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Study Sociology in Poland

Nationalism and National Identity (SOCI 4365/5330) -- This course will focus on the case of Polish nationalism through several critical periods in Polish history, such as partitions, WWII, and the collapse of communism.

Observational Methods (SOCI 4365/5341) -- Observational Methods is a qualitative methods course that focuses on observational field methods, visual sociology, and content analysis.

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Through everyday observations and site visits in Poland -- for example, to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the Jasna Gora Sanctuary, The Warsaw Uprising Museum, and other museums and sites of historical importance -- students will observe and document the portrayal of Polish national identity.

Locations:  Waraw, Krakow, Oswiecim, and Czestochowa, Poland.

Program Dates:  Summer II, July 13-August 11, 2011

Application Deadline:  April 15, 2011
 

More information, please contact UT Arlington Professor Bob Kunovich: Kunovich@uta.edu, 817-272-3796
http://www.uta.edu/faculty/kunovich/SociologyInWarsaw.htm

APPLICATION:  http://studyabroad.uta.edu/


 

 

Travel

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