The Greek Classroom

This hybrid course will involve preparation and wrap-up work on the UM campus so that you can apply knowledge learned in the classroom during an observation and teaching experience at Anatolia College (elementary school) in Greece.  While in Greece there will also be a focus on cultural learning in the city and a short stay in a beach area near the Greek Isles.

Students will gain a global perspective on the cultural context of education with a focus on comparing American with Greek education.  Through research, interviews, and development of a case study, we will reflect on knowledge gained through direct contact with Greek educators and young students in discussion groups.

Program Highlights

  • This program would be a good fit for Elementary Education majors or any student interested in comparative education structures.
  • Learn more about Greece.
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  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
Program cost
$2,000
Dates of program
Spring 2009 (travel during Spring Break 2009 — 
March 13-22)
Location
Semester course on UM campus with Spring Break practical experience in Thessaloniki, Greece
Course credit

3 hours of EDCI 351 or EDFD 609

This course will serve as 3 of your 12 hours of credit required to remain in full-time status during Spring 2009.  The Study Abroad Office must register you for this course once your application is complete and accepted.

Prerequisites
junior standing
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty-led
Housing

Student-shared hotel rooms

Faculty members
Debby Chessin
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Housing in Greece, program-sponsored excursions, some meals, group transportation in Greece, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, tuition, some meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Vanessa Cook
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:

The following materials must be submitted by the program orientation:

  • Health and Emergency Treatment Form
  • Assumption of Risk Form
Application deadline

Scholarship: October 22

For more information about scholarships click here.

Final: November 5