PROGRAMS LED BY ST. OLAF FACULTY

St. Olaf faculty members organize and lead programs that range in length from one to five months and cover a wide variety of subjects. Three programs are offered annually during Fall Semester and the January Interim, one is offered annually during Interim and Spring Semester and a fifth is offered every other year during the Spring Semester.

Term in the Middle East (Fall Semester and Interim)

Term in the Middle East provides students the opportunity to experience the rich cultural achievements of this ancient and dynamic part of the world. In affiliation with Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey; Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco; American University of Cairo in Egypt; and Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel; students take éve courses. In 2000-2001, the courses are:

Political Science ME254 Political Institutions of the Middle East -- Istanbul, Turkey (HBS)
Sociology/Anthropology ME257 Social Change in the Middle East and North Africa -- Marrakech, Morocco (HBS)
History ME250 Egypt in the Ancient and Modern World -- Cairo, Egypt (HWC)
Religion ME256 Comparative Monotheism -- Jerusalem, Israel (MCS-G)
Sociology/Anthropology ME225: Culture, Conflict and Change in the Middle East (HBS, MCS-G) - taught by the accompanying St. Olaf faculty member (Bruce Nordstrom-Loeb)

Term in Asia (Fall Semester and Interim)

Term in Asia combines cross-cultural experience with academic study at Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and visits to Vietnam and the People's Republic of China. A month is spent in Hong Kong and three months in Thailand. The stay in Thailand is highlighted by an extended family stay. The accompanying St. Olaf faculty member teaches a class that varies in subject from year to year. In 2000-2001, the courses are:

Art TA241 The Arts of China -- Hong Kong (ALS-A, MCS-G)
Sociology/Anthropology TA255 Thai Society -- Chiang Mai, Thailand (HBS)
Literature TA251 Southeast Asian Literature -- Chiang Mai, Thailand (ALS-L, MCS-G)
Thai TA111 Thai Language -- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Art TA222: On-site/Insight: Comparative Visual Cultures -- taught by accompanying St. Olaf faculty member (Mary Griep)

The Global Semester (Fall Semester and Interim)

Global Semester examines issues facing developing countries. The itinerary takes the group around the world with visits to Switzerland, Egypt, Israel, India, Nepal, Hong Kong, China, and Korea. Participants study at the American University in Cairo, the Ecumenical Christian Centre in Bangalore, India, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. They take five courses. In 2000-2001, the courses are:

History GL257 Themes in Ancient Graeco-Roman and Islamic-Egyptian History -- Cairo, Egypt (HWC)
Religion GL251 Religions of India -- Bangalore, India
Art GL241 The Arts of China -- Hong Kong (ALS-A)
Sociology/Anthropology GL255 Korean Society -- Seoul, South Korea (HBS, MCS-G)
Interdisciplinary GL247 Global Issues: Comparative Arts of the World -- taught by accompanying St. Olaf faculty member (Mac Gimse)

Term in Germany (Interim and Spring Semester)

The Term in Germany, jointly offered by St. Olaf and Gustavus Adolphus Colleges, provides students with an opportunity to study the language, culture and history of Germany in Wittenberg, Berlin and Erfurt. Students will study with faculty from Martin Luther University in Wittenberg, the University of Halle-Wittenberg and the Augustiner Kloster in Erfurt. A service component is a part of the course offering in Erfurt. The accompanying faculty member teaches a course which varies in subject from year to year. In 2001-2002 the courses are:

German Language - Introductory or intermediate depending on individual student's language level. - Wittenberg, Germany
Religion TG251: German Contributions to Theology - Wittenberg, Germany (BTS-T)
Fine Arts TG250: The Arts in the 20th Century, Berlin, Germany (ALS-A)
Political Science TG252: Germany in the Emerging New Europe - Berlin, Germany (HBS)

A fifth course, taught by the accompanying faculty member to be determined - Erfurt, Germany

Environmental Science in Australia (Spring Semester)

The flora, fauna, ecological habits and human history of Australia offer opportunities for study that are unique in diversity. This program begins in Melbourne during their late summer (February) and moves northward into the warmer latitudes during the semester as their fall progresses. All travel will be in the eastern half of the country where the greatest diversity of natural habitats and human activity occur. A combination of lectures, extensive field experiences, a short internship, and a brief research project should enable students to learn about and appreciate this fascinating continent. NOTE: Offered in alternate years. Program will next be offered in spring 2002.

Biology 224 Marine Biology
Biology 226 Terrestrial Ecology (NST-B, NSL)
Sociology/Anthropology 222 Cultural Anthropology (MCS-G)
Political Science 220 Environmental Policy (HBS)

NOTE: Offered in alternate years. Program will next be offered in spring 2002.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Term In China (Fall Semester)

An exchange agreement enables participants to spend Fall Semester living in the foreign students' residence hall and studying at East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Students receive four credits: two in Chinese language, and two for subjects taught in English by ECNU faculty (courses such as "Modern Chinese History"and "20th Century Chinese Literature).