High Point University Global Experience Programs 2014

STUDY

2014

Office of Study Abroad • www.highpoint.edu/studyabroad

High Point University offers many exciting opportunities for students to study in the U.S. and abroad.

“Within a period of 12 days, the students transformed into poised, confident, continental women effortlessly navigating the metros and reveling in every amazing new discovery that awaited them. They achieved everything we’d hoped for…and more.”

– Dr. Cathy Nowicki co-led a 2013 Global Experience program. She’ll lead another program in May.

Through the short-term Global Experience programs, students spend two to four weeks traveling while completing classes that satisfy general education, major, or elective requirements.

HPU faculty members accompany each group and teach the courses. These opportunities are available to students as early as their freshman year. Course offerings and destinations vary each year to meet a wide array of student interests.

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Cover photo by Caroline Klinkmueller

A note from your Study Abroad Advisor

Dear Students, Let me guess: May 2014 is probably the last thing on your mind! But I must admit, it’s all I can seem to think about these days!

Why? Well, I work in the Office of Study Abroad where I plan Global Experience programs that will change your perspective and spur you on to a lifetime of exploration and adventure. In 2013, over 160 students traveled to over nine countries on 10 diverse and interactive programs. Now’s your chance to join the growing number of HPU students who are discovering the satisfaction and fulfillment that an experience abroad is sure to yield.

Your journey begins now! The pages that follow contain over 15 Global Experience programs. I’ll be the first to tell you that your choice will be difficult. You’ll find programs that span the globe and take HPU to nine new countries. There’s literally something for everyone.

Enjoy exploring your options! Don’t hesitate to connect with us at studyabroad@highpoint.edu for more information.

Safe travels,

Jonathan Emmons Program Developer, Office of Study Abroad

“This experience could not be summed up in just one photograph: from the friendships forged, a simple understanding of beauty in the midst of chaos, and the realization that Africa and all we experienced have forever shaped us.”

– Kate Scanlon participated in in “Safari in South Africa” in May 2013

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Ganbatte! Adventuring in Tokyo — NEW! Course Title: Japanese Media & Popular Culture Course Number: COM 3381 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 6-20 Estimated Cost: $4,199-4,299 (15-18 students)

$4,399-4,599 (10-14 students) Faculty Leaders: Dr. Stefan Hall & Dr. Mark Toole Play Japanese video games? Watch anime or read manga? Join this program and tour extensively in Tokyo as you examine Japanese media and popular culture and their influence in the United States. While you’re there, enjoy a day trip to Mt. Fuji, an evening of Kabuki Theater, and a trip to Tokyo Disneyland!

European Design: Italy — NEW DESTINATION! Course Title: The Principles & Elements of European Design Course Number: INT 1234 Credit Hours: 1 Term Offered: May 2014 (Tuition & fees: $708) Prerequisite: Introductory class for interior design, home furnishings, or art history Dates: May 5 –16 Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leaders: Dr. Cathy Nowicki & Dr. Elizabeth Dull Visit St. Mark’s Basillica, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Roman Coliseum! This course will investigate three legendary cities of Europe which best exemplify the basic principles and elements of design fundamentals: Venice, Florence and Rome. Experience buildings and sites that exhibit classical design elements, and spend time sketching and photographing! Don’t miss day trips to Pompeii and Hadrian’s Villa. This course complements both the interior design and home furnishings curricula.

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Chinese Culture & Language

Japan • ITALY • China • Czech Republic • Austria

Course Title: Chinese Culture Exposure & Language Immersion Course Number: CHI 2880 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: CHI 1010 Corequisite: CHI 1020 Dates: May 7 – 21 Estimated Cost: $3,199-3,499 (10-15 students) Faculty Leaders: Ms. Judy Danley & Mr. Jody Bowman Perhaps you’ve visited or seen pictures of the Great Wall, or Beijing’s Forbidden City, or Shanghai’s famed skyline. But have you visited with a local family, eaten in a restaurant in traditional local style, or haggled at a flea market? Immerse yourself in the Chinese language as you learn about China’s long history and experience first-hand the region’s rich art, architecture, and culture. A hike to the top of the Great Wall is optional — but we dare you to do it!

Rock Me Amadeus in Czech Republic & Austria — NEW! Course Title: Rock Me Amadeus: Mozart’s Music, Life & Legacy Course Number: MUS/GBS 3651 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 6 – 26 Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leaders: Dr. Scott MacLeod & Dr. Candice Burrows Walk in the footsteps of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time as you travel through Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg! Explore the Prague Castle, enjoy the ‘Sound of Music’ tour, and take in an opera at the famed Vienna State Opera as you examine the life and work of Mozart and his impact on today’s arts and society. You’ll never look at Amadeus (the movie) the same!

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Cross-Cultural Psychology in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland & Italy — NEW DESTINATIONS! Course Title: Cross-Cultural Psychology Course Number: PSY/GBS 3470 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: PSY 2000 Dates: May 6 – 24 Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leaders: Dr. Kirsten Li-Barber & Dr. Chris Lootens Not just your regular field trip! Travel in style on our only 2014 four-country tour as you observe and analyze human behavior as it relates to cultural context. What makes an Italian? A Dutchman? A Swiss? While you’re there, you’ll ride through the canals of Amsterdam, visit Anne Frank’s house, visit the Gruyeres cheese factory, and so much more.

Travel for three weeks and gain a fresh perspective on culture and human behavior!

The Hidden Face of Ecuador…and the Galapagos Course Title: Biodiversity of Ecuador Course Number: BIO/GBS 3450 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: any BIO/ENV course Dates: May 5 – 24 Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leaders: Dr. Dinene Crater & Dr. Josh Campbell Ever used a machete? Visited a stratovolcano? Hiked the rainforest? You’ll uncover and experience Ecuador’s biodiversity and observe its unique endangered species as you visit Quito, explore the Amazon, and cruise through the Galapagos Islands. Tour the Charles Darwin Research Station, visit the Equatorial Monument, and give a day of service at a local non-profit organization. This dynamic Ecuadorian experience will leave you with vivid memories that you won’t soon forget.

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Spanish Culture & the Art of Flamenco

Europe • Ecuador • SPAIN • United Kingdom

Course Title: In Search of Duende: Spanish Culture and the Art of Flamenco Course Number: GBS 3881 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 5 – 22 Estimated Cost: $4,999-5,099 (15 – 18 students)

$5,499-5,799 (10 – 14 students) Faculty Leaders: Mr. Adam Winkel & Ms. Cara Hagan Observe and partake in the art of Flamenco while immersing yourself in Spanish culture! You’ll take Flamenco lessons from an expert local instructor at the Flamenco Dance Museum in Seville and experience Flamenco performances and other related activities in Seville, Granada, Madrid, Cordóba, and Cadiz. Visit museums and cathedrals, and walk along Spanish beaches in this 18-day excursion to Spain.

(Knowledge of Spanish and prior dance experience are welcome, but not required.)

All The World’s a Stage — VA & UK Course Title: Shakespeare in Performance Course Number: THE 4500; ENG 4540; ENG 3530 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: THE 2500, ENG 2200, or permission of instructor Dates: May 6 –16 Estimated Cost: $4,599-4,699 (16-18 students) $5,099-5,399 (10-15 students) Faculty Leaders: Dr. Jim Casey & Mr. Jay Putman Your adventure begins with a road trip to the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia, home to the Blackfriar’s Playhouse, a re-creation of the first indoor theater in the English-speaking world. Then, travel to London and Stratford-upon-Avon to see at least five play performances in some of the most famous theaters in the world, including the Royal Shakespeare Company Theater and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. Along the way, enjoy a workshop at the Globe, tour castles, see the sites in London, and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace!

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The Grand Tour in Italy Course Title: The Grand Tour in Italy: Drawing and Art, Learning from the Masters Course Number: ART/GBS 2988 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 4 – 24 Estimated Cost: $4,799-4,999 (15-18 students)

$5,099-5,599 (10-14 students) Faculty Leaders: Mr. Scott Raynor & Dr. Anna Piperato Follow in the footsteps of young artists who have historically honed their craft by visiting relevant sites in Italy and the rest of Europe. Work on site on a series of studio projects in Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Siena, Venice, and other cities across Italy. Research specific works of art and architecture, then confront them face-to-face on this highly experiential and hands-on tour of Italy.

Spanish Language Immersion in Chile — NEW! Course Title: Course Number: Credit Hours: Term Offered: Prerequisite: Dates: Estimated Cost: Faculty Leaders:

Chile in a Time of Transformation: A Cultural Challenge SPN 2881 (HPU) 4 (additional 4 credits at PUC Valparaíso) May 2014 (Tuition & fees: $2,598 ) C or higher in SPN 2130 May 4 – 28 $4,999-5,399 (10-14 students) Dr. Claudia Femenías & Ms. Carolyn Adams

Don’t learn Spanish in a classroom! Instead, deepen your Spanish language skills while living with a Chilean host family. You’ll earn EIGHT credits while studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Along the way, tour Santiago, get to know Valparaíso, and enjoy exciting excursions. Return to High Point with two courses toward your Spanish major or minor. You’ll also gain a greater understanding of Chile’s cultural climate and experience Chilean living up close and personal!

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Planet Girth: New Zealand — NEW DESTINATION!

Italy • Chile • New Zealand • South Africa

Course Title: Planet Girth: The Cultural Comparison of Health and Fitness Course Number: GBS 3333 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 4 –19 Estimated Cost: $5,999-6,399 (10-14 students) Faculty Leaders: Dr. Martie Bell & Dr. Nancy Groh Spend 13 days in beautiful Lord of the Rings country, New Zealand: one week each on the north and south island. While abroad, you’ll examine Kiwi and Maori culture, health, and physical education via lectures at the University of Otago and site visits to local primary and secondary schools.

If you enjoy outdoor activities and love adventure, this course is for you!

Experience all that this astonishing country has to offer.

Safari in South Africa Course Title: Animal Behavior in South Africa Course Number: PSY 3880 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: May 2014 (Tuition & fees: $2,598 ) Prerequisite: PSY 2000 Dates: May 9-25 Estimated Cost: $6,899-6,999 (12 students maximum) Faculty Leader: Dr. Joanne Altman Spend a few nights in Cape Town, South Africa, then journey to Hoedspruit for nine nights at the Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge (http://www.mohlabetsi.co.za/) situated in the vast 77,000 acre Balule Game Reserve. Enjoy game drives in an open Land Rover, accompanied by an experienced ranger and nighttime searches for nocturnal creatures with the aid of a powerful spotlight. See some of the earth’s most exotic wildlife — elephants, leopards, giraffes, meerkats, penguins, whales — on this adventure through South Africa.

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Exercise Physiology in Orlando, FL Course Title: Cutting Edge Exercise Physiology Course Number: EXS 2200 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: May 2014 (Tuition & fees: $2,598 ) Prerequisite: BIO 2060 Dates: May 26 – June 1 (on-campus May 5-23) Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leader: Dr. Kimberly Reich Explore Orlando as you attend the 2014 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

The conference will be preceded by three weeks of on-campus lecture and discussion. Ideal for students interested in exploring careers in Exercise Physiology, this course will allow you to network with experts in the field. You never know what may lead to an internship or job opportunity.

Power and Politics inside the Beltway Course Title: Power and Politics inside D.C. Course Number: PSC 2398 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 4-17 Estimated Cost: $2,199-2,299 (11-15 students)

$2,399-2,499 (8-10 students) Faculty Leaders: Dr. Martin Kifer & Dr. Sam Whitt Go behind closed doors in the nation’s capital where many of America’s most important political decisions are made! During the Spring semester, you’ll explore case studies and eyewitness accounts of politics and policymaking. Then, spend two weeks in May in Washington, D.C., interacting with elected officials and other powerbrokers while exploring many of the nation’s most noteworthy political landmarks and centers of power. Enjoy networking opportunities most Political Science majors can only dream of.

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Global Business in Argentina & Chile — NEW!

orlando • d.c. • Argentina • Chile

Course Title: Global Business Course Number: BUA/GBS 3100 Credit Hours: 4 Term Offered: Spring 2014 Prerequisite: None Dates: May 4 –14 Estimated Cost: TBD Faculty Leaders: Dr. Premalata Sundaram & Dr. Jim Wehrley Experience the rich culture and history of Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile while exploring business dynamics on an international scale. Interact with representatives at a number of Argentinian and Chilean companies and businesses. No Spanish language skills? No problem! Impress future employers with your hands-on experience in an international business setting as you get to know South American business firsthand!

HOW TO APPLY Applications will be available at www.highpoint.edu/ studyabroad beginning August 30. Prepare your application carefully, as selection will be competitive.

The application consists of:

• Completed application form

• One reference from a faculty member

(other than your trip leaders)

• Student Services reference form

• Statement of purpose

• $500 application fee, non-refundable if you are selected

Early application deadline: Friday, October 11, 5pm Early applicants will be entered into a drawing to have their $500 application fee applied to the program cost.

Final application deadline: Friday, November 1, 5pm

(Note: Application fee is NOT a deposit and is not applied to the program cost.)

All information in this booklet is subject to change at any time as the Office of Study Abroad receives updates from travel providers.

For the most current information, please contact our office (contact information on back.)

Please consult your academic advisor with questions regarding satisfaction of degree requirements.

All travel dates are tentative and reflect departure and arrival at the U.S. airport. Please do not purchase domestic flight tickets based on these dates. Individual programs will provide additional information in the Fall and Spring semesters prior to the program.

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At High Point University, every student receives

an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

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For more information about High Point University’s Global Experience opportunities, please contact the Office of Study Abroad: studyabroad@highpoint.edu | 336.841.9280 | Slane 324 HPUStudyAbroad

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