InternatIonal travel Projects

Greeceexploring the Grecian Foundation of Western TheatreNathan Tomsheck 10002 INTM 3420This course will focus on the evolution of the Greek performance space by examining theatrical texts and the art and architecture of Greece. We will begin with a classroom study of the theatrical sites to be visited. The class then travels to Greece to see what they have studied. Evaluation will be based on a daily journal and a project produced upon return from the trip.Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: 18 years oldAnticipated Cost: $2950Grading: Pass/No Credit

Greek Theater: The Birth of DramaKim Barber Knoll 10003 INTM 3362This course will focus on the beginning of Greek comedy and tragedy through practical experience of tragic Greek texts and by exploring ancient theatre sites, performance spaces and theatrical environments as we travel to the Theatre of Dionysus, Epidauros, The Oracle of Delphi and Mycenae, home of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. The course will include a performance experience

upon our return from Greece. Evaluation will be based on a travel journal collected upon return, and a performance of 5-7 minute selection/scenes. Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: 18 years oldAnticipated Cost: $2950Grading: Pass/No Credit

The art and architecture of GreeceDorothy Joiner 10004 INTM 3359This course focuses on the art and architecture of Greece. We begin with classroom study of the works and sites to be visited. The class then travels to Greece to see what they have studied. The itinerary includes these cities and sites: Iraklio (Knossos, Phaestos, Archaeological Museum); Santorini/Ancient Thira (site of the colossal volcanic eruption of c. 1650 BC); Ancient Corinth; Nafplio (Mycenae, Tiryns, Epidauros, together with the theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepius); Ancient Olympia, the venue of the Olympic Games; Ancient Delphi; Athens (the Acropolis and the Parthenon; Theatre of Dionysus; Ancient Agora; Acropolis Museum; National Archaeological Museum; Benaki Museum; Goulandris Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art). Evaluation will be based on a travel journal and project.Maximum Enrollment: 15Eligibility: 18 years oldAnticipated Cost: $2950Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s choice

Picturing Greece: a study of the Influence of classical Greece on american artJohn Lawrence 10005 INTM 3361This course is a study of the influence of the arts and culture of Greece on the arts and culture of America. Of particular interest and focus will be the way in which Greece has been a source of inspiration for American artists, filmmakers, and photographers. Students will be graded on their journals and photographic portfolios.Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: 18 years oldAnticipated Cost: $2950Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s choice

IndiaThe Unity and Diversity of IndiaDavid Ahearn 10006 INTM 3421India boasts a rich cultural history that has endured for more than 4000 years. For most of its history, the Indian subcontinent was divided by smaller kingdoms, frequently at war with one another, each with their own distinctive cultures and languages. India has given birth to the Hindu family of traditions, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Large parts of it have been ruled by Muslim Mughals and British Christians. In recent decades, however, India has developed a sense of nationhood and a distinctive pan-Indian identity. This course will understand India’s cultural treasures in the context of this rich and varied history. Students will spend approximately 14 days in India where we will visit Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, Delhi, and Bangalore. We will conclude our study tour in Goa. Now a tropical beach destination, Goa’s architecture and culture are shaped by its centuries as a Portuguese and British trade port. Students will be required to write an observation and reflection journal, attend regular debriefing meetings, read required assigned texts, and give a 10-15 minute research presentation to the class. When they return, students will present their research at a contact hour.Maximum Enrollment: 15Eligibility: 18 years old and permission of instructor requiredAnticipated Cost: $2900 + approximately $50 for course texts.Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s Choice

contemporary Fiction and Film of IndiaJohn Williams 10007 INTM 3422Students will read three or four contemporary Anglo-Indian novels (Booker prize winners) choosing from Jasmine by Bharati Mukherjee, Midnight’s Children by Salmon Rushdie, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, or The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. We will also read Victor Rangel-Ribeiro’s collection of Goan short stories, Loving Ayesha. In addition, we will view a selection of contemporary Indian and Anglo-Indian films which may include Pather Panchali (1955), Apur Sansar (1959), Charulata (1964), Pyaasa (1957), Sholay (1975), Gandhi (1982), Nayagan (1987) and God Lives in the Himalayas (2009). All of this will provide a broad foundation for two weeks of travel in India. Students will write summaries or responses to all books and films, and keep a journal during the trip. They will be required to make a presentation at a contact hour after returning home.

Maximum Enrollment: 15Eligibility: 18 years old and permission of instructor required.Anticipated Cost: $2900 + approximately $50 for course texts.Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s Choice

MexicoIntroduction to Mexican culture and civilizationElizabeth Appleby 10008 INTM 3423This course is designed to introduce students to Mexican culture and civilization in English. Students will explore a wide variety of topics from stereotypes of the Mexicans, local arts and crafts, the history of the Mayans, regional cuisine, chili varieties, family life and machismo, to the Virgin of Guadalupe by using selected readings, lectures and films. In addition, students will travel to Mexico for nine days to experience Mexican culture first hand. Activities will be wide-ranging from visiting Mayan ruins to studying the local wildlife in Puerto Morelos Botanical Garden to sampling local specialties. Students will be asked to keep a travel journal and participate fully in the class, both before and after the trip.Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: An interest in Mexican culture and an open mind.Anticipated Cost: $2500Grading: A-F Scale

Doomsday 2012: cycles of History in Mayan MexicoLisa Crutchfield 10009 INTM 3424The year 2012 marks the “end” of the Mayan calendar. But rather than signifying doomsday, this event marks a rebirth. Mayan culture is cyclical, and as one age ends, the Mayan people simultaneously anticipate the dawning of a new era. This course will explore that belief system by examining the cycles of Mayan history and culture from the Pre-Columbian through the modern eras – and beyond 2012. Through readings, films and discussion, students will trace the continuation of the Mayans’ historic culture through contemporary times and examine what the Mayans’ beliefs regarding the year 2012 signify for this world and all of humanity. The course will culminate with a nine-day journey through the Yucatan province of Mexico, the Mayan homeland, exploring multiple aspects of Mayan history and culture. Pre-Columbian, colonial and modern cycles will be represented as students experience the archaeology of the original Mayan cities (including the ruins at Chichen Itza), the bustling cities of colonial imperialism like Merida, the natural ecology of local wildlife preserves, and direct interaction with local Mayans in their own communities. Evaluation method will be based on attendance and participation, short papers, and full travel participation and journal. Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: OpenAnticipated Cost: $2500Grading: A-F Scale

Yucatecans: ancient and ModernFrank O’Connor 10010 INTM 3425This trip is an introduction to the archeology and anthropology of the peoples of the Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan, Mexico. The course provides students with a framework for understanding the social and

cultural processes that have shaped society in this unique part of Mexico. Evaluation will be based upon the depth and extent of travel journal entries.Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: OpenAnticipated Cost: $2500Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s choice

Myths about the United states of MexicoJohn Tures 10011 INTM 3426You are probably looking at the title and saying to yourself, “The United States of Mexico? What is this professor talking about?” Yet, that’s the official name of the country. It’s just one of several myths we have about Mexico. Myths are models that “make sense” to us, that have been repeated over time until we accept them as fact. And yet, a myth is not inherent falsehood. We’ll study Mexico under Spanish rule, Padre Hidalgo’s rebellion, Mexican Independence, the war with the United States, Cinco de Mayo and Mexico’s second independence from France and Emperor Maximilian, the dictator Porfirio Diaz, the Mexican Revolution, the Mexican Civil War, Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico, Lazaro Cardenas and the politics of nationalism, the dominance of the political party PRI, the NAFTA treaty with the USA and Canada, the Zapatista Movement, the historic election of 2000 and the return of multiparty democracy over the last decade and the continuing violence in the drug wars. This course will involve the USA, but will not serve as a glorification or vilification of that role. Like the myths of Mexico, these will be subjected to a vigorous analysis. Evaluation will come from a test and a paper on one of the myths of Mexico, which will articulate what the myth is, and whether or not there is support for this myth.Maximum Enrollment: 10Eligibility: Previous introductory political science or American Experience courses are recommended but not required.Anticipated Cost: $2500Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s choice

Londonnursing since nightingaleCelia Hay 10012 INTM 3315This course uses nursing’s history as a framework for analyzing the evolution of nursing care since the Victorian era of Florence Nightingale. The course includes changing ideas about nursing care delivery and the changing role, expectations and realities for nursing. Students will visit health museums, hospitals, and historical sites in London. Students will be evaluated by journal, presentation and scrapbookMaximum Enrollment: 20Eligibility: Pre-nursing or nursing students Anticipated Cost: $2400Grading Scale: A-F Scale

GalapagosThe Path of Darwin: the Galapagos IslandsWilliam Paschal 10013 INTM 4338

Following an on-campus study of the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands by reading and discussing material written by Charles Darwin, students tour the islands on an 11-day trip that begins and ends in Quito, Ecuador. The group joins a licensed naturalist aboard a boat which makes stops at select island destinations. Students have the opportunity to participate in day hikes, snorkeling, and visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station while on the isle of Santa Cruz. Students are required to keep a written and photographic journal of the trip and to write a short research paper. Students will be evaluated by research paper, written journal, and photo journal.Maximum Enrollment: 15Eligibility: Sophomore standingAnticipated Cost: $4610Grading: Pass/No Credit

DoMestIc travel ProjectWater Wars: Keep Your Hands off of My WaterMelinda Pomeroy-Black 10014 INTM 4419Water is a precious and finite resource that is integral to life. The rights to a water source are partly responsible for wars in the Middle East, for extreme poverty and wealth in Africa, and for environmental degradation in Asia. Here in the southeastern United States, Georgia, Alabama and Florida have been in litigation for over 20 years as to who owns the water in the Apalachicola/Chattahoochee/Flint (ACF) River Basin. In 2009, Judge Magnuson issued a “draconian” ruling restricting metro Atlanta’s withdrawal of water from Lake Lanier, which lies at the head of the ACF Basin. This ruling has implications to not only Atlanta but communities downstream of Atlanta as well. With failed negotiations between the former governors of these states, the new governors have inherited this issue. Building new reservoirs, transferring water between river basins, storing water within the ground—these are proposed solutions. But are these solutions sustainable to all those touched by these waters? Students will explore the social, environmental and economic factors that led to Judge Magnuson’s ruling and to the proposed solutions. Regional and local field trips will provide students the opportunity to engage with leaders involved in the conflict, including the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the Army Corps of Engineers. Lectures will discuss the roles of agriculture, nuclear power and recreation in the Water Wars. The course culminates in a drive down the path of the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola Rivers to spend a week in the Apalachicola area. While there, students will learn about the environmental impact of the ACF River Basin to the local flora and fauna as well as the social and economic impacts of the river to the community through a variety of kayaking, hiking and boating daytrips. Students will be evaluated by a written journal, a photo journal, and a 6-8 page research paper.Maximum Enrollment: 12Eligibility: Sophomore, junior or senior standing. Must be physically able to hike and/or kayak 2-4 hours per day.Anticipated Cost: $650Grading: Pass/No Credit or A-F: Student’s choice

The 2012 Interim Term: January 3–26, 2012The Interim is that class term held during the month of January in which students take only one course and instructors teach only one course. All who enter as first-year students are required to take an Interim course during their first year and must successfully complete three of the four Interim terms offered during a typical four-year course of study. For students who transfer to LaGrange College, adjustments are made in this requirement based on academic standing at entry.

Being allowed to travel as part of the curriculum of laGrange college is a privilege; approval to travel is not automatic but may be granted through the office of the Interim based on a completed application, including instructor permission and references and the student’s fitness for travel. The following pertinent dates apply:

March 15 – Applications for 2012 travel are due in the Office of the Interim. Application forms and instructions are available on PantherNet under Interim Term.april 15 – Deposits from all approved travelers are due in the Business Office. april 16 – The list of approved and deposited travelers will be submitted to the Registrar by the Office of the Interim. The Registrar will enter all travel students into their selected courses.December 1 – A copy of your passport and a signed Travel Release form and Emergency Medical Contact form must be on file in the Office of the Interim. Both forms are available on PantherNet under Interim Term.

If changes are necessary, the student should contact the Office of the Interim to request changes. If a student must withdraw from a travel course, any deposits or other payments to the College, unless already encumbered, will be refunded. If the deposit was paid to an outside agency, refunds will be at the discretion of the outside agency.

as part of completing the application for the course, students must make contact with the instructor of the course to obtain all necessary information, requirements, and the permission and signature of the instructor. Information about and pre-registration for all other Interim projects will be available in Fall 2011. If spaces are still available in the travel courses during Fall pre-registration, interested students will be able to apply for registration in travel courses in a similar manner as described above.

eligibility for all travel courses requires that the student is in good academic standing, is age 18 by january 1, 2012, and that the student has a valid passport that will not expire within the time limit specified by the country visited. International travel courses require a $500 deposit due in the Business office by april 15, 2011, unless another amount is specified by the instructor. The balance of the course fee is due by november 15, 2011 (or at an earlier date, if specified by an outside agency).

Please note the course descriptions. These descriptions indicate eligibility for the class, approximate cost, and grading format available. all travel classes will assemble for the first class meeting on tuesday, january 3, 2012. Meeting times and locations for class sessions will be available in the Interim brochure

available in Fall 2011. all Interim classes require a minimum of 120 hours of student involvement. To be eligible for any Interim course, all academic, procedural, financial, and other prerequisites must be met. The costs listed in the course description are the anticipated per-participant charges for that particular class and include a fee for travel insurance. It is possible that these costs may require adjustments which will be published in the Interim brochure in Fall 2011. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks; most are available in the College Bookstore.

non-student travelers: Check with the instructor for availability. An additional 10% of the published trip cost is required from non-student travelers. A copy of your passport and a signed Travel Release form and Emergency Medical Contact form must be on file in the Office of the Interim by December 1. Both forms are available on PantherNet under Interim Term.

These Interim travel projects offer opportunities for off-campus study either beyond the campus or beyond the borders of the United States. Such travel inevitably involves risk: accident, injury, illness, civil unrest, and other unforeseen circumstances. These risks are ones which neither those who sponsor travel nor those who travel can control. Participation in such an off-campus study program is purely voluntary on the students’ part. As a condition for participation, LaGrange College requires that student travelers and their parents read and execute liability releases and other documents which signify they acknowledge, accept, and assume all risks. The College expects that students and their parents will use their own due diligence in informing themselves of current global conditions and in determining whether they wish the students to travel to given sites.

Students participating in College-sponsored travel are expected to comply with all rules of behavior set forth by the course instructor and the College. After approval for travel is obtained, the College may terminate the student’s travel approval based on any disciplinary or other concerns which the College deems would make the student unsuitable for travel. Non-compliance with behavior rules during a trip may make the student subject to dismissal from the trip, requiring the student to pay for an early departure for home.

office of the Interim contacts: Dr. Sarah Beth Mallory, Coordinator 706-880-8338 • smallory@lagrange.edu

Michele Raphoon 706-880-8910 • mraphoon@lagrange.edu