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Faculty-Led Programs Abroad (FLPA)*
Program Definition: Faculty-Led Programs Abroad, or otherwise known as "FLPA Programs" are group-based summer travel courses (2-4 weeks) led by Creighton faculty members. Students will travel together while taking a course (3 or 6 credits) taught by the Creighton faculty member. Spaces in these courses fill early; if you are interested, contact the faculty member or department (below) as soon as possible.
Elgibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must also meet all other eligiblity requirements as outlined in Creighton's Study Abroad Policies & Procedures.
Deadlines: Students wishing to participate on FLPA summer travel course, must complete the FLPA Application for Participation. Complete applications are due by December 1st; applications will continue to be accepted until February 1st, space permitting and with approval from the faculty leader.
FACULTY-LED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
(not all FLPA programs travel every year; the list below represents all FLPA programs that have recently traveled. Check with the Office of International Programs or the College of Arts & Sciences for a specific list of trips offered for your intended travel dates.)
Bolivia-Discovering Bolivia: Language, Church, and Economy in Context
Students will take 6 hours of Spanish language and then choose from either THL 342: Ecclesiology in Context (counts as CORE A and Global studies) or ECO 479: International Political Economy. Immersion program includes homestay component and service-learning opportunities. Contact Dr. Thomas Kelly (Theology) for more information.
China-PHL 353: Introduction to Buddhism
This FLPA program is sponsored by the CU Philosphy Department, College of Arts & Sciences, and the Ching-Ling Foundation. Visits may include: Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, the Chinese National Museum, Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Yonghe Temple, the Terracotta Army Excavation, Pinyao Ancient City, Buddhist Caves, and the Yellow Mountains. Contact Dr. Jinmei Yuan (Philosophy) or Dr. Todd Salzman for more information.
ChinaCOBA-BUS 479/MBA 789: Hunting with Tigers & Dragons
Can be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit
Experience China over a 2-week period and learn about China in the context of business. Travel to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing. The course focus is on China and doing business in China, with the intention of expanding your ability to think globally. Contact Dr. John Wingender or Dr. Leida Chen (College of Business) for more information.
Dominican Republic JPS/THL 341: Ecclesiology in Context: The Church in the Dominican Republic (not traveling in 2012)
This course is designed to give students an in-depth and first-hand introduction to the dramatic ways that Church and society interact in the Dominican Republic, as they struggle to find a way out of dehumanizing poverty and deep racial conflicts. In the DR, theory and concept about Church become real through the experience of learning from and accompanying others. Contact Dr. Thomas Kelly (Theology) for more information. Fulfills 300 level Theology (CORE) and Global Studies (CORE).
England-BIO 425: Development of Biological Thought
For those interested in the development of science from medieval theology and philosophy. This course will examine the development of the intellectural tools used in the natural sciences, particularly Biology, while visiting many of the institutions and locations in which the advances were made. Visits may include: Oxford University, The Royal Society of London, Kew Gardens, Natual History Museum, The Linnaean Socity, and others. Contact Dr. Charles Brockhouse (Biology) for more information.
Click to view the 2012 FLPA-London Flyer
France-FRN 525: Paris, Ville du Monde
Travel to Paris and learn about the history of the city, from its origins as a small fishing village to its contemporary status as one of the world's greatest cities. Visits may include: the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, The Pantheon, Canal Saint-Martin, Villette quarter, Chateau de Versailles and Deauville (Normandy). The course offers the novice a comprehensive introduction to the history of Paris, and more advanced students, the opportunity to concentrate on a particular topic. There is an English track and a French track. Contact Dr. David Vanderboegh (Modern Languages and Literatures) for more information.
Germany-GER 525: The New Berlin
Students will use their German language skills to explore the culture, history, and politics of Berlin, a city undergoing radical transformation since the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 and German unification in 1990. Through walking tours, visits to sites, and discussions with residents, students learn how the history and culture of the past continue to shape the future of Berlin. Contact Dr. Sybille Bartels (Modern Languages and Literatures) for more information.
Click to view the 2012 FLPA-Germany Flyer
India-EDU 586: Framework for Culture & Language (not traveling in 2012)
Contact Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan (Education) for more information.
Ireland-ENG 300: Introduction to Creative Writing and HIS 395: History of Modern Ireland
Participants will spend 3 weeks at Trinity College-Dublin studying Ireland's history and literary culture, both past and present. Group trips and independent weekend travel will afford students the opportunity to explore not only Dublin and its environs, but also the island's charming coastal towns and breathtaking landscapes. Contact Dr. Eileen Dugan (History) for more information.
Click to view the 2012 FLPA-Ireland Flyer
Italy-ITA 525: Roma (Not traveling in 2012)
This course is for students who have always wanted to go to Rome to immerse themselves in history. Students will admire art & architecture more than 2,000 years old, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Caravaggio. Other visits may include: the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square, and the Spanish steps. Live life as the Romans do: sip espresso or cappuccino, enjoy Roman cuisine, or find fantastic deals in the open markets. Contact Dr. Maria Maenza-Vanderboegh (Modern Languages and Literatures) for more information.
Mexico-BIO/EVS 440: Field Biology of the Desert Southwest (Not traveling in 2012)
A certified writing compliant field course, designed to allow students to study the faunal and floral desert adaptations. Students spend 3 weeks living at a field station in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez (350 miles south of Tuscon, Arizona). Each participant utilizes field data to determine how small, ectothermic vertebrates utilize external heat sources in order to thermoregulate, culminating in a paper written at the field station. Day trips include nearby Nacapule Canyon, local tide pools, snorkeling, and a visit to the sea lion colonies on Isla San Pedro. Contact Dr. James Platz (Biology) for more information.
Peru-THL 343: Ecclesiology in Global Context-The Church in Peru
This course is designed to give students an in-depth and first-hand introduction to the dramatic ways that Church and society interact in Peru. Contact Mr. Kyle Woolley for more information.
Scandinavia-EXS 407: Basic Statistics and Research Design (Not traveling in 2012)
This is a traveling course taught in Denmark, Finland, & Sweden for Exercise Science majors only. Contact Dr. Anthony Bull (Exercise Science) for more information.
Spain-SPN 316: Spanish Immersion and SPN 424: Encuentro Espanol
Students will earn 6 credits for two courses taught in Madrid and Alicante. Both courses count toward the major or minor in Spanish. SPN 424 is a culture course that will focus on Contemporary Spain and the new challanges of globalization in the 21st century. There will be cultural excursions to several museums, artistic venues, the Royal Palace in Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, and one week in Alicante near the sea. Contact Dr. Ivelisse Santiago-Stommes or Dr. Jose McClanahan (Modern Languages and Literatures) for more information.
Uganda-THL 343: Ecclesiology in Global Context and JMC 322: Feature Writing
The goal of this course is for students to produce short documentary films that reflect the values and concerns of the Catholic and Jesuit mission of Creighton. Students receive 6 credits that satisfy the Christian Theology component of the core curriculum and complete a certified writing requirement. Contact Dr. John O'Keefe (Theology) or Dr. Carol Zuegner (Journalism) for more information.