Geography of Europe

Summer 2009: May 12 to June 22 (class meets on the JMU Campus May 18 to June 5; on-site program dates: June 12 to June 22)

Program Location

We’ll learn about Europe by visiting France, Germany, England, Luxembourg, and Belgium. The tour will focus on the European Union and its governing institutions. Through time spent in EU member countries and visits to the EU’s main governing bodies in Brussels, Strasbourg and Frankfurt, students will learn about the exciting transitions currently transforming the world of international relations.

Academic Program

This course in the geography of Europe includes a three-week classroom component at JMU, followed by a 12-day tour of France, Germany, England, Luxembourg and Belgium. The course will cover the physical geography of Europe, but its focus will be primarily on the human geography factors such as culture, language, national identity, and politics. A central theme of the course will be the unification of Europe in light of the strong nationalistic traditions of its individual member states.

Instructional methods include lectures, guided tours, and journal assignments.

Tentative course offerings:
GEOG 332: Geography of Europe, (3)

Accommodations

Students will reside in hotels. Group meals will be provided.

Program Costs

For the current projected costs for this program, please click on the following link to the Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs page.

Application

For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Short-Term Programs.

No essay is required, but an optional essay is permitted.  If you feel that there are reasons that you should be selected to participate in this study abroad program that are not adequately reflected in your application form, you may describe them in an essay.  All essays will be considered in selecting the participants for this program.

For More Information

For additional information about the program, please contact the program director:

Dr. David McGraw
Associate Professor
Department of Integrated Science and Technology
Tel: 540-568-2345
E-Mail: mcgrawdk@jmu.edu