20152016
Academic Bulletin
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Contents
Requirements at MUDEC for all students ......................................................................................... 4
FAQs about the Global Miami Plan and Thematic Sequence (for MU students only): ................. 5
Thematic Sequences Available at the Dolibois European Center (For MU Students only) .......... 5
European Area Studies Minor ........................................................................................................... 6
Academic advising .............................................................................................................................. 6
Independent Study ............................................................................................................................. 6
Credit / No Credit ............................................................................................................................... 7
Full-Year Students .............................................................................................................................. 7
Time Conflicts ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Disability Accommodations............................................................................................................... 7
Special Note to University Honors Program Students .................................................................... 7
Special Notes to MU Business Majors (Updated August 2014) ...................................................... 8
Course Cancellations .......................................................................................................................... 8
Important Links .................................................................................................................................. 8
Fall 2015 Required Courses & Thematic Sequence Option .......................................................... 11
Course offerings Fall 2015............................................................................................................... 12
Spring 2016 Required Courses & Thematic Sequence Option ..................................................... 15
Course offerings Spring 2016 ............................................................................................................ 16
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 17
Registration & Course Reminders .................................................................................................. 24
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Academic Bulletin for the Semester / Year-Long Program
Miami University Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) 2015-2016
Miami University’s academic excellence and long-standing commitment to the value and practices of liberal education
are well known. The focus at MUDEC is an in-depth study of Europe with opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. All
of information contained in the bulletin is subject to change. We recommend checking with the Luxembourg Office for
up-to-date course information. www.MiamiOH.edu/luxembourg
(Updated 1/22/14)
Requirements at MUDEC for all students
All students must register for a minimum of 16 credit hours per semester including one of each of the following
courses:
 Semester Study Tour Courses: This 3 + 1 credit hour course includes a mandatory 6 day study tour (LUX
325L) each semester. Note: Cannot be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
 Sprint Study Tour Courses: This 3 credit hour sprint course includes a mandatory 5 day study tour each
semester.
 Foreign Language Courses: All students enroll in a French or German course. Students may petition to have
the language requirement waived if they meet the requirments.*
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Practical French 107L and GER103L (beginners level) are offered both semesters, but do not lead into
Miami’s French or German language sequence. FRE 107L and GER 103L must be taken as standard letter
grade courses.
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If intending to continue with French at the University level, take FRE 101L instead.
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FRE 101L & 201L and GER 201L are offered only in the fall; FRE 102L & 202L and GER 202L only in the
spring.
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If GER or FRE was taken in high school, take the online placement test (www.MiamiOH.edu/FLtests) or at
one’s home institution to determine the appropriate proficiency level.
 European Experience Credit (LUX 335L): This 1-hour mandatory credit enriches students’ understanding of
Europe through guest lectures, presentations, and activities organized by the Dolibois Center. Further details
about the events will be provided by the Dolibois Center staff.
Attendance & Registration
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Students must follow the attendance policy of the center (final grades will reflect performance and
attendance).
Students register for all courses on a “first come, first served” basis, just as when registering on the Oxford
campus. Classes each have a 25 person cap - always have first, second, and third choices available in the
event that certain courses are full.
* Language Petition: If 2 semesters of college credit (or equivalent AP credit at the 4 or 5 level) for any European (EU) language
has been earned by a student, the language requirement may be waived. Students will have to forward a completed petition
form, as well as proof of said credit with an unofficial transcript or DAR submission to Mr. Raymond Manes, MUDEC Assistant
Dean (manesr@miamiOH.edu).
* Language Substitution: An independent study may be completed as a substitute for MUDEC’s language requirement. In this
case, a petition form would need to be submitted to the MUDEC Dean and must include written support from an academic
advisor. Contact the Luxembourg Oxford Office to obtain the form, and then send the completed form to Mr. Raymond
Manes at manesr@MiamiOH.edu.
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The Miami Global Plan for Liberal Education complements the specialized studies of an MU major and also provides
a rich context for exploring knowledge, career avenues, and personal choices. It has 2 parts: Foundation and Focus.
MUDEC’s curriculum includes courses toward the Miami Plan Foundation II requirements (ART 188L, MUS189L, FRE
202L, GER 321L, GER 322L) and the opportunity to complete an entire Thematic Sequence in one semester. Miami
students beginning their studies fall 2010 may also complete the Global Perspectives (Foundation III) requirement (6
hours). MUDEC additionally offers many courses that count toward the fulfillment of the MU European Area Studies
Minor.
FAQs about the Global Miami Plan and Thematic Sequence (for MU students only):
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May I take and complete a Thematic Sequence in Luxembourg? Yes, but you must take the whole sequence in
Luxembourg—not some courses in Luxembourg and some courses in Oxford.
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May I take a course in my major as part of the Thematic Sequence? Yes, but only in Luxembourg. Because the
thematic sequence offered in Luxembourg is European focused, on-site specific and significantly different from
those on the Oxford campus, it has this special feature: one course (and only one) from the department of your
major may be included in the thematic sequence.
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Must I take a Thematic Sequence in Luxembourg? No. Students from partner universities do not need a
thematic sequence, and MU students may not need to take a thematic sequence (MU students with double
majors in two different academic departments, students with minors, and Honors students do not need a
thematic sequence).
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Are there MP Foundation Courses at Luxembourg that will give me MP foundation credits? Yes, ART 188L, FRE
202L, GER 321L, GER 322L, MUS 189L, and PHL 103L are offered. See the General Bulletin for the year you
entered Miami and double-check with your academic adviser for completing Foundation and CAS requirements.
Students may also complete their entire Foundation III (Global Perspectives) requirement (6 hours) in one
semester.
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May I take more than one Miami Foundation Plan course in a Luxembourg Thematic Sequence? Yes. However,
only one Foundation course in a Luxembourg Thematic Sequence counts towards your Miami Plan foundation
requirements. In cases where sequences involve two or more Foundation courses, only one course may be at
the 100-level. The other two courses in the Luxembourg Thematic Sequence must be at the 200-level or above.
Always consult with your chief academic advisor for further questions.
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How do I ensure that I receive a LUX thematic sequence? After you complete the thematic sequence form
(yellow half sheet) and return it to the Lux Office, the form will be forwarded to the Oxford Registrar’s Office.
Soon thereafter you can expect to see the thematic sequence information on your DAR.
Thematic Sequences Available at the Dolibois European Center (For MU Students only)
See table under fall and spring semesters for a complete listing of courses in the Lux 3 thematic sequence:
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LUX 3 European Culture and Society Thematic Sequence permits students to draw on the variety of Europeanfocused courses available at the Dolibois European Center to develop an in-depth understanding of the
complexities of contemporary Europe. Emphasis is on an interdisciplinary perspective which links cultural
phenomena and socio-political dynamics. Students must take at least one course from each of the three
groupings for a total of at least nine credit hours. Students may include only one course from the department of
their major.
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Miami’s Self-Designed Thematic Sequence: “The purpose of a Self-Designed Thematic Sequence is to provide
students with the opportunity to design a Thematic Sequence that is currently not ‘on the books.’ Providing this
opportunity recognizes that the University expects students to be responsible for their own education and to
think, plan, and select their coursework carefully.” Students submit a well-written, detailed proposal outlining
their self-designed Thematic Sequence to the Liberal Education Office, 313 Laws Hall. “With the exception of
the student already having completed a Foundation course (3 credits) that is included in the sequence,
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proposals must be approved in advance of the student enrolling in the remaining 6 credit hours of the
coursework.” You can read more about this on the Liberal Education web site (www.MiamiOH.edu/liberaled/current-students/current-thematic-sequences-mp.html). Scroll down and click on self-designed TS. Keep in
mind that only one course in a Thematic Sequence may be a Miami Plan foundation course.
European Area Studies Minor
Most of the courses offered in Luxembourg count toward the EAS Minor requirements. Please note that it is typically
necessary to fulfill the European geography course on the Oxford campus. Consult with Dr. Nichole Thesz, 168 Irvin Hall,
(513)529-1854, theszn@MiamiOH.edu to discuss the many courses that can be used to substitute for those listed below.
The EAS Minor requirements* –at least 18 credit hours –are the following:
I. A modern European history course at the 200/400 levels or HST 122
II. GEO 311, GEO 307 or another European geography course
III. POL 332, 333, 423 or ECO 341 or appropriate substitution
IV. A course in European culture (in literature, art, architecture, music, theater, or cinema)
V. A course in a modern European language at the 300+ level—taught in the language
VI. Minimum of one additional European-focused course in consultation with adviser, to attain the credit-hour
requirement
*Each course satisfying the above requirements must be a minimum of 3 credit hours.
Academic advising
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Take this bulletin to an academic adviser before registering for MUDEC classes.
Note to Foreign Language majors/minors: Stay in sequence with MUDEC language courses. Don’t fall behind.
Registration Procedure
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Register on-line during branch campus registration using the “real time” MU BannerWeb system in early-April
for Fall Semester and starting in early-October for Spring Semester.
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Maximum registration is limited initially to 17 credits as on the Oxford campus. To determine open registration
date to register for additional hours go to www.MiamiOH.edu/reg/ & click “registration times” on the right hand
side.
Independent Study
Students are strongly encouraged to complete an independent study project while Luxembourg. Independent studies
are an excellent way in which to study a particular topic in-depth while continuing to fulfill various academic
requirements overseas. An independent study can be undertaken as a rigorous extension of classroom work, a course of
intensive guided reading on a topic not covered in a regular course, or as a chance to do research. Please note that
Independent Studies must be arranged prior to departing the U.S. Independent studies may not be offered for courses
that are taught regularly (i.e. every year). This includes regional campus courses.
Any Miami student is eligible to submit a proposal. Finding an instructor willing to mentor an independent study is
always the student’s responsibility, but the instructor will assist in shaping and refining the study.
Per the Office of the Registrar, courses numbered 177, 277, 377 and 477 are independent study courses for
undergraduate students. Students can register for one to five hours of independent study each semester (no more than
10 per year). Please note that students may only register for 1-4 hours of independent study at MUDEC. Registration
for each course is in accordance with the level of instruction. Independent study projects must be approved by the
instructor and the department chair.
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If using independent study hours to reach the required 16 hours, written permission of the MUDEC Dean must
be obtained prior to leaving for Luxembourg.
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If enrolling in 20 hours or more due to an independent study, written authorization from the MUDEC Dean must
be acquired prior to leaving for Luxembourg.
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An independent study may be completed as a substitute for MUDEC’s language requirement. In this case, a
petition form would need to be submitted to the MUDEC Dean which includes written support from an
academic advisor. Contact the Oxford Luxembourg Office to obtain the form, and then send the completed
form to Mr. Raymond Manes at manesr@MiamiOH.edu).
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A copy of your completed Independent Study form with the required signatures of the Miami faculty and
department chair (and the Dean’s written permission, if applicable) should be turned into the Oxford
Luxembourg Office. Originals should be submitted to the Registrar before the semester begins.
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Students are not permitted to take more than 4 hours of independent study at MUDEC.
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Independent study projects may be directly supervised in Luxembourg by only some of the Ohio-based MUDEC
faculty. Other MUDEC faculty may be able to assist students, but will not have the authority to supervise or
grade independent studies.
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Sample Independent Study Possibility: The Luxemburger Wort (Luxembourg’s most important newspaper) has
now released their website in English. Students may contribute to their website and/or submit articles to use as
an Independent Study. Check with an advisor/professor for details about this possible Independent Study
opportunity. (www.wort.lu - click the British flag for English)
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Engineering students interested in an independent study (MME 277L), please contact Osama Ettouney,
ettounom@MiamiOH.edu.
Credit / No Credit
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Do NOT take a MUDEC course credit/no credit to count it towards a MU major or minor.
Semester and sprint study tour courses, FRE 107L, and GER 103L are NOT available for credit/no credit.
Full-Year Students
Full-year students must take a different semester and sprint study tour course each semester. HST 270L, for example,
has the same course content both semesters.
Time Conflicts
Time conflicts exist between some courses. Banner is programmed to prevent registering for courses offered at the
same time. Contact Mr. Raymond Manes (manesr@MiamiOH.edu) with any issues concerning time conflicts.
Disability Accommodations
If classroom accommodations are needed for a disability while studying abroad, please notify the appropriate university
office as soon as the application for study abroad is accepted. For converting textbooks, purchase textbooks early and
contact the Rinella Center as soon as possible.
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For Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder: The Rinella Center, 14 CAB, (513) 529-8741,
RLC@MiamiOH.edu
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For Physical or Other Disabilities: Student Disability Services, 19 CAB, (513) 529-1541, SDS@MiamiOH.edu
Special Note to University Honors Program Students
(For those students who entered the program in Fall 2009 or after, studying at MUDEC)
UHP students may also fulfill one or more of the student learning outcomes in a given tier through their in-class and/or
out-of-class experiences at Luxembourg. UHP students are encouraged to keep track of student work related to the
outcomes gained while at MUDEC.
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Grants & Scholarships
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UHP students who have Honors summer tuition waivers cannot use these waivers for the semester/year-long
program. To access the summer tuition waiver application and view deadlines, access the Honors Student Hub
at: www.mymiamihonors.org.
Students who are in good standing with the UHP and who have confirmation of acceptance for study at MUDEC
are eligible to apply for the MUDEC Fellows Grant. The MUDEC Fellows Grant is a non-renewable award of
$1,000 intended to help students complete a major research or creative project associated with study at the
Miami University Dolibois European Center (MUDEC). Contact the University Honors Program to inquire about
the deadline and application process.
Questions? For more information about any of the above options, contact the Honors & Scholars Academic Support
Team at (513) 529-3399 or honorsadvising@MiamiOH.edu
Special Notes to MU Business Majors (Updated August 2014)
Pre-business students are not permitted to enroll in 300/400 level business courses. To be permitted to register for
300/400 level business courses, business students must meet the individual course prerequisites and have
 advanced to “Regular Business” status through academic performance or by portfolio admission
OR
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based on progress to date, have been provisionally afforded “Regular Business” status.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your status, please contact Student Services, 1022 Farmer School of
Business, (513) 529-1712.
Reminders
 Business majors are permitted to take the Lux 3 Thematic Sequence! Note, however, that only one business
course is permitted within a Lux 3 Thematic Sequence.
 If a business student, all business courses must be taken for a grade.
Course Cancellations
Courses may be subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. The Assistant Dean, Mr. Raymond Manes, will contact
students directly if the course for which they are registered is being cancelled.
Important Links
Please click here to access important information on MUDEC’s website. Find the updated calendar for a preferred
semester, the most up-to-date Academic Bulletin, and the very useful MUDEC Student Handbook. Other information
including Luxembourg scholarships and financial aid are also available.
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Fall
2015
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Fall 2015 Required Courses & Thematic Sequence Option
1) Choose one course from each of the following tiers to meet the 16-hour minimum requirement:
A. SEMESTER STUDY TOUR COURSE (3 hrs)
Take one (only one) each semester
B. SPRINT STUDY TOUR COURSE (3 hrs)
Take one (only one) each semester
C.
LANGUAGE COURSE (FRE or GER)***
Take at least one per semester.
Stay in sequence.
ARC 251L**
GEO/WGS 499L**
HST 270L
SOC 337L
MUS 189L*
ARC 188L**
KNH 399L**
ART 188L*
JRN 350L**
GEO/WGS 436L**
FRE 107L (for beginners)
4 hours
GER 103L (for beginners)
3 hours
FRE 101L
4 hours
GER 101L
4 hours
FRE 201L
3 hours
GER 201L
3 hours
FRE 310L
3 hours
GER 321L*
3 hours
FRE 411L
3 hours
D. STUDY TOUR COMPONENT (1 hr)
LUX 325L (Linked to Semester Study Tour Course in section A)
E.
LUX 335L (No formal class meetings)
EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE CREDIT (1 hr)
2) Choose one course from each of the following tiers to complete the optional LUX3 Thematic Sequence:
COURSE #1 = Your chosen SEMESTER STUDY TOUR COURSE (from section A above)
COURSE #2 = Your chosen SPRINT STUDY TOUR COURSE (from section B above)
COURSE #3 =
Choose 1 of the
following
courses from
this list
ECO 344L
3 hours
MGT 291L 3 hours
FRE 310L
3 hours
MKT 291L 3 hours
FRE 411L
3 hours
POL 270L
3 hours
GER 321L* 3 hours
POL 321L
3 hours
HST 271L
3 hours
KEY
* = Miami Plan Foundation course. More than one Miami Foundation Plan course may be taken in a Lux Thematic Sequence. However, only one
Foundation course in a Luxembourg Thematic Sequence counts towards Miami Plan foundation requirements. In cases where sequences
involve two or more Foundation courses, only one course may be at the 100-level. The other two courses in the Lux Thematic Sequence have
to be at the 200-level or above. Consult with an academic adviser for further information.
** = Course taught by Ohio-based Professors. All other courses are taught by European faculty and are typically offered each year.
*** = To be exempted from the language requirement see page 3.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 All majors are permitted to take the Lux 3 Thematic Sequence; however, students may only take one course from the dept. of their
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major within the Lux thematic to receive credit for the Thematic Sequence.
Business majors are permitted to take the Lux 3 Thematic Sequence; however, they may only take one course from the School of
Business to receive credit for the Thematic Sequence. Note: Students may take an Economics course (ECO 344L) to receive credit for the
Thematic Sequence. See page 5 for more information on the Luxembourg Thematic Sequences.
Incoming 2010-11 students and after, will automatically complete their Global Perspectives (6 hours, Foundation III) requirement by
studying abroad with the Luxembourg Program.
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Course offerings Fall 2015
Study Tour Courses
Additional Courses to meet the 16-hr requirement
ARC 251L** Living in Modern Europe (3 hrs)
ARC 401L Architecture Studio (6hrs)
GEO/WGS 499L** The Hague: City of Justice and Peace (3
hrs)
ARC 417L Architectural Materials (3 hrs)
BUS 371L International Business (3 hrs)
HST 270L The Rise and Fall of Hitler (3 hrs)
ECO 344L International Economic Relations (3 hrs)
MUS 189L* Great Ideas in Western Music (3 hrs)
ENG 204L European Cinema: An Introduction (1 hr)
SOC 337L Sociological Aspects of European Cultures (3 hrs)
HST 271L The Western Heritage: from the Renaissance to
the 20th Century (3 hrs)
Sprint Study Tour Courses
ITS 141L Great European Cities in Historical and Cultural
Context (Athens, Rome, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris,
London) (1 hr)
ARC 188L** A Survey of Modern European Architecture
(3 hrs)
ART 188L History of Western Art: Renaissance to the
Present (3 hrs)
ITS 142L Great European Cities in Historical and Cultural
Context (Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Bruges, Reims, Florence,
Prague) (1 hr)
GEO/WGS 436L** Women, Gender and the Environment
(3 hrs)
ITS 315L Intercultural Learning (2 hrs)
JRN 350L** Specialized Journalism - Foreign
Correspondence
MGT 291L Introduction to Management and Leadership
(3 hrs)
KNH 399L** Children and Adolescents at “Play” (3 hrs)
MKT 291L Principles of Marketing (3 hrs)
Required Lux Credit Hours
POL 270L International Relations: A Survey. Concepts and
Analysis (3 hrs)
LUX 325L Study Tour Course Study Tour (1 hr)
LUX 335L European Experience Credit (1 hr)
POL 321L Comparative European Politics and the Pursuit
of European Unity (3 hrs)
Language Courses
Independent Study Opportunities
FRE 101L First Year French (4 hrs)
Course Conflicts: Please email Mr. Raymond Manes, Assistant
Dean at MUDEC, as early as possible if you want to verify that
certain courses do not meet at the same time.
(manesr@miamioh.edu)
FRE 107L Practical French (4 hrs)
FRE 201L Second Year French (3 hrs)
FRE 310L Text in Context: Advanced Conversational
French through Aspects of Contemporary French (3 hrs)
FRE 411L French Civilization (3 hrs)
GER 101L Beginning German I (4 hrs)
GER 103L Introduction to the German-Speaking World
(3 hrs)
GER 201L Second Year German (3 hrs)
GER 321L* Everyday Culture in German-Speaking
Countries (3 hrs)
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Spring
2016
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Spring 2016 Required Courses & Thematic Sequence Option
1) Choose one course from each of the following tiers to meet the 16-hour minimum requirement:
A. SEMESTER STUDY TOUR COURSE (3 hrs)
Take one (only one) each semester
ARC 251L**
HST 270L
MUS 189L*
GEO/WGSL 499**
SOC 337L
B. SPRINT STUDY TOUR COURSE (3 hrs)
Take one (only one) each semester
ARC 188L**
ART 188L*
EDT 255L**
GEO/WGS 436L**
HST 333L**
C.
FRE 107L (for beginners)
FRE 101L
FRE 102L
FRE 202L
FRE 310L
FRE 411L
LANGUAGE COURSE (FRE or GER)***
Take at least one per semester.
Stay in sequence.
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
GER 103L (for beginners)
GER 102L
GER 202L
GER 321L*
D. STUDY TOUR COMPONENT (1 hr)
LUX 325L (Linked to Semester Study Tour Course in section A)
E.
LUX 335L (No formal class meetings)
EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE CREDIT (1 hr)
3 hours
4 hours
3 hours
3 hours
2) Choose one course from each of the following tiers to complete the optional LUX3 Thematic Sequence:
COURSE #1 = Your chosen SEMESTER STUDY TOUR COURSE (from section A above)
COURSE #2 = Your chosen SPRINT STUDY TOUR COURSE (from section B above)
COURSE #3 =
Choose 1 of the
following
courses from
this list
ECO 320L
2 hours
MGT 291L 3 hours
ECO 344L
3 hours
MKT 291L 3 hours
FRE 310L
3 hours
POL 270L
3 hours
FRE 411
3 hours
POL 321L
3 hours
GER 321*
HST 271L
3 hours
3 hours
KEY
* = Miami Plan Foundation course. More than one Miami Foundation Plan course may be taken in a Lux Thematic Sequence. However,
only one Foundation course in a Lux Thematic Sequence counts towards Miami Plan foundation requirements. In cases where
sequences involve two or more Foundation courses, only one course may be at the 100-level. The other two courses in the Lux
Thematic Sequence must be at the 200-level or above. Consult with an academic adviser for further information.
** = Course taught by Ohio-based Professors. All other courses are taught by European faculty and are typically offered each year.
*** = To be exempted from the language requirement see page 3.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 All majors are permitted to take the Lux 3 Thematic Sequence; however, students may only take one course from the dept. of


their major within the Lux thematic to receive credit for the Thematic Sequence.
Business majors are permitted to take the Lux 3 Thematic Sequence; however, they may only take one course from the School
of Business to receive credit for the Thematic Sequence. Note: Students may take an Economics course (ECO 320L, ECO 344L) to
receive credit for the Thematic Sequence. See page 5 for more information on the Luxembourg Thematic Sequences.
Incoming 2010-11 students and after, will automatically complete their Global Perspectives (6 hours, Foundation III)
requirement by studying abroad with the Luxembourg Program.
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Course offerings Spring 2016
Study Tour Courses
GER 103L Introduction to the German-Speaking World
(3 hrs)
ARC 251L** Living in Modern Europe (3 hrs)
GER 202L Second Year German (3 hrs)
GEO/WGS 499L** The Hague: City of Justice and Peace
(3 hrs)
GER 322L* Everyday Culture in German-Speaking
Countries (3 hrs)
HST 270L The Rise and Fall of Hitler (3 hrs)
Additional Courses to meet the 16-hr requirement
MUS 189L* Great Ideas in Western Music (3 hrs)
BUS 371L International Business (3 hrs)
SOC 337L Sociological Aspects of European Cultures
(3 hrs)
ECO 320L European Economic Integration (3 hrs)
ECO 344L International Economic Relations (3 hrs)
Sprint Study Tour Courses
ENG 204L European Cinema: An Introduction (1 hr)
ARC 188L** A Survey of Modern European Architecture
(3 hours)
HST 271L The Western Heritage: from the Renaissance to
the 20th Century (3 hrs)
ART 188L History of Western Art: Renaissance to the
Present (3 hrs)
ITS 141L Great European Cities in Historical and
Cultural Context (Athens, Rome, Istanbul, Amsterdam,
Paris, London) (1 hr)
EDT 255L** Comparing US and European Schooling
ITS 142L Great European Cities in Historical and Cultural
Context (Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Bruges, Reims, Florence,
Prague) (1 hr)
GEO/WGS 436L** Women, Gender and the Environment
(3 hrs)
HST 333L** How Post is Postwar Europe? (3 hrs)
ITS 315L Intercultural Learning (2 hrs)
Required Lux Credit Hours
MGT 291L Introduction to Management and Leadership
(3 hrs)
LUX 325L Study Tour Course Study Tour (1 hr)
MKT 291L Principles of Marketing (3 hrs)
LUX 335L European Experience Credit (1 hr)
POL 270L International Relations: A Survey. Concepts
and Analysis (3 hrs)
Language Courses
POL 321L Comparative European Politics and the
Pursuit of European Unity (3 hrs)
FRE 101L First Year French (4 hrs)
FRE 102L First Year French (4 hrs)
Independent Study Opportunities
FRE 107L Practical French (4 hrs)
Course Conflicts: Please email Mr. Raymond Manes,
Assistant Dean at MUDEC, as early as possible if you want to
verify that certain courses do not meet at the same time.
(manesr@miamioh.edu)
FRE 202L Second Year French (3 hrs)
FRE 310L Text in Context: Advanced Conversational
French through Aspects of Contemporary French (3 hrs)
FRE 411L French Civilization (3 hrs)
GER 102L Beginning German I (4 hrs)
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Course Descriptions
ARC 188L A Survey of Modern European Architecture (3 hours)
Sprint study tour course first half of semester
No prerequisites
Miami Plan Foundation Course IIA and IIB, H; CAS-B-OTHER
A Survey of Modern European Architecture is a lecture-based course that explores the development of contemporary European
architecture. The course begins in the second half of the XIX Century with a discussion of technological and societal changes that
occurred as a result of the industrialization in Europe, and presents a thematic investigation of the evolution of contemporary
architecture, from Totalitarianism, and the post-war confrontations, ending in the present architectural requirements.
Class topics will be presented as illustrated lectures. All students are expected to keep up to date with the readings that form the
basis for specific class topics, and to supplement these readings with additional research. Assignments and examinations,
including in-class assignments, on-line assessments and comparative assignments, will test the individual student’s understanding
of the concepts and terms, movements, periods and styles, and the examples studied in class, their contexts and their precedents
on which they are based. Students will be required to maintain a sketchbook/journal to supplement their term’s work. Tentative
study tour destinations: TBD* Instructor: Gerardo Brown-Manrique. Email: brownmg@MiamiOH.edu
ARC 251L Living in Modern Europe (3 hours)
Semester study tour course with a week-long field study tour
No prerequisite.
Registration concurrent with LUX 325L
Cannot be taken as credit/no credit.
Miami Plan Foundation Course: IIC
Living in Modern Europe is a lecture-based course that explores the development of modern neighborhoods with a focus on
examples from the beginning of the XX century: how they are the result of aesthetic, economic, and political forces. The course
begins with an overview of the urban conditions in Great Britain as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, then explores in a
chronological fashion how, from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, cities in other European nations
including Austria, the Netherlands and Germany addressed similar conditions. At each stage, examples in specific cities are
presented as case studies so that students can compare the similarities and differences, and (more crucially) the evolution of
modern neighborhoods. Throughout, local examples (including examples in Differdange, Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg-Ville)
will be included to provide the students with a direct understanding of the concepts. The study tour component of this course will
focus on housing in the metropolitan area of Bucharest.
Students will be asked to prepare summary/reaction papers at the conclusion of each stage of the exploration, to take the on-line
assessments, and to maintain a sketchbook/journal supplement to their term’s work. Tentative study tour destination: TBD*
Instructor: Gerardo Brown-Manrique. Email: brownmg@MiamiOH.edu
ARC 401L Architecture Studio (6 hours)
Prerequisites: ARC 301/302; open to majors only
Study of design processes and methods of implementation in the comprehensive solution of complex environmental design
problems. Instructor: Gerardo Brown-Manrique. Email: brownmg@MiamiOH.edu
ARC 417L Architectural Materials (3 hours)
Prerequisites: ARC 212
Introduction to materials and criteria for selection in architectural structures. Instructor: Gerardo Brown-Manrique. Email:
brownmg@MiamiOH.edu
ART 188L History of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 hours)
Sprint course that meets first half of the semester!
Miami Plan Foundation Course, 2008-2010: IIA or IIB, H.; 2010-2011: IIA or IIB, H.
The principal purpose of the course is to guide the student in discovering, discerning, appreciating, and enjoying the art of the
Western World from the Renaissance to the present. The course will relate to history, religion, literature, music and cultural in
general. The study will cover artistic creations in the fields of architecture, sculpture, and painting and such minor arts as
furniture and jewelry. This course introduces basic concepts, periods, and styles, drawing on examples that the student will
encounter not only in the academic world but also outside the classroom. Further, it analyzes artistic creations in terms of form,
line, space, area, and plane, mass and volume, perspective, proportions, scale, value, tonality and color. In addition, the course
endeavors to develop independence in recognizing the main characteristics of each period of art history. The course intends to
stimulate the student to explore and experience with thoughtful awareness the artistic creations that the student encounters.
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Each student will have to make a presentation on a topic in art (topic of their choice between the end of the 19 century and the
present) and keep a travel log. Tentative study tour destination: TBD* Instructor: Claudine Bechet. Email: mabechet@pt.lu
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BUS 371L International Business (3 hours)
Prerequisites: ECO 201 and 202. Pre-Business majors, see status requirement, p.7.
For business majors this course counts as a professional elective. We observe and are part of a world in which countries and
economies are rapidly moving toward a more interrelated and interdependent state, a world in which a global business
community is being formed. Luxembourg and Europe are in the middle of this development and process. In spite of this
increased globalization of business activities, the world market will continue to consist of individual nations with their own
economies, cultures, political and social systems and different management practices, which we need to understand and in which
we can feel effective and comfortable. The purpose of this course is to provide you with a firm understanding of international
business in a European and global setting with a comprehension of this fascinating and important area of study.
Instructors: Nicolas Ries. Email: njries@pt.lu
ECO 320L European Economic Integration (2 hours)
Spring semester only!
The purpose of this course is to study the post-WWII European Integration process from an economic perspective. Institutional,
historical, and political aspects of the European Union will be covered such as the main treaties (Rome, Maastricht and Lisbon),
the role of the major European institutions (notably the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the European
Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice), the EU legislative process and the various EU
enlargements. Nevertheless, the main focus will be on economics. European economic integration will serve as a case study for
broader economic concepts such as market enlargement (the Krugman model of international trade), international trade policy
(including trade liberalization, custom unions and common markets, trade creation and trade diversion, World Trade Organizaiton
rules), competition and regional policies, agricultural policy and the consequences of labor migration, capital market integration,
optima currency areas and currency unions.
After having taken this course students will not only be familiar with the European integration process but, perhaps more
importantly, they will be trained to apply standard economic tools to a variety of real world situations which are also of concern
to the USA. Instructor: Joris Buyse. Email: buyseja@MiamiOH.edu
ECO 344L International Economic Relations (3 hours)
Prerequisites: ECO 201 and 202. Pre-Business majors, see status requirement, p.7.
For business majors this course counts as a professional elective. Comparative advantage as basis for gains from specialization
and trade is examined in some detail. Supply and demand analysis is used to study the effects of barriers to trade (tariffs, quotas,
etc.). Students will also study monetary aspects of international economic relations, including alternative forms of international
monetary organization, balance of payments, exchange rates, and mechanisms of balance of payments adjustment. Aspects of
macro-economic policy in open economics are considered. The course will be given a special European emphasis. The economic
aspects of the European Union and the problems and prospects of the European monetary union and the Euro as a new major
currency will receive special analysis. Instructor: Carlo Klein. Email: carlo.klein@education.lu
EDT 255L Comparing U.S. and European Schooling (3 hours)
Sprint course that meets first half of the semester
Spring semester only!
Students will investigate the US educational system, moving from a typical “apprenticeship of observation” to an understanding
of the factors that influence and are influenced by US schools. This will form a foundation for the analyses of school systems in
various European countries and understanding the role that culture plays in shaping their educational systems. Tentative study
tour destination: TBD* Instructor: Jim Shiveley. Email: shiveljm@miamioh.edu
ENG 204L European Cinema: An Introduction (1 hour)
Sprint course second half of semester
Cinema as a crucial key to the understanding of European history, society and culture. The course will analyze the distinctive style
and content of European cinema, drawing on examples from French, German, Italian and British films from different periods.
From this base, students can progress to a deeper understanding of European cinema and history.
Instructor: Paul Lesch. Email: leschp@MiamiOH.edu
FRE 101L First Year French (4 hours)
Fall semester only!
This course is part of the traditional FRE language sequence: it leads into FRE 102. If you plan to continue with French, take this
course instead of FRE 107L. Introduction to French language (understanding, speaking and writing). The main emphasis will be on
speaking: how to deal with practical situations in everyday life. Instructor: Philippe Briot and Tom Jeitz.
Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu and Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
FRE 102L First Year French (4 hours)
Spring semester only!
Introduction to French language (understanding, speaking and writing). The main emphasis will be on speaking: how to deal with
practical situations in everyday life. Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
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FRE 107L Practical French (4 hours)
For beginners. Cannot be taken as credit/no credit
The goal of French 107 is to expose students to and to develop basic language skills in French in order to make them functional in
a French language environment. This course is aimed at MUDEC students who do not intend to continue French in their
university studies, who have already completed their university language requirement in another language, and/or who would
prefer to continue university language studies in the language they have already taken at the high school level.
Students enrolled in this class will learn and apply communicative structures and basic vocabulary in a variety of cultural and
thematic contexts. The specific purpose of this course is to equip them with tools essential for them to feel comfortable and to
find their way around in a French language environment. It will enable them to communicate and to express experiences, ideas,
and thoughts and to help them solve problems in a French-speaking environment. Students will also be exposed to and will
become familiar with the basic elements of French grammar. Students will also explore topics in French and Francophone
cultures, building and improving their linguistic and cultural proficiency by studying easy and short texts from the press and other
sources along with audio (songs) and visual (video, etc.) materials. Supplementary resources will be available from the
internet.
This course is intended for students who do NOT intend to continue French at the university. It does NOT lead to French 102. If
you take 107L and then decide to continue with French, you must take either FRE 101 or take a placement test.
Instructors: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu I Tom Jeitz Email: Jeitzt@Miamioh.edu
FRE 201L Second Year French (3 hours)
Fall semester only!
Prerequisites: FRE 101 and 102 OR 103 or at least two years of high school French, and an adequate score on the placement exam.
Readings and discussions of fiction and nonfiction. Review of grammar.
Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
FRE 202L Second Year French (3 hours)
Spring semester only!
Miami Plan Foundation Course, 2008-2010: III B, CAS-A; 2010-2011: IIB-Cul, CAS-A
Prerequisite: FRE 201 or at least two years of high school French
Readings and discussions on French culture and current affairs. For textbook information, see fall schedule for FRE 201.L
Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
FRE 310L Text in Context: Advanced Conversational French through Aspects of Contemporary French (3 hours)
Prerequisite: a 300-level FRE course, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor.
This advanced conversation class has two goals. The first is to develop the student’s ability to express ideas in French and to
understand spoken French. The second is to inform the student about various aspects of life in contemporary France (social
trends, culture, political life, mass media, etc.) Class participation is an essential element in this class. Issues raised in the class are
discussed with all the members of the group; students are encouraged to report on their travels and to relate their experiences
during their stay in Luxembourg and in Europe in general. The exchange of ideas and different points of view creates a fertile
basis for intellectual stimulation. Taught in French. Max. enrollment: 12. Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
FRE 411L French Civilization (3 hours)
Prerequisite: two 300-level FRE courses, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor.
Critical thinking in this course is prompted by the analysis and careful examination of the interdependent events that form the
fabric of the development of French civilization. Much of the work will be based on close reading of original texts that will be
explored in light of present day society. Terms and concepts have a special flavor in contemporary French usage, because they
are pregnant with connotations imparted to them by historical, religious, artistic, cultural, political as well as economic
developments throughout the ages. Political and economic reactions of the French are colored by the specific “esprit français”.
Making explicit the “French context” is one of the goals of this course. Lively discussion generated by these interesting and, at the
same time, disturbing topics is inevitable and hence desirable, and ample opportunity will be provided for them. Students will be
assigned to write joint papers that will necessitate critical thinking and combined effort. Maximum enrollment: 15 students.
Taught in French. Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
GEO/WGS 436L Women, Gender, and the Environment (3 hours)
Sprint course that meets first half of the semester
This is a seminar styled course with a focus on the role of women in their relationships with natural resources as advocates,
practitioners, and scholars. Readings will include such topics as environment and gender, development, and participatory tools in
gender analysis, with a special focus on Europe. The class will provide students with the opportunity to meet with European
women who are working to improve their environment locally, as well as internationally. During the Study Tour, the class will
visit the city of Utrecht, Netherlands and the international headquarters of the “Women in Europe for a Common Future” (WECF),
an organization that advocates for a healthy environment for all. The WECF includes an international network of over 100
women’s, environmental and health organizations that oversees projects in over 40 countries. Students will participate in
specially designed environment related training with WECF staff, including touring several of their community projects that are
ongoing throughout the city. The study tour will wrap up in Brussels, Belgium with a tour of the United Nations Environment
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Programme Regional Headquarters and meet with staff who working on women and gender related environmental policy. The
course is open to all students but may be of special interest to students who have an interest in biology, environment and
sustainability, geography, history, law, social justice, and women’s studies. Tentative study tour destination: TBD*
Instructor: Roxanne T. Ornelas. Email: ornelart@miamioh.edu
GEO/WGS 499L The Hague, Netherlands: The City of Peace and Justice (3 hours)
Semester Study Tour Course with a week-long field study tour.
Registration concurrent with LUX 325L
This course takes an historical overview of The Hague, Netherlands: The City of Peace and Justice with emphasis on the late 19th
century to the present. The Hague is home to the United Nations (U.N.) International Court of Justice, the judicial branch of the
U.N. that works to resolve some of the worst global conflicts. The class will explore the role of the court as well as other
significant historic events, including early suffragists who participated in the International Congress of Women “Women’s Peace
Conference,” a notable meeting that was held there in 1915 that attempted to broker peace among nations during World War I.
The class will begin the Study Tour with a trip to the city of Nuremburg. The city is where Adolf Hitler began his rise to power
during World War II and where the Nuremberg Trials were held after the war to address “crimes against humanity” that were
committed by the Nazis. In The Hague, the class will visit the Peace Palace where the International Court of Justice is housed, the
U.S. Embassy, the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis (includes paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer), and end with a visit to
Scheveningen at the Beach on the North Sea. The course is open to all students but may be of special interest to students who
have an interest in art, geography, history, law, social justice, and women’s studies. Tentative study tour destination: TBD*
Instructor: Roxanne T. Ornelas. Email: ornelart@miamioh.edu
GER 101L Beginning German I
Please see note under GER 103L for more information about this option.
Instructor: Tom Jeitz. Email: Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
GER 102L Beginning German II
Prerequisite: GER 101, 111, or placement test.
Please see note under GER 103L for more information about this option.
Instructor: Tom Jeitz. Email: Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
GER 103L Introduction to the German-Speaking World (3 hours)
For beginners
Cannot be taken as credit/no credit
This course has been designed as an introduction to “Everyday German” language and culture in the German-speaking world,
which will give students the tools essential for them to feel comfortable in and find their way around a German-speaking
environment. There is less emphasis on grammar in this course than in GER 101**, and more emphasis on culture. This course is
intended for students who do NOT intend to continue German at the university. It does NOT lead to German 102. If you take
103L and then decide to continue with German, you must take either GER 101 or a placement test. Instructor: Tom Jeitz. Email:
Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
**Please note that GER 101L (Beginning German I) and GER 102L (Beginning German II) are available a supplement to GER103L for interested
students. GER 101L leads into GER 102, and GER 102L leads to GER 201 (Second Year German). Contact Dr. John Jeep (jeepjm@MiamiOH.edu;
Dept. of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages) to obtain written permission to enroll in GER 101L or GER 102L. Once granted
permission by Dr. Jeep, email Mr. Raymond Manes (manesr@MiamiOH.edu) for information about course registration.
GER 201L Second Year German (3 hours)
Fall semester only!
Prerequisite: GER 102, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor.
Reading of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing German. Practical use of the language in everyday contexts.
Readings cover areas such as culture, problems of contemporary Germany, and modern literature. Repetition and consolidation
of the most important aspects of grammar and syntax. Instructor: Tom Jeitz. Email: Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
GER 202L Second Year German (3 hours)
Spring semester only!
Prerequisite: GER 201, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor
CAS-A
Reading of selected texts with practice in speaking and writing German. Practical use of the language in everyday contexts.
Readings cover areas such as culture, problems of contemporary Germany, and modern literature. Repetition and consolidation
of the most important aspects of grammar and syntax. Instructor: Tom Jeitz. Email: Jeitzt@MiamiOH.edu
GER 321L Everyday Culture in German-Speaking Countries (3 hours)
Miami Plan Foundation Course, 2008-2010: IIIB, H. CAS-B-LIT; 2010-2011: IIC-Cul, H. CAS-B-LIT.
Prerequisite: GER 202, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor.
The course will explore major cultural topics in the German-speaking countries through the study of authentic texts chosen from
a variety of sources (newspapers, scholarship, literature, essays). Students will be confronted with different cultural and social
patterns and different sets of values. The aims of the course:
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To acquaint the students with significant aspects of German culture as seen from the viewpoints of various observers,
commentators and participants
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To encourage the students to use their critical faculties in judging the relative merits of differing points of view
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To clarify the social, cultural and historical contexts
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To invite the students to compare another culture's reaction to events, problems and situations in Europe to those of
the student's own country
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To encourage the students to explore and reflect upon their own value judgments and assumptions.
At MUDEC, students have a unique opportunity to interact with each other in the classroom, and also with German speakers on
their travels as well as with their host families. The course will endeavor to build up the students’ self-confidence and encourage
them to make contacts with German speakers. To achieve this goal a certain amount of language teaching (focusing on
vocabulary, sentence structure, idiomatic German) is considered indispensable. For, however important critical thinking may be,
it is useless abroad if you cannot communicate with native speakers and put those skills to the test. The course will rely largely on
discussions, presentations, debates and written work. Taught in German. Instructor: Anouk Friederici. Email:
anoukf@MiamiOH.edu
GER 322L Everyday Culture in German-Speaking Countries (3 hours)
Miami Plan Foundation Course, 2008-2010: IIIB, H. CAS-B-LIT; 2010-2011: IIC-Cul, H. CAS-B-LIT
Prerequisite: GER 202, approved equivalent, or with permission of instructor
Critical thinking is part and parcel of language learning. In dealing with authentic texts, students are confronted with different
cultural, social and behavioral patterns and with different sets of values and assumptions. In this course students will be invited
to compare what they learn through their reading with their personal experiences gathered in their travels, and also to compare
what they found with the situation in the USA. This course explores everyday behavioral patterns, customs and approaches that
reflect the underlying social organization, and will try to make the social, cultural and historical context clear. It will encourage the
students to observe critically cultural differences between the USA and German-speaking countries and to provide information on
some aspects of life and society in German-speaking countries (without aiming at an exhaustive coverage). At MUDEC, students
have the unique opportunity to interact with German speakers in their travels and with their host families. The course will
therefore also endeavor to improve their listening, reading and writing skills to enable them to make the most of these
opportunities. A certain amount of language teaching, focusing on vocabulary, sentence structure, and colloquial German, is
considered necessary. The course will rely largely on discussions, presentations, debate, and written work in German.
Taught in German. Instructor: Anouk Friederici. Email: anoukf@MiamiOH.edu
HST 270L The Rise and Fall of Hitler (3 hours)
Semester Study Tour Course with a week-long field study tour.
Registration concurrent with LUX 325L
Cannot be taken as credit/no credit
The course analyzes the general conditions in early 20th century Europe and post-World War I Germany, which fostered the
development of anti-Semitism, racism and ultra- nationalism. Hitler's origins, background and mental world and ideological
evolution will be given foremost attention. The strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic are the background of Hitler's
first attempt to seize power at the Munich Putsch, 1923, and of his final rise in 1930-1933 while the other great powers were
paralyzed by the great economic crisis. Hitler's transformation of Weimar Germany into a totalitarian dictatorship in 1933-34 and
his approach to his two major goals, the road to War and the final solution 1934-1939, will be thoroughly investigated. The War
years and final doom of Nazi Germany will be considered as “glaring” evidence of what National Socialism really was and to what
consequences it carried Germany and Europe, changing radically the face of our World and ending in the destruction of nearly a
whole people, the Jews, 1939-1945. In light of the present developments in Europe, racism, xenophobia, blind nationalism, and
“ethnic cleansing,” the Nazi past, long thought dead, is undergoing a frightening revival and should therefore be studied,
including its origins, facts and consequences. Tentative study tour destinations: TBD Instructor: Emile Haag. Email:
manesr@MiamiOH.edu
HST 271L The Western Heritage: from the Renaissance to the 20th Century (3 hours)
The cultural dimension in our Western tradition is clearly emphasized, beginning with the intellectual, artistic and humanistic
revolution of the Italian Renaissance accompanied by the geographical expansion of the European powers, the breakup of
religious unity and the rise of the scientific spirit. The cultural contribution of Spain and the Dutch United Provinces to the
European tradition, the glory of France under Louis XIV and the triumph of Reason in the 18th century round out the first part of
the course. In the second part the two major series of events known as the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution
originating in England, with their consequences for the evolution of Europe in their ideological and cultural dimensions from 1789
to 1914, will be examined, partially through the reading of novels. The 20th century will be studied through the devastating
impact of the two World Wars, the rise of the masses, the rise of totalitarian states from Left and Right, the decline of Europe, the
effect of de-colonization and the search for new values. Instructor: Emile Haag. Email: manesr@MiamiOH.edu
HST 333L How “Post” is Postwar Europe? (3 hours)
Sprint course meets first half of semester
Spring semester only!
This course explores how Europe has transformed and re-imagined itself since the end of World War II in 1945, and it does so by
addressing a big historical question: Has Europe become "post-national"? In other words, have European societies moved
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beyond the dominant paradigm for state organization since at least the end of the First World War – nationalism – and instead
embraced a supranational identity around purportedly shared pan-European cultural, political, and humanitarian values, as well
as membership in the European Union? In an era when European citizens can freely cross hitherto "national" spaces, has national
identity and even national citizenship declined in importance? And what effect has immigration from outside the continent over
the past seven decades had on this transformation of postwar Europe, as societies have grown more visibly multicultural? Over
the course of this summer semester, we will explore the history of postwar Europe with a particular focus on how national
identity has shaped events and on whether recent institutional structures and emotional attachments have begun to supersede
it. Belgium will serve during our study tour as the laboratory for exploring nationalism and post-nationalism, since it serves as
both the seat of the preeminent supranational authority on the continent – the European Union – and the site of one of the
continent's most divisive ethno-linguistic divisions – that between the Flemish north and the Wallonian south. Tentative study
tour destination: TBD Instructor: Erik Jensen. Email: jensenen@miamioh.edu
ITS 141L Great European Cities in Historical and Cultural Context (Athens, Rome, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris, London) (1 hour)
Course meets all semester
This course will introduce the students to the historic and cultural evolution of Europe from its ancient past to its contemporary
process of economic and political integration. Students will be exposed to the multifaceted aspect of the present European
mosaic and the search for a European identity. Instructor: Emile Haag. Email: manesr@MiamiOH.edu
ITS 142L Great European Cities in Historical and Cultural Context (Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Bruges, Reims, Florence, Prague) (1 hour)
Course meets all semester
This course will introduce the students to the historic and cultural evolution of Europe from its ancient past to its contemporary
process of economic and political integration. Students will be exposed to the multifaceted aspect of the present European
mosaic and the search for a European identity. Instructor: Emile Haag. Email: manesr@MiamiOH.edu
ITS 315L Intercultural Learning (2 hours)
Course meets all semester. No prerequisite.
Intercultural Experiential Learning has an interactive class format. Intercultural communication theories will be explored, as will
learning about the concept of culture and about different cultures. Lectures, discussions, and experiential activities give students
hands on experience with culture. The goals of this course are to encourage students to have more interactions with culturally
different people while they study abroad and to prepare them for these interactions. Students will first learn about how their
own culture impacts how they see the world and react to it. Next students will learn about how European cultures differ from
their culture, and they will learn ways to adapt and adjust their expectations and behavior through experiential learning activities.
The students will actually practice experiencing different cultures in settings in and out of class. Through activities, lectures, and
discussions, students will become both comfortable and competent when interacting with people from different cultures, a
valuable tool to practice while they are still abroad, and a life skill to take with them into their graduate studies and careers.
Instructor: Stephanie Shaheen. Email: shahees@MiamiOH.edu
JRN 350L Specialized Journalism – Foreign Correspondence (3 hours)
Sprint study tour course
Fall semester only!
Prerequisites: JRN 101 or ENG 111/112
In this class, students will learn how to research issues in a foreign environment and write clear, concise reports relaying their
research to a general audience. The class will proceed by analyzing great foreign reporting by Americans covering social,
economic, and political affairs abroad; by reflecting on and writing about our own travel experiences; by researching a foreign
topic of general interest; and, finally, by constructing a detailed report that illuminates the issue for a domestic readership. This
class will hone skills used by journalists, analysts, and others called on to conduct research and clearly communicate the results.
This course advances the goal of the Luxembourg program to foster in-depth understanding of contemporary Europe by calling
on students research contemporary European problems and to synthesize information of a variety of types and from a variety of
sources. Tentative study tour destination: TBD* Instructor: Stephen Siff. Email: siffs@miamiOH.edu
KNH 310L Children and Adolescents at “Play” (3 hours)
Sprint course meets first half of semester
Fall semester only!
This course was designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the contemporary sociopolitical fabric of European
society via examination of the sport participation patterns and opportunities that are provided to, or encouraged for, youth and
adolescents within individual countries. Current worldwide research reports indicate that the numbers of children and
adolescents who participate in youth sport programs is very high. Sport can be considered a cultural phenomenon that reflects
the sociopolitical structure within which it is situated. This may be particularly true for youth sport programs. That is, the
political, cultural, and social mores that characterize individual countries are clearly reflected in the way in which they formulate
and conduct programs for youth. The course will explore the structure, philosophy, and organizational format of youth sport
programs across selected European-based countries with the purpose of linking these programs to the sociopolitical context
within which they are designed and administered. Tentative study tour destination: TBD* Instructor: Thelma S. Horn. Email:
hornts@miamioh.edu
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LUX 325L Semester Study Tour Course - Study Tour (1 hour)
Registration concurrent with Semester Study Tour Course.
LUX 335L European Experience (1 hour)
This 1-hour mandatory credit enriches students’ understanding of Europe through guest lectures, presentations, and activities
organized by the Dolibois Center. The purpose of the European Experience is to assess students’ ability to engage significantly in
the community that welcomes them for a few months, to reflect on their experience abroad and to share this reflection. It is
based on out-of-class learning, and for this reason, there is no formal class meeting scheduled.
Assessment of the European Experience credit is based on a portfolio of experiences and on students’ self-assessment. The
course is taken Credit/No Credit. A passing grade requires that students earn a total of 100 points including meeting an
attendance requirement of 3 lectures organized by the Dolibois Center. Further details about the possible events and activities
will be provided by the Dolibois Center staff on-site. Students must register for this course on their assigned Lux registration day.
Note to full-year students: Students are required to register for LUX 335L only one time during their year at MUDEC. They must
take the course during the fall semester. Instructor: Thierry Leterre. Email: thierry.leterre@miamioh.edu
MGT 291L Introduction to Management & Leadership (3 hours) MPT
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Introduction to the importance of investing in human capital. Students are introduce to the theories and practices of how to
attract, develop, and retain a comprehensive workforce. The goal of this course is to help students better understand, predict,
and manage themselves and their work relations with others and with organizations, and to understand how organizations utilize
this knowledge to design competitive management practices. Note: Classroom examples and readings will emphasize aspects of
the subject that may differ between the U.S. and the EU because different legal, regulatory and cultural environments.
Instructor: Anthony Smith-Meyer. Email: smithm42@MiamiOH.edu
MKT 291L Principles of Marketing (3 hours)
This course explores factors involved in the management of the marketing function relative to product development, promotion,
pricing, physical distribution, and determination of marketing objectives within the framework of the marketing system and in
domestic and international markets. This course taught at MUDEC will be given a European emphasis. Instructor: Daniel Tesch.
Email: dtesch@ACL.LU
MUS 189L Great Ideas in Western Music (3 hours)
Semester Study Tour Course with a week-long field study tour.
Registration concurrent with LUX 325L
Cannot be taken as credit/no credit
Miami Plan Foundation Course 2010-2011: IIA, H.
Survey of musical styles from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with emphasis on the music of Handel and Bach, Haydn,
Mozart and Beethoven, and later composers such as Brahms, Liszt, Verdi and Wagner, with attention to 20th century composers,
Stravinsky and others. Music studied will include representative works in the areas of chamber music, orchestral literature, solo
repertoire, opera and choral music. The course aims to fit the various masterpieces of music studied into the general culture and
history of the period in which they were written, considering, for example, parallel developments in such fields as literature, art
and architecture; historic events to which the music might be related: the influences of religion and of nationalism; the role of
the composer, the patronage of the arts, the kind of occasion and the type of audience for which the music was composed. The
course does not assume previous musical experience. Attendance at concerts is encouraged and is incorporated into the course.
Tentative study tour destination: TBD* Instructor: Georges Backes. Email: backesg@MiamiOH.edu
POL 270L International Relations: A Survey. Concepts and Analysis (3 hours)
An introduction to world affairs /international relations with the focus on Europe. Defines of the concept of international
relations, outlines problems and challenges, explains why international relations are important for both countries and individual
citizens. This course is enriched by the professional experiences and perspectives of the professor, who was Luxembourg’s
Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Finland, Poland, Mongolia and Belgium during the years 1981-86. He was also the nation’s
representative to NATO. Discusses how factors like geopolitics, history, culture, economics and technological development affect
international relations. Uses case studies to outline challenges and to illustrate individual, collective and institutional influences
on international relations. Looks at international relations critically and from several viewpoints, especially European and US.
Instructor: Guy de Muyser. Email: guy.demuyser@education.lu
POL 321L Comparative European Politics and the Pursuit of European Unity (3 hours)
The course is divided into two integral parts, providing for a thorough analysis and discussion of national political systems and
cultures in relation to European integration. Only by understanding national political frameworks and processes can the future of
European integration be analyzed. In the first half of the semester, students will become acquainted with the different political
histories, traditions, cultures and institutions of European states, including the different systems of interest articulation and
interest aggregation through interest groups and parties, and also through the processes of public opinion-formation through
mass media. In the second half of the semester, students will study the earliest attempts at political union in Western Europe, the
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different treaties and institutions, the decision-making processes and specific policies. The future of the European Union and its
relationship with the world, the US in particular, will also be covered. Instructor: Guy Vanhaeverbeke. Email:
manesr@MiamiOH.edu
SOC 337L Sociological Aspects of European Cultures (3 hours)
Semester Study Tour Course with a week-long field study tour.
Work in class will be divided into two parts: 1) A lecture part which focuses on a comparative approach, using case studies, to
map and determine the contrasts between European societies. In addition, a historical dimension will be introduced in order to
provide a background for a better understanding of the sociological aspects of European cities. 2) The second part will call for
active participation by the students. It will consist of discussions, descriptions, and analyses of culturally different features as
viewed through the students’ experiences, documentary research, and live interviews. Tentative study tour destination: TBD*
Instructor: Philippe Briot. Email: briotp1@MiamiOH.edu
* Past study tour destinations have included Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and
Germany.
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Registration & Course Reminders
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Students register for all courses on a “first come, first served” basis, just as when registering on the Oxford campus.
Classes each have a 25 person cap - always have first, second, and third choices available in the event that certain
courses are full. Check BannerWeb often for openings.
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MUDEC does not guarantee the availability of a particular course or section. Please have alternative courses in place
should you not be able to get into your first choice or if classes conflict.
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Should you have any additional questions about the courses, please contact Mr. Raymond Manes, Assistant Dean, at
manesr@MiamiOH.edu
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Note about Study tours: Destinations subject to change. Always confirm with exact locations with each professor at
the beginning of the semester for finalized itinerary.
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