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Myth, Ideology, and Symbolic Spaces in Greece

Location: Greece: Athinai (Athens)

Term: Summer

Dates: June 3 - 17 , 2012

Towson University

http://www.towson.edu/studyabroad

8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252 United States

Call Us

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703

Description

Study in Greece in Summer 2011 with Towson University. Program participants will examine how ancient Greek myth - as it appears in literature, art, and architecture - has combined with symbolic space in order to communicate a range of cultural ideologies over the course of history. Through visits to historical sites, musuems, and archaeological ruins, students will have the opportunity to consider ethical, religious, and political issues that are identified with ancient sites in Greece.

Highlights

The program features visits to Athens, Tolo, Corinth, Olympia, Paros, Delphi, and Delos where students will explore the symbolic spaces of ancient ruins and art. Highlights include visits to the Acropolis, the National Archaeological Museum, the Palace of Mycenae, Epidaurus and more.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

USD3,050 (subject to change)

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Academic credit, housing, daily breakfast, welcome dinner, health insurance, and excursions. Additional costs include USD150 study abroad fee, airfare, any meals not included, and personal expenses.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Other

Participants Travel to Greece

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
  • Essay
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
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