Global Seminars

Israel

Some courses offered in NY at Fordham's campuses also include an international travel component.

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  • Description: The Camino de Santiago is the traditional pilgrimage route from France across northwestern Spain to Santiago de Compostela, the legendary burial site of St. James. One of the great medieval pilgrimages and the greatest surviving itinerary for medieval monuments and landscapes, it has enjoyed a remarkable revival in recent years, attracting European Union sponsorship, the attention of media stars, and hundreds of thousands of walkers and pilgrims. In this two-week study tour, participants will walk the route, and meet each day for lectures and discussion of the medieval and pre-modem monuments along the route. The group will meet periodically during the spring 2025 semester to discuss reading assignments and prepare for the walk. An extended essay is required at the end of the course.
     

    Instructor: Maria (Christina Bruno) & David Myers - *instructor permission needed* (CRN: 49304 & 51336)
    Travel Dates: May 21st to June 7th, 2025
    Location: Camino de Santiago in Spain
    Note: this course requires that all students are in strong, physical shape as the program consists of walking the pilgrimage journey across an extensive part of the Camino de Santiago in a hot climate. 

  • The European Union (EU) consists of 27 member states, with a total population of 448 million people. Taken as a whole, the EU is one of the largest economies in the world, and it is a major trade partner with the United States. Furthermore, the EU is an influential actor in world politics. How does the EU work? Is there a democratic deficit in this unique political and economic partnership? How does the Russia-Ukraine war affect the development of the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy? What are the prospects for EU enlargement? This course will address these issues through an analysis of EU institutions, policies, and political processes. The course is divided into three parts. The first part examines the evolution of the European Union over time. The second part focuses on EU policies. The third part deals with EU external relations.

    This course has a mandatory study abroad component. During the spring break,  students will participate in a field trip to Brussels, home to key EU institutions, to learn more about European politics and the role of the EU in promoting peace and security on the continent. Students will have an opportunity to visit the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Council, and the House of European History.

    Instructor: Olena Nikolayenko

    Travel Dates: March 15th to March 23rd

    Travel Location: Brussels, Belgium

    CRN: 50708