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SUMMER SESSION Greece: From the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire Summer 2010 Faculty Director Program Dates Application Deadline
INTRODUCTION - FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S) - ACADEMICS INTRODUCTIONProgram Description and LocationThe MU International Center and the Department of Classical Studies sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program, in conjunction with a tour provider in Greece. MU Professor Michael Barnes will lead a four-week program that is open to all students and offers six hours of MU credit. 
From the Acropolis in Athens to the splendors of the island of Crete, you will explore the culture, literature, and geography of ancient Greece: classical Athens, where Sophocles and Socrates once roamed; the royal tombs of the kings of Macedonia in the north; the famous oracles of Delphi and Dodona; and the Roman monuments and Byzantine monasteries that also dot the landscape of Greece. You will consider not only the physical and intellectual remains of Greco-Roman antiquity, but also the role of that ancient heritage in the culture and politics of modern Greece. Program datesMay 30 - June 23, 2010 FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S)University of Missouri faculty member Michael Barnes (MU Department of Classical Studies) will accompany the students to Greece. Professor Barnes has experience traveling in and leading a study abroad program to Greece and Turkey, and will be a great asset to the program. Faculty-Led Programs enrich the study abroad experience as well as the MU campus by providing students opportunities to study other cultures and disciplines in depth while gaining new perspectives on our own society. Faculty leaders serve as mentors, role-models, and resources, as students explore their host institution and country. "We're all very excited about this program: in my case, it was a trip like this one that ignited my passion for the ancient world as an undergraduate, and I've been a proponent of studying abroad ever since. On our trip, there are opportunities for discovery and adventure every day: not only on the heights of the Acropolis and amid the ruins of ancient Olympia, but in the Byzantine monasteries and local markets of smaller villages and the less well-known sites of northern Greece." 
- Michael Barnes, Faculty Program Director Michael BarnesI received my BA in Classical Studies and English Literature at the University of Houston, and my MA and PhD in Classical Languages and Literature right here at the University of Missouri. I returned to the department in the fall of 2004. In addition to teaching courses across the classics curricula, from the large introductory myth course to upper-level courses in Latin and Greek, I also serve as the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. I am also the editor of Classical and Modern Literature. ACADEMICSCourses
CL HUM 4005 - Travels in the Mediterranean: Greece (6). The purpose of this course is to immerse students in the physical and intellectual heritage of Greco-Roman antiquity through travel to the cultural capitals, important archaeological sites, and museums in Greece. We will explore a number of sites in Greece, thus affording students a broad view of the layers of history in the various ancient civilizations that have called those lands home. These sites allow for cross-disciplinary teaching and learning, the particulars of each site preserving, in various ways, key aspects of the heritage of ancient Greece, Byzantium, and the Roman and Ottoman empires. The course also considers the complicated relationship between modern Greece and its ancient past. This trip is aimed at students of the classics, but it is open to all those with an interest in the material and intellectual heritage of the eastern Mediterranean. Academic creditStudents will enroll in one course for a total of 6 credit hours. You will be enrolled in an actual MU course and your grade will calculate into your GPA when the credit transfers to MU. Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your academic advisor(s) to obtain pre-approval as to how you might fulfill degree requirements. EligibilityThe MU summer in Greece program is open to all undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 GPA, at least one course in Greco-Roman history, literature, art, or archaeology, and an interest in learning about the classics and the ancient world. Knowledge of Greek is not a requirement. Examples of these courses are: 
EXCURSIONSStudents will travel with the group but they will have opportunities to explore some sites independently during their time abroad. 
Travel will include visits to: Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Epidauros, Crete, Corinth, Sparta, Nafplio, Delphi, Thermopylae, Lamia, Vergina, Ionnina, Meteora, Vergina, Pella, and Thessaloniki.* Participants will travel to several cities of historic and cultural importance around Greece for the duration of the program. All land transportation will be by fully air-conditioned, deluxe motor coaches. The comprehensive sightseeing tours will be accompanied with the services of professional, local, English-speaking, government-licensed guides. * The cities listed are not a finalized itinerary, the actual itinerary may vary slightly. LOCATIONHost ProgramThe MU International Center and the Department of Classical Studies sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program, in conjunction with the Educational Tours & Cruises. Educational Tours & Cruises has specialized in leading group tours to Greece, Italy, & Turkey for over 35 years. The organization will arrange all student accommodations and land travel for the duration of the program. Accommodations and Meals
Students will stay in shared rooms in 3-star and 4-star hotels with private baths in Greece. All breakfasts and some dinners are included in the program cost - students will be responsible for their own lunches and some dinners. Host City and Surrounding AreasGreece is an incredibly rich source of history, art, and culture. As the birthplace of some of the most well-known philosophers and writers, Greece is an excellent place to study both ancient history and the classics. Greece is also recognized for its beautiful islands that are some of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. Surrounded by Greek art and architecture, students will be better able to understand the connection between contemporary and ancient Greece. ItineraryFINANCESProgram CostsMU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. As a program participant, you will be charged MU Educational and Technology fees (for the corresponding number of credit hours), and the Program Fee (which includes accommodations, field trips, local transportation, some meals, HTH Health and Sickness Insurance/MEDEX, and administrative costs). You will need to budget extra funds for round trip airfare, extra travel, and personal expenses. See the Program Budget Please note: Amounts listed are anticipated costs based on Summer 2009 amounts and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, tuition increases, changes in the number of student participants, etc. Updated costs for Summer 2010 will be available in November 2009. Final Costs will be published April 2010. Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources
Most financial aid that you normally receive for your classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program. Non-Residents will be billed for MU Non-Resident fees and are eligible for any Non-Resident scholarships. Additional grants, loans, or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program. Please visit the MU Financial Aid Office for more information. The International Center also offers study abroad scholarships for MU students. Scholarship applications are included in the MU Study Abroad Application. APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATIONStudy Abroad AdvisorJennifer Kirchgasler Faculty Program DirectorMichael Barnes, Classical Studies TRAVEL INFORMATIONEmbassies in the USADepartment of State Country Specific InformationTourismBROCHURE |
