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Travel/Study Courses
A number of UT courses provide opportunities for travel and study abroad. These travel/study courses include a travel component at the end of a regularly scheduled fall or spring course or occasionally during spring break.
With these courses, students can see an area of the world that is directly related to the issues and material they have been studying. The faculty-led travel portions last 10-14 days up to a month. Lectures and course-related excursions to local sites of interest form the bulk of the schedule. In some locations, students may also enroll in local language courses offered by native speakers.To submit an application click here
Timeline
2009 May, June and July Departures
September 25, 2008 Study Abroad Fair
October 16. 2008 Faculty-Led Travel Fair
November 1-15, 2008 Application and $500 deposit due to IPO
December 1, 2008 Last day for $500 deposit refund from IPO
February 9, 2008 Final Payment and Liability forms due to IPO
2009 January and Spring Break Departures
September 15, 2008 Submit application and $500 deposit to IPO
October 1, 2008 Last day for $500 deposit refund from IPO
October 15, 2008 Final payment and liability forms due to IPO
2008 Faculty-led Travel/Study Course Offerings
Course: IBS 492 (3 credits)
When: May 12-23, 2008
Where: Rome, Florence, Paris and Amsterdam
Cost: Estimated $3,795
International Business Seminar in Europe: A Special Focus on International Business with Specifically Selected Learning Opportunities
Dr. James D. Krause, C.P.A. (jkrause@ut.edu, ext 3602, JS 273)
This exciting 12-day program will bring you to four exciting European cities in three different countries. Throughout your journey, Rome, Florence, Paris and Amsterdam will reveal their savvy in international business as well as their rich and artistic pasts, their ever-changing present and their promising futures. Educational encounters will include appointments at such places as: an international security briefing at the American Embassy in Rome, a factory tour with a production and marketing talk at an Italian retail operation like Gucci in Florence, as well as a visit to a Tuscan winery and vineyard, a design house of a Parisian fashion icon like Hermes or a major retail establishment like Les Galleries Lafayette, and a local Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. All appointments are subject to availability and may be changed or modified as required. Classes meet for the seven weeks preceding departure. The tour won’t be all work and no play. With a general overview of art, history, architecture, humanities, international relations and culture, there are fantastic sightseeing and guided tours built into the cost. You will see the Colosseum and catacombs of the ancient Roman Empire. In Florence, you will visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s "David". See Paris from the iconic Eiffel Tower and discover why Paris is called the “City of Lights” from a night time cruise along the Seine River. Amsterdam provides the opportunity to visit Anne Frank’s “Secret Annex,” the hide-out for the young author’s family during the Nazi occupation of Holland. You can also experience the artistic treasures of the Rijksmuseum which, among other masterpieces, houses Rembrandt’s "Nightwatch." Don’t underestimate the wonderful shopping and cuisine in all of these cities. The tour price also includes hotels, airfare, city transfers, all breakfasts and one dinner in each city.
Course: CRM 247 (4 credits), IBS 492 (3 credits), IST 270 (3 credits)
When: May 12-24, 2008
Where: Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
Cost: $3,300
Dr. Susan Brinkley, CRM (sbrinkley@ut.edu, ext.3323, PH 206)
Dr. Britt Shirley, IBS/IST (bshirley@ut.edu, ext. 3638, JS 302)
These classes will meet on campus once a week during the second seven weeks of the spring 2008 semester. For the criminology courses, students will study the criminal justice systems of the countries visited. For the business courses, students will study the economy and economics of the countries visited. The classes meet and travel together. During the trip portion of the course students will visit small businesses, economic centers, prisons, police stations, castles, museums, etc. Criminology students will get to see the impact of crime upon a country's economy. Examples of places students will visit include Prague Castle, glass factory, Czech prison, museums in Vienna, and the House of Terror and Police Museum in Budapest.
Course: BIO 205/ISTH 203 (4 credits)
When: May
Where: Ecuador
Cost: $3,150
Tropical Biology & Conservation (Honors Abroad)
Ray Schlueter (rschlueter@ut.edu, ext. 3356, SC 255)
Mason Meers (mmeers@ut.edu, ext. 3655, SC 213)
This course is designed for students interested in natural history and ecology of the tropics as well as preservation and conservation of biodiversity. The course will study the basic ecological principles of tropical ecosystems and the natural history of the organisms that live there and examine conservation programs and sustainable development practices. This course will culminate in a two-week study abroad and travel experience to Ecuador. While in Ecuador, students will visit the Galapagos Islands; the upper Amazon River basin; and the Andes Mountains around Quito. Pre-requisites include BIO 203/BIO 204 or permission of the instructor.
Course: SPM 399 (2-4 credits)
When: May 15-30, 2008
Where: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France
Cost: $4,500-5,000
European Sports Management
Ross Bartow (rbartow@ut.edu, ext. 3497, SPC 108)
This course examines strategic, operational, cultural and technological factors to prepare future business leaders for success in the highly competitive sport marketplace. Objectives include: appreciate the economics, operations, promotion and culture of worldwide sports, value the contrasts and similarities in sport business among nations, comprehend problems, opportunities and issues faced by global sport, and consider the role and responsibility of sport as a socio-economic tool. Class will meet the second 7 weeks in spring semester. Following the end of the semester, students will travel to Europe to (1) attend lectures by European sports executives, (2) tour sports venues, (3) attend matches, and 4) discuss major sports issues.
Course: SOC 420 (4 credits)
When: June 8-27, 2008
Where: Italy
Cost: $3,800 plus airfare
Global Sociology
Dr. Bruce K. Friesen (bfriesen@ut.edu, ext. 3464, SW 241)
Class meets once a week on campus during the second seven weeks of the spring 2008 semester. The course surveys the history of human societies, from hunting and gathering societies to advanced industrial societies. Students are urged to consider the quality of life in each type of society, and to evaluate if humankind is any better off after the growth and development of globalization and global capitalism. Italy provides a beautiful contrast of new and old since traditional towns and city-states still stand despite the growing influence of global capitalism. Students will travel to Italy and will visit Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, the Tuscan countryside, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Bologna and Venice.
Course: SPE 200 (4 credits)
When: June 8-27, 2008
Where: Italy
Cost: $3,800 plus airfare
The influence of Italian Discourse on American Speech
Professor Christopher Gurrie (cgurrie@ut.edu, ext. 1711, FFO 106)
This faculty-led study abroad course focuses on the inter-cultural and interpersonal communication differences between Americans and Italians. The course meets the second seven weeks of the spring semester and students will analyze public speeches and rhetoric from Italy, as well as study American interpersonal communication nuances. Analysis and discussion of this communication and rhetoric will take place and students will present speeches at home in Tampa. When abroad, students will use their classmates’ speeches as a baseline to study the people, places, and presentations they encounter in Italy. Ultimately these studies result in the comparison of American and Italian nonverbal communication, speech and rhetoric. This course meets the speech requirement for the College of Business and many other majors; as well as humanities credit for the Baccalaureate Experience. Students will travel to Italy and will visit Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, the Tuscan countryside, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Bologna and Venice.
Course: GWAH 305 (4 credits)
When: May 11-28, 2008
Where: Japan
Cost: Estimated $3,600-4,000
Nuclear Proliferation and Nonproliferation (Honors Abroad)
Dr. Maria Rost Rublee (mrublee@ut.edu, ext. 1729, PH 311)
NOTE: Non-honors students are welcome to join the class and study abroad; simply contact Dr. Rublee in advance to discuss and arrange prior approval.
During our 14-week class, students will learn about the dangers of nuclear proliferation and possible solutions to this global threat. Then, we will travel to Japan to see firsthand the effects of nuclear warfare and hear from Japanese policy makers about their view on the best ways to stop nuclear weapons from spreading. Specifically, we will attend a briefing at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spend time with one of Japan’s top nuclear experts, and visit the site of the Atomic bombing in Hiroshima. Students will even meet with a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In addition, students will enjoy both Japanese traditional and high-tech culture. We will visit futuristic districts such as Shinjuku, Ginza and Roppongi. Tour the timeless and stunning Imperial Palace East Gardens in the heart of Tokyo. Travel up to 180 mph on the "shinkansen"—the bullet train—as we travel across Japan. Explore centuries-old temples and shrines in Kyoto, and shop for everything from hand-made paper to futuristic techno-gadgets. Finally, the students will spend two days living with a Japanese family in rural Japan in a fantastic home stay experience. Cities visited will include Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Okoizomo, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Course: Six-Week Program in London (9 credits)
When: June 27-Aug. 9, 2008
Where: London
Cost: $5,300 plus airfare and food
London and the World
Prof. James Harf, Ph.D. (jharf@ut.edu, ext. 7433, PH 302)
Professor James E. Harf will lead 30 UT students to England for six weeks where they will experience one of the world’s great cities with excursions to other interesting British spots, while enrolled at our partner institution, Huron University (located on the south side of Russell Square) for official course work.
Six Weeks in the Heart of London: Students will live in central London in a residence facility with microwave, stove and refrigerator within minutes of much of what London has to offer.
Nine Credits in England: Students will take three 3-credit courses while in London: (1) Museums and Galleries or The History of London; (2) Experiencing Britain; and (3) a third course from Huron University’s list of summer courses in business, the arts and humanities, and the social sciences. The first two courses will be conducted primarily outside the classroom throughout London and Britain. These 9 credits will be transferred without cost to UT.
Four Credits on UT Campus: In addition, students have the option of receiving 4 credits at UT during spring semester in a course associated with the trip, offered the last 7 weeks of spring semester by Dr. Harf (GWA 230 – London and the World). This course focuses on the history of the political and cultural impact of London as the center of the British Empire and of the English-speaking world until modern times.
Local Excursions: We will explore the theaters, markets, shops and other famous sites throughout London and the immediate area.
Friday Excursions: Many Fridays will be devoted to day trips to places such as Bath, Stonehenge, York, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Stratford-on-Avon, and Oxford University.
Weekend Excursions: The course will require a weekend trip to Scotland to see Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. An optional weekend trip to Paris is also planned and a trip to Ireland might be added.
Course: SPANISH 100, 200, 300 and 400 Level (3 credits per course)
When: July 2-29, 2008
Where: Madrid and Paris
Cost: $3,695
Spanish Language Courses Offered at the 100, 200, 300 and 400 Levels
Dr. Martin Favata (mfavata@ut.edu, ext. 3563, PH 242)
The on-campus portion of this course will take place the second 7 weeks of Spring Semester 2008. The price above includes roundtrip airfare, lodging in Madrid, 3 meals daily (except Sunday evenings) and 3 nights in Paris.
Available courses include:
100 Level-Elementary Spanish II
200 Level-Intermediate Spanish I, II, Conversation, Spanish Art (taught in English), Spanish Culture & Civilization (taught in English)
300 Level-Advanced Conversation & Composition:Current Events, Advanced Conversation & Composition: Business Topics, Introduction to Spanish Literature
400 Level-Historia de Espana, Hispanic Short Stories, Teatro de Garcia Lorca
With these courses, students can see an area of the world that is directly related to the issues and material they have been studying. The faculty-led travel portions last 10-14 days up to a month. Lectures and course-related excursions to local sites of interest form the bulk of the schedule. In some locations, students may also enroll in local language courses offered by native speakers.To submit an application click here
Timeline
2009 May, June and July Departures
September 25, 2008 Study Abroad Fair
October 16. 2008 Faculty-Led Travel Fair
November 1-15, 2008 Application and $500 deposit due to IPO
December 1, 2008 Last day for $500 deposit refund from IPO
February 9, 2008 Final Payment and Liability forms due to IPO
2009 January and Spring Break Departures
September 15, 2008 Submit application and $500 deposit to IPO
October 1, 2008 Last day for $500 deposit refund from IPO
October 15, 2008 Final payment and liability forms due to IPO
2008 Faculty-led Travel/Study Course Offerings
Course: IBS 492 (3 credits)
When: May 12-23, 2008
Where: Rome, Florence, Paris and Amsterdam
Cost: Estimated $3,795
International Business Seminar in Europe: A Special Focus on International Business with Specifically Selected Learning Opportunities
Dr. James D. Krause, C.P.A. (jkrause@ut.edu, ext 3602, JS 273)
This exciting 12-day program will bring you to four exciting European cities in three different countries. Throughout your journey, Rome, Florence, Paris and Amsterdam will reveal their savvy in international business as well as their rich and artistic pasts, their ever-changing present and their promising futures. Educational encounters will include appointments at such places as: an international security briefing at the American Embassy in Rome, a factory tour with a production and marketing talk at an Italian retail operation like Gucci in Florence, as well as a visit to a Tuscan winery and vineyard, a design house of a Parisian fashion icon like Hermes or a major retail establishment like Les Galleries Lafayette, and a local Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. All appointments are subject to availability and may be changed or modified as required. Classes meet for the seven weeks preceding departure. The tour won’t be all work and no play. With a general overview of art, history, architecture, humanities, international relations and culture, there are fantastic sightseeing and guided tours built into the cost. You will see the Colosseum and catacombs of the ancient Roman Empire. In Florence, you will visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s "David". See Paris from the iconic Eiffel Tower and discover why Paris is called the “City of Lights” from a night time cruise along the Seine River. Amsterdam provides the opportunity to visit Anne Frank’s “Secret Annex,” the hide-out for the young author’s family during the Nazi occupation of Holland. You can also experience the artistic treasures of the Rijksmuseum which, among other masterpieces, houses Rembrandt’s "Nightwatch." Don’t underestimate the wonderful shopping and cuisine in all of these cities. The tour price also includes hotels, airfare, city transfers, all breakfasts and one dinner in each city.
Course: CRM 247 (4 credits), IBS 492 (3 credits), IST 270 (3 credits)
When: May 12-24, 2008
Where: Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
Cost: $3,300
Dr. Susan Brinkley, CRM (sbrinkley@ut.edu, ext.3323, PH 206)
Dr. Britt Shirley, IBS/IST (bshirley@ut.edu, ext. 3638, JS 302)
These classes will meet on campus once a week during the second seven weeks of the spring 2008 semester. For the criminology courses, students will study the criminal justice systems of the countries visited. For the business courses, students will study the economy and economics of the countries visited. The classes meet and travel together. During the trip portion of the course students will visit small businesses, economic centers, prisons, police stations, castles, museums, etc. Criminology students will get to see the impact of crime upon a country's economy. Examples of places students will visit include Prague Castle, glass factory, Czech prison, museums in Vienna, and the House of Terror and Police Museum in Budapest.
Course: BIO 205/ISTH 203 (4 credits)
When: May
Where: Ecuador
Cost: $3,150
Tropical Biology & Conservation (Honors Abroad)
Ray Schlueter (rschlueter@ut.edu, ext. 3356, SC 255)
Mason Meers (mmeers@ut.edu, ext. 3655, SC 213)
This course is designed for students interested in natural history and ecology of the tropics as well as preservation and conservation of biodiversity. The course will study the basic ecological principles of tropical ecosystems and the natural history of the organisms that live there and examine conservation programs and sustainable development practices. This course will culminate in a two-week study abroad and travel experience to Ecuador. While in Ecuador, students will visit the Galapagos Islands; the upper Amazon River basin; and the Andes Mountains around Quito. Pre-requisites include BIO 203/BIO 204 or permission of the instructor.
Course: SPM 399 (2-4 credits)
When: May 15-30, 2008
Where: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France
Cost: $4,500-5,000
European Sports Management
Ross Bartow (rbartow@ut.edu, ext. 3497, SPC 108)
This course examines strategic, operational, cultural and technological factors to prepare future business leaders for success in the highly competitive sport marketplace. Objectives include: appreciate the economics, operations, promotion and culture of worldwide sports, value the contrasts and similarities in sport business among nations, comprehend problems, opportunities and issues faced by global sport, and consider the role and responsibility of sport as a socio-economic tool. Class will meet the second 7 weeks in spring semester. Following the end of the semester, students will travel to Europe to (1) attend lectures by European sports executives, (2) tour sports venues, (3) attend matches, and 4) discuss major sports issues.
Course: SOC 420 (4 credits)
When: June 8-27, 2008
Where: Italy
Cost: $3,800 plus airfare
Global Sociology
Dr. Bruce K. Friesen (bfriesen@ut.edu, ext. 3464, SW 241)
Class meets once a week on campus during the second seven weeks of the spring 2008 semester. The course surveys the history of human societies, from hunting and gathering societies to advanced industrial societies. Students are urged to consider the quality of life in each type of society, and to evaluate if humankind is any better off after the growth and development of globalization and global capitalism. Italy provides a beautiful contrast of new and old since traditional towns and city-states still stand despite the growing influence of global capitalism. Students will travel to Italy and will visit Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, the Tuscan countryside, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Bologna and Venice.
Course: SPE 200 (4 credits)
When: June 8-27, 2008
Where: Italy
Cost: $3,800 plus airfare
The influence of Italian Discourse on American Speech
Professor Christopher Gurrie (cgurrie@ut.edu, ext. 1711, FFO 106)
This faculty-led study abroad course focuses on the inter-cultural and interpersonal communication differences between Americans and Italians. The course meets the second seven weeks of the spring semester and students will analyze public speeches and rhetoric from Italy, as well as study American interpersonal communication nuances. Analysis and discussion of this communication and rhetoric will take place and students will present speeches at home in Tampa. When abroad, students will use their classmates’ speeches as a baseline to study the people, places, and presentations they encounter in Italy. Ultimately these studies result in the comparison of American and Italian nonverbal communication, speech and rhetoric. This course meets the speech requirement for the College of Business and many other majors; as well as humanities credit for the Baccalaureate Experience. Students will travel to Italy and will visit Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, the Tuscan countryside, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Bologna and Venice.
Course: GWAH 305 (4 credits)
When: May 11-28, 2008
Where: Japan
Cost: Estimated $3,600-4,000
Nuclear Proliferation and Nonproliferation (Honors Abroad)
Dr. Maria Rost Rublee (mrublee@ut.edu, ext. 1729, PH 311)
NOTE: Non-honors students are welcome to join the class and study abroad; simply contact Dr. Rublee in advance to discuss and arrange prior approval.
During our 14-week class, students will learn about the dangers of nuclear proliferation and possible solutions to this global threat. Then, we will travel to Japan to see firsthand the effects of nuclear warfare and hear from Japanese policy makers about their view on the best ways to stop nuclear weapons from spreading. Specifically, we will attend a briefing at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spend time with one of Japan’s top nuclear experts, and visit the site of the Atomic bombing in Hiroshima. Students will even meet with a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In addition, students will enjoy both Japanese traditional and high-tech culture. We will visit futuristic districts such as Shinjuku, Ginza and Roppongi. Tour the timeless and stunning Imperial Palace East Gardens in the heart of Tokyo. Travel up to 180 mph on the "shinkansen"—the bullet train—as we travel across Japan. Explore centuries-old temples and shrines in Kyoto, and shop for everything from hand-made paper to futuristic techno-gadgets. Finally, the students will spend two days living with a Japanese family in rural Japan in a fantastic home stay experience. Cities visited will include Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Okoizomo, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Course: Six-Week Program in London (9 credits)
When: June 27-Aug. 9, 2008
Where: London
Cost: $5,300 plus airfare and food
London and the World
Prof. James Harf, Ph.D. (jharf@ut.edu, ext. 7433, PH 302)
Professor James E. Harf will lead 30 UT students to England for six weeks where they will experience one of the world’s great cities with excursions to other interesting British spots, while enrolled at our partner institution, Huron University (located on the south side of Russell Square) for official course work.
Six Weeks in the Heart of London: Students will live in central London in a residence facility with microwave, stove and refrigerator within minutes of much of what London has to offer.
Nine Credits in England: Students will take three 3-credit courses while in London: (1) Museums and Galleries or The History of London; (2) Experiencing Britain; and (3) a third course from Huron University’s list of summer courses in business, the arts and humanities, and the social sciences. The first two courses will be conducted primarily outside the classroom throughout London and Britain. These 9 credits will be transferred without cost to UT.
Four Credits on UT Campus: In addition, students have the option of receiving 4 credits at UT during spring semester in a course associated with the trip, offered the last 7 weeks of spring semester by Dr. Harf (GWA 230 – London and the World). This course focuses on the history of the political and cultural impact of London as the center of the British Empire and of the English-speaking world until modern times.
Local Excursions: We will explore the theaters, markets, shops and other famous sites throughout London and the immediate area.
Friday Excursions: Many Fridays will be devoted to day trips to places such as Bath, Stonehenge, York, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Stratford-on-Avon, and Oxford University.
Weekend Excursions: The course will require a weekend trip to Scotland to see Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. An optional weekend trip to Paris is also planned and a trip to Ireland might be added.
Course: SPANISH 100, 200, 300 and 400 Level (3 credits per course)
When: July 2-29, 2008
Where: Madrid and Paris
Cost: $3,695
Spanish Language Courses Offered at the 100, 200, 300 and 400 Levels
Dr. Martin Favata (mfavata@ut.edu, ext. 3563, PH 242)
The on-campus portion of this course will take place the second 7 weeks of Spring Semester 2008. The price above includes roundtrip airfare, lodging in Madrid, 3 meals daily (except Sunday evenings) and 3 nights in Paris.
Available courses include:
100 Level-Elementary Spanish II
200 Level-Intermediate Spanish I, II, Conversation, Spanish Art (taught in English), Spanish Culture & Civilization (taught in English)
300 Level-Advanced Conversation & Composition:Current Events, Advanced Conversation & Composition: Business Topics, Introduction to Spanish Literature
400 Level-Historia de Espana, Hispanic Short Stories, Teatro de Garcia Lorca
