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Winter/Spring 2009

Field Studies

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* Off-Campus Field Study Application (Part 1) *

* Add/Drop Form (Part 2 - A&S) *

* Add/Drop Form (Part 2 - HOLT) *

The course instructor must sign your application. Please pay the program deposit at the Bursar's window, and then take your completed application (including 2 photos, add/drop form and receipt) to International Programs. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted. Holt Students please note that there are extra procedures and costs involved. Information can be found on the official application instructions page linked below. You must have a passport or a receipt showing that you have applied for a passport at the time you apply.

Winter 2008 Field Studies (click here for archived PDF File)

Summer 2008 Field Studies

ART 365F Making Art in Scotland: This studio art course is a two week study trip to Edinburgh, Scotland during the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival (http://www.edfringe.com/). During the festival, the entire city is filled with people from all over the world attending cutting edge theatre, film, dance, music and assorted festival arts events. Students choose two art classes offered by Edinburgh College of Art (http://www.eca.ac.uk/eca.html) and complete a sketchbook/visual journal composed of written narrative responses and drawings that relate to the cultural events that take place during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Prerequisite: Major or Minor in Studio Art or Art History. Itinerary Highlights: Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Travel Dates: July 26 – August 9, 2008. Cost: approximately $2800 (subject to change); excluding airfare and meals, partial need-based scholarships available. Credit: Four (4) semester hours, CR/NR. Contact: D. Hargrove, dhargrove@rollins.edu, 407-646-2498, Cornell Art Center; Application Deadline: February 22, 2008. Scholarship Deadline: February 17th.

ENV 365F Environment & Development in Costa Rica. Costa Rica provides an excellent case study in sustainable development strategies. Here we observe and analyze models of sustainability in the areas of agriculture, tourism, and ecosystem services. We visit a wide range of projects including wildlife refuges, national parks, hot springs, La Paz waterfall and organic coffee cooperatives. Itinerary Highlights: Highlights include the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Selva Biological Station, and Arenal Volcano. Co-requisite: ENV 365 Travel Dates: This field component will run from May 15 – May 29, 2008. Cost: Approximate cost is $1950 plus airfare. Credit: Two (2) semester hours, letter graded. Contact: Dr. Barry Allen, ballen@rollins.edu; 407-646-2647, Beal Maltbie Center. Application Deadline: November 9, 2007.

HIS 300F Berlin: Historical and Cultural Journey. This field study in Berlin is intended to explore the various layers of German history through an exploration in Berlin and surrounding areas. A particular focus will be on aspects of Berlin’s political and cultural history from the early 1900s to the present. Topics considered include the Wilhelmine Era, Nazi Era and World War II, the two Berlins of the Cold War Era, the Berlin Wall and its aftermath, and Berlin as a global city. Dates: May 17-29, 2008 (subject to change). Cost: approximately $3400 (subject to change) Credit: Two (2) credits, letter graded. Requirements: Students enrolled in Europe since 1945 are strongly encouraged to participate in this field study; other students with relevant background may apply with permission from Prof. Chambliss or Prof. Harrell. Contact: J. Chambliss, jchambliss@rollins.edu, 407-646-2214; Cornell SS 201. Application Deadline: January 22, 2008.

HIS 212F Zhong Guo, Journey to the Middle Kingdom: Field Study in the People’s Republic of China Introduces Chinese history, and major aspects of Chinese society and culture, including family systems, philosophical and religious traditions, and characteristics of the writing system. Requires hiking and walking. Itinerary Highlights: The Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing and the modern city of Shanghai and its vicinity. As it is mainly a study tour, the majority of the days will be spent in a collage in Shanghai to study Chinese culture, language and to interact with students and local people. Travel Dates: May 12-24, 2008 (subject to change) . Cost: $2,600 (includes round-trip airfare from Orlando). Credit: Two (2) semester hours, CR/NR. Contact: Dr. Y. Yao, yyao@rollins.edu, 407-646-2273, Cornell Hall 207; Prof. W. Zhang, wzhang@rollins.edu, 407-646-2231, Olin Library 158. Note: HIS 212 meets the requirement of the "C" general education designation; preference will be given to students who enroll in both HIS 212 and HIS 212F. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

PSY 215F Costa Rican Mothers and Children. Come along on a spectacular Costa Rica adventure while learning about health & psychology issues facing Costa Rican women and children. We'll fly to San Jose and spend a few days helping children & families in the inner city, then travel up the mountain to the beautiful Monteverde Institute. We'll visit schools, clinics and the Cloud Forest scenery, while we develop skills in evaluating the effectiveness of community programs for mothers and children. Itinerary Highlights: San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano. Requires extensive walking. Travel Dates: May 15-29, 2008 (subject to change). Cost: Approximately $2100. Credit: Two (2) semester hours, letter graded. Contact: Dr. S. Carnahan, 407-646-2548, Johnson Center 104. Application Deadline: January 22, 2008.