Description

An in-depth inquiry into Europe and the Islamic world, from their historic links to models for todays political transformations.

Since 1972 the Europe in Transition program has been at the forefront of contemporary European political and social developments. Over the past four years, AEA has revised the curriculum of the program to focus on Europes relationship with Islam. Now, in response to student interest and recent democratic movements changing the Arab world, we have adjusted the program theme to: Europe and Islam: Cultures & Communities.

On this program students examine the complex relationship between Europe and Islam: from their dynamic history and current challenges of cultural plurality in European societies, tomost recentlyshaping political models for todays democratic transitions in the Islamic world. Based in Poland with guided field studies to Turkey and Germany, students learn from faculty at Jagellionian, Tübingen, and Bilgi universities. Guest speakers include some of the activist leaders in Polands peaceful democratic transition 20 years ago, frequently hailed as a potential model for todays North Africa. Students explore the implications of migrations for national and European policies and societies, particularly in local communities in Germany and Poland, examining issues of identity and social stratification of ethnic minorities, class structures, and gender roles. Additionally, students design and conduct an independent research project.

Highlights

* Explore the implications of emerging political and social movements in the Islamic world on European policies and societies

* Investigate potential models of peaceful transformation in Central Europe of 20 years ago and todays Turkey for current political shifts in North Africa

* Examine the dynamic history of the relationship between Europe and Islam from times before the Ottoman Empire through the Crimean War and until today

* Study the impact of migrations and their intersections of class, gender, ethnicity, and religion on local communities in Poland, Germany and Turkey

* Design and complete an independent research project on a topic of your interest

The curriculum includes the following 4 courses, totaling 16 semester credits:

- POLS 320 Europe and Islam: In Search of a Model for Political Transformation

- HIST 260 Europe and Islam in Historical Perspective (4 credits)

- SOC 342 Social Stratification and Migration in Europe: Ethnicity, Gender, and Class (4 credits)

- POLS 390 Independent Research and Practicum (4 credits)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Contact AEA for current cost information, or visit our website.

Program Fees Include:

- Round-trip airfare from the U.S.
- All program-related transportation within Europe
- Tuition
- Room & board (includes homestays)
- Reading materials (some books must be purchased)
- International student I.D. card (includes basic travelers insurance)
- Administrative services of Antioch Education Abroad

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Scholarships are Available

AEA's Scholarships and Grants Guide is available on our website and by request.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Antioch Education Abroad - Antioch University's Mission Statement

Since the 1950s, Antioch Education Abroad has been a pioneer in global education, offering courses that integrate resourceful academic content with cultural immersion. From Buddhist Studies in India to Arts and Culture in Mali to Brazilian Ecosystems, we develop and offer unique study abroad programs in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. Exploring their academic fields in diverse locations worldwide, students are taught, mentored, and led by on-site and AEA faculty who are experts in their respective fields.

Year Founded

AEA was established in 1956.