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"The world is a great book, and those who do not travel see only one page." St. Augustine
WINTER 2009/2010
In the Camps: Historical Field Trip to Poland (December 18-29, 20)09
In the West, the Holocaust plays a significant role in the memory and conscience of civilizations. This journey to sites in Poland, including the Warsaw Ghetto and several death campus including Treblinka, Auschwitz/Berkinau, Belzec, and Chelmno, among others, is designed to give students a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and both its victims and its perpetrators.
Instructor: Dr. Rick Halperin
Winter 2009/2010
Culture of Oaxaca: A Sense of Place / Art and Architecture of Oaxaca
December 26, 2009- January 14, 2010
Instructor: Kathy Windrow
A primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the multilayered
cultural history of Oaxaca. If we think of Oaxacan culture as an onion, its
diverse contemporary ethnic groups, art styles, and folklore form the onion’s
transparent outer skin; myriad layers of history are partially revealed below
the surface. We will peel back the layers of Oaxaca’s history, through the
Mexican revolution to the Colonial period, until we arrive at the cultural core:
the prehispanic Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations. Another key objective is to introduce students firsthand to
living artists, their work, families (some traditional, others acculturated),
villages, and markets, so students can learn from them how this multilayered
history is present in daily life and art. Through field trips to a wide range of
artists’ studios, markets, galleries, museums, churches, and archaeological
sites, students will encounter art in a multitude of styles and media
communicating messages ranging from the mundane to the cosmologically profound.
Students will interact directly with distinctly different indigenous groups,
each with their own language, socio-economic system, art forms, and traditional
life.
Finally, students will gain insight into religious syncretism by visiting current and ancient sacred sites, observing a curandera’s healing rites, and experiencing several of Oaxaca’s elaborate fiestas.
Readings are available prior to Thanksgiving on CD or in pdf format on Blackboard. No textbooks.
WINTER 2009/2010
Excursion to Eternal Egypt
The monuments of ancient Egypt stand today like
sentinels along the Nile, testifying to quests for immortality by pharaohs of a
bygone era. The majestic art of Egypt brings to mind the miraculous preservation
of a highly sophisticated culture that began over 5000 years ago. A journey
through this exotic country is a spectacular venture into the past, where time
has had little effect on changing the face of an old and distinguished land.
Walk in
the footsteps of pharaohs. Stand in the shadow of the Great Pyramid. Enter
Egyptian temples & tombs with figures glistening bright with colors as if they
were painted yesterday instead of thirty-three centuries ago. Cruise down the
Nile on a luxury ship as if you were a royal pilgrim venturing to a sacred
shrine of the past, and ride a camel on the open desert like Lawrence of Arabia.
These experiences and much more await you on Excursion to Eternal Egypt
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during the ideally suited winter season.
Excursion to Eternal Egypt 2010 is designed and organized by Mediterranean Tours and Travel and offered in conjunction with the SMU MLS Program and the Kimbell Art Museum on the occasion of its major exhibition, Hatshepsut: from Queen to Pharaoh. The tour will be led by Dr. Karl Kilinski II, Professor of Ancient Art History and Archaeology at Southern Methodist University. Dr Kilinski is a trained archaeologist researching and teaching in the field of ancient art and has been taking people to Egypt on educational tours for over twenty years. Dr. Kilinski will offer an MLS class at SMU specifically on Egyptian art on Wednesday evenings this Spring 2009.
Inquiries
Dr. Karl Kilinski II
(e-mail:
kilinski@smu.edu)
Mediterranean Tours & Travel, (www.medi-tours.com)
P.O. Box 9034, Fort Worth, TX 76147
Tel: 817-569-1234
Fax: 817-569-1233
SPRING 2010
Human Rights: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (March 2010)
Instructor: Dr. Rick HalperinSPRING 2010
Civil Rights: Our Unfinished Revolution
March 6-14, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Dennis Simon
This course will focus upon the history and politics of the movement that destroyed the system of racial segregation, dissolved barriers to political participation by African Americans, and influenced the culture and politics of the United States. The course will combine readings and classroom discussion with an extended trip over spring break to historical civil rights venues.
SPRING 2010
Greek Odyssey (May 17-30, 2010)
Instructor Dr. Karl Kilinski
The beautiful relics of Aegean civilization stand at the fountainhead of Western culture and testify to the longevity of their impact on European art. Marble temples, theaters, shrines stadiums and magnificent palaces still punctuate the ancient landscape and celebrate the glories of Greece and Aegean civilization from the Bronze Age to the advent of Christianity. Set within the mountainous backdrop of the Aegean basin with clear skies and shimmering blue sea, this carefully designed itinerary by Dr. Karl Kilinski promises to be a very special Greek Odyssey for 2010.
Explore the Athenian Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, the Delphic Sanctuary of Apollo, the original Olympic stadium, the magnificent citadel at Mycenae, and the natural beauty and ancient ruins on the Greek islands of Santorini (Thera) and Crete. Greek Odyssey 2010 is specifically designed to give you an understanding of the varied Aegean cultures while allowing for ample opportunity to enjoy modern Greece and its islands. In addition, there is the grand opportunity of a three-day extension to Istanbul, Turkey.
Greek Odyssey 2010 is organized by Mediterranean Tours & Travel and led by Dr. Karl Kilinski who has lived and traveled widely in the Aegean region. He attended the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and has participated on land and underwater archaeological excavations in Greece. Dr. Kilinski is a trained archaeologist and art historian researching and teaching in the field of ancient Greek art. He has also built a solid reputation for organizing and leading educational tours abroad for over thirty years. A scholar and lecturer, Dr. Kilinski is past Chairman and University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Art History at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Coverage: Greek tour
- International airfare between Dallas/Ft Worth and Athens, Greece
- Domestic flights in Greece: Athens > Santorini; Heraklion > Athens
- Ship passage from Santorini to Crete
- Leading hotels throughout Greece
- Breakfast only in hotels; other meals arranged but not included in package price
- Entrance fees to all sites on scheduled tour
- A/C coach and driver; luggage handlers
Tour price (Greece): $6,295
Charges based on double room occupancy, minimum 15 participants.
Single room supplement is $1,198. Upgrade to Business Class for all international Lufthansa
flights is available upon request for $3,125. Itinerary of tour subject to minor alterations without notice.
Coverage: Istanbul extension
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International flight Athens > Istanbul
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Return to the USA from Istanbul
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A/C coach and driver; luggage handlers
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Site and museum entrance fees
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Bosporus cruise
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Breakfast & lodging at the five star Holiday Inn City Hotel
Extension price: $1,195
Charges based on double room occupancy and a minimum of 15 participants.
Single room supplement is $245.
Deposits: A deposit of $1,000 ($1,200 if extending to Istanbul) per person is required as soon as possible while space lasts. Participation is limited to 25 persons. Please send checks to Mediterranean Tours & Travel, P.O. Box 471306, Fort Worth, TX 76147. The balance is due on or before February 1, 2010. Not covered: beverages, additional meals, Turkish visas ($20), gratuities for Greek and Turkish service personnel on tour, and all items of a personal nature.Please click here for more information including itinerary and hotel information!
Inquiries:
| Dr. Karl Kilinski II (e-mail: kilinski@smu.edu) | |
| Mediterranean Tours & Travel, (www.medi-tours.com) | |
| P.O. Box 471306, Fort Worth, TX 76147-1267 | |
| Tel: 817-569-1234 | Fax: 817-569-1233 |
SUMMER 2010
Renaissance and Baroque Art in Italy
Dates:
June 5-19, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Dianne Goode
Don't miss this special opportunity to study in person many of the world's most important works of art, those produced in Italy during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, circa 1300-1700. Explore the Early Renaissance works in Pisa, Padua, Assisi and Siena; the full flowering of the Renaissance in Florence and Venice; and the grandeur of the Baroque in Rome. Study masterpieces in painting, sculpture, and architecture by such creative geniuses as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, Titian, Bernini, Caravaggio, Borromini, and many others.
This course is conducted entirely on site. Dr. Goode delivers all lectures in museums, churches, palaces, and piazze.
Note: The tour is offered for three hours MLS credit or for noncredit (audit). Register for FNAR 6336, Renaissance and Baroque Art in Italy.
More About the Instructor: Dr. Dianne Goode
Dr. Goode is an art historian who specializes in Italian Renaissance art. Since 1981, she has been a member of the Master of Liberal Studies faculty at SMU. Dr. Goode has lived and studied in Florence and has traveled extensively throughout Italy. Her love and knowledge of Italy, its language, and its traditions make her the ideal leader for this extraordinary Italian experience.
Cost:
Euro 3972, land only, per person, based on double occupancy. Participants arrange their own air travel to and from Italy. Single supplement: Euro 1232. Lagoon view in Venice: Euro 264 per room. Quotation is based on a minimum of 20 participants. The tour is limited to 25 participants.
If enrolling for MLS credit, tuition is $1305. Audit (noncredit) fee is $645. For tuition and audit fee payment, contact the Master of Liberal Studies office at mls@smu.edu or 214-768-4273.
Tour cost, itinerary, conditions, hotels, and SMU tuition and audit fees may be subject to change.
Reservations:
Reservation deadline is December 1, 2009. A deposit of Euro 1500 per person is required when the tour reservation is made. The balance is due April 15, 2010. Payments are to be made in Euro and made by wire transfer. For tour reservations, contact:
T.R. International Srl
Via delle Orate 3/A
00054 Fiumicino - Rome (Italy)
Tel. 06 650 5500
Fax 06 650 7674
e-mail:
tr.international.roma@tin.it
Refund in full if cancelled 120 days prior to departure. Thereafter, refund is made less any cancellation charges imposed by hotels, land companies, and any other operational expenses.
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Questions? Contact dgoode@smu.edu or 214-850-4624
SUMMER 2010
Religion and Dispute Resolution in Florence, Italy
June 20-26, 2010
Instructor: Professor Richard Blackburn
Professor Richard Blackburn will lead the group in this exciting study-tour focusing on religion and conflict against the backdrop of the artistic and ecclesiastical history of the Italian Renaissance.
The program will be offered for 7 days and 7 nights from June 20 - 26, 2010. The majority of students in previous classes have used the opportunity to add extra days to visit Rome, Milan, Tuscany and other sites easily accessible by train from Florence. If a friend or spouse would like to join you for the trip, but not take the class, a limited number can be accommodated at a very attractive rate.
The context of this class is truly unique. It will educate students in a powerful transformative mediation model, interspersed with on-site tours that highlight the spirit of artistic rivalry and revival, conflict and creativity, that blossomed into the Italian Renaissance. This interactive course is designed to prepare leaders to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational and other forms of group conflict. Although primarily focused on the religious environment, the skills learned are directly transferable to other settings, and will be invaluable to managers in business, attorneys, mediators, and other professionals who manage conflict. This class satisfies the State of Texas mediation requirement and students earn 3 graduate credit hours.
SUMMER 2010
International Organizational Consulting at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland
June 27-July 3, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Robert Barner
International Organizational Consulting will be presented in the 16th century halls of Trinity College, Dublin. This class will focus on the processes and approaches that have been successfully utilized by numerous organizations to build and sustain functional international relationships. Dr. Robert Barner, Associate Director for Executive Education will lead this distinctive class.
While many national cultures share a common interest in building collaborative work environments, the approaches and techniques used vary greatly by country and culture. What works best for US domestic organizations is not always applicable or translatable to international organizations or those based in other countries. This course is designed to provide students with proven best practice models used to foster organizational collaboration as well as innovative tools and techniques for facilitating collaboration in different work settings. An array of international guest speakers will offer additional insights on the multitude of challenges in this complex arena.
SUMMER 2010
Human Rights: Japan (TBA August 2010)
Instructor: Dr. Rick Halperin