SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Latin American Studies Program {LAS) Students of Council member colleges have the opportu nity to li ve and learn in Latin Ame rica through the Latin Ameri can Studies Program, based in San Jose, Costa Rica. The programs seeks to introduce students to as wide a range of Latin Ame1ican experiences as possible through the study of language, literature , culture, politic s, hi story, economi cs, ecology and religion of the region. Living with a Costa Rican fami ly, students experience and become a part of the day-to day lives of typical Latin Americans. Students also participate in a service opportunity and travel for three weeks to nearby Latin American nations. In addition to the regular program of interdisciplinaryofferings, three specialized academic tracks are available to qualified students: Advanced Languages and Literature studies (limited to Spanish majors and offered both Fall and Spring Terms), International Business and Manage ment (offered only in Fall Term) and Tropical Sciences (offered only in Spring Term). Students in all tracks earn 16 semester hours of credit. Participation natural science stu dents branch off from the main LASP body for six weeks to earn six of their credits in natural sciences. Likewise, each fall the LASP offers a specialized track for the students majoring in business. Entitled "International Business: Management & Marketing" this program differs from the core program by offering six credits structured specificallyfor business students. For additional information and app lication, see Dr. David Dickson in the Department of Modern Languages, at least two semesters prior to your anticipated participation. Components Recommended Credits Spanish language 6 Seminar I Central American Histo1 1 3 Seminar II Faith & Practice in Latin America 3 Service projects/ Central American Travel .1 16 Fall: Business Track Seminar II International Business: Management & Marketing 4 In ternship 2 Central American Travel Spring: Natural Science Track Seminar II Tropical Science & Global Sustainability 4 Field Research 2 Central American travel l Los Angeles Film Studies Center {LAF) The Los Angles Film Studies Center is designed to train students of Council member institutions to serve in various aspects of the film industry with both professional skill and Christian integrity. Students live, learn and work in the Los Angeles area near major studios. The curriculum consists of two required seminars focusing on the role of film in culture and the relationship of faith to work in this very important industry. In addition, students choose two electives in film studies. Internships in various segments of the film industry provide students with hands-on experience. The combination of the internship and seminars allow student to explore the film industry within a Christian con text and from a liberal arts
perspec ti ve . Participat ing students may earn 16 semes ter hours of credit which may be applied to a variety of student programs through consultation witl1an academic advisor. For additional information and application see Dr. Tom Nash, or make inqui1 1 through the Department of Communication. Required Courses In ternsh ip 6 Inside Holl r , ood I Film in Culture 3 Any twoof thefollowing electives: Introducti on to Filmmaking (3) Screenwriting (3) Seminar in Producing the Independent Film (3) § 16 Middle East Studies Program (MES) The Middle Eas t Studies Program based in Cairo, Egypt, allows Council students to explore and interact with the com pl ex and strategic world of the modern Middle East. The interdi sc iplinary seminars give students the opportunity to explore the di verse re ligious, social, cultural and literary tradi tions of Middle Eastern people. In addition to seminars, stu dents study the Arabic language and work as volunteers with various organizations in Cairo. Through travel to Israel, Pales tin e, Jordan and Turkey, students are exposed to the diversity and dynamism of the region. The MESP encourages and equips students to relate to the Muslim world in an infonned, constructive and Christ-centered manner at a time of tension and changes. Students earn 16 semester hours of credit. For additional information and application , see Dr. Mar guerite Kraft, or make inquiry through the Department of Intercultural Studies. Components Recommended Credits Arabic Language 4 Seminars: Peoples and Cu ltures of the Middle East 4 Islam in the Modern World 4 Connict and Change in the Middle East .1 16 Oxford Honors Program (OHP) Honors and other highly qualified students of Council member institutions have the exciting opportunity to study in England through an interdisciplinary semester at Oxford University. The rigorous academic program, aimed at increasing critical thinking skills and scholarship from an integrated Christian perspective, allows participants to choose from a wide variety of tutorial study programs in numerous disciplines, including the arts, religion, history, lit erature, and philosophy. In addition to two Oxford tutorials, students participate in a seminar and an integrative course through which they produce a scholarly proj ec t or term paper. Field trips provide opportunities for experimental learning in England 's rich historical setting. Students earn 16 hours of credit.
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