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IMMERSION COURSE - PARIS HIS 330-01: French History and Historical Memory How the history is created in France and how historical memory functions in present-day Paris is the theoretical focus of this course. It's clear that individuals chose to write about some things rather than others and governments keep only a portion of the documents produced. But when individuals select or conserve particular documents, they make a statement about how they see themselves, their country, and their present. In this course on French history, students will explore issues relevant to the field of historical memory. Course reading topics will include the creation of the city of Paris, the Louvre, café culture, and France's military history. To augment course readings, students will travel to Paris to examine historical "sites" of memory. These include: WW II and Holocaust memorials in Paris; the Château of Versailles; the Louvre museum; the Musée D'Orsay, Napoleon's Tomb; Notre Dame de Paris, and still others. Paris remains the #1 tourist destination in the world. However, this is not a tourist excursion. The workload requires extensive reading and classroom participation, several short papers, and a brief research paper. On site, students will participate in daily class meetings and events. Participants may be asked to blog about their experiences while abroad. Upon their return to the United States, students will present final observations during a poster session open to the public. Some history background is preferred but not required. Pre-approval to register for the course is required. Prerequisite: None Credits: 1 Instructor: Michele Rhoades

IMMERSION COURSE - PRAGUE THE-303-01: Seminar in Theater: A Study in Czech Puppetry This course focuses on the history of Czech puppetry, and its place in the larger culture of the Czech Republic. The students will explore cultural representations of puppetry in Czech art, literature and theatre. They will also design puppets for an end-of-semester theatrical production based on various Czech folktales. During an immersion trip, students will travel to Prague to learn from and work with professional puppeteers to build their own hand-carved marionettes based on their designs. Students will also gain inspiration from visits to various puppet museums, puppet theatres, and daily explorations of the history and culture of Prague. Permission of the instructor is required for participation in this course. Prerequisite: One course from the following: THE-106, THE-201, THE-202, THE-203, ART 125, ART 126, ART 223, ART 227, and permission of the instructor. Credits: 1 Instructor: Andrea Bear