THEA-270 Theatre in London (3 credits, offered January 2008)

An experiential two-week exploration of theatre in England, during which students attend and critique at least 9 professional plays, meet with British theatre professionals and tour theatre facilities in London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Extra cost for airfare, tickets and lodging.

Contact Helen Bair: bair6173@pacificu.edu Ext 2216

ANTH-345 Culinary Tour of France (3 credits, offered January 2008)

This travel course explores the relationship between cuisine and culture. Before leaving campus, students must complete a series of orientation sessions as well as complete a one-week seminar. During the seminar we will read a collection of essays that will prepare the student to tour a variety of food and wine producing areas and to connect local and regional cultures with food preparation and cuisine. Specific travel destination will vary from year to year. Course may not be repeated for credit, even when travel destination varies. Prerequisite: 3 credits from Anthropology or Sociology at 200-level or above, and instructor approval. Appropriate language classes are encouraged. IS-201 is encouraged.

Contact Cheleen Mahar: maharca@pacificu.edu

BIO 450: Tropical Rainforest Biology (3 credits, offered January 2008)

This unique course focuses on tropical rainforest ecology and natural history, and current biological research in tropical rainforests. There is a traditional lecture component which meets throughout the fall semester and the field component is a trip to Costa Rica during our three week January term.

Contact Pam Lopez: lopezp1@pacificu.edu or Ed Alkaslassy: alkaslae@pacificu.edu

 

ANTH 345: Culinary Tour of Germany and Austria (3 credits, offered May-June 08)

Class meets at Pacific from May 14 to May 16. Travel begins on May 19th to Frankfurt on May 20th. Further travel on to Munich, Passau, Saltzburg and Vienna. Activities include lectures and class work that students complete before departure that Pacific. The food explorations focus on both German and Austrian food as well as the food and drink connection between the East and West. In addition students will be given guided sightseeing tours of Munich, Vienna, Salzburg and Passau and a trip through the Danube and Rhine rivers.

Contact Lorely French: frenchl@pacificu.edu