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London Internship Program
The London Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a one-semester experience in London that combines an internship with academic courses offered by British faculty. London Internship programs are available in eleven areas: advertising, marketing, and public relations; arts and arts administration; business and economics; film, radio, and television; hospitality and tourism; journalism; management and finance; politics and international relations; pre-law; psychology and social policy; and theater studies.
The London semester begins with a five-week period of intensive classroom study, followed by eight weeks of internship during which students spend four days per week in an internship and one day per week in class. The supervised internship experience includes an academic component and carries 4 credits, and students enroll in three other courses for a total of 16 course credits.
Internships in the advertising, marketing, and public relations area include placements in the planning, account management, and media sections of advertising firms, in promotions or press departments of public relations companies, or in marketing departments of multinational consumer firms. Placements in the arts area include those in arts administration, architecture and design, theatre and applied fine arts, or arts promotion and publishing. For students studying economics, internships will be provided in multinational corporations and international organizations working with the European Community. Internships in film and television include work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. For internships in the journalism field, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Management and finance students are placed in the areas of accounting, banking, corporate finance, marketing, or operations. Politics students are placed with members of Parliament, constituency agents, at party headquarters, or with public interest groups. Students in pre-law intern with solicitors or legal departments of commercial organizations. Psychology and social policy internships include those in psychology, social work, health administration, occupational or physical therapy, or social action. The theater internship includes all aspects of the performance arts.
Housing is provided in furnished apartments in South Kensington, and courses are offered in the University’s own facility. The London Internship Program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms.
Courses
Required Courses
Students must enroll in the required core class in their chosen field of study.
Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy
A comprehensive overview of integrated marketing communications in the UK. Focuses on advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing. Students examine marketing strategy using British and European case studies. Brand identity, market segmentation, and product positioning within the framework of pricing, promotion, and placement relative to competition. 4 cr.
Arts and Arts Administration
CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design
Provides a broad introduction to visual arts and design in modern Britain. Through lectures and visits to museums, galleries, and dealers, examines the recent history of art and design, the London art market, and the British art establishment. 4 cr.
Economics
CAS EC 364 Economic Policy: A British Perspective
Prereq: CAS EC 101, or equivalent. Develops the ability to apply microeconomic analysis to a range of economic problems and policies. Particular attention to aspects of industrial and social policy. Also examines consequences of the European single currency. The context is the British economy, with comparisons with other European Union economies and the United States. 4 cr.
Film, Radio, and Television
COM FT 316 British Film and TV Since 1960
Provides an understanding of the ways in which film, television, radio, and other British mass media function, and how the products of British media are distributed through British culture. Examines selected elements of the media focusing on production, marketing, promotion, and new technologies. 4 cr.
Hospitality and Tourism
COM HF 365 British Tourism—Knowing Britain Inside and Out
Examines all aspects of the British Tourist Industry through lectures, field trips, class discussions, and video presentations. Students acquire a basic core knowledge of Britain, become comfortable with British culture, and understand what Britain can deliver in both a leisure and business context. 4 cr.
Journalism
COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society
Intensive study of British media in the context of the political, cultural, and social life of the United Kingdom. Close attention to the practical aspects of television, radio, and newspapers, together with social, economic, and commercial background against which the British media function. 4 cr.
Management and Finance
SMG MG 429 The European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
Prereq: SMG SM 323 or equivalent. Presents the changing political, economic, legal, and labor environments of the European marketplace. Raises key questions and issues facing European businesses today and those wishing to do business with the EU; accounts for, and evaluates, strategic and operational responses to Europe’s evolving environment. 4 cr.
Politics and International Relations
CAS PO 360 British Political Institutions
Overview of the British government, beginning with its philosophical, historical, and legal bases. Detailed study of its structures and operations at the center and in individual constituencies. Special attention to the position of the Prime Minister, the role of Parliament, the cabinet, the civil service, and the institutions that make up the legal system. 4 cr.
Pre-law
CAS PO 534 Comparative British and American Constitutional Law
Introduction to the study of constitutions and constitutional systems of government. Begins by asking what can be learned from comparing political systems. Explores the distinctions between law and politics, between political science and the study of law, and between the empirical study of political systems and the theoretical arguments that underpin much political debate. 4 cr.
Psychology and Social Policy
CAS PS 365 Psychology Applied to Social Issues
Addresses the contributions that have been made by social psychological theory and research to some of the most crucial issues confronting contemporary British society. Includes sections on individual behavior, attitude formation, persuasion, and interpersonal relationships. Focus on such issues as group and gender, health care, social violence, and prejudice. 4 cr.
Theatre Studies
CFA DR 443 Experiencing London Theater in the Postwar World
Introduces a wide range of current theatre practice in London, including straight plays, arts administration, and live performance. Discussions of the British theatre system with leading practitioners across the spectrum of the craft. Also covers the development of theatre as an industry in London as well as such issues as government funding and the marketing of the arts. 4 cr.
Elective Courses
Some elective courses are open to all; others are track-specific. Please see the International Programs website or catalog for more detail.
CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
Covers London’s architecture, planning, and history from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Presents architecture within a wide social and economic context. Examines the problems facing London as a modern city following the postwar reconstruction and the development of massive housing programs. 4 cr.
CAS AH 388 British Painting from Holbein to the Twentieth Century
Surveys British painting from the Reformation to the end of the nineteenth century. Emphasis on the cultural context of art in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The development of portraiture, landscape, genre, and history painting are also discussed. 4 cr.
CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
Prereq: CAS EC 102 or equivalent. Presents the structure of the European financial system, covering the principal financial markets and institutions, and the analytical concepts and tools that help explain the processes of price formation and the behavior of participants in these markets. Examines spot and foreign exchange dealings, the Eurocurrency and Eurobond markets, futures and options, and swaps and options. 4 cr.
CAS EC 360 British Macroeconomic Policy
Analyzes the structure of UK governance and the economic policy formation process. Examines the UK’s relationship with its former colonies and the changing trading relationship between its Empire and the EU. Also considers paradigm shifts in domestic macroeconomic policy, the industrial structure and labor economics, foreign direct investment, economic development policy, and environmental issues. 4 cr.
CAS EN 310 Introduction to Modern British and Irish Literature
Considers the nature and function of modern British and Irish literature, with readings in poetry, fiction, and drama. Also examines the social and political roles literature has played in the last century. 4 cr.
CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: A Critic's Perspective
Offers a broad critical study of the major developments in British drama over the past fifty years. The work of specific playwrights is analyzed in detail. Students produce written and oral critical analyses of plays read and observed during the course. 4 cr.
CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
Close critical reading of four plays toward an intimate understanding of the verbal and dramatic qualities of Shakespeare’s genius, and of the myriad ways in which meanings are expressed through the language, imagery, structure, and dramatic possibilities of the works. 4 cr.
CAS HI 357 The Anglo-American Legal Tradition
Describes the evolution of the Common Law of England and the development of statute law and its transfer to the American colonies. The impact of the American Revolution on the legal systems of the United States is examined, as well as the way in which the US Constitution created a new framework for American law. 4 cr.
CAS IR 386 Seminar in International Business
Reviews international business operations in Britain and the EU, and their underlying principles and concepts. Examines strategy, operations, and control. Using case studies, students gain experience in the application of relevant international management concepts and techniques. 4 cr.
CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe—A New Beginning
Investigates the changes that have been taking place in Britain as the twenty-first century begins, with special attention to the effect the European Union is having on the United Kingdom and its people. 4 cr.
CAS PO 358 Issues in Contemporary Politics
British/EU political and trade relations; crime, punishment, and social justice; race and nationalism; fascism and the extreme right today; feminism, sexuality, and women in politics; Anglo-American problems of public administration; and pressure groups, the police, and industrial relations. 4 cr.
CAS SO 301 Challenge and Change in British Education
Fall and spring only. Examines the development of education policy in Britain. Traces the expansion of secondary education over the course of the twentieth century, the emergence of debate over the concept of “educational disadvantage” since the 1950s, the comprehensive reorganization of secondary education in the 1960s and 1970s, the changing ideas of the 1980s and 1990s, and New Labour’s policies. 4 cr.
CAS SO 321 Contemporary Issues in British Welfare
Reviews the creation and development of the welfare state in Britain and explores some of the current issues of the social welfare system. Particular attention to comparison with other welfare systems. Covers health and social services with a focus on political and economic issues. 4 cr.
CFA DR 507 Contemporary British Theatre
Provides the critical tools to understand and enjoy theatre from the perspectives of the playbooks and the productions themselves. Surveys and explains the major developments in British theatre since 1956. Coursework focuses on weekly theatre visits, including both mainstream and fringe theatre productions. 4 cr.
COM CM 334 Advertising in the UK
Examines the structure and organization of UK mass media from a commercial and business perspective. Terrestrial and satellite TV, billboard and transport, newspapers and magazines, and radio and film are examined in a practical advertising context. 4 cr.
COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy
Studies how advertising is effectively planned in the UK to achieve the objectives of the overall marketing plan. Examines the disciplines of agency account planning, research, and client brand management, enabling students to critically assess creative work in terms of strategy, objectives, and execution. 4 cr.
COM CM 413 Problem Solving in British Public Relations
Examines techniques commonly used by British public relations agencies, using case studies drawn from specific internship placements. Also examines the role of public relations agencies in relationship to the British press, other forms of media, and the role of marketing and advertising; and the growth of the public relations industry in the UK and the rest of Europe since the mid-1980s. 4 cr.
COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
Offers a combined social history and technological survey of British filmmaking since World War II. The selected films provide vivid points of departure for an understanding of how British culture and society have evolved. 4 cr.
COM FT 318 British Television Studies
Examines the content and form of British television programs, contrasting them with American programming. Special emphasis on the study of genres and conventions. Drama, news, comedy, consumer affairs, children’s television, sports, and other genres are explored in the light of Britain’s cultural and political identity. 4 cr.
COM JO 416 The Foreign Correspondent: International Reporting
Introduces major British and international news issues, and develops knowledge of major and secondary world news communications systems. Examines principal London news sources and appropriate techniques of information gathering, including the practicalities of working as a correspondent in London. 4 cr.
SAR HP 522 Health and Wellness Through the Lifespan: A UK Perspective
A sociocultural approach to contemporary issues of health and wellness in the UK. Examines such issues as homelessness, health promotion, and the implications of modern medicine throughout the lifespan from childhood to old age. 4 cr.
SMG MK 467 International Marketing Management
Develops a critical appreciation of both the opportunities and challenges associated with the increasing globalization of markets. Covers the key environmental forces shaping the needs and preferences of the global consumer and the impact of foreign, political, and economic factors on the marketing mix. 4 cr.
Internship Courses
CAS AH 505 Internship in Art and Arts Administration; CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics; CAS HU 425 Practicum in Visual/Performing Arts; CAS PO 451 Internship in British Politics; CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law; CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organizations; CAS PS 495 Internship in Human and Health Services; COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations; COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television; COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism; SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration
London Music Program with the Royal College of Music
Boston University’s London music program is offered by arrangement with the Royal College of Music (RCM), recognized as a leading institution for the education of the professional musician. The RCM provides specialized musical education and professional training of the highest international level for performers and composers. All music instruction is conducted at the RCM, and students choose liberal arts electives from courses offered by the Boston University London Center. This program is offered during the fall semester only.
London, School of Education Program
A collaborative program between Boston University and fully accredited local organizations. Boston University and the host institution conduct classes, supervise student teaching, coordinate cultural activities, and provide housing and other services for program participants. Students earn 16 semester-hour credits in specialized coursework in cross-cultural studies, international education, and student teaching in a community institution. This program is offered during the fall semester only.
London Acting Program with LAMDA
Boston University’s acting program is offered in conjunction with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world. This program is offered during the spring semester only.
Students are housed in the South Kensington area of London, and courses are taught at both the University’s own facility and nearby Imperial College. All courses are taught by professors from LAMDA, with the exception of CFA DR 507, which is taught by a faculty member from the Boston University London Internship Program. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 16–20 (Acting) or 18 (Theater Studies) Boston University credits.
Courses
CFA DR 316 Voice and Speech/LAMDA
Exercises to increase flexibility and range in speaking. Study of dialects and characterization as they relate to voice and speech. 2 cr.
CFA DR 326 Acting Restoration/LAMDA
3 cr.
CFA DR 327 Acting Shakespeare/LAMDA
4 cr.
CFA DR 338 Movement/LAMDA
Styles of movement including commedia dell’arte, court dance, and other period forms. Dance techniques and improvisation. 2 cr.
CFA DR 339 Historic Dance
A movement-oriented study of dances and their social background from Elizabethan period and seventeenth through nineteenth centuries. Develops special awareness, period empathy, poise, and deportment. Includes Flamenco, commedia dell’arte, cart dance, and other period forms. 3 cr.
London Art History Program with the Courtauld Institute of Art
This program offers a full semester of art history at Britain’s preeminent art institute, the world-renowned Courtauld Institute of Art, on the Strand in central London.
Students in the program are considered full members of the Courtauld student body and study alongside Courtauld students. They receive all of the privileges of Courtauld students, including membership in the student union, library privileges at the University of London, as well as University of London e-mail addresses and identification cards. This program is offered fall semester only.
Courses
CAS AH 300E Frameworks for Interpretation: Historiography and Display
Builds upon students’ first-hand encounters with works of art to develop critical thinking and introduce a more specialized investigation of art. 6 cr.
CAS AH 320E Modern British Art and Design
This course is part of the regular BU London curriculum but includes special requirements for Courtauld students and is taken prior to the beginning of the Courtauld fall term. This course will fulfill the Art History major requirement for a course in modern art. 4 cr.
Elective Course
Students choose one 6-credit, 400-level elective Courtauld seminar in a specific period of the history of Western art, selected from a varying menu of options spanning antiquity to the present day. 6 cr.
F R A N C E
Grenoble Language and Liberal Arts Program
The Grenoble Language & Liberal Arts Program offers a semester or academic year of intensive language study and university coursework in one of France’s most beautiful cities. With its strong student population, both the city and the Universit é de Grenoble have long-standing traditions of welcoming students from all over the world.
The Grenoble program offers instruction on two different levels: Level I, for students at the intermediate level; and Level II, for students already proficient in French. Qualified students may move from Level I in the fall to Level II in the spring, thus participating for an academic year. It is recommended that students participate in Level II for the full academic year. Both levels are offered either semester. All students are fully integrated into university life and have ample opportunity to practice their French and acquire a firsthand knowledge of French culture.
Students earn 16 semester-hour credits upon successful completion of a semester’s work, or 32 credits for the academic year.
Curriculum
The Universit é de Grenoble is divided into three autonomous institutions: Grenoble I (sciences), Grenoble II (social sciences), and Grenoble III (languages and letters). The Universit é de Grenoble III houses the Centre Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (CUEF) where the intensive French language class is taught. Students in the advanced program may enroll in regular courses in the Universities of Grenoble II and III (social sciences and humanities).
Level I: Intensive French Language Level I offers an intensive French-language curriculum at the Centre Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (CUEF) of the Universit é de Grenoble, which is among the best French-language teaching centers in France. Level I students take four classes for a total of 16 credits. Students are placed into one of three tracks based on previous coursework and a placement exam; the language courses use audiovisual instruction and intensive drilling to improve speaking, writing, and reading skills, and allow students to complete three semesters of French in three months. In addition to 12 credits of language coursework, students also take a course in the development of French civilization and culture taught by the resident director, for which they conduct an ethnographic research project.
CAS LF 211 Third-Semester French
Reinforces and extends skills in grammar and conversation. Literary readings, with discussions in class. Taught in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 212 Fourth-Semester French
Continuation of CAS LF 211. Grammar review, conversations, and composition. Selections from contemporary literature, with discussions in class. Taught in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 261 French Civilization
Required (Level I). Seminar exploring French culture and civilization. Course materials include periodical literature in English and French, a French history book, and current French news or programs on society and politics. Field trips required. Throughout the semester, students are required to do an ethnographic study on French civilization. 4 cr.
CAS LF 303 French Composition and Conversation I
Development of sophistication in handling the spoken and written language in social and academic situations. Grammar review, writing, pronunciation, comprehension, conversation, and vocabulary building. Taught in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 304 French Composition and Conversation II
Continuation of CAS LF 303. Grammar review, writing, pronunciation, comprehension, conversation, and vocabulary building. Taught in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 306 Advanced Oral Expression
Special attention is given to corrective phonetics. Readings of poetic and dramatic texts with emphasis on diction. Transcription based on International Phonetic Alphabet. 4 cr.
Level II: French Language and University Studies Level II offers advanced students the opportunity to enroll directly in the Université de Grenoble. Eligibility for coursework at the university is determined by a placement exam administered in Grenoble. Qualified students select four upper-level academic courses from offerings in the Faculté des Langues, Lettres et Communication (Université Stendhal), the Faculté des Sciences Sociales (Université Pierre Mendès), the CUEF, or a combination thereof. Students choose from a variety of subjects such as art history, French literature, cinema, economics, political science, international relations, psychology, and more. In addition, all Level II students take a semester-long, advanced 4-credit course in written and oral French through CUEF: Travaux Pratiques, for which they complete an ethnographic research project. Level II students take five classes for a total of 16 credits.
Travaux Pratiques (4 credits) is a required language class. Students choose four other courses (3 credits each) from the Centre Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (CUEF) and Université de Grenoble Faculté (FAC) offerings, depending on course availability and placement test results. CUEF classes are designed for foreign students learning French, and FAC classes are regular French university classes.
CAS FR 303 Travaux Pratiques I
CAS FR 304 Travaux Pratiques II
Required (Level II). Advanced course in written and oral French meets eight hours (at the advanced level) to ten hours (at the intermediate level) per week. Students take a placement exam at the beginning of the semester and are placed in the appropriate section. 4 cr.
Academic Courses Students select four academic courses from CUEF or Université de Grenoble offerings. These 3-credit courses meet for one-and-a-half to two hours a week and require a final paper and/or exam. Course offerings at the University change from year to year. However, the courses noted below are representative of those chosen by recent program students. All coursework is upper level.
Courses offered by CUEF (300 level) Includes History of Art, French Cinema, and The Politics and Economics of Contemporary France.
Courses offered by the Université de Grenoble (300 level) In the past, students enrolling in Université de Grenoble courses have taken a variety of courses in the humanities and social sciences. These courses have included literature, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Grenoble Science Program
This program is designed for science students who want to combine science coursework in English with the study of French and an introduction to French life and culture. It is further designed to fit neatly into the existing curricula and requirements for prehealth and other science students.
Students take an intensive French language course (available at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. There is no requirement for prior language study.). Students then choose three or four elective courses. These courses are taught in English and are approved by Boston University. Fall semester only.
Required Course
CAS LF 113 Intensive Beginning French
Prereq: placement examination results. Intensive French course for beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of French, emphasizing the basic communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (If CAS LF 111, 112, 123, 131, 132, or a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course cannot be taken for credit.) 4 cr.
Students who have studied French previously can enroll in a 4-credit language course at the intermediate or advanced levels.
Elective Courses
Students choose three:
CAS BI 203 Cell Biology (CM)
Prereq: CAS BI 108 and CAS CH 102 or equivalent. Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. 4 cr, 1st sem.
CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry 1
Prereq: CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112. Fundamentals of contemporary organic chemistry, including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Environmental problems, action of drugs, chemical warfare agents, insecticides, and chemical causes of disease. Laboratory includes extraction, distillation, and chromatography. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, one hour prelab lecture, three-and-a-half hours lab on alternate weeks. 4 cr, 1st sem.
CAS MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability
Prereq: good background in high school algebra. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, MA 115, or MA 213. Elementary treatment of probability densities, means, variances, correlation, independence, the binomial distribution, the central limit theorem. Stresses understanding and theoretical manipulation of statistical concepts. 4 cr, 1st sem.
Optional Course
Taken in addition to above courses.
CAS NS 291 Introduction to Scientific Research
Prereq: enrollment in Boston University’s Dresden or Grenoble Science Program. An introduction to the performance of scientific research through lectures, discussions, and readings about the design of projects, understanding of scientific literature, and ethics of research and publication. Includes 4–6 weeks of practical research experience. 2 cr.
Paris Internship Program
The Paris Internship Program combines intensive French language study and liberal arts coursework in French with an eight-week internship.
In the first half of the semester students enroll in three classes: one course to develop their language skills and two other courses of their choice, depending on their language proficiency.
Upon successful completion of the first half of the semester, students work as full-time interns for eight weeks, Monday through Friday. Students earn a total of 16 credits upon successful completion of the program.
All internships include an academic component and are contingent on requests for interns, students’ language ability, and their past professional experience. Internships in advertising, marketing, and public relations include work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for specific advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Students in the arts and arts administration may work for museums, theaters, or galleries. Internships in business and economics include placements in accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research, law, marketing, or operations. Internships in film, radio, and television include work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. Internships in health and human services include clinical and non-clinical placements in the fields of psychology, health services, social work, and social action. For placements in hospitality administration, students work in the hospitality industry in fields such as hotel or restaurant management. For internships in the journalism field, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Politics and international relations students are placed with government officials, constituency groups, or in election campaigns. Placements are also available in international organizations.
Curriculum
After a placement verification exam in Paris, students are placed in one of the following tracks:
Track I
Designed for those who have completed through fourth and fifth-semester French. It includes two language courses, one elective, and the internship course. Language courses:
CAS FR 300 Advanced Language Practicum
4 cr.
CAS FR 301 French Communication Skills
4 cr.
Track II
Designed for more advanced students of French (six or more semesters). It includes one language course, two electives, and the internship course. Language course:
CAS FR 304 Travaux Pratiques
4 cr.
Elective Courses
Elective coursework is taught in French. Track I students choose one of the following. Track II students choose two.
CAS LF 342 Paris Aujourd'hui
Follows the politics of culture, notably through works of literature and film currently the object of interest in Paris. Reflects on how these chosen works are of socioeconomic concern. Also assesses the state of politics of culture peculiar to France. 4 cr.
CAS LF 343 La France à Paris: Paris in Literature and the Arts
Using the city of Paris as a unique text, students learn to read its monuments and buildings and to interpret selected texts (fiction, history, politics) devoted to the city. Authors include Villon, Hugo, Baudelaire, Balzac, Zola, and Djebar. 4 cr.
CAS AH 356 French Art and Architecture
An exploration of French art and architecture. Major building complexes and urban projects are studied in light of contemporary social and political currents. Topics cover: urban development of Paris from Gallo-Roman times through twentieth-century modernization: La Défense and the Centre Beaubourg. 4 cr.
CAS EC 361 Economic Development of Europe
Offers a broad understanding of the European Union, its history, and its prospects for growth beyond the current member-states. Topics: Europe in search of new structures; institutions of the Union; economic policies of the European Union; social dimensions of an integrated market; monetary policies; and relations with other free market nations, with Eastern and Central Europe, and with developing countries. 4 cr.
CAS PO 450 Paris Politique
Introduction to the political life of France, beginning with a historical overview of the French political system. Examines issues related to administrative organization, the civil service, regionalism, and France’s role in the international community. 4 cr.
Internship Courses
CAS AH 505 Internship in Art/Architecture Abroad; CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics Abroad; CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad; CAS PO 455 Internship in International Organizations; CAS PS 495 Internship in Health and Human Services; COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations; COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television; COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism; SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration
Combined Academic Year Programs in French
The varied experiences and perspectives offered by Boston University’s semester programs in French may be combined for a full academic year of study. Students may want to compare the impact of French culture on the former French colony of Niger, West Africa, with life in Grenoble or Paris, or they may find that a semester of language study in Grenoble is excellent preparation for a semester of further study and an internship experience in Paris. For the second option, students spend their fall semester at the Universit é de Grenoble, participating in either the Intensive Language Program or the Advanced University Program, and the spring semester in the Paris or Geneva Internship Programs. The language training provided by the Université de Grenoble during the fall semester qualifies students for one of the two tracks offered in the Paris Internship Program. Applicants to the Combined Academic Year Program in Grenoble and Paris are admitted to the Grenoble Program for the fall semester and are provisionally admitted to the spring program in Paris, with final admittance based on their progress in Grenoble.
G E R M A N Y
Dresden Program
Boston University offers several fields of study at Technische Universität Dresden for students of any major. Qualified undergraduates are able to spend either the entire academic year or one semester in Dresden as visiting students directly enrolled at Technische Universität Dresden.
University Studies Program
Students with two or more semesters of college-level German may qualify for the University Studies Program. Prior to the start of university courses, students participate in a unique, seven-week/112-hour, intensive language and cultural immersion course. A series of excursions brings them into centers of German policy, industry, commerce, education, and the arts. During these excursions, students conduct interviews or other interactive work. At the start of the university semester (in October or April), students enroll in three university courses.
Dresden Science Program
Fall semester only
This program is designed for science students who want to combine science coursework in English with the study of German. It is further designed to fit neatly into science students’ existing curricula and requirements. Students take an intensive beginning German course and choose three electives from the following: Organic Chemistry I, Cell Biology, Basic Statistics and Probability, and Sociology of Culture. (These courses are taught in English and approved by Boston University.)
Required Course
CAS LG 113 Intensive Beginning German
Intensive German course for beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of German, emphasizing the basic communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 4 cr.
Elective Courses
Students choose three of the following courses, typical for science students in the first semester of their sophomore year:
CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry
Fundamentals of organic chemistry, including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Laboratory includes extraction, distillation, and chromatography. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, one hour prelab lecture, three-and-a-half hours lab in alternate weeks. 4 cr.
CAS BI 203 Cell Biology
Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. 4 cr.
CAS MA 213 Statistics
Prereq: good background in high school algebra. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, MA 115, or MA 213. 4 cr.
CAS IP 400 Sociology of Culture
Examines the mutual interdependence between social structure and culture, focusing on the ways in which belief, faith, knowledge, symbol, ritual and the like both produce and are products of social organization. 4 cr.
Optional Course
Taken in addition to the above courses.
CAS NS 291 Introduction to Scientific Research
Prereq: enrollment in Boston University’s Dresden or Grenoble Science Program. An introduction to the performance of scientific research through lectures, discussions, and readings about the design of projects, understanding of scientific literature, and ethics of research and publication. Includes 4–6 weeks of practical research experience. 2 cr.
Dresden Engineering Program
Spring semester only
After completing the intensive German-language and cultural-immersion course, engineering and science students choose three from the following list of courses at the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD): Differential Equations, Electric Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Waves and Modern Physics, Principles of Biology, and Linear Algebra. They must also take The Social Nature of Technology. (These courses are taught in English and approved by Boston University.)
Students also participate in field trips to research institutions, technical museums, and companies offering insight into the history, the present, and the future of engineering technologies.
CAS LG 113 Intensive Beginning German
Intensive German course for beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of German, emphasizing the basic communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Meets two hours a week for the remainder of the semester. 4 cr.
CAS SO 315 The Social Nature of Technology
Prereq: admission to the Dresden Engineering and Science Program. Theoretical foundations of sociology of technology from antiquity through the modern age. Explores the paradox of technology as being socially constructed, but treated as similar to nature. 4 cr.
Engineering and Science Courses
CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
Prereq: CAS MA 225 or MA 230 or equivalent. Focuses on first-order linear and separable equations, constant coefficient theory, second-order variable-coefficient equations, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, systems of first-order equations, and power series methods. Applications and modeling of real phenomena are included throughout. 4 cr.
CAS MA 242 Linear Algebra
Systems of linear equations; matrices. Vector spaces and linear transformations. Determinants. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications. (Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 142 or ENG EK 102.) 2 cr, either semester.
CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
Prereq: CAS PY 211, 212 and CAS MA 124 or equivalents. Focuses on waves and physical optics, relativistic mechanics, experimental foundations of quantum mechanics, atomic structure, physics of molecules and solids, atomic nuclei and elementary particles. 4 cr.
ENG EK 304 Energy and Thermodynamics
Prereq: CAS PY 211. Coreq: CAS MA 225. Macroscopic treatment of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamic systems. Zeroth, first, and second laws; properties of simple compressible substances; entropy; energy availability; ideal gas mixtures and psychometrics; and thermodynamic cycles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion. Includes lab. 4 cr.
ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory
Prereq: ENG EK 125; coreq: CAS MA 226 or equivalents. Introduction to electric circuit analysis and design; voltage, current, and power, element I-V curves, circuit laws and theorems; energy storage; frequency domain, frequency response, transient response, sinusoidal steady state and transfer functions; and operational amplifers, design. Includes lab. 4 cr.
ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Prereq: high school biology and at least one semester of college chemistry. For biomedical engineers. Principles of cell and molecular biology and biochemistry emphasizing biomolecules, the flow of genetic information, cell structure and function, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. 4 cr.
Internship Program
Students with four or more semesters of college-level German may qualify for the internship program. Academic internships vary according to students’ interests, backgrounds, previous work experience, and language abilities. Most internships will be offered in the following areas: business and economics, engineering, film and television, health and human services, and journalism. However, the Dresden program provides opportunities in a myriad of disciplines; students from all fields are encouraged to apply. Complementary coursework will run in tandem with the internship.
Students begin their internships during week nine and continue to work for an average of 30 hours a week. They also enroll in two or more courses at the TUD and attend three to four faculty-directed sessions on the academic component of their internship. During the final week of the program, students attend a capstone seminar in which they deliver the final presentations on their academic internship projects.
Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 15–20 Boston University credits.
Technische Universität Dresden
One of the oldest technical universities in Germany, the Technische Universität Dresden’s buildings and institutes cover over 650 acres and form an integral part of the city of Dresden. Since German reunification in 1990, new disciplines have been added to the traditional faculties of sciences and engineering. These include humanities, social sciences (economics, art history, political science, etc.), and medicine. As a result, the range of courses now offered at the Universität is extremely broad and unusual in Germany. In addition, the Universität sponsors a wide range of student clubs, cultural societies, sports facilities, and activities available to all students. Program students live in university dormitories with German students for the duration of their stay.
Selected TUD Courses
Environmental Economics
This course discusses the global aspects of environmental protection and deals with the economic concepts and instruments which are relevant to this view of economics. (Vorlesung, 3 cr.)
International Financial Markets
Gives an introduction to the characteristics and mechanisms of the foreign exchange market. Analysis of international money, loans, and capital markets. (Vorlesung, 3 cr.)
Introduction to the Study of German Literature
A lecture series taught by specialists in medieval, modern, and contemporary German literature. Topics include cultural theory, media studies, orality and literacy, history of the discipline, approaches to textual analysis, historicity, genre theory, intertextuality, contextualism, and literary production and reception. (Vorlesung, 3 cr.)
The “German Question” in International Relations
An in-depth study of the “German Question” and how it relates to Germany, Europe, and the world. The periods of study are the post-World War II decade, the Ostpolitik of Willi Brandt’s regime, and the falling of the iron curtain after 1989. (Hauptseminar, 4 cr.)
Novels of the Goethe Era
By the year 1800, novels had reached a significant level of popularity in Germany. In this seminar, which covers two semesters, students read eight to ten novels of the age of Goethe, and discuss them in terms of the novel as a genre and their meaning for Germany and for Europe. (Hauptseminar, 4 cr.)
Regional Studies/Current Events
The main goal of this seminar is to broaden the foreign student’s knowledge of Germany. Students learn about the geography of the country, and the current events and present-day problems that affect Germany, using and learning the proper German terminology. (Seminar, 4 cr.)
The United Nations as an International System
(Taught in cooperation with the Center for Political Education of Saxony.) Deals with the changing role of the United Nations after the end of the Cold War through an examination of the historical dimension, an overview of the mechanisms of the UN, and an inquiry into the future influence of the UN in global security. (Seminar, 4 cr.)
G U A T E M A L A
Guatemala Archaeology Program
The Guatemala Archaeology Program provides students with an unparalleled experience in Maya archeology, history, and culture through intensive language study in the beautiful colonial town of Antigua and archaeological fieldwork at San Bartolo, one of the premier archeological sites in the Maya world. Spring semester of even-numbered years.
During the first four weeks of the program, students study intensive Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial capital. For the remaining twelve weeks of the semester, students live, study, and work at the San Bartolo field camp and participate alongside the world’s foremost authorities in the ongoing investigation of this stunning pre-classic discovery. Recent investigations in the San Bartolo region of northern Guatemala have substantiated the view of pre-classic as the dynamic period when all aspects of later Maya civilization, including urbanization, hieroglyphic writing, and monumental architecture, were developed and refined. Students in this program will work at the cutting edge of Maya archaeology.
Courses
CAS SP 400 Intensive Spanish Language and Culture
4 cr.
CAS AR 503 Archaeological Field Methods: Survey and Excavation
An interdisciplinary course dealing with field and laboratory techniques; research methods, concepts, and problems in archaeological theory; and formulation of research designs. 4 cr.
CAS AR 551 Studies in Mesoamerican Archaeology
Analysis of major events and processes of the Maya area as studied through field tours of archaeological sites and informal proseminars. 4 cr.
CAS AR 556 Archaeological Field Research Experience
Supervised original research in an excavation, survey, or field laboratory situation, as part of a field study program. 8 cr.
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Dublin Internship Program
The Dublin Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in Dublin, Ireland. The program combines an internship with coursework on various aspects of Ireland’s dynamic history and contemporary culture, including its literature, politics, social policy, economy, and media.
During the first six weeks, students take two core courses: Irish Culture and Society and History of Ireland. Study of these topics familiarizes students with Dublin’s society and prepares them to be more confident and competent interns. For the final eight-week period, students participate in Dublin’s local work-life through assigned internships with Irish and multinational businesses and organizations. Students work full time, four days per week, while also enrolling in an elective course on modern Irish arts, literature, or media. All internships include an academic component.
Internships in advertising and public relations include work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Students in the arts and arts administration may work for museums, theatres, or galleries. Internships in business and economics include placements in accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research, marketing, or operations. Internships in film, radio, and television feature work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. Internships in health and human services offer clinical and nonclinical placements in the fields of psychology, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and social action. For placements in hospitality administration, students work in the hospitality industry in fields such as hotel or restaurant management. For internships in journalism, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Politics and international relations students are placed with government officials, constituency groups, or in election campaigns. For pre-law internships, students work in research and documentation for local Dublin law firms. Placements are also available in information technology and telecommunications.
Courses are taught by faculty from Dublin-area universities and are held on the campus of Dublin City University. Students live in Irish households in the Dublin area or in university residence halls. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.
Required Core Courses
CAS HI 325/PO 381 History of Ireland
Evolution of modern Ireland. Examination of four themes: Ireland’s relationship with England; Ireland and the Catholic Church; Ireland during the union with Great Britain (especially the famine); and the emergence of the modern Irish nation. Emphasis on economic, political, and religious developments. 4 cr.
CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society
Overview of modern Irish history from the founding of the modern state in 1922 to the present day. Study of Ireland’s political and social structures. Topics include the past and present influence of the Catholic Church, the Northern question, current social policy, and unresolved social issues. 4 cr.
Elective Courses
CAS AR 340 The Arts in Ireland
Two-part course, with focus in the first part on traditional Irish music and Irish theatrical traditions, and in the second part on the visual arts (the Celtic Era, Modernism, and works from the twentieth century to the present). 4 cr.
CAS EN 392 Modern Irish Literature
Survey of Irish literature from the late nineteenth-century literary revival to the present. Authors include Yeats, Lady Gregory, Douglas Hyde, J. M. Synge, Joyce, Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, and Roddy Doyle. Emphasis on literature’s role in fashioning national identities; the writer as social critic. 4 cr.
COM CM 415 Mass Media in Ireland
Introduction to the Irish media, with emphasis on print journalism, television, and film. Examines each of these media in terms of its historical development, its role in Irish social history, and the contemporary issues and debates surrounding it. Topics are contextualized sociologically and theoretically, with explanation of research methods where necessary. 4 cr.
Internship Courses
CAS AH 505 Internship in Arts/Architecture Abroad; CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics; CAS HU 425 Practicum in the Arts; CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad; CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law; CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organizations; CAS PS 495 Internship in Health and Human Services; COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations; COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television; COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism; SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration
I S R A E L
Haifa Language, Liberal Arts, & Internship Program
The Haifa program combines language study with a semester at the University of Haifa. Upon successful completion of the program, a student may receive between 16 and 19 semester-hour credits for the term. The goal is to introduce students to Israeli cultural, intellectual, political, and social life, offering them a broader perspective on the entire country.
Prior to the commencement of the regular semester at the University of Haifa, students may also choose to particiate in an ulpan (intensive Hebrew language program) or a 4-credit study tour, depending on the semester of study.
Students then enroll in the University of Haifa’s International School. Generally, each student takes four or five courses (three credit hours each) per semester. A typical one-semester program includes a course in Hebrew language and one related to the culture or history of Israel and the Middle East. The remaining courses may be in the student’s area of concentration or the general liberal arts curriculum. Students proficient in Hebrew may elect courses offered in the regular university curriculum.
Students may also participate in internships for academic credit. Placements vary according to students’ interests, backgrounds, and language abilities.
The University of Haifa, founded in 1963, is one of Israel’s leading universities. It is situated atop Mount Carmel along the Mediterranean coast and, along with spectacular views of the Carmel Forest and the Zebulon Valley from its Eshkol Tower, it boasts modern facilities, one of the finest English libraries in Israel, and an internationally known museum of archaeology. It is the principal center for higher education in the social sciences and humanities in northern Israel. The university has the largest enrollment of Israeli-Arab students in Israel, including Muslim and Christian Arabs, Druze, Cherkessians, and Bedouins.
Selected Courses
Not all courses available every semester.
Hebrew Language: Elementary I and II
Basic grammar: main verb constructions in present and past tenses and elementary syntax forms. Development of elementary reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on conversation to increase the student’s ability to communicate with Israelis. Listening comprehension is enhanced through regular sessions in the language laboratory. 6 cr.
Ethnic Groups in Israel
Gives student basic knowledge of the Jewish ethnic groups in Israel and their cultures. Historical and sociological background, holiday customs, ceremonies connected to rites of passage (birth, marriage, death), and folklore. 3 cr.
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Examines the roots, development, and directions of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Focus on the evaluation of these factors using Arab, Israeli, and foreign sources. Thematic and chronological analysis of the conflict. 3 cr.
Modernist Israeli Fiction
Reading (in translation) and discussion of the work of Amos Oz, A. B. Yehoshua, Yehoshua K’naz, and Ya’akov Shabtai, among other Israeli modernist writers, focusing on the relationship between various modes of representation and their underlying theological issues. 3 cr.
Tel Aviv Engineering Program
The Tel Aviv Engineering Program is ideally suited to second-semester sophomores in all engineering majors. It allows students to pursue engineering in a dynamic international setting while making normal progress toward their degrees. The program carries no prior language requirement; engineering and science courses are taught in English by Tel Aviv faculty members. Students receive an official Boston University transcript and upon successful completion of the program earn 20 Boston University credits.
Required Courses:
Hebrew language
Humanities elective
Students choose three of the following:
CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
Prereq: CAS MA 225 or MA 230. First-order linear and separable equations. Second-order equations and first-order systems. Linear equations and linearization. Numerical and qualitative analysis. Laplace transforms. Applications and modeling of real phenomena throughout. (Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 231.) 4 cr.
CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
Prereq: CAS PY 211, 212 and CAS MA 124. Waves and physical optics, relativistic mechanics, experimental foundations of quantum mechanics, atomic structure, physics of molecules and solids, atomic nuclei and elementary particles. Along with CAS PY 211, 212, PY 313 completes a three-semester introductory sequence primarily intended for students of engineering. 4 cr.
ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Prereq: high school biology and at least one semester of college chemistry. For biomedical engineers. Principles of cell and molecular biology and biochemistry emphasizing biomolecules, the flow of genetic information, cell structure and function, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. 4 cr.
ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory
Prereq: ENG EK 125; coreq: CAS MA 226 or equivalent. Introduction to electric circuit analysis and design; voltage, current, and power, element I-V curves, circuit laws and theorems; energy storage; frequency domain, frequency response, transient response, sinusoidal steady state and transfer functions; and operational amplifiers, design. Includes lab. 4 cr.
I T A L Y
Padova Language & Liberal Arts Program
The Padova program offers instruction on two levels. Students with two semesters of Italian enroll in a program combining intensive language training with related courses (a Renaissance core course and a course in art history, for example). This option is offered on a semester basis, and students who elect this option for the fall semester can apply to continue during the spring semester on the advanced program. Students with four semesters or more of Italian may enroll directly in regular courses at the Università degli Studi di Padova. Courses are available in most fields, though a student generally should already have some background in the field of study. The Università courses are supplemented by language and other courses at Boston University’s Center for Italian & European Studies (CIES).
Students earn 16 semester-hour credits upon successful completion of a semester’s work.
Curriculum
Level I
CAS LI 211 Third-Semester Italian
Intended for students who require some review of basic structures, verbs, and related essentials. Review, emphasis on composition skills, and conversation. Reading and discussion of short stories, poetry, and plays. Conducted in Italian. 4 cr.
CAS LI 212 Fourth-Semester Italian
For students who wish to build active use of Italian in speaking, writing, and reading. Continuation of CAS LI 211. Review, development of reading skills through analysis of contemporary texts, compositions, and conversations. 4 cr.
CAS LI 303 Self-Expression in Italian I
Building and expansion of vocabulary and development of fluency through discussion in Italian on topics of current interest. Review of fundamental grammatical topics and idiomatic patterns. Reading of a contemporary Italian novel or short fiction and articles from Italian magazines and newspapers. 4 cr.
CAS IT 290 The Veneto: History and Culture
Concentrates on the morphology, recent and early history, and particular aspects of the Veneto region in a modern context. Site visits form an integral part of the course. 4 cr.
CAS IT 330 Modern Italian History
A seminar taught by a Università di Padova faculty member. Provides an overview of contemporary Italy by focusing on the economic and political life of the country. 4 cr.
CAS IT 341 History of Italian Art: From Giotto to Tiepolo
A seminar taught by a Università di Padova faculty member studying art from Giotto to Tiepolo. 4 cr.
CAS IT 343 Contemporary Italian Literature
A seminar taught by a Università di Padova faculty member. Covers contemporary Italian literature from the turn of the century to the 1960s. 4 cr.
CAS IT 344 Topics in Italian Music History
Examines the history of music in Italy from 1600 to 1850. Focus on listening comprehension and discussion of excerpts with various functions (religious, secular, and theatrical music) as well as the composers and institutions to which they are linked. 4 cr.
CAS LI 345 Ideas and Images of the Italian Renaissance
A seminar focusing on a topic in Renaissance studies, with a flexible curriculum that may be offered by faculty in history, literature, art history, classics, or history of science. 4 cr.
Level II
CAS LI 303 Self-Expression in Italian I
(See Level I) 4 cr.
Students choose three courses from the following:
CAS LI 306 Advanced Italian Practicum
Fine-tunes a student’s ability to use Italian through emphasis on written and oral proficiency. 4 cr.
CIES Courses
CAS IT 290 The Veneto: History and Culture
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 310 Exercises in Italian Stylistics
Understanding Italian society though its language. Introduces students to techniques and theories of translation. Studies various sectors of the language: poetic and rhetorical, colloquial and dialectical, legal and scientific, the language of the media, and nonstandard language. Offered spring semester only. 4 cr.
CAS IT 330 Modern Italian History
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 341 History of Italian Art: From Giotto to Tiepolo
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 343 Contemporary Italian Literature
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 344 Topics in Italian Music History
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 345 Ideas and Images of the Italian Renaissance
(See Level I) 4 cr.
CAS IT 401 History of the Jews in Italy
History of the presence of Jewish communities in Italy from the origins (second century B.C.) to the present day. 4 cr.
CAS IT 402 Making of the European Union: A Survey of Its History, Media, and Institutions
Examines the European Union as a work-in-progress toward the objective of political unification. Focus on the question of “shared sovereignty,” in light of individual member states’ varying concepts of integration and aspirations to retain their national identities. 4 cr.
CAS IT 403 History of the Italian Cinema
Traces Italian film-making from the 1940s to the 1980s through particular focus on films whose scripts are based on Italian romances and novels (from Boccaccio’s Decamerone to Moravia, Pavese, and others). 4 cr.
CAS IT 520 Art Seminar on Masterworks of the Italian Renaissance
Concentrates on the Italian Renaissance in Venice. Focus on major Venetian painters, architects, and sculptors. It is specially designed for art history and architecture students. Offered fall semester only. 4 cr.
CAS IT 496, 497, 498, 499, 598, 599 Università di Padova courses
The following courses are representative of those chosen by students in past years: Art in Eighteenth-Century Venice; Philosophy of Religion; The Later Novels of Henry James; History of Italian Theatre: Origins of the Renaissance; Luigi Pirandello; The Structure of International Organizations; Political Science Seminar: Theory; International Economics; and Late Renaissance Painting in Italy. Courses are available in most fields. Final course listings are posted at the beginning of each semester. 5 cr.
Venice Studio Arts Program
In conjunction with the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Boston University’s studio arts program in Venice offers coursework in graphic design or painting. Founded in 1969, the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica offers instruction in printmaking, book arts, drawing, and painting. Students arrive in Venice three weeks prior to the start of the semester at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica to participate in an intensive Italian language and culture course. They then enroll in either the graphic design or painting track.
Students are taught by Italian instructors at the Scuola di Grafica, where teaching assistants are available to help international students. In addition to excursions in and around Venice, students will participate in excursions with the Boston University Padova program. Students will be housed in apartments at the Scuola di Grafica. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 18 Boston University credits.
Required Courses
Students enroll in three required courses.
CAS AH 354 History of Italian Art
Art in Italy—painting, architecture, and sculpture—between the beginning of the fourteenth century and the end of the eighteenth. Excursions to sites of artistic and historical interest. 4 cr.
CFA AR 381/382 Graphic Design I
(Required of graphic design majors.) Focuses on editorial graphics and design. Teaches the technical foundations for transforming an idea into an editorial object, focusing on the magazine, the newspaper, and the book. Students also learn the visual and verbal essential elements of creating logos. 4 cr.
CFA AR 341/342 Painting Major I
(Required of painting majors.) Examines techniques of design, painting, and drawing: pencil, pastel, carbon, charcoal, ink, oil, wax, and mixed design; tempera, acrylic, watercolor, oil, and mixed media painting; and perspective, tonality, abstraction, chiaroscuro, and color in drawing. Also reviews different artistic genres, including still life, portraiture, nudes, and landscape, as well as research into the figurative and abstract styles. 4 cr.
CAS LI 112/211/212 Second-, Third-, or Fourth-Semester Italian
Elective Courses at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica
Book Arts (Venice and the Book)
Digital Photography
Drawing
Glassblowing (At the Abate Zanetti School in Murano)
Intaglio Printmaking
Lithography
Web Design
Woodcut Printmaking
L O S A N G E L E S
Los Angeles Internship Program
The Los Angeles Internship Program offers students a wide variety of coursework and professional work experience in the heart of the film, television, advertising, and public relations industries. Boston University faculty and alumni, who serve as mentors in and out of the classroom, teach courses.
The program offers three tracks from which undergraduate and graduate students can choose: Advertising and Public Relations, Film and Television, and Entertainment Management and Law. Each track consists of three courses and an internship. Concurrently with their courses, students intern at film or television sites or advertising and public relations companies. The internship complements their previous work experience and professional goals. Students work at one (or more) internship(s) at least 20 hours per week, in some cases up to 40 hours per week, and continue to meet with the resident director at various times during the semester.
The Entertainment Management and Law track is offered during the spring semester only. Students take a course in entertainment management and one in entertainment law and choose an elective course from the film/TV or advertising/public relations offerings. Concurrently with their courses, students intern at entertainment law firms, publicity management agencies, music production and management agencies, and in studio, talent, television, union and labor management, and sports promotion.
All students live in furnished apartments in central Los Angeles.
Program Courses
Film and Television Courses
COM FT 566 A1 Special Topics: The Business of Hollywood
A comprehensive practical analysis of the film and television industries. Through a combination of lectures, projects, and readings, students learn how to evaluate, acquire, develop, produce, promote, and market motion picture and television projects. Weinberg. 4 cr.
COM FT 566 B1 Special Topics: Careers in Hollywood
Seminar conducted by Boston University alumni working in the film and television industry. A combination of lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and site visits is used to give students an intimate understanding of day-to-day responsibilities and decision-making inherent in key film and television professions. 4 cr.
Advertising and Public Relations Courses
COM CM 561 HW Careers in Hollywood for Advertising and Public Relations 4 cr
COM FT 552 AI Creative Life and Television 4 cr
COM FT 552 BI Professional Production Methods 4 cr
COM FT 566 AI The Business of Hollywood 4 cr
COM CM 561 HL Survey of Entertainment Promotion 4 cr
Entertainment Management and Law Courses (spring only)
Required Courses
SMG MG 435 Entertainment Management. Prereq: SMG FE 323, SMG MK 323, SMG IS 323, SMG OM 323 4 cr
SMG LA 430 Entertainment Law. Prereq: SMG LA 245. 4 cr
CAS EC 497 Internship. 4 cr
Elective Courses (Students choose one)
COM CM 561 HL Survey of Entertainment Promotion 4 cr
COM CM 561 HW Careers in Hollywood for Advertising and Public Relations (Speaker Series) 4 cr
COM FT 566 A1 The Business of Hollywood 4 cr
COM FT 566 B1 Careers in Hollywood for Film and TV (Speaker Series) 4 cr
Internship Courses
CFA DR 582 HW Internship in Hollywood 4 cr
COM FT 493 Internship in Film and TV 4 cr
COM FT 494 Internship in Film and TV 4 cr
Postgraduate Tracks
The Los Angeles Internship Program also offers two special opportunities to graduated students to continue their education in acting or writing in conjunction with the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the College of Communication (COM). The Writer in Hollywood and Acting in Hollywood are both eight-credit, four-month intensive programs that consist of one course and an internship. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate and have the tools and knowledge needed to begin pursuing careers as TV and film writers or performers as well as many industry contacts that will be invaluable as they enter the world of Hollywood.
The Writer in Hollywood Courses
CFA DR 580E/COM FT 552 C1 The Writer in Hollywood 4 cr
CFA DR 582E/COM FT 953/954 Internship in Hollywood 4 cr
Acting in Hollywood Courses
CFA DR 581E Acting in Hollywood 4 cr
CFA DR 582E Internship in Hollywood 4 cr
M E X I C O
Guadalajara Engineering Program
The Guadalajara Engineering Program is ideally suited to second-semester sophomores in all engineering majors. It allows students to pursue engineering in a dynamic international setting while making normal progress toward their degrees. The program carries no prior language requirement; engineering courses are taught in English by Mexican faculty members.
Founded in 1542, Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest city. Despite its size, the city’s atmosphere is suburban and friendly. Focused on the arts, the town is best known for its beautiful pottery, hand-crafted furniture, and as the birthplace of mariachi music. It is also the center of Mexico’s “Silicon Valley” and home to IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Honda, and other firms.
The Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey is widely recognized as Mexico’s leading institution devoted to science and technology and is one of the most internationalized universities in the world.
Required Courses
One Spanish language course
Mexican and Latin American Civilizations and Culture
Students choose three of the following:
CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
Prereq: CAS MA 225 or MA 230. First-order linear and separable equations. Second-order equations and first-order systems. Linear equations and linearization. Numerical and qualitative analysis. Laplace transforms. Applications and modeling of real phenomena throughout. (Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 231.) 4 cr.
CAS MA 242 Linear Algebra
(Offered if enrollment warrants.) Coreq: CAS MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129. Matrix algebra, solution of linear systems, determinants, Gaussian elimination, fundamental theory, and row-echelon form. Vector spaces, bases, and norms. Computer methods. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, canonical decomposition. Applications to differential and difference equation problems. (Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 142 or ENG EK 102.) 4 cr.
CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
Prereq: CAS PY 211, 212 and CAS MA 124 or equivalents. Focuses on waves and physical optics, relativistic mechanics, experimental foundations of quantum mechanics, atomic structure, physics of molecules and solids, atomic nuclei, and elementary particles. 4 cr.
ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Prereq: high school biology and at least one semester of college chemistry. For biomedical engineers. Principles of cell and molecular biology and biochemistry emphasizing biomolecules, the flow of genetic information, cell structure and function, and cell regulation. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. 4 cr.
ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory
Prereq: ENG EK 125; coreq: CAS MA 226 or equivalent. Introduction to electric circuit analysis and design; voltage, current, and power, element I-V curves, circuit laws and theorems; energy storage; frequency domain, frequency response, transient response, sinusoidal steady state and transfer functions; and operational amplifiers, and design. Includes lab. 4 cr.
M O R O C C O
Rabat Language & Liberal Arts Program
In this program students study Arabic language and, through coursework, home stays, and excursions, examine the history, politics, and religion of Morocco and this ever-changing region of the world.
The Center for Cross Cultural Learning (CCCL), host to the program, is a private cultural institution founded and directed by Moroccan academics with many years of experience in cross-cultural education. Courses in Fus’ha (modern Arabic) and Darija (Moroccan Arabic) are taught by professionals trained specifically to teach Arabic as a second language. Lecturers include outstanding scholars in the areas of social science, humanities, literature, religion, and architecture as well as artists, journalists, NGO activists, artisans, and craftsmen. The CCCL is located in a nineteenth-century building in the medina (old city) of Rabat.
Courses
Students register for an 8-credit intensive language course and choose two 4-credit electives. Electives are taught in English.
Arabic Language (all levels), 8 cr.
Culture in North Africa: Post-Colonial Aesthetics and Politics, 4 cr.
Constructing Gender in North Africa: Women, Islam, and Politics, 4 cr.
History and Religion: North African Issues, 4 cr.
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Auckland Program
The Auckland Program, hosted by the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the University of Auckland, offers students the opportunity to study and work in Auckland, New Zealand—the gateway to the South Pacific. Coursework focuses on various aspects of New Zealand’s unique ecology, history, and culture, including its literature, politics, and indigenous heritage. All students enjoy excursions to important New Zealand sites as well as several days on the Cook Island capital of Rarotonga or another important South Pacific Island.
The Auckland Program requires students to take one course on the history and society of New Zealand. Otherwise, students enroll directly in courses at either the University of Auckland or AUT University, choosing from the broad curriculum offered at both of these universities. Students may choose to pursue an internship option, a liberal arts option (four courses but no internship), or a specialized option in a specific subject area.
Required Course
CAS SS 315 Aotearoa New Zealand: History, Society, and Politics
Prereq: admission to Auckland Programs. Introduction to traditional and contemporary Maori society and culture, emphasizing tensions between the global and the local. Comparison of the New Zealand political system to the American, with focus on the role of the Maori. 4 cr.
N I G E R, West Africa
Niamey International Development Program
The Niamey International Development Program offers a semester or academic year in Niamey, Niger. The program combines the study of development in West Africa’s Sahel region with individual community placements that examine Niger’s culture and ongoing development efforts. The courses and community placement examine fundamental questions about development: What exactly is it? Does it happen as a result of a World Bank loan or a change in U.S. foreign policy? Is it about communities’ gaining the knowledge, skills and resources to define, analyze, and solve their own development problems? The program is offered in cooperation with the Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines de l’Université Abdou Moumouni. Courses are taught by Nigerien, American, and other affiliated educators.
Niamey remains one of the few African cities still relatively untouched by Western influence. As the capital of Niger, Niamey is host to numerous foreign agencies and consulates as well as many Nigerien research and resource facilities. Program participants share communal housing in apartments at the National Literacy Training Center. Past participants have found the challenge of communal living—a very Sahelian experience—one of the greatest learning experiences of the program.
Core Course
CAS FR 342/343 Field Placement I/II
Required. Students work independently on a project while placed in a development agency, educational institution, or other setting. Students are required to keep daily logbooks and write a final paper. Students spend six to ten hours per week at their field placements for approximately the final ten weeks of the semester. 4 cr.
Students choose one of the following courses:
CAS NG 305 Class Status and Social Change
Explores the issues and factors that affect social change and compares the experiences of Niger and the United States. Students become familiar with basic concepts such as class, status, and culture, and they explore the influence of factors such as gender, age, and ethnicity. Taught in English with some readings in French. 4 cr.
SED IE 490 International Development Studies
Acquaints students with different perspectives on development and educational policies and strategies as development tools. 4 cr.
Language Courses
CAS LF 111 First-Semester French
Main patterns of grammar, conversation practice, written exercises, directed compositions. (Offered only when exceptional students who do not meet the language requirement are accepted to the program.) 4 cr.
CAS LF 112 Second-Semester French
Continues CAS LF 111. Grammar, conversation, and compositions, with additional readings. (Offered only when exceptional students who do not meet the language requirement are accepted to the program.) 4 cr.
CAS LF 211 Third-Semester French
Prereq: CAS LF 112, LF 123, or placement exam results. Reinforces and extends skills in grammar and conversation. Literary readings, with discussions in class. Conducted in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 212 Fourth-Semester French
Prereq: CAS LF 211 or placement examination results. Continues CAS LF 211: grammar review, conversations, and compositions. Selections from contemporary literature, with discussion in class. Conducted in French. 4 cr.
CAS LF 303 French Composition and Conversation I
Prereq: CAS LF 212, LF 223, or placement examination results. Development of sophistication in handling the spoken and written language in social and academic situations. Grammar review, writing, pronunciation, comprehension, conversation, and vocabulary building. 4 cr.
CAS LA 111 First-Semester Hausa
Introduction to conversational Hausa using orally oriented approach with immersion techniques. 4 cr.
CAS LA 112 Second-Semester Hausa
Prereq: CAS LA 111. Continuation of CAS LA 111. Reading and writing introduction. 4 cr.
CAS LA 211 Third-Semester Hausa
Prereq: CAS LA 212. Orally oriented approach supplemented by reading and writing. Culturally oriented text involves students in dialogues discussing aspects of Hausa culture and traditions. 4 cr.
CAS LA 212 Fourth-Semester Hausa
Prereq: CAS LA 211. Continuation of CAS LF 211. Exposure to full range of Hausa structures and idioms. 4 cr.
CAS LD 111 First-Semester Zarma
Introduction to conversational Zarma, using an orally oriented approach with immersion techniques. Taught in Zarma with explanations in French. Offered fall/spring semesters, depending on demand. 4 cr.
CAS LD 112 Second-Semester Zarma
Prereq: one semester college-level Zarma, or placement exam results. Continuation of CAS LD 111. Reading and writing introduced. Taught in Zarma with explanations in French. Offered fall/spring semesters, depending on demand. 4 cr.
Elective Courses
CAS FR/NG 340 Culture and Society of Niger
Geography and history of Niger; women and family life; the economic situation; industry and commerce; agriculture and the possibility of food self-sufficiency; religion and life cycles; ethnicity; educational reform; health, medical services, and population issues; democratization; and traditional occupations in Niger. Fall semester. 4 cr.
CAS FR 344 The Performing Arts in Niger in the West African Context
Focuses on the traditional musical and theatrical arts as they manifest themselves in the Niamey area. In addition to academic work, students are required to specialize in performance on a traditional Nigerian musical instrument, apprentice themselves to a musician during the semester, and/or join a Nigerian traditional dance troupe. 4 cr.
CAS FR 400 Francophone Literature of West Africa I
A chronological survey of West African francophone literature. Authors and works covered include: L’Enfant noir, Camara Laye; Coups de pilon, David Diop; Une si longue lettre, Mariama Ba; and Sous l’orage, Seyou Badian. Taught in French. Fall semester only. 4 cr.
CAS FR 401 Francophone Literature of West Africa II
A continuation of CAS FR 400, this course studies two novels and two plays of West Africa. Authors and works include: Le Vieux Nègre et la mé daille, Ferdinand Oyono; Les Soleils des indépendances, Amadou Kourouma; Thogo-Gnini, Bernard Dadie; and L’Exil d’Albouri, Cheik Ndao. Taught in French. Spring only. 4 cr.
CAS AN/PH 434 African Systems of Thought
Introduction to African philosophy’s culturally specific and universal dimensions. Focus on such concepts as liberty, cosmic harmony, and the sacred, as well as the relationship between tradition and modernity. Fall only. 4 cr.
CAS FR 440 Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa
Focuses on the importance and unique qualities of Islam and Muslim African cultures in Sub-Saharan Africa. Encourages reflection on the dynamics of African culture, and the relationship of secular Africa with the Muslim world. Lectures are in French. 4 cr.
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