Emory & Henry Abroad Courses

Ghana is an ideal place for American students to visit if they want to experience Africa. In 1957 it became the first African country to gain its independence from English colonial rule, and in the last 65 years it has established itself as one of Africa’s most stable, safest, and welcoming English-speaking countries.

This class will survey Ghana’s development from the 1960s through the present, from its early association with Pan-Africanism and the last home of W.E.B. Du Bois to its central place in the 21st century as the first stop in African American heritage tourism. Over the course of the semester, this class will study Ghanaian social history and will explore the country’s complex balance between Western and African traditions, social norms, and political values.

Our understanding of Ghana will be enriched by a tour of the country’s outstanding sites, from the Kakum National Rain Forest with its spectacular Canopy Walk to Makola Market, one of Africa’s largest open-air trading markets. The trip will include visits to the National Museum of Culture and the W.E.B.Du Bois Centre, and Cape Coast, home to one of Africa’s oldest trading posts and one of its most infamous slave castles as well. A highlight of the trip will be a visit to the Ashanti Region of Central Ghana, home to the renowned Kingdom of Gold and still the epicenter of Ghanaian culture.

Next Offering: Spring 2024. Cost: $3500.

Professors: Dr. Scott Boltwood sboltwood@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Most Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Some Meals, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

E CORE 240 Study Abroad Ghana (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: November 1, 2023

Application Here.

 

Students in this course examine social psychological and other factors related to genocide with a specific focus on the Holocaust. The course meets on campus in the spring semester and then travels to the Czech Republic and Poland in May. Upon arriving in Central Europe, students first spend time in Prague, Czech Republic, visiting cultural and historical sites including Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, Charles University, and the Terezin concentration camp. After taking a train to Kraków, Poland, students tour the Old Town, the Wieliczka Saltmines, and the nearby concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Another train leads to Warsaw, Poland, where students learn more about the effects of WWII and the Holocaust by touring Warsaw and nearby Treblinka, a Nazi death camp.

Next Offering: Spring 2024. Estimated Cost: $3800.

Professor: Dr. Celeste Gaia cgaia@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Most Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: 

Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

PSYC 340: Cross-Cultural Psychology + CORE 240: Study Abroad Czech/Poland (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor

Application Deadline:   November 1, 2023

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This course focuses on the biological and cultural diversity of the Mesoamerican neotropical realm. The course culminates with a two week field experience in Panama in May. Students will be exposed to both the cultural components of Mesoamerica and the unique aspects of neotropical lowland, dry, and cloud forest ecosystems. The Bocas del Toro archipelago of islands (located on the eastern side of northwestern Panama) presents a unique opportunity for students to experience the “Galapagos of Central America.” Students will be afforded the chance to learn from subject matter experts about native plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds and their significance in these fragile, endangered ecosystems. They will also observe how conservation, management, and ecotourism are balanced with maintaining culture and diversity in this area of the world.

Next Offering: Spring 2024. Estimated Cost: $3500. 

Professors: Dr. George Argyros gargyros@ehc.edu 

I ncluded: Airfare, Accommodations, All Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements:  Global Citizenship

Enroll in this course: BIOL 201 AND CORE 240: Study Abroad Panama (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: BIOL 201 Organismal Biology; Permission of instructor

Application Deadline:  November 1, 2023

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Belize is a stable, English speaking democracy on the Caribbean coast of Central America. It has extensive areas of tropical forest, many Mayan cultural and archeological sites, and the second longest barrier reef system in the world.

This course focuses on environmental challenges and the sustainable utilization of natural resources in a developing country. Offered in the spring semester, students study the geology, climate, landscape, and rich biodiversity of Belize both on campus and abroad. The program includes visits to wildlife reserves, where students identify monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and manatees on hikes led by local Mayan guides. Students also collect and analyze river water samples to examine the impact of a conventional banana farm and participate in a service learning project. We spend three days snorkeling on one of the world’s great barrier reefs, to study the impact of fisheries, tourism, and climate change. The trip concludes at a Mayan site, where students climb the ancient temple at Xunantunich.

Next Offering: Fall 2023. Cost: $3800.

Professors: Dr. Laura Hainsworth lhainsworth@ehc.edu or Dr. Ed Davis edavis@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Most Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Some Meals, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

ENVS 350: Environment & Sustainability in Belize   AND add CORE 240 Study Abroad Belize (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline:   June 1, 2023

Application Here.

 

From ancient times through the 20th Century, the cultures of the Italian Peninsula expressed themselves through the visual arts. Trace the development of the civilization from the Roman Forum through the Baroque by visiting Rome, Pompeii, Florence, and Siena. Learn how the Italians work to live rather than live to work. Learn what it is like to be immersed in a culture that is international yet distinctive. Students study the art of Italy — 60% of the world’s masterpieces in architecture, painting, and sculpture are preserved in the small peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean sea. Initially influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans, the Italians ultimately evolved artistic systems that served their Republic and later, Christian agendas. Italian art made a difference in the lives of most Italian citizens. This art has influenced Western thinking ever since its inception.

Next Offering: Fall 2021/Travel Winter Term 2021. Cost: $3500 (estimated). 

Professors: Dr. Charles Goolsby cgoolsby@ehc.edu & Dr. Jack Wells jwells@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Breakfasts/Dinner, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Lunches, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Enroll in this course: 

ART 322: Italian Art (3 credits) AND CORE 240: Study Abroad Italy (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

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In this course we will visit Argentina, a country known for its great artistic movements and progressive human rights legislation. During the trip we will be based in Córdoba, the second most populous city and one of the most important economic and industrial centers of this southern cone country. In Córdoba we will tour various communities known for their passion for soccer and gastronomy, famous for their labor movements, immigrant settlements, and popular culture. We will meet with activists and community groups who contribute in different ways in their communities. We will visit a typical hacienda (ranch) and we will observe why this land is recognized in the world for its great agricultural production, its livestock, and its famous horses. We will experience a traditional Argentine asado and will also learn to expertly cook traditional empanadas and taste the country’s famous alfajores. During our two-week study and exploration of Argentina, we will also visit the iconic city of Buenos Aires, one of Latin America’s great metropolises. We will discover the city through walking tours of locations with cultural and touristic significance, such as the Plaza de Mayo where protestors gather to be heard in front of the Presidential Palace and Café Tortoni, a famous meeting place for artists and intellectuals that has been operating since 1858. Argentinians are well known for their love of books and Buenos Aires is famous for its book shops. We will browse the Ateneo bookstore, which is considered one of the grandest and most beautiful in the world. Our time in Buenos Aires will also include visiting the vibrant Recoleta neighborhood, the city’s great Obelisk, Puerto Madero and the colorful Barrio de la Boca, which is considered by many to be the birthplace of tango.

More information to come soon!

Knowledge of Spanish is not required to take this class.

Next Offering: Spring 2023. Cost: $3500 (Estimated).

Estimated travel dates: May (after graduation)

Professors: Dr. Oleski Navarro onavarro@ehc.edu & Prof. Mary Boltwood mboltwood@ehc.edu 

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, All Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Some Meals, Spending Money ($200)

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

ETLA 240: Spanish Language & Culture in Argentina (2 credit hours)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

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Copey is a small town (~500) located in the mountains of Costa Rica, approximately 65 miles southeast San José. Copey Learning Center is a non-profit educational center dedicated to promoting social development through the learning of English as a Second Language.  This organization offers programs to community members of all ages in the areas of environmental education and cultural development in order to foster social sustainability.

Emory & Henry College’s partnership with the Copey Learning Center provides students the opportunity to spend a summer teaching English as a second language to a variety of ages.  E&H Students prepare for their teaching experience by working with the Director of the Copey Learning Center during the spring semester. They design lesson plans and activities to engage the Costa Rican students in learning English.  Living with host families, E&H students are immersed in Costa Rican culture and develop skills that will enhance their personal and professional development. Students also have the opportunity to visit cultural and historical sites on weekends.

Next Offering: Summer 2023 - 4 weeks (tentatively)

Estimated cost: Spending money - this program is fully funded

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Meals, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Spending Money, Immunizations

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad 

Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor.

Enroll in this course:

CORE 240: Teach ESL in Costa Rica (1 credit hour)

Contact: Dr. Celeste Gaia

cgaia@ehc.edu

Deadline November 1, 2022

Apply here.

This course combines media production, culture, food and travel in Cuba. We will meet for one hour per week during the semester and spend 10 nights on the island. This course will allow students to explore the landscape, culture and people of Cuba while producing an audio program. Participants will stay with Cuban families and learn about Cuba’s history, culture and traditions. We will spend time in La Habana and several other locations, where we will go on excursions such as a tour of Havana in beautifully restored American automobiles from the 1950s. In addition, we will tour Las Terrazas, an eco-community of artists, take salsa lessons and see live music, visit sites such as a coffee farm, rum factory, cigar plantation and the Che Guevara Mausoleum. Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary in order to take this class.

 Next Offering: Spring 2023. Cost: $2900

Professors: Dr. Mark Finney mfinney@ehc.edu 

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, All but 3 meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Three Meals, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

CORE 240: Cuban Culture and Identity Experience (1 credit hour)

 Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

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This course meets in the spring semester and examines educational systems and sport throughout the world. The study abroad experience emphasizes different educational systems in Germany, the Netherlands & France, as well as sports that may be more popular outside the United States, such as soccer, rugby, and cycling. Students also study sport organizations and structure. The class learns more about the global education and sport as they travel to Germany, the Netherlands & France to visit local schools, attend lectures and sporting events, meet with professionals in education and sport management, and visit famous sporting venues.

Next Offering: Spring 2023. Cost: $3300

Professor: Dr. Rebecca Buchanan rbuchanan@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Breakfasts, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Spending Money, Approximately $520 ($40/day for lunches & dinners)

Meets Core Curriculum requirements:

Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course:

CORE 300 : Education & Sport in a Global Society + CORE 240: Study Abroad Germany/Netherlands/France/Switzerland (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

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Study the history, politics, and literature of ancient Greece on campus in the spring semester and then spend spring break in Athens, Mycenae, Corinth, Epidaurus, and Delphi exploring the ancient remains. Athens is one of the oldest and greatest cities of Western Civilization, with a recorded history that extends back 3,400 years. During the Classical period Athens was a centre for the arts, learning, and philosophy. It was the home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. 

Next Offering: Spring 2023.

Cost: $3500. 

Professor: Dr. Jack Wells jwells@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Breakfasts/Dinner, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Lunches, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: 

Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Enroll in this course: 

CORE 240: Study Abroad Greece (1 credit hour)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline:  November 1, 2022

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Is it your dream to climb onto The Great Wall, visit the Forbidden City, and have a close look at the Terracotta Soldiers? This course will take you to these (and more) historical and cultural sites in China. First, students enroll in a course on campus to learn more about Chinese language, culture, and politics. Then, at the end of the semester, students embark on a two-week trip to explore the cities of Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai to apply their learning and see the sites in person.

Knowledge of Chinese is NOT required for the registration of the course.

Next Offering: TBA. Cost: $3500 (estimated).

Contact: Dr. Xiangyun Zhang xzhang@ehc.edu & Dr. Sarah Fisher sfisher@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Two Meal a Day, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Enroll in this course: CORE 240: Chinese Language, Culture, & Politics (2 credit hours)

Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: TBA

 

Costa Rica is a model for environmental sustainability, not only for Central America but for the world. According to the United Nations Environment Program, more than 98% of the energy generated in the country is from renewables, 53% of the country is now forested in efforts to reverse decades of deforestation, and more than a quarter of the land has been converted to national parks and reserves (United Nations Environment Program 2019). The country also has an interesting history in that it was spared some of the worst effects of colonization and ended up developing small- and medium-sized businesses which are the backbone of the agricultural industry (coffee, bananas). The country is also renowned for its commitment to peace—abolishing the military in 1949—and to the democratic process, with consistently high turnouts in national elections. Socially the country is committed to education and has made some strides in gender equality. This educational experience is designed to introduce students to Costa Rica’s cultural and historical background, to explore the effects of ecotourism as an economic development strategy on urban and rural communities, and to investigate how gender and sexuality operate in a country positioned between the Global North and South. This study abroad experience will also allow students to explore the meaning of global citizenship and reflect on their own personal growth as a result of this experience.

In this short-term study abroad experience, we will visit the capital city of San Jose, coffee and chocolate production sites, the Copay Learning Center for a service learning project, and enjoy the amazing natural attractions such as the rainforest, wildlife, and waterfalls!

Next Offering: Fall 2022

Study Abroad Dates:  Winter Term 2022

Estimated cost: Estimated $3500

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Some Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance.

Not included: Passport, Spending Money, Some meals, Immunizations

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship Study Abroad

Prerequisites:  Permission of instructor.

Professor: Dr. Shelley Koch & Dr. Ed Davis

Enroll in these courses:

SOCI 260: Studies in Culture (3 credit hours)

CORE 240: Study Abroad Costa Rica (1 credit hour)

Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

Application here

 

This course will explore the positive and negative effects of ecotourism, and roll we play as Eco tourists on local peoples and culture. The course will culminate in a 9 day whitewater and outdoor recreation trip to Ecuador. Students will be able to kayak, raft, or ducky (inflatable kayak) through beautiful rivers in Ecuador.

This trip will immerse students in some of the most fascinating culture found in the Americas. Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country with a rich history dating back to the post-Inca nation. Often winding through miles of lush, high-elevation rainforest, you will discover a feeling of remoteness that has been lost in other countries. We will go out of our way to introduce you to the history and culture of Ecuador, as well as spending time in the communities of the areas we spend time in. Hiking into waterfalls, visiting cacao plantations, coffee farms and community events are part of our week. Spanish is spoken in Ecuador and very little English, so all trip participants will have the opportunity to practice their Spanish.

It will be a great opportunity to experience firsthand how ecotourism and outdoor recreation can come together to allow people from across the world to experience rural areas that would otherwise be inaccessible.

We will split our time between either two or three areas: the Quijos Valley, the Tena region and Baños. The scenery switches between high elevation cloud forest changes to thick, humid rain forest filled with monkeys and birds, lush tropical flowers and a slower pace of life and then back to higher elevation Baños.

Next Offering: Spring 2022 - Travel during spring break - March 4 -12 , 2022

Estimated cost: $3000 Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Most Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, and all outdoor equipment Not included: Passport, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Prerequisites: None Professor Alex Versen, LCSW aversen@ehc.edu

Application Deadline: October 15, 2021

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This course explores two unique and related cultural and historical moments in England—the 16th and 20th centuries—through a close investigation of theatre produced during both periods. We will examine how theatrical works from both periods explore the cultural, political, and artistic preoccupations of their day and how current theatrical trends continue to experience and explore these works.

This program will complement what students have learned in their on-campus coursework through an intensive and immersive nine-day study abroad program in London including excursions to York and Stratford-upon-Avon. It aims to provide a hands-on connection to England’s varied theatrical traditions and link them to its literary, architectural, historical, and artistic legacy.

In addition to expanding their knowledge of English theatre, students will further develop their understanding of English art, culture, and history by exploring the political, artistic, and iconographic media present in London’s National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, British Museum, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and numerous other sites in London and surrounding areas.

Next Offering: Fall 2022

Study Abroad Dates: December 27, 2022 - January 4, 2023

Cost: $3500 

Professors: Dr. Kelly Bremner kbremner@ehc.edu & Dr. Chris Clary

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Most Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport and Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

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Are you interested in exploring London and Paris? Would you like to visit European businesses and learn about local business practices? If you want to learn about the culture and history as well as business and financial opportunities of these two major European cities, then join us for this exciting adventure! In this course, you will spend a semester on campus learning about the role of culture in business practices and preparing to visit local companies in England and France. At the end of the semester, you travel to London to visit to popular historical sites such as Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, the House of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace, as well as taking the Eurostar Train to Paris where you will visit important sites including the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and a day trip to Versailles.

Next Offering: Spring 2023. Cost: $4500

Estimated travel dates: May (after graduation)

Professors: Dr. Denise Stanley adstanley@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Most Meals, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Enroll in this course:

CORE 240: Business & Culture in London & Paris - Optional course MGMT 320: International Business

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Contact: adstanley@ehc.edu

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

 

After studying the Sociology of Culture, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a hands-on study abroad experience in Europe. In this 10-day study abroad experience, students examine the three pillars of sustainability: social equality, environment, and economic practices in Sweden and the Netherlands.  These countries are committed to gender and economic equality while also placing emphasis on the environment in business practices.  By focusing on these societies, students will be able to compare and contrast these cultures and the ramifications of the differences to their own.

Next Offering: TBA

Estimated cost: $4100

Professor: Dr. Shelley Koch skoch@ehc.edu

Included: Airfare, Accommodations, Some Meals, Entrance Fees, Excursions, Ground Transportation, Medical Insurance

Not included: Passport, Some Meals, Spending Money

Meets Core Curriculum requirements: Global Citizenship

Enroll in this course:

CORE 240: Study Abroad in Sweden & Netherlands (1 credit hour)
Also recommended (but not required): SOCI 260: Sociology of Culture (3 credit hours)

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

Application Deadline: TBA