On Dec. 8, 2023, Illinois high school students who were awarded first place or honorable mention in the 2023-24 High School Translation Competition gathered at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago to celebrate their achievement. The event was sponsored by the European Union Center, a member...
China and the WorldAn IGI Series on Global Responsibilities: This year’s spotlight on China highlights its international presence and influence today.
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- On November 8, students, faculty, and staff were treated to free international musical performances as part of International Education Week. Artists included the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble, led by Goio Lima; Turkish musician Çağrı Haksöz (Ashik Delili) playing the baglama, a string instrument used in...
- Staff from the Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, LAS Global Studies, and the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center met with students at the Majors & Minors Fair, 2023, to share information about their programs, scholarships, majors, minors, and...
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ANTH 454/455Six-week field school, May 15-June 25, 2024, provides students with hands on experience in the techniques of archaeological survey and excavation in the context of a large research project in central Belize. Participation in archaeological excavations; techniques, methods, and procedures discussed...
AFRO 398This course examines the diversity of Black religious life that emerges within the context of the absurd. It focuses our attention on the ways in which African Americans employ religion as the vehicle through which to dream of other worlds while resisting white supremacy and its religion. We will...
AFST 210This introductory course will explore major trends and themes in African literature from the mid-20th century to the present day. We will examine how African writers have responded to the challenges of colonialism, postcolonialism, globalization, and modernity, and how they have used literature to...
ACE 254This course examines the fundamentals of economic development in Africa. It will provide students the tools and concepts to think about development in a way that is consistent with economic theory, informed by empirical research, and practically connected to policy. We will discuss issues that the...
EURO 418Language & Minorities in Europe. Credit: 3 or 4 hours. Survey of regional and immigrant minority language use, policies, and planning across Europe. Focus on political and social issues, such as language regimes, education, loss, and maintenance. Two immigrant languages, Turkish and Arabic/...
EURO 500This graduate level seminar is a roundtable discussion exploring a variety of topics related to Europe, transatlantic relations, the European Union, and the peripheries. Students will have an opportunity to participate in regular conversations about current issues ranging from cultural policies,...
EURO 502This course focuses on European Union history, politics, law, culture, and identity and will introduce students to the role of the EU in international affairs.
GLBL 298This course offers a unique opportunity for students to gain a hands-on immersive educational experience in Uganda. The first part of the course will take place at the University of Illinois where we will meet over the course of the second 8 weeks in spring 2024. The 16 day field component will...
REES 496Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, the countries of the South Caucasus, are perhaps best known historically as a geographical (and geological) fault zone “between East and West” that is set against stunning mountain backdrops, imposing stone architecture, and traditions of hospitality. Today, the...
ANTH 221Explores the archaeology of South Asia from the earliest occupations of the subcontinent to the present. South Asia is home to one of the first urbanized societies, over 40 World Heritage sites, and some of the 21st century's largest megacities. We will critically examine how these diverse...
ACES 398/RST 199Experience first-hand why Croatia is a rapidly rising top tourism destination with a beautiful coastline, storied cities, bucolic mountains, castles, delicious cuisine, forests, and more! Learn about the fundamentals of economics in tourism and recreation through site visits and meetings with...
GLBL 298https://sites.google.com/view/akresh/benin-study-abroad This course seeks to investigate current and past approaches to the "Africa development problem" and challenge preconceived notions of development and globalization in...
