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July 07 to August 07, 2008
The tenth annual ASU Summer Program in Romania is a four-week session at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, designed to give participants a comprehensive view of the rich and unique cultural history of Pre/Post Communist Central Eastern Europe. It combines features of a traditional study abroad program and excursions, with emphasis on language, history, politics and cultural studies. The classroom work is complemented by an intensive program of guided visits to museums, historical sites, and other outstanding centers of Eastern European cultural heritage and by a one week cultural trip to the capitals of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The East-Central Europe cultural trip includes visits to: Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Bratislava and a comprehensive overview of the European Union's political, cultural, and social structures.
Program Cost: $2,750
$275.00 deposit fee required for enrollment.
Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Romania and Central European Program
Credit Requirement: 6-7
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Locations
THE BLACK SEA: Travel to the historical town of Constanta, a feminine replica of Constantinople, to partake in a city tour, visit the mosques, and see Ovid's statue. Stay overnight in Mamaia, another one of the Romanian Black Sea resort towns. TRANSYLVANIA: The capital city of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, where the ASU program is located, is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural city of about 400,000. Situated in the northwestern part of Romania, Cluj is built on the site of a Roman castrum, half-way between Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, and Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. It holds Gothic and Byzantine style churches, nearby monasteries, and an old downtown area, with medieval, Baroque and turn of the century buildings. In addition to Cluj, this program will visit Sighisoara (the birthplace of Dracula) and Bran (the site of Dracula’s castle). Also included is a two-day stay in Bucharest to visit Ceausescu’s People Palace, currently housing the Romanian Parliament, and numerous museums and cultural sites.
CULTURAL TRAVEL IN EAST-CENTRAL EUROPE
An essential part of the academic program, the cultural trip will include guided visits to the former capitals of the Austro-Hungarian empire:
BUDAPEST, sight-seeing tour of the Hungarian capital, the Buda and Pesta sides, along the Danube River, the old Synagogue, and traditional dinner for two nights.
VIENNA sightseeing and visit to Schoenbrun Castle, summer residence of the Hapsburg royal family, as well as dining in the Grinzing, the traditional Viennese woods made famous by Johann Strauss' music.
PRAGUE, a visit of the city, with sight-seeing/walking tours of the Old Town Square, Mala Strana (The Little Quarter), Charles Bridge, the Hrad, etc.
BRATISLAVA, sight-seeing tour of the new Slovak Capital, including the Old City and the more recent Stalinist Quarters.
Eligibility
The program is opened to qualified students interested in Romanian language and the culture and politics of Central Eastern Europe who desire to study, travel and experience different customs, foods, and ways of life. Students from other universities in the USA are encouraged to apply. Students signing up for the program do not need to take Romanian language courses.
You will be required to submit your $275 (non-refundable) deposit with the online portion of your application. Applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Academic Program
Classes are offered Monday through Friday. Students will receive six or seven ASU credits from the following courses:
- ENG 429 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- ENG 429 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- ENG 494 | Modernity in the Visual Arts (3)
- ENG 598 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- ENG 598 | Modernity in the Visual Arts (3)
- ENG 598 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- GPH 210 | Society and Environment (3)
- GPH 381 | Geography of Natural Resources (3)
- HIS 394 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- POS 494 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- POS 594 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- REL 429 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- REL 494 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- REL 594 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- REL 594 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- ROM 101 | Beginning Conversation (3)
- ROM 101 | Elementary Romanian (5)
- ROM 201 | Intermediate Romanian (5)
- ROM 313 | Romanian Composition/Conversation I (3)
- ROM 314 | Romanian Composition/Conversation II (3)
- ROM 494 | Advanced Romanian (3)
- ROM 499 | Independent Study (1 - 3)
- ROM 598 | Advanced Romanian (3)
- SLC 494 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- SLC 494 | Modernity in the Visual Arts (3)
- SLC 494 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
- SLC 598 | Jewish Culture in Central Europe (3)
- SLC 598 | Modernity in the Visual Arts (3)
- SLC 598 | Societies and Cultures in Modern Europe (3)
Living Accommodations
While in Romania, housing is based on double occupancy in traditional dormitory rooms with private bathrooms. During excursions abroad, students will be housed in student dormitories or hostels.
Cost Information
The cost of $2750 (subject to possible change) includes: housing, 2 meals per day, and organized cultural travel. Not included: Tuition for 6-7 credit hours, airfare (approx. $900), health insurance, additional meals, books, transportation to and from the airport, and personal expenses.
Director(s)
Ileana Orlich
School of International Letters and Cultures
Arizona State University
Phone: 480-965-4658
Email: orlich@asu.edu
Support Faculty Member(s)
Angel Flesher
Phone: 480-965-9179
Email: romanian@asu.edu