messina, sicily, italy

 

 

 

Dates:         March 20-28, 2009

 

Professor:   Dr. Ghassan E. El-Eid, Associate Professor, Political Science

                    eleid@ccsu.edu or (860) 832-2963

                     

Course:       Political Science 491: Advanced Studies in Political Science, 3 credits

 

Prereq:       Permission of Instructor   

                  

Travel Program Registration Deadline:     December 1, 2008

Scholarship Application Deadline:              December 1, 2008

 

Scholarships:   Students participating in any course abroad program may apply to the Center

                         for International Education for scholarship assistance.  Matriculated status at

                         CCSU and a minimum GPA of 2.50 are required and scholarships will not

                         normally exceed $500.

 

Travel Cost:     $2,975 per person, exclusive of tuition and registration fees, based on

                         double occupancy and a minimum of 14 students

 

Note:  Students must separately register and pay for the academic course(s) associated with

           this Course Abroad Program.  Full-time student Spring course registration is handled 

           by the Registrar's office; part-time student Spring registration is handled in the          

           Enrollment Center in Willard Hall.

 

 

contemporary issues in the mediterranean basin

This course will analyze the underlying sources of conflict and prospects for peach in the Middle East.  The Arab-Israeli conflict, the war in Iraq, Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons, and the problem of international terrorism will be analyzed. 

The key objectives of this course are to enable students to gain a more comprehensive understanding of conflict resolution at the global level, a deeper appreciation of the comparative approach to problem solving, more awareness of issues affecting the international economic and political order, and to enhance students’ ability to engage in  meaningful and thoughtful discussions with their Italian counterparts on issues pertaining to global affairs in a different political, social, and cultural environment. 

This course will be offered jointly with faculty from the University of Messina and will give students an opportunity to compare and contrast American and European approaches to conflict resolution. 

The cost of the program includes round-trip economy-class airfare, double occupancy hotel accommodations, ground transportation and entrance fees to all required sites.

 

 

Program Registration Form

Statement of Responsibility, Release and Indemnification