstone International has program scholarships available based
on need and merit. Click here or visit 135 B.B. Comer Hall for an
application.
Dr. Russell McCutcheon
Director Religious Studies Goes to Greece
Professor and Chair of Religious Studies
211 Manly Hall
Email: russell.mccutcheon@ua.edu
(205) 348-8512
Website: http://www.as.ua.edu/rel/greece.html
Angela Channell
Director of Overseas
Study
Box 870254, 135 B. B.Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254
Phone 205-348-5256
Email: angela.channell@ua.edu
of Alabama