Learn the WORLD at Lynchburg College
Global Studies Seminars
Winter Break 2008-2009
Rome: The Eternal City as Art and Museum (ART 110SA) 
Contact Dr. Delane Karalow (karalow@lynchburg.edu)
or Ms. Barbara Rothermel (rothermel@lynchburg.edu)
Celebrate the New Year in Rome, the Eternal City. You’ll be on visual sensory overload as you experience firsthand some of the greatest art and architecture the world has ever produced. On this program, students explore how cemeteries, palaces, and churches, and in fact, how a city can become a museum.
*Participation in this program will fulfill the Fine Arts General Education Requirement.
Cost: $4,045 (program); $1,125 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: December 28 - January 11
Vietnam (ENGL 373SA) 
Contact Dr. David Lipani (lipani@lynchburg.edu)
Explore one of the most fascinating countries in Asia. This program is designed to introduce students to Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage, while experiencing hands-on the reality of present-day Vietnam through lectures, visits, and interaction with the Vietnamese people. Particular attention will be given to the American war and its impact on contemporary culture, especially literature.
Cost: $4,144 (program); $1,125 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: December 27 - January 13
Vietnam Program Itinerary (PDF)
The Bahamas (BIO 314)
Contact Dr. Kari Benson (benson@lynchburg.edu)
Dive into the ecology of the West Indian Coral reef ecosystem. Students will
learn to identify the reef species and will study the life history, ecology, and
behavior of these organisms. The program will largely take place on
San Salvador with some visits to nearby islands and reefs.
(Requirement: BIOL 111 or ENVS 101)
Cost: $1,775 (does not include airfare to/from Ft. Lauderdale, FL); $1,125 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: December 27 - January 6
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Spring Break 2009
Examine the influence of Moorish culture on the south of Spain through historical and contemporary contexts. Students will explore cities such as Seville and Granada in southern Spain before taking the ferry to Morocco to take in the sights and culture of Marrakech and Casablanca. (Alternative spring break course requires spring semester registration in INTL 377U)
Cost: $3,295 (program)
Dates: March 5 - March 16
Spain & Morocco Program Itineray (PDF)
"My study abroad trip to Spain was an incredible opportunity; I not only got to learn about another culture but experienced it, too! Nothing compares to the radiance of Sevilla, the night glow of the Alhambra, or the Alcazar in Segovia - Spain is an amazing country."
~Carolyn Nelson '09
Summer 2009
(All dates and prices are tentative)
Mexico: Travel Writing and Mexican Culture (ENGL 377X and Spanish Language)
*NB - This program was canceled on February 10, 2009 due to low enrollment.
Contact Dr. Georg Schwarzmann (schwarzmann@lynchburg.edu)
or Dr. Chidsey Dickson (dickson.c@lynchburg.edu)
Explore the beautiful Mexican city of Guanajuato while engaging in travel writing and/or Spanish language studies. Situated in the mountains, Guanajuato’s picturesque setting and Old World charm will inspire students with their travelogues. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their foreign language requirement through coursework at an accredited language school in Guanajuato.
Cost: $3,202 (program - Spanish only), $2,647 (program - English only), $3,395 (program - Spanish & English);
$1,170 (tuition, 3 hours for ENGL 377X only)
Dates: May 23 - June 14
Mexico Program Itinerary (PDF)
St. Lucia: Island Exploration through Service Learning (EDUC 377M, NURS 377N, INTL 398C)
Contact Dr. Sabita Manian (manian@lynchburg.edu),
Dr. David Richards (richards.d@lynchburg.edu),
Ms. Jennifer Hutchinson (hutchinson.j@lynchburg.edu),
Ms. Kathy Husted (husted.k@lynchburg.edu)
Make a difference and interact with the local culture by participating in an international service learning experience. Each activity is targeted to the student’s major program. Students also have the opportunity to explore this tropical island
as they work jointly with St. Lucians during the service learning activity.
Cost: TBA; $1,560 (tuition, 4 hours)
Dates: May 29 - June 12
Ireland: The Rise of the "Celtic Tiger" (GS 377N)
Contact Dr. Edward DeClair (declair@lynchburg.edu)
or Dr. Kate Gray (gray@lynchburg.edu)
Learn about Irish literature, history, and culture in the context of the wide-ranging changes wrought by Ireland's rapid economic growth over the last 25 years. Experience Ireland's dramatic contrasts as we explore sites megalithic to contemporary, rural to urban, from Dublin to Donegal to Galway and including Northern Ireland (UK)-- Belfast, Derry, and the Giants Causeway. From "Emerald Isle" to "Celtic Tiger," we will consider what has been gained and what may be lost forever.
Cost: $3,679 (program); $1,170 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: May 24 - June 15
Korean Studies: Hannam University, South Korea
Dr. Susan Thompson (thompson.s@lynchburg.edu)
Experience a new culture and way of life with a visit to LC’s sister school in Daejeon, South Korea. Classes focus on Korean language and culture while students explore Buddhist temples and taste Korean cuisine. Cultural activities include pottery-making, karaoke night, and a two-day excursion to Seoul, the South Korean capital. Students can earn transfer credit from Hannam University; tuition is covered by our exchange agreement.
Cost: international airfare and personal expenses
Dates: June 20 - July 12
Canada: Laval University, Quebec City (FREN 377N and SOCI 377O)
Contact Dr. Kim McCabe (mccabe@lynchburg.edu)
or Dr. Bruce Mayer (mayer@lynchburg.edu)
Enjoy a "European" experience in one of the oldest cities in North America while studying at LC's newest sister school, which offers wonderful opportunities for French language and criminology majors.
Cost (SOCI 377O): $2,595 (program); $1,170 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: May 21 - 28
Canada Sociology Program Itinerary (PDF)
Cost (FREN 377N): $2,150 (program); $1,170 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: May 13 - June 6
Canada French Language Program Brochure (PDF)
China: The Business World of a Rising Economy (MGMT 377N)
Contact Dr. Dan Messerschmidt (messerschmidt.d@lynchburg.edu)
or Dr. Lee Schimmoeller (schimmoeller@lynchburg.edu)
Discover an emerging economy firsthand with visits to dynamic corporations in Beijing and Shanghai and excursions to the Great Wall and Museum of the Terra-Cotta Army.
Cost: $2,695 (program); $1,170 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: May 26 - June 6
Austria: International Business Management (MGMT 377N)
Contact Dr. Joe Prinzinger (prinzinger@lynchburg.edu)
Take in the breathtaking Alpine scenery while gaining firsthand experience in the Austrian business community with classes at one of LC’s sister schools and site visits to multinational companies.
Cost: TBA; $1,170 (tuition, 3 hours)
Dates: May 16 - 24
Turkey and Greece: The Literature, Art, and Architecture of the Ancient World
(GS 377M and ART110SA or ENGL 377P) 
Dr. David Lipani (lipani@lynchburg.edu), Dr. Delane Karalow (karalow@lynchburg.edu),
or Ms. Barbara Rothermel (rothermel@lynchburg.edu)
Journey back to antiquity by exploring the sites and ruins of the Mediterranean world with visits to cities such as Athens and Istanbul and the many beautiful islands that dot the region.
Cost: $5871; $2,340 (tuition, 6 hours)
Dates: May 26 - June 25