Description

ECLA of Bard offers a year long interdisciplinary programme in the humanities. A core curriculum in philosophy, history, literature, political theory and visual art is team-taught by faculty with background in these disciplines.

Students divide their time equally between core courses and electives, and may study languages for extra credit if time permits. In 2011-12 the core courses are dedicated to Education and Justice in Plato's Republic, Forms of Love: Eros, Agape, Philia, and Values of the Florentine Renaissance. Most AY students have already studied for 1-3 years elsewhere and typically come to ECLA to engage, or reengage, their disciplinary training with a broader context of moral, political, epistemological and aesthetic concerns. Some students enroll in the AY Programme immediately after high school, often inspired by a serious interest in politics, ethics, literature or art - and a wish to find an alternative to what they consider premature specialization.

The Berlin programme component gives students and faculty the opportunity to explore together Berlin's artistic and architectural treasures. The programme includes visits to the city's museums, private collections and galleries. In addition, faculty members organize visits to concerts, plays, films and lectures.

Highlights

* Interdisciplinary core curriculum
* International faculty recruited from Oxford, Harvard, Columbia, University of Chicago
* Guest lectures
* Small seminars and one-on-one tutorials
* Writing- and reading-intensive courses
* Berlin programme (using the city as a classroom)
* State of the World Week (focus on global affairs)
* Residential campus
* International community

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Approx. 19,000 USD (15.000 Euros)

Program Fees Include:

The comprehensive fee of 15.000 EUR includes: tuition, room and board, books (on loan) and course materials, emergency medical insurance, excursion costs, museum pass, sports card, internet access.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

ECLA has a need-based financial aid policy. Financial aid packages vary in amount and are based on applicants' demonstrated need.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay
• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

ECLA of Bard, a Liberal Arts University's Mission Statement

ECLA of Bard is a liberal arts university dedicated to the integrated study of values. Questions about values - such as justice, beauty, and truth - are placed at the centre of a rigorous curriculum. Academics from many different backgrounds work together on issues that have relevance far beyond academia. Students from over 30 countries, and a select international faculty, work together in small classes and one-to-one tutorials that encourage thoughtful dialogue.

Year Founded

2000