KEIAbroad Course Offerings
Summer, 2011
ENGLAND,
LONDON
PROFESSOR
COURSE
Health Psychology
Wayne Messer
Professor Wayne Messer; (859) 985-3329; wayne_messer@berea.edu
3 credits; awarded by Berea College
Interdisciplinary in content, the course examines how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and effect
health, chronic disease, health-promotion efforts, medical treatment, and stress management. Course content will also
examine research principles, treatments and application techniques. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/london/academics.php
European Theatre; From Page to Stage
Kelly Gordon
Professor Kelly Gordon; (828) 966-5500; gordonkc@brevard.edu
3 credits; awarded by Brevard College
This course develops skills necessary to analyze scripts for production. Students will be provided with a method of
playscript analysis based on attention to fundamentals of action, structure and character. An additional objective is to
expose students to professional, European theatre and its translation from page to stage. Students will attend theatrical
performances as part of the course. For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/london/academics.php
Finding British Roots in American Musical Theatre
Matthew Hodge
Professor Matthew Hodge; (207) 789-5376; rmhodge@campbellsville.edu
3 credits; awarded by Campbellsville University
Introduction to a rich variety of theatre and music literature. This course will focus on music and theatre heritage in
England, Ireland, and Scotland.
For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/london/academics.php
Natural Selection & Darwinism: Before & After
EJ Stewart
Professor E. J. Stewart; (270) 384-8090; stewarte@lindsey.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lindsey Wilson College
The course follows the "Journey of the Beagle" and studies the Ernst Mayr's "One Long Argument" as a tool for
understanding philosophical and scientific reasoning supporting Darwin's discovery. It takes students from the time of
Darwin to modern discoveries.
For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/london/academics.php
IRELAND,
DUBLIN
Beginning Acting
Luke Hardt
Professor Luke Hardt; (304) 829-7117; lhardt@bethanywv.edu
3 credits; awarded by Bethany College
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Acting class involving theatre games, exercises, script analysis, research and performance. Its foundation is in the text:
The Practical Handbook for the Actor which is also the core of the Atlantic School founded by David Mamet and William
H. Macy. For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/dublin/academics.php
Conflict Resolution and the Northern Irish Peace Process
Shawn Williams
Professor Shawn Williams; (270) 789-5264; shwilliams@campbellsville.edu
3 credits; awarded by Campbellsville University
Students will be exposed to a theoretical overview of what peace studies has learned about building a lasting peace in
post-conflict states. Students will apply these theories to Northern Ireland to both analyze the validity and applicability
of theoretical claims, and to evaluate the chances of a sustainable peace in the region. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/dublin/academics.php
Intercultural Communication - Challenges and Opportunities
Dan Koger
Professor Dan Koger; (270) 634-1841; kogerd@lindsey.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lindsey Wilson College
A hands-on course exposing intercultural communication principles and challenges of unraveling complex intercultural
communication problems. Students will apply problem-solving skills to turn communication conflicts to productive ends
for personal and organizational success. For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/dublin/academics.php
Media of Great Britain
William Richter
Professor William Richter; (828) 328-7164; Richter@lr.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lenoire-Rhyne University
Introduction to a rich variety of theatre and music literature. This course will focus on music and theatre heritage in
England, Ireland, and Scotland. For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/dublin/academics.php
International Business
Karen Rush
Professor Karen H. Rush; (270) 789-5076; klrush@campbellsville.edu
3 credits; awarded by Campbellsville University
This course will analyze the economic, organizational, marketing, managerial, financial and strategic aspects of
multinational firms from a global perspective. Factors related to the economic, political, cultural, legal, social, and
competitive environments will be emphasized, as they strongly influence international business. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/dublin/academics.php
SPAIN;
BARCELONA
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Spanish for Business Communication (Intermediate-Advanced)
Adelia Ortiz
Arturo Ortiz
Professor Adelia Parrado-Ortiz; (828) 328-7219; Adelia.ParradoOrtiz@lr.edu
3 credits; awarded Lenoir-Rhyne University
The course provides a foundation in vocabulary used in the professional world and experience in writing business letters
and correspondence. Students learn to communicate in Spanish through situational business practice taking into
consideration the cultural aspect of doing business in the Hispanic world. This course is appropriate for students with
intermediate and advanced Spanish language proficiency. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/barcelona/academics.php
Spanish Language – Beginner
Professor Arturo Ortiz; (828) 328-7332; ortiza@lr.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lenoir-Rhyne University
Language development through reading, vocabulary expansion and grammar. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/barcelona/academics.php
Crime & Violence in Europe
Allison Timbs
Professor Allison Timbs; (270) 789-5478; altimbs@campbellsville.edu
3 credits; awarded by Campbellsville University
Students will study crime and violence in a historical, political and theoretical context. Crimes that are especially
problematic to Europe, such as human trafficking, will be examined. Students will also examine the difficult role of law
enforcement agencies when combating transnational crime. Field trips to relevant sites in Barcelona will provide insight
in order to critically assess historical and political events of violence and crime. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/barcelona/academics.php
International Terrorism
Stefan Brooks
Professor Stefan Brooks; (281) 389-2265; Brookss@lindsey.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lindsey Wilson College
This course reviews the history of terrorist movements, theories about causes of terrorism, terrorist strategies and
tactics in general, and steps that the international community has taken to discourage states from supporting or
sponsoring terrorism. The course examines: (1) what is terrorism, what are the different types of terrorism, and why is
it so difficult for the international community to agree on what is terrorism?; (2) what causes terrorism?; (3)
international law and terrorism; (4) the notion that terrorism is a legitimate form of resistance; (5) strategies and
tactics of terrorism; and (6) state sponsorship of terrorism. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/barcelona/academics.php
THAILAND;
BANGKOK
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Immersion in Real World Chemistry
Julie Tan
Professor Julie Tan; (606)549-4521; Julie.tan@universityofthecumberlands.edu
3 credits; awarded by The University of the Cumberlands
Immersion in Real World Chemistry course will explore the ways chemistry impacts our lives every day. Topics
will examine the ways in which chemists look at the world and apply chemical principles within the framework of
social and environmental issues. This course allows students, including chemistry and non-chemistry majors, to
experience the connections between chemistry and society. It also allows students to develop basic chemical
knowledge, critical thinking ability and competence to better assess risks and benefits, and make informed and
reasonable decisions about chemistry based issues.
International Business
Chin Tan
3 credits awarded by The University of the Cumberlands
This course is intended to introduce international business students to the many facets of working in a global
marketplace such as the fundamentals of international business in a dynamic global environment, key issues
facing today’s international business marketplace, different dimensions of business environment in a global arena
including culture dimensions, trade, global marketing and supply chain management.
Comparing Governments and Constitutions: Thailand and the United States
Mike Giordano
Professor Mike Giordano; 270-384-8593;giordanom@lindsey.edu
3 credits; awarded by Lindsey-Wilson College
This course addresses the similarities and differences between: the Royal Thai Government as a tripartite
constitutional Monarchy modeled after the Westminster system, and the Government of the United States of
America as a constitutional democratic republic; and their respective Constitutions which serve as systems of
basic laws and principles that establish the nature and function of each government.
CHINA;
BEIJING
Cross-Cultural Psychology
David Ludden
3 credits; awarded by Lindsey Wilson College
This course examines the role of social environment in shaping human behavior. Topics include the relationships
between culture and development, cognition, personality, and social and organizational behavior. Special focus will be
given to cross-cultural similarities and differences between the USA and China with regards to interpersonal
relationships and communication styles. For syllabus go to http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/beijing/academics.php
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International Marketing
Rita McMillan
3 credits; awarded by the Virginia Intermont College
The purpose of this course is to review changing competitive structures in demand characteristics in markets
throughout the world. Upon completion of the course, each student will have an understanding of the challenge of
international marketing. For a growing number of companies, being international is no longer a luxury but a
necessity for economic growth. These and other issues affecting the world economy, trade, markets, and
competition will be discussed in the course. Special focus will be given to how international markets effect USAChina relations and business. For syllabus go to
http://www.keiabroad.org/programs/beijing/academics.php
KENYA;
NAIROBI
Understanding Gender in Cross-Cultural Contexts
Jessica Scott
Professor Jessica Scott; Jessica.scott.2@gmail.com
3 credits; awarded by West Virginia Wesleyan College
This course examines gender issues from a global perspective, paying particular attention to the cultural
ideologies and structural conditions that shape women’s and men’s lives differently across cultures.
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