Study Abroad Course to Cyprus: GLBL 298 "Conflict and Post-Conflict Resolution in Modern Cyprus: Life and Culture Divided by a Wall "

Modern Greek Studies will be making available to our students a study abroad course to Cyprus this Fall 2013 through Global Studies, LAS (GLBL 298). The study abroad course will be entitled “Conflict and Post-Conflict Resolution in Modern Cyprus: Life and Culture Divided by a Wall” and is sponsored by Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Study Abroad. I would be most grateful if you led students know about this. A full description and most information come below, but also in the electronic flyer I am attaching herewith.

Description: This course explores the relationship between the nation and the state in the Eastern Mediterranean through a focus on the island of Cyprus. What has determined relations between ethnic groups living on the island? How did Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots end up engaged in an ethnic conflict in the 1960s, leading to the invasion of the Turkish army and partition of the island in 1974? What measures have been taken for post-conflict resolution since then? Finally, how is life and culture in a split country like Cyprus divided by a wall? Students will be able to visit the island and enrich their knowledge on its history and culture; see unique ancient, medieval, and modern monuments; and meet with high-ranking state officials, NGO activists, and others who lived through the events of the 1960s and 1970s to hear what happened and how those events changed people’s lives.
Fall/Winter 2013-14 Faculty-Led Courses Abroad

2013-14 PROGRAM FEE:
$2,900-$3,100 Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate
fluctuations and the number of participants.Included: Round-trip airfare, most meals, housing,orientation programs, on-site transportation, program excursions, and international health insurance. Not Included: Most meals (est. $472.50), personal
expenses (est. $300) and visa fees (if applicable)

2013-14 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST:
$3,650-$3,850

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities are available for students
who participate on Faculty-Led Courses Abroad.
Please visit the online brochure page of this program to
learn more.

PROGRAM DATES
December 28, 2013, to January 13, 2014
On-campus meetings: Second 8 weeks of Fall 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 15, 2013

CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions you may have or for more detailed
information on the program, please contact:
Faculty Leader:
Stefanos Katsikas
skatsika@illinois.edu
Study Abroad Advisor:
Adam Heinz
heinz2@illinois.edu
Or visit the Study Abroad Office at:
910 South Fifth Street
112 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
To visit the online program brochure page: studyabroad.illinois.edu/userfiles/pages/facultyledprog.aspx

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