[geogu-l] Study-Abroad in Greece (fwd)

[RICHARD ROTH]

Subject: [Advisers] Study-Abroad in Greece

The Athens Program is accepting applications to assemble 15 dedicated student 
scholars for a special research program in Greece this Summer!

http://www.com.washington.edu/program/athens/

DATES:  August 11 to September 12, 2009

OVERVIEW: The Athens Program from the Jackson School of International Studies 
seeks 15 dedicated student scholars interested in contributing to the body of 
knowledge in social sciences.  Students live and work out of the comfortable 
Norwegian Institute in Athens near the famed Acropolis, and are engaged in 
ethnographic study of the emerging civil society and civic engagement in Greece 
– specifically, how digital technology such as cell phones and email 
encourage civic participation. Students are expected to gather and analyze 
data, and present their findings in a conference-like setting at the end of the 
program.  This is a challenging but immensely rewarding program.  There is 
extensive field work with Greek students, as well as Greek social activists, 
media practioners, local residents, scholars and government officials.

COURSES (taught by Dr. Taso G. Lagos, Jackson School of International Studies): 
All students receive 13 credits for this program.

* EURO 399 (UW Athens Program Director Taso G. Lagos):  Study Abroad 
Undergraduate Research

* GEOG 295 (UW Athens Program Director Taso G. Lagos):  Special Topics in 
Geography

* EURO 111 (Professor Heracles S. Panagiotides): Introductory Modern Greek 
language instruction

COST:  $3950 program fee plus $250 UW International Programs and Exchanges fee 
for a total of $4,200.

Fees include:  Instructional costs, room and board, all Athens Metro passes and 
other group transportation, Greek island excursions, ferry tickets, group meals 
and all hotel accommodations.  (NOT included are airfare, weekday lunches, 
personal spending money, and incidental expenses.)  No additional tuition 
payment is required.

ELIGIBILITY: Any UW student who has successfully completed at least one-quarter 
of classes.

ADMISSION: First-come/first-served.  Priority Deadline:  March 20th

APPLICATION/INFORMATION FORMS available online:
http://www.com.washington.edu/program/athens/

or contact:

Dr. Taso G. Lagos, Director, Athens Program, (206) 351.7495
taso at u.washington.edu

Stacey Engle, Program Coordinator, Athens Program, (206) 437.4282
staceyen at u.washington.edu