Study Abroad
The Political Economy of Greece
May 22 - June 13, 2010
Spend your summer in Greece with Prof. Theodore Kariotis in 2010. Study the economy of Greece in the 21st century and investigate the country’s role in the European Union. Students will become familiar with problems that arise in the running of an economy examining current and future domestic challenges through case studies based on the Greek experience.
The program is based in Athens – the cultural, industrial and political center of Greece. Ancient Athens is considered by many to be the fountainhead of Western civilization. The program includes excursions to major archaeological sites in Olympia, Delphi, Mycenae, Meteora, and Patra. Highlights include visits to the Acropolis, the Palace of Mycenae, Epidaurus and a day-trip island boat cruise. Housing is in modest, clean hotels, with students sharing rooms with one or more classmates.
The course is open to all interested parties but must be taken for credit. Attendance at all lectures and site visits is mandatory. Students will receive a reading list and suggestions about useful and informative websites to review before departure. Assessment will be based on an oral presentation, a travel journal, and a final examination.
Faculty Director: Dr. Theodore Kariotis, Towson University Economics Department
Course: POSC 471 or ECON 474: The Political Economy of Greece (3 credits).TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.
Cost:*$4,890 includes academic credit,
health insurance, housing, daily breakfast and some meals, roundtrip airfare, and excursions.
Additional
costs include $150 study abroad fee, all other meals, and personal expenses.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is
limited.
Application Process : Students must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Fill out an application (PDF) and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit required at time of application. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application.
For Further Information: Contact: Dr. Theodore Kariotis, Dept of Economics, 410-704-2642 or TU Study Abroad Office.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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