SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Oxford Summer School Program The Oxford Summer School Program is a multi-discipli nary studyof the history and development of Renaissance and Reformation through examination of the philosophy, art, liter ature, science, music, politics and religion of this era. Students have the opportunity to study with the faculty of the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the University of Oxford. Lectures are normallyheld on weekly mornings, lea,;. ing the afternoon free for seminars, private study and explo ration. Field trips to places of historical importance such as St Augustine's Abbey Canterbury Cathedral, Stratford-on-Avon, and Hampton Court provide an up-close opportunity to experi ence the cultural richness of England. Unlike the Coalition sponsored programs, credits at the Oxford Summer School Program are generated directlyat the University ofOxford. Companmts &commended credits Lecture course 3 Seminar 3-6 6-9 (The Oxford Summer School is a Coalition-affiliated, not Coalition-sponsored program.) Middle East Studies Program (MES) The Middle East Studies Program (MESP) in Cairo, Egypt, provides students with the opportunity to study the cultures, religions and conflicts within this diverse and strategic region. Students from Christian colleges participate in interdiscipli nary seminar classes, receive Arabic language instruction and serve as interns with various organizations in Cairo. Partici pants spend two weeks traveling to Israel, including time in the West Bank. Additional field trips are available for inter ested students. The Middle East Studies Program encourages evangelical Christians to relate to the Muslim world in an informed and constructive manner. For additional inform.:r tion and application , see Dr. Marguerite Kraft, or make inquiry through the Department of Intercultural Studies. Components &commended credits Arabic Language 4 Seminars: Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East 4 Islam in the Modem World 4 Conflict and Change in the Middle East 1 16 Russian Studies Program (RSPJ Students attending the Russian Studies Program (RSP) spend a semester studying language, culture and history of Russia as well as current political and economic issues. In addition they interact with leaders in the community to develop a better understanding of contemporary Russian society and how, as Westerners, they can foster more interac tion with the country. Two weeks are spent in Moscow and JO weeks in Nizhni Novgorod (formerly Gorky) . The final three weeks are spent in St Petersburg. Students will spend part of the time living with a Russian family, allowing them to experience Russian culture first-hand. Aservice project during this segment of the program gives stu dents the opportunity to have a practical "hands on" work
semester LASP also offers a specialized track for science majors entitled "Tropical Science and Sustainability/ Environ mental Studies." Participants natural science students branch off from the main LASP body for six weeks to ears six of their credits in natural sciences. Likewise, each fall the LASP offers a specialized track for the students majoring in business. Enti tled '1ntemational Business: Management & Marketing" this program differs from the core program by offering six credits structured specifically for business students. For additional information and application, see Dr. David Dickson in the Department of Modem Languages, at least two semesters prior to your anticipated participation. Components &commended credits Spanish language 6 Seminar I Central American History 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 Internship 2 Central American Travel Spring: Natural Science Track Seminar II Tropical Science & Global Sustainability 4 Field Research 2 Central American travel Los Angeles FIim Studies Center (LAF) The Los Angles Film Studies Center (LAFSC) has a seme£ ter-long internship/ seminar program for upper division stu dents who are interested in an introduction to the work and workings of the mainstream Hollywood film industry. Although not intended as a substitute for film school , the LAFSC curriculum is designed to expose students to the indus try, to the manyacademic disciplines that might be appropriate to it, and to critical thinking and reflection on what it means to be a Christian in this field of endeavor. As such, the curricu lum is balanced between courses of a theoretical nature and courses that offer students a more applied introduction to the world of film. Participating studen ts may earn 16 semester hours of credit which may be applied to a variety of student programs through consultation with an academic advisor. For additional information and application see Dr. Tom Nash, or make inquiry through the Department ofCommunication. &quired Courses Internship 6 Inside Hollywood Film in Culture 3 Any two of till foll.awing ekctives: Introduction to Filmmaking (3) Screenwriting (3) Seminar in Producing the Independent Film (3) §
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