Great European Capitals
Paris, France / Brussels, Belgium / Amsterdam, Holland
THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSED. NO NEW APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
June 2 - 23, 2012
Total Program Fee: $4,850
Academics and Courses Application, Cost, and Important Details
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Program Location:
Start your study abroad experience in Paris - the capital city of France, the largest country of Europe. Spend one week in the historic and monumental city where the Eiffel towel meets Seine. Then, travel to historic Belgium and study for one week in Brussels. Finally, conclude the trip in Amsterdam - a city that never sleeps - the capital of Holland.
France, Belgium and Holland are countries located next to each other, west of Germany. Paris is the fashion, the arts, media, and education capital of Europe. Brussels is the political capital of the European Union and, finally, Amsterdam is the social capital of European freethinkers. Almost all Europeans speak English well and willingly, and welcome American travelers.
Program Description:
France, Belgium and Holland are ideal locations for the courses offered in this program. Business students will be interested in:
• The French La Défense business district;
• Rotterdam the largest port city in Europe;
• Consumer goods giant Unilever, ING group and the Institutions of European Union: European Parliament, European Council and European Commission.
Media students will be fascinated by the strong Dutch and Belgian design presence. Literature students will enjoy tying the cultures of three countries to reading assignments.
Please note: Prospective students should be aware that this European study abroad program will require a great deal of walking and luggage carrying. You should be prepared to walk 3-4 miles a day, sometimes carrying your luggage. You may also walk over uneven, possibly slippery or rocky terrain, even in cities.
Excursions: There will be multiple excursions in and around the cities of Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Excursions will include visits to museums of art, history, and architecture: Louvre (in Parris), Old town (Brussels), and Van Gogh and Rembrandt (Amsterdam). Individual instructors will arrange local excursions related to their classes.
Classes: Classes will be held four days a week. Fridays will be designated as official group excursion day.
Accommodations: Students will share a room with other same-gender students in clean, comfortable European-style hostels. The hostels include a private bath, dining area for breakfasts, desk clerk, and free WiFi in the lobby. Breakfast is included daily; packed lunches are included on teaching days; some hostels will sever dinners.
Academics:
All TnCIS programs are academic in nature and course work that takes advantage of the program location will be the central focus. TnCIS program courses are for credit only. In this program, students will enroll in ONE of the following courses:
MARKETING: Basic Marketing (3000 level) (Prerequisites: Junior standing and ECON 2020)
This course is a comprehensive overview of the process employed by profit and non-profit organizations of marketing goods, services, and ideas. The modern marketing objective is customer satisfaction at a profit (or other measure of success) through product, distribution, promotion, and price. This study of basic marketing concepts and terminology is in the real-world context of the organization, competition, the economy, regulation, culture/society, and technology. See course syllabus
Independent study in International Business (4000 or 6000 level) (Prerequisites: Department Head’s and Instructor’s consent). ONLY AVAILABLE TO TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
ENGLISH: World Literature II (Prerequisites: English 1010 and English 1020)
A survey of World Literature II, this course will explore literature written after the Enlightenment in Europe. We will look closely at literature set in Amsterdam and Paris. One of our goals is to learn about foreign cultures, specifically Dutch and French culture, through our readings and through discussions of relevant issues. We will also aim to relate our reading to the world today, to help students to understand their position as citizens of the larger world. See course syllabus
ACCOUNTING: Principals of Accounting I (Prerequisites: College-level Math)
This course is a comprehensive overview of the process employed by profit and non-profit organizations of marketing goods, services, and ideas. The modern marketing objective is customer satisfaction at a profit (or other measure of success) through product, distribution, promotion, and price. This study of basic marketing concepts and terminology is in the real-world context of the organization, competition, the economy, regulation, culture/society, and technology. See course syllabus
COMMUNICATIONS: Intro to New Media (No prerequisites)
Digital graphics focuses on study and understanding of digital graphics in a world culture utilizing the environment of the Netherlands where many European graphic design companies reside. See course syllabus
VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: Independent Video Projects (VPT 2330 or consent of instructor) ONLY AVAILABLE TO PELLISSIPPI STATE STUDENTS. An elective independent production opportunity offered to students in good standing who may wish to work on a project of their choice. The genre may be chosen by students pending approval of supervising instructor and guidelines will be individually negotiated for successful completion of this course. Students will work closely with their instructor to develop a concept, treatment, and script ensuring the successful completion of a media production project. The three European capitals will introduce students to the rhythm and culture of some of the world’s most beautiful cities. Students will record video, audio and photographic images incorporating these media assets with best practice design techniques for online and print delivery. Local production and design agencies will be visited. Students will be encouraged to interview and network with professionals in their chosen media career fields. See course syllabus
VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: Documentary Production (VPT 2330 or consent of instructor) ONLY AVAILABLE TO PELLISSIPPI STATE STUDENTS. This advanced project course focuses on the documentary form as an opportunity for an individualized expression. Each student will be responsible for the creation of a documentary designed to communicate his or her point of view on a topical and/or controversial subject or issue. Concept development and project treatment will be completed prior to leaving for Paris. Students will be encouraged to create a documentary film about their travel abroad experience, pinpointing unique cultural experience(s). The concept and treatment will be turned into the instructor (via email) prior to leaving. See course syllabus
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