Study Abroad | Athens
Spring 2024: Academics

Course Code: Accounting and Finance/AF 3116

Instruction Language: English

Theoretical underpinnings of the role of accounting information in cost accumulation, profitability analysis, planning and decision making in business organizations.

Course Code: Anthropology/AN 1000

Instruction Language: English

Similarities and differences in human experience. The interplay of culture, social relations, biology and environment. How fundamental patterns have developed in regard to diet, sex, reproduction and the life cycle, clothing and the presentation of the body, power and conflict, economic production and exchange, religion and ritual.

Course Code: Anthropology/AN 1003

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to culture and cultural anthropology. Economic Systems, Kinship, Belief systems, Political systems, stratification. Comparative and holistic study of contemporary societies and issues.

Course Code: Archaeology/AH 1000

Instruction Language: English

A brief survey of archaeology in the ancient Near East, Egypt and Greece in light of recent excavations. Studies the aims, history, theory and methods of archaeology with emphasis on the Stone Age and Bronze Age.

Course Code: Archaeology/Art History AH 2027

Instruction Language: English

An exploration of Greek art utilizing the collections available in museums, galleries and on sites in Athens and/or thematic focus. Instruction will combine classroom lectures, discussions and on-site visits. Students should budget approximately $100 for entrance fees.

Course Code: Art History/AT 2013

Instruction Language: English

In this seminar, students are given the opportunity to explore a specific aspect of modern art. The topic is chosen in advance and will concern an historical or methodological issue of relevance for the study of the period in terms of current scholarship. Through independent research students will probe a subject related to the topic of the seminar and they will have the opportunity to develop their research, analytical and critical skills.

Course Code: Art History/AT 1000

Instruction Language: English

The Stone Age. Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenaean, and ancient Greek art. Roman, Early Christian, and Byzantine art

Course Code: Biology/BI 1007

Instruction Language: English

Fundamentals of the science of ecology, including an introduction to life and the physical environment. Adaptations of organisms and evolution, population structure and regulation, species interactions, community ecology, biodiversity, ecosystems and ecological applications.

Course Code: Biology/BI 1000

Instruction Language: English

An integrated exploration of the fundamentals of biology as a science, the nature of life, biological chemistry, cell biology, metabolism and human body anatomy and function.

Course Code: Logistics/LM 2020

Instruction Language: English

Overview of the logistics and supply chain industry. The logistics and supply chain context, importance of logistics and supply chain management to value offered, economic impact of logistics and supply chain industry, functions and operations, basic principles.

Course Code: Marketing/MK 2030

Instruction Language: English

This course provides an understanding of basic marketing concepts, as they are used in different individual organizations. Marketing mix, segmentation, targeting, positioning, principles of consumer behavior, marketing research.

Course Code: Communications/CN 2301

Instruction Language: English

Overview of the mass media industry including the history and the role of mass media in shaping public opinion.

Course Code: Anthropology/AN 3020

Instruction Language: English

This course addresses issues of diversity and commonalities amongst human beings, implications and applications according to each situation and professional context. Students will develop skills for intercultural competence.

Course Code: Justice Studies/JS 3038

Instruction Language: English

General introduction to the study of crime and criminology. Nature of crime and theories of crime causation. Extent of crime and measurement issues. Types of crimes: violent crimes, crimes against property, hi-tech crimes, crimes against public order, white-collar and corporate crimes, international crimes. Society’s reaction to crime. Criminology and public policy.

Course Code: Justice Studies/JS 1001

Instruction Language: English

Overview of the American criminal justice system. Examination of its various phases: investigation and detection of crimes by the police; prosecution of alleged offenders; adjudication of cases by courts; imprisonment of convicted offenders; reintegration. Study of the role, organization, ethics and limitations of law enforcement, courts and corrections. Study of their interactions and interdependence. Emphasis on the IV and V Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Course Code: Economics/EC 1000

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to economics and the economy. The market system and the market model. Consumer theory, costs, production and the theory of the firm. Pricing and output determination in various market structures.

Course Code: Environmental Science/ES 1005

Instruction Language: English

An introduction to contemporary environmental issues; a study of the relationship between humans and the environment, based on an analysis of case studies and with emphasis on sustainable solutions. Selected environmental topics of relevance to modern societies are discussed.

Course Code: Environmental Science/ES 1000

Instruction Language: English

Principles of environmental science with emphasis on sustainability, ecosystem structure and function, biodiversity, the human impact on ecosystems, soil and food production, water resources, conservation and protection of natural resources.

Course Code: Accounting and Finance/AF 2006

Instruction Language: English

Course description coming soon.

Course Code: Greek/GR 1000

Instruction Language: English

Fundamentals of grammar and structure. Development of language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on audio-lingual competence.

Course Code: Greek/GR 1101

Instruction Language: English

Elementary grammar and structure of target language. Development of language skills. Listening, speaking, reading and writing. Practice in reading and writing. Intensive practice in speaking.

Course Code: History/HY 3060

Instruction Language: English

Historical, political and cultural developments in Greece from the Revolution to the age of Venizelos. Covers the birth and building of the modern Greek state.

Course Code: History/HY 2034

Instruction Language: English

The history of the ancient Greek world from the rise of the polis to the coming of Rome.

Course Code: History/HY 3061

Instruction Language: English

Developments in Greece from the Balkan Wars and the National Schism to the present. Particular attention paid to the role of Greece in the two world wars, the causes and consequences of the Civil War and the Dictatorship of 1967-1974 and the nature of the restored democracy after the fall of the Junta.

Course Code: Archaeology/AH 2122

Instruction Language: English

A site-based introduction to the topography and monuments of Athens from the Geometric period up to the Roman period. Through on on-site focus on the topography and monuments of the ancient polis of Athens, students will gain familiarity with the archaeology, history and culture of this important ancient city. As the course examines the relationship between many aspects of culture and history, it provides a useful and enriching background for students studying language and literature, art history, archaeology, and history.

Course Code: International Tourism and Hospitality Management/HT 1001

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to the study of tourism and the nature and scope of the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Topics include: Origins and growth of tourism, tourism as a global phenomenon, demand and supply of tourism, the Greek tourism industry and its role in the Greek economy, the structure of the tourism industry and future prospects for Greek and international tourism.

Course Code: International Business/IB 2006

Instruction Language: English

Essentials of international business and the international business environment, including its socio-cultural, political, legal, economic and ethical dimensions. International trade theories, foreign investment and insight into the roles of multinational enterprises, governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations in international business. Foreign exchange and its role in international business.

Course Code: Classical Literature/CL 1004

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to the rich world of Greek and Roman mythology with an xamination of their appearance in literature and culture.

Course Code: Healthcare Management/HM 1001

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to management concepts and theories for healthcare organizations. External and internal environments of organizations are identified, as well as key management functions, roles, and responsibilities. Essential aspects of healthcare management are addressed.

Course Code: Sports Management/SM 2001

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to sports management; definition and history of sport, the social and cultural dimension of sport, the sport industry including sport media and sports events, the main functions of sports management and legal and ethical issues in sport; professional, amateur and community sports.

Course Code: Sports Management/SM 2015

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to the basic concepts of sport psychology theory and practice. Psychology of the athlete at the individual level, including motivation, goal-setting, peak performance, self-confidence, anxiety regulation, and at the team level, including group processes, leadership styles and effective communication.

Course Code: Sports Management/SM 3003

Instruction Language: English

Planning, development, and operational aspects of sports mega events. Concepts of personnel issues, event and facility management, marketing, promotion, leadership, budgeting, fundraising, ethics, as well as the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega events. Olympic Games, their historical development and their evolution to modern Olympics.

Course Code: Music/MU 2030

Instruction Language: English

An introduction to the history, aesthetics and practices of film music, through the study of representative scores illustrating its evolution from the silent era and the golden age of Hollywood to the present time. Examination of film music styles and practices in relation to historical, socio-economic and cultural contexts.

Course Code: Oceanography/OC 1001

Instruction Language: English

Principles of chemical and biological oceanography with emphasis on chemical and biological processes, the properties and origin of water and salts, major constituents, dissolved gases and nutrients, the carbon dioxide system, coastal processes, the biological productivity of the oceans, ecology, distribution and classification of marine organisms, ocean resources and ocean pollution.

Course Code: Philosophy/PH 3010

Instruction Language: English

Introduction to the basic problems and theories of moral philosophy. The use of reasoning in moral assessment of actions and persons. Emphasis on the connection between theory and practice by application of theories to issues that matter.

Course Code: Political Science/PO 2004

Instruction Language: English

A critical survey of world diplomacy, from the time of Cardinal Richelieu to American exceptionalism, with emphasis on the twentieth century and contemporary diplomacy.

Course Code: Psychology/PS 2010

Instruction Language: English

This course is an overview of the history of Psychology. It is intended to provide students with information related to the development of academic/experimental/professional psychology during the nineteenth and twentieth century, and, further, to give them a broad survey of the historical antecedents before the advent of modern psychology.

Course Code: Psychology/PS 2207

Instruction Language: English

Theoretical approaches and methodological issues, biocultural foundations of development, prenatal development and birth, physical, cognitive and socioemotional development in infancy and early childhood. Emphasis on ecological and contextual perspective on development and on the practical implications of developmental science behavior.

Course Code: Psychology/PS 1001

Instruction Language: English

Overview of the field of psychology as a social science: theoretical perspectives and research methods, life-span development, mental abilities, personality theory and assessment, stress and coping, psychological disorders and treatment, social behavior.

Course Code: Psychology/PS 2257

Instruction Language: English

This module introduces students to diversity and the way perceived diversity influences people’s identity, social interactions, stigma, prejudice, and inequalities. The module is designed for Psychology students, although students from other disciplines who wish to acquire an understanding of the complexity of contemporary social world will also benefit.

Course Code: Psychology/PS 4723

Instruction Language: English

This module offers an in-depth study of stress and stress management, applying recent scientific information to life situations. It is aimed at both psychology majors, and other students interested in the study of stress and overall wellbeing. It complements knowledge possessed by students in business and management, examining occupational stress, and spill over effects in work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

Course Code: Sociology/SO 3007

Instruction Language: English

Medical sociology and contrasting ideas about health and social behavior. Health in relation to age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, social stress, health and illness behavior as well as healing options in American society. The sick role, doctor–patient interaction, the role of physicians, nurses, midwives. The development of hospitals, their organization and the rising cost of health care delivery. Health care delivery in the USA, the first world and formerly socialist countries as well as in other countries.

Course Code: Sociology/SO 3035

Instruction Language: English

Migration flows in the 21st century. The imports of major trends like globalization and transnationalism. Emphasis on assimilation/integration and multiculturalism, inclusion and exclusion, ethnic and racial minorities, citizenship, migrant associations and networks, gender and labor. Migration in Greece, the EU, the U.S.

Course Code: Honors/HSS 2211

Instruction Language: English

The course explores the interrelationship of private stories and public experience through study of the characteristics and function of oral story-telling. Focus is placed on the connection between story-telling, personal memory, and social/historical experience. Students are exposed to the techniques and processes of oral history, such as researching the subject; conducting interviews; handling materials ethically and responsibly; preserving personal narratives; and composing and editing research documents and projects. Using an interdisciplinary approach (that combines history with sociology and communication) and a variety of different texts (theoretical, oral, visual), the course aims to sensitize students to the functions and significance of orality as a means of articulating as well as shaping history and experience, both private and public. Major emphasis is placed on experiential learning of the subject, as much of the course will involve on-site instruction and direct contact with the object of study. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor on specified subjects that will vary from semester to semester. This course includes 15 hours of service learning within the community in Athens. Previous students have worked with the refugee population as part of this service component. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required for this International Honors Course.

Course Code: Sociology/SO 2030

Instruction Language: English

Poverty, racism, drugs, unemployment, homelessness, family violence, mental illness, anti–social behavior, terrorism and collective violence. Why are these problems social? How are they given meaning and what are the implications of such meaning? What are their social causes? Conflicts between sociological perspectives. What are the implications of social problems for social policy?

Course Code: Sociology/SO 1001

Instruction Language: English

Discussion of various social institutions dominating life in any society, such as economy, political organization, family, religion, education. Presentation of social change in its different forms, both locally and globally.