Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture

- Multi-Country

Locations in Europe,  Various cities in each country

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid

Term: Summer 

Description: The Emory University European Sephardi Jewish Culture program offers a six-week intensive course devoted to Spanish Jewish culture in Europe. The program travels to Spain, France, The Netherlands, Italy and Greece. Following the footsteps of the Jews who were expelled from Spain in 1492, the course will be held on location in Europe, where Jews established thriving communities after the expulsion.

The course explores over 500 years of Sephardi Jewish culture in Europe in the context of general European culture. Emphasis is placed on the interaction and the communication of Jews with Christians and Muslims in Europe during this period. The course offers two parts: pre-1492 study in Spain and post-1492 study in France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Greece. It combines visiting people and sites, participating in celebrations at home and in community centers, and attending lectures and discussions. The teaching format involves "hands-on" experience of the issues in different locations in Europe. In addition, students will attend lectures presented by Emory Summer Program faculty as well as local scholars and community leaders. The courses can usually satisfy elective requirements for Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, International Studies, and other majors and minors.

Visits to the following Sephardi communities and sites within the context of the local European communities will form the basis of the course. Spain: Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Girona, and Barcelona; France: Paris; Holland: Amsterdam; Italy: Venice, Bologna, and Rome; and Greece: Corfu, Athens, and Thessaloniki.

Students will be required to participate in all activities, read several books and articles, keep a journal of activities in Europe, make presentations, and take two exams.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 2.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university.

Summer: Applications for Summer 2010 will be accepted starting January 4. The deadline for receipt of applications is February 2.

Highlights:
Academic Focus: Jewish Studies and Culture
Living Arrangements: Accommodations are provided in hotels and hostels.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 10,620

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

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