Greek Culture: Ancient and Modern

Experience the past and present while spending two weeks in Greece. Work in a ceramics and olive oil cooperative, cook Greek meals, compete in a foot race in an ancient stadium, perform plays in an ancient theater, participate in an archaeological dig and conduct formal observations of culture in action.

Location:  Participants will visit a variety of locations including, but not limited to, Athens, Delphi, the Peloponnese, Crete, Santorini, Olympia, Epidaurus and Corinth.

Dates:  May 13-28, 2013

Prerequisite:  Readings and research as assigned by the program coordinators; participants are encouraged, but not required, to complete PHIL:241 Ancient Philosophy.

Academic credit:  Two semester hours, this program and accompanying course satisfy the GO requirement.

Majors of interest:  Open to all majors.

Application:  Available on mySU.

Cost:  To be determined.

Financial aid:  Need-based financial aid may be available for students satisfying the GO requirement.

Program directors:  Coleen Zoller, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, and Chris Clinton