| QUICK FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Location | Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; and Zagreb, Croatia |
| Academic Term | Summer A 2018 |
| June 18 – August 15, 2018; Students will be abroad July 22-August 5, 2018 | |
| Estimated Program Fee | $3,750 |
| Credits | 12 UW credits |
| Prerequisites | Introductory Psychology (TPSYCH 101) |
| Program Directors | Leighann Chaffee; Jenny Harris |
| Program Manager | Courtney Kroll | uwtintl@uw.edu |
| Priority Application Deadline | January 31, 2018 |
| Information Sessions | TBD. Contact Program Director for more information. |
| HIGHLIGHTS | |
| General | Explore themes of psychology, culture, and human nature in Central Europe, visiting Berlin, Vienna, Prague, and Zagreb. The history of central Europe unifes this program, as discussion of the world wars, rise and fall of communism, and modern escalation of prejudice in the face of the migrant crisis illuminates complex concepts in each course. |
| Visas | U.S. citizens do not require a visa. If you are an international student, contact uwtintl@uw.edu ASAP. |
Explore themes of psychology, culture, and human nature in Central Europe, visiting Berlin, Vienna, Prague, and Zagreb. Dr. Harris instructs the Psychology of Superheroes, a course on the human motivations behind acts of heroism and evil, as well as the media’s portrayal of heroes and villains as modern day schematic prototypes. Leighann’s course on the Psychology of Food and Culture uses a biopsychosocial approach to explore the social, symbolic, and political-economic roles of food and eating. The history of central Europe unifies these two courses, as discussion of the world wars, rise and fall of communism, and modern escalation of prejudice in the face of the migrant crisis illuminate complex concepts in each course.
This program will be instructed in a hybrid format, with 5 weeks of face-to-face instruction on campus in advance of study abroad departure. The on-campus portion of the course will provide the academic background information to fully appreciate the global experience. Additionally, students will read the text Forty Autumns (Willner, 2016) in advance of departure. Coursework and assignments are detailed in the syllabus.
The program begins in Berlin, the perfect landscape to appreciate the impact of World War II and the holocaust, as well as the division of East and West in Communism. We will tour Sachsenhausen concentration camp, Eastside gallery (Berlin Wall) and other relevant sites. As we travel to Prague, Vienna, and Zagreb, students will contrast the culture and impacts of key historical events. In addition, we will continue to utilize our connections with Taste of Prague food tour in Czech Republic as well as Freud’s Museum, Schonbrunn Palace, and Narrenturm in Vienna, Austria. In-country coursework includes (academic) scavenger hunts and written reflection assignments. Our program will conclude with tours in Zagreb, Croatia, where students have the opportunity to contrast variable effects of 20th century European History, and we will explore issues of feminism, cuisine, and the experience of life in former Yugoslavia with a food and culture tour as well as a departure dinner. Students will complete a post-abroad writing assignment to summarize and reflect on the experience.
Central Europe
Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; and Zagreb, Croatia
Students will be residing in shared occupancy hostels in each location.
The program begins in Berlin, the perfect landscape to appreciate the impact of World War II and the holocaust, as well as the division of East and West in Communism. We will tour Sachsenhausen concentration camp, Eastside gallery (Berlin Wall) and other relevant sites. As we travel to Prague, Vienna, and Zagreb, students will contrast the culture and impacts of key historical events. In addition, we will continue to utilize our connections with Taste of Prague food tour in Czech Republic as well as Freud’s Museum, Schonbrunn Palace, and Narrenturm in Vienna, Austria.
Introductory Psychology (TPSYCH 101)
12 UW Credits
Covers a global look at the social, symbolic, and political-economic roles of food and eating. Examines cultural, ethnic, and gender issues in relation to the production and consumption of food, as well as the neurobiological effects of certain foods on brain activity.
Learning goals include:
1. Describe the psychological and biological mechanisms responsible for the regulation of feeding behavior 2. Understand the cross-cultural variance in food and eating practices, including those specific to cultures of sites. 3. Critically evaluate pseudoscientific claims by countering them with empirical research. 4. Contextualize psychological theories and methodologies among other disciplinary approaches in the social and natural sciences. 5. Identify aspects of gender, cultural, psychological, biochemical, and environmental factors that predispose individuals toward specific food preferences and rituals
Explores media's portrayal of heroes and villains and how the indoctrination of good and evil through these stereotypical images influences one's self-concept, esteem, and knowledge. Examines modern day heroes or villains by surveying how individuals relate to others through acts of altruism, inaction, and aggression.
Learning goals include:
1. Acquire advanced knowledge of social psychology through both primary and secondary sources, and will learn relevant terms, facts, concepts, and theories. More specifically, students will gain an advanced understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors related to the psychology of good and evil. 2. Improve higher-order thinking skills, including: (a) critical thinking about human nature, (b) evaluating theoretical assumptions, theories, and research, and (c) distinguishing between fact and opinion by identifying and synthesizing relevant and empirical research related to dispositional and situational factors related to good and evil 3. Understand and apply appropriate psychological terms in social psychology to the areas of good and evil through the preparation of papers, reflective journals, and presentations that explain some of the central reasons why groups of people condone and carry out harmful acts against members of other groups as well as ways to increase heroism, conflict resolution, and peace-making.
Allows students to use directed readings and reflection assignments to engage with the cultural richness of the study abroad location under faculty supervision. Faculty will assign selected readings on the topic, with the plan of the text Forty Autumns, engage students in discussion, and students will write an APA-style paper analyzing the reading in the context of their experience.
Learning goals include:
1. Analysis of the text in context of the historical perspective of the text in light of principles from class. Students will identify and describe principles from both courses in this text.
My focus in Psychology is the biological basis of behavior. As a student, my studies in psychology focused on neuroscience and behavior. As a professional, I challenge myself to continue my study of neuroscience and the biological basis of phenomena in psychology. My current research focuses on the cognitive and motivational processes that drive our attitudes and behaviors around food and eating. Additionally, I study the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, examining self-regulated learning in college students, the pathways by which students acquire these skills, and the relationship between these skills and student performance. This focus influences my instructional strategies and I aim to provide students to develop self-regulated learning skills within my courses.
lchaffee@uw.edu
I am currently the Director of Clinical Training for the Doctorate of Counselling Psychology program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Northwest University. Previously, I was the Research Methods coordinator in undergraduate psychology at University of Washington Tacoma from 2012-2017. My research has primarily investigated predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors of adolescent substance use as well as treatment outcomes. I developed an urge surfing treatment as aftercare for an evidence-based school intervention. I am especially interested in the effects of mindfulness. I have investigated self-care practices in undergraduate students. I also investigate important factors that defense attorneys consider when recommending plea bargains.
jenny.harris@northwestu.edu
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The study abroad application includes a personal statement, three short answer questions, one recommendation from a professor or TA, and electronic signature documents related to UW policies and expectations for study abroad. Following the online application process, you may be contacted by the program director for an in-person interview. Once an admission decision has been made regarding your application, you will be notified by the study abroad system via email.
To be eligible to study abroad, you must attend an in-person pre-departure orientation facilitated by UW Study Abroad. You must also attend program-specific orientations offered by the program director.
You must register for the UW Study Abroad orientation. You can visit the Orientation section of our website to view the current schedule and to register for an orientation session. Orientations are also held on the UW Tacoma campus.
Orientation must be completed prior to the enrollment deadline for the quarter that you are studying abroad.
UW Study Abroad is not responsible for obtaining visas for study abroad program participants. The cost and requirements for obtaining visas vary. It is your responsibility to determine visa requirements for all countries you plan to visit while abroad including countries that you plan to visit before or after your study abroad program. This is an especially important consideration if you are planning to do more than one study abroad program. You can research visa requirements by calling the consular offices of those countries or checking the following website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html.
Note: If you are not a U.S. citizen, consult the embassy or consulate of the countries you will visit to learn their document requirements. You can check the following website to find contact information for the consulate of the country you will be visiting: https://www.state.gov/s/cpr/32122.htm.
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