SABR 4930 Travel Writing
Professor Matt Bosisio
Department of Communications

Ever wanted to tell a story of a city and its attractions from the very heart of that city? Now is your chance. This class will bring that desire to the front lines as we explore and write about some of the great cities of the Mediterranean . We'll be travelers with a notebook, interviewing people, checking out history, describing the flavor and pulse of our locations. Whether it's exploring the charms of Paris , poking our heads inside the Sistine Chapel in Rome or tasting the culture of a sidewalk café in Nice, we'll be gathering images and sensations, then translating them into words that paint pictures. When we return, we'll publish our stories, either as a special section of The Bell Ringer or in a local publication.

SABR 2930 Social Problems
Professor Kim Davies
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work

An analytical and critical approach to the study of modern social problems. This class has an emphasis on social problems in the countries we will visit.

SABR 2930 and 4930 An Artist's Travel Journal
Prof. Priscilla Hollingsworth
Department of Art

Students will learn about the art and culture of France and Italy through traveling, reading, and documenting their experiences in an artist's journal. Nonmajors as well as art majors are welcome. The journals we produce will incorporate drawing, writing, photography, painting, and collage. In addition to the many new and exciting things you'll encounter when touring the beautiful art and architecture of Paris , Nice and Rome , expect to sharpen your artistic vision and learn some expressive techniques that will help you document your impressions.

SABR 4930 Crafting Creative Writing From Real Life
Professor Anthony Kellman
Department of Communications & Professional Writing

This course will explore techniques employed in the creative writing of selected contemporary Spanish, French, and Italian authors. Students will write their own song lyrics, poems, stories, or creative non-fiction works, using settings from the exciting places we will visit, and will keep a daily journal of their observations. The course aims to develop keener observational skills in the student and to help the student to more effectively craft creative w orks from real-life. Imagine yourself writing a song or poem on a beach in Nice or writing a story on a train bound for Rome ! The course is open to all majors.

SABR 4404 Urban Social Problems (Abroad)
Professor Kim Davies
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work

A sociological consideration of metropolitan social problems in the countries we visit which may include crime, housing and the homeless, poverty, racism, health, education, immigration and social inequality.
Emphasis will be placed on the critical analysis of social problems, their causes, consequences, solutions, and social policy implications.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1101 or SOCI