2023 SUMMER BLOCKS AWAY
Every year Colorado College faculty propose summer courses that take students across the country and around the world. Each year is different, with some repeating courses and some new opportunities, and 2023 is no exception. We have 10 courses approved for Summer 2023 that will take students from Bali to Berlin, and from rural Kenya to the heart of LA. Check out these courses, all of which will open their applications on Summit on December 1, the day of our Summer Blocks Away Fair in the Worner Center lobby.
BERLIN, GERMANY
FG214: Hidden Spaces, Hidden Narratives: Intersectionality Studies in Berlin
Led by Prof. Heidi Lewis, this course takes students to the German capital to examine the experiences of marginalized people and communities. Offered in Block A. Crosslisted as GR220 and RM200.
ROME, ITALY
CL223: Greek & Roman Art
Survey the art, architecture, archaeology, and history of Greece and Rome with Prof. Sanjaya Thakur and Prof. Richard Buxton. This course will visit Rome as it explores the political and social factors in the formation and utilization of Classical forms in both ancient and modern times. Offered in Block A. Crosslisted as AH207 and HY200.
ROME & PALERMO, ITALY
ED 250: Constructing Childhood in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Steiner Schools
Join Prof. NIckie Coomer in an exploration of how childhood is imagined in these three progressive pedagogical models, visiting elementary schools where each was developed. Offered in Block A.
MAASAILAND, KENYA
PH203: Kenya’s Maasailand: Indigeneity in the Postcolonial British Commonwealth
This program will take CC students, led by Prof. Alberto Hernandez-Lemus, to the Dopoi Center, adjacent to the Maasai Mara Natural Preserve in Southwest Kenya to explore the complex relationship between Indigenous communities and the State under colonial and postcolonial conditions. Offered in Block A.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
EN225/401: Shakespeare in London
Join Prof. Steven Hayward in London and Stratford as you look at the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, experience productions of their works, and explore the cities and countryside where Shakespeare lived and wrote. Offered in Block A.
BALI, INDONESIA
MU222: The Arts & Culture of Bali
Prof. Liz Macy and Prof. Made Lasmawan help you explore the arts and culture of this unique Indonesian island. Music, dance, theater and the visual arts align with the unique history and culture of Bali. Students will experience Balinese arts and culture through participation in daily life, attendance at a wide range of performances, and lecture-demonstrations by a variety of artists and craftsmen. This is a 1-block course that spans dates in blocks A and B. Crosslisted as PA250.
GALILEE, ISRAEL
RE215: Excavating Israel
This course, led by Prof. Pamela Reaves, centers on student participation in archaeological excavations at Shikhin, an ancient Jewish village in Galilee. Through field experiences, students will gain training in essential methods and theories of archaeology as well as insights into the history, culture, politics, and economics of the region during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This is a 1-block course that spans dates in blocks A and B. Crosslisted as AN208, CL222, or HY200.
SORIA, SPAIN
SP111/SP211/SP305/SP306
A two block, two unit program in collaboration with the Centro Internacional Antonio Machado in Soria, a small city in central Castile, birthplace of the Spanish language. Students live with families, participate in city life during two blocks, and have excursions to larger Spanish cities like San Sebastian and Madrid. Led by Prof. Carrie Ruiz, this program is a two-block program in both blocks A and B.
TOKYO, MT. FUJI, KYOTO, AND HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
JA350: Food in Japanese Culture and Literature
Prof. Joan Ericson and Prof. James Matson lead a course which focuses on the intersection of Japanese culture, food, and literature. The topics will range from food production and consumption to religious and artistic representations and the construction of cultural identities. Offered in Block B. Crosslisted as PA250.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
FM200: Comedy in Los Angeles: Stand-Up, Spectacle, and Writing the Body into Culture
Prof. Scott Krzych leads a course which will examine histories, theories, and techniques of comedic performance, placing special emphasis on stand-up comedy as a mode of cultural critique. Explore the LA comedy scene, including underground comedy, open-mic nights, improv troupes, and professional stand-up shows at venues like The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory. Offered in Block B.
You can find out more about all of these programs and courses at the Global Education website’s dedicated 2023 Summer Blocks Away & Abroad page. Then attend the Fair on December 1 to speak with the faculty and learn more.
