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The MCTS offers courses each term covering a range of disciplines, including Literature, Political Science, Law, Business, Communications, and more. To see what is being offered, please browse through the courses by using the Courses Menu on the left-hand side of this page.
Program Changes:
MCTS is pleased to announce that beginning Fall 2010, the block system will end and semester-long courses will be offered. This will allow greater collaboration between MCTS and Roosevelt Academy. MCTS students will now be able to enroll in RA courses, and RA students enroll in MCTS courses. Summer courses will continue to be offered within the block system.
MCTS students will, therefore, take a mix of MCTS and RA courses. This will enable participants to meet their own academic needs and engage with other international students.
Therefore, if you are attending MCTS beginning Fall 2010, you take a mix of MCTS and Roosevelt Academy courses. You need to be registered for a total of four courses (sixteen American semester credit hours). |
Block 1 (01.02.2010 - 24.02.2010)
| The Art of Writing: The Representation of Self (Me) in Novels |
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Roberto Dominguez Caceres
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Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus
Literature |
| The purpose of this seminar is to encourage the student's awareness in the process of using a cross cultural perspective and to read beyond the domestic or national as a critical category and to explore culture according to an explicitly intercultural, comparative perspective. How art can reflect the conflict of interpretations, how can we use that education in art into the real daily life. It is possible to adapt the Other´s own perspective? Enjoying the art of writing-regarding our own perspective is a possible and personal response to the many options literature give us to understand more about others and more about ourselves. |
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Block 2 (01.03.2010 - 24.03.2010)
| Immigration and Asylum Policy: A Transatlantic Comparison |
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Miles Williams
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University of Central Missouri
Department of Political Science
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The United States and European Union are obviously desirable destinations for asylum-seekers and immigrants from many regions of the world. Over the years the willingness of these transatlantic states to admit new refugees and immigrants has depended on a number of factors including the condition of the domestic economy and labor demands; national security concerns; the race, religion, ethnicity, and nationality of the applicants; public opinion and xenophobia; and an assortment of local issues. If the appeal of Europe and the United States are similar for would-be applicants, the policy procedures and outcomes are surprisingly different. This course examines and compares the challenges and responses of immigration and asylum policy in the United States and European Union member states.
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Block 3 (05.04.2010 - 28.04.2010)
| The Roots of Contemporary Animation |
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Deanna Morse
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Grand Valley State University
School of Communications |
This course will present a sampling of contemporary international independent animation through an historical context. It will look at transatlantic influences, considering how the development of animation in America and Europe was affected by economic, political and social forces. Screenings, lectures, and discussions.
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| Trans-Atlantic Developments in Philosophy |
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Brian Brost
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University of Central Missouri
Department of English & Philosophy |
When one thinks of philosophical movements, one naturally associates Empiricism with England, Rationalism with the European continent and Pragmatism with America. Though much time has passed since these doctrines prevailed, they continue to cast a long shadow over the Western intellectual landscape. In this course, we will access the full impact of these philosophical movements on the Western tradition. We will start by studying key representatives of the three doctrines. It will be important to understand both their relation to each other and also the larger intellectual context in which they flourished. We will then look at the influence the doctrines continue to have on thinkers today, influences that reach well beyond philosophy into all the humanities and social sciences. This course is designed to give students a better appreciation of how philosophical trends on both sides of the Atlantic influenced each other and the history of ideas more generally. Class meetings will consist of a combination of lecture and discussion. A field trip is possible. Evaluation will be on the basis of class participation, some written work and a final exam.
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Block 4 (03.05.2010 - 26.05.2010)
| The History of Opera and its “Migration” to the Americas |
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Anthony Olson
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Northwest Missouri State University
Department of Music |
This course is designed to provide the non-music major with an overview of the history of Western classical opera. It examines the development of opera from its early beginnings through the centuries and examines how opera migrated to the Americas after the colonial era.
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International Human Rights
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Timothy Schorn
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The University of South Dakota
Department of Political Science |
Increasingly, what happens within a country's borders can be a cause of concern for the international community. Violations of human rights are often sources of international instability and insecurity. But surely they have an inherent value beyond international stability, don't they? What constitutes human rights? Where do they come from? How do people protect their rights? How does the international community enforce human rights norms? Do regions and countries have different approaches to human rights? Should they? Through reading, movies, discussions, and writing we will attempt to answer those questions and more, giving special attention to the Inter-American and European systems.
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pre-Summer Block (31.05.2010 - 25.06.2010)
| International Health Care |
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Mary Kirkpatrick
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East Carolina University
School of Nursing |
| This international, interdisciplinary course compares and contrasts health care systems worldwide. It uses technology to connect USA learners with those at the MCTS in the Netherlands. Students will be in on-line discussions with students at the Middelburg Center for Transatlantic Studies and inter-professionals at East Carolina University. This 4 weeks course (May 31-June 25, 2010) will promote globalization and study abroad with optional opportunities at the student’s expense to travel on weekends to engage in cultural pursuits in Cologne, Germany, Bruges and Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Paris, France |
Block 1 (14.06.2010 - 09.07.2010)
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The Islamic World: An Introduction and Transatlantic Comparison
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Eric Tenbus
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University of Central Missouri
Department of History & Anthropology |
As the fastest growing faith on earth, Islam will be the focus of the course. We will examine the origins of the faith in its early history and then jump up to the twentieth century for an in-depth analysis and comparison of the Islamic world in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. The course will consider challenges the faith faces in each location including, but not limited to, the desire for better government and democracy in the Middle East, the position as a growing and vocal minority in Europe, its position as a peaceful but often suspected religious minority in North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico), and the rise of a radical, violent, and messianic version of the faith in all areas of the world. The general teaching method will include lecture and discussion of the readings and films.
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Modern Dance in a Transatlantic Setting
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Candace Winters-March
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Western Illinois University
Department of Theatre and Dance |
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The purpose of this course is to gain a cross-cultural perspective of Modern (Contemporary) Dance by tracing its transatlantic development. The course will explore Modern Dance from several perspectives; historic, aesthetic, and critical, while contrasting dance to other art forms. Students will develop a personal knowledge and critical appreciation of contemporary dance both in Europe and America. Several issues for consideration within this topic will be; understanding Modern dance and the “specific image” – how American artists utilize and incorporate the specific image vs. European artists, why have American Modern dance companies seemingly enjoyed a higher level of professional recognition than their European counterparts? What are the qualitative differences between American and European Modern dance? What role does Modern dance play in defining national culture? – a look at the past and present? What are the differences in approach between American and European choreographers? Students do not need a background in dance training, however, there will be movement sessions, so students will need to have appropriate attire such as yoga pants and t-shirt. This course is the equivalent of an upper division course, ideal for a General Education requirement in the arts and humanities.
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Block 2 (12.07.2010 - 06.08.2010)
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Ethics of Business and Capitalism in a Transatlantic Setting
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Jay Pence
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ITESM
Mexico
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This course is designed to motivate students to reflect upon the nature of professional and business ethics in the context of the globalized market economy. In general the course seeks to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the similarities and differences between how business ethics is defined and conducted in the United States as compared to Europe, with special interest paid to England, the Netherlands, and Germany. Its specific aims are twofold. First, to define and locate ethics in terms of international business and professional life. Here the nature of capitalism itself and the role of cultural values will be examined as context for understanding how business ethics should be understood in order to prove useful for future professionals. Moreover, ethical theory will be introduced in order to provide the necessary intellectual tools for nuanced ethical reflection of professional ethical dilemmas in various fields and contexts, but particularly in international business. Second, to examine specific areas of international business ethics in order to understand how ethics can be applied in different contexts for the benefit of both business and societies. In order to complement this understanding of applied international business ethics, an investigative project of an international enterprise will be required of each student.
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Transatlantic Perspectives on White Collar Crime: Stealing Without a Gun
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Steve Feimer
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The University of South Dakota
Criminal Justice Studies |
This introductory course is designed to give students both a historical and contemporary background of the development of White Collar Crime in the U.S. and Internationally. Students will be exposed to the various definitions and dimensions of White Collar Crime (WCC), as distinguished from the more commonly feared “street crime.” Case studies will be used to help students know and determine who commits white collar crimes, how they are committed, as well as how these crimes are prosecuted, and defended. Topics will include, but not be limited to, corporate crime, e-mail extortion, spam e-mail, human trafficking, government fraud, scams, environmental crimes and consumer product fraud.
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Regional Identity and Politics
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Heyward Knotts
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Western Carolina University
Department of Political Science and Public Affairs |
This class will focus on the concept of regional identity, integrating material from a number of academic disciplines. The course brings a transatlantic perspective to regional identity exploring identity and politics in the United States as well as a number of European states. The class will spend considerable time examining the common history and culture in the American South and how these shared experiences shape politics. Lessons from the American experience will be applied to an exploration or regional identity and politics in several European states. The course concludes by focusing on the ways identity will shape politics at the state and European level in the twenty first century.
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European Union and Multinational Firms
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Mark Jelavich
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Northwest Missouri State University Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
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EUROPEAN UNION AND MULTINATIONAL FIRMS (upper division undergraduate course) This course will examine how the European Union functions as an economic and political organization, and how multinational firms’ operations and strategies are impacted by the EU. At the end of the course, the student should understand: (1) theories of international trade and investment, especially in the context of the EU’s history and policies; (2) how multinational firms can operate (e.g., vertical MNFs; horizontal MNFs); (3) MNF decisions on where and what to produce, both inside and outside the EU; (4) advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing and offshoring; and (5) supply chain management issues relevant to the above points (transfer prices, transport costs, etc.). While the course will be in a lecture format, discussions and questions will be actively encouraged. The final grade will be based on multiple choice exams and quizzes, two short essays, and homework assignments.
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MCTS is happy to announce its semester-length courses for Fall 2010:
SSC: International Relations: Immigration and Asylum
SSC: Ethics of Capitalism: Case Studies in International Business
ACC: Dutch Language and Culture
1. International Relations: Immigration and Asylum
This course examines international migration and asylum in the context of the evolving international political system. It explores the changing nature of legal/jurisdictional systems and international politics and their relationship to the migration process; the implication of population shifts for sending and receiving jurisdictions; and the consequences of the population transfers for the relations between sovereign jurisdictions. The geographic focus of the course includes Europe and the wider transatlantic region. The circumstances and motivations of immigrants and asylum-seekers are examined, but the primary goal is a better understanding of how political institutions, jurisdictional arrangements and international political environment affect and are affected by the migration and asylums-seeking process.
2. Ethics in Capitalism: Case Studies in International Business.
This course is designed to motivate students to reflect upon the nature of professional and business ethics in the context of the globalized market economy. In general the course seeks to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the similarities and differences between how business ethics is defined and conducted in the United States as compared to Europe, with special interest paid to England, the Netherlands, and Germany. Its specific aims are twofold. First, to define and locate ethics in terms of international business and professional life. Here the nature of capitalism itself and the role of cultural values will be examined as context for understanding how business ethics should be understood in order to prove useful for future professionals. Moreover, ethical theory will be introduced in order to provide the necessary intellectual tools for nuanced ethical reflection of professional ethical dilemmas in various fields and contexts, but particularly in international business. Second, to examine specific areas of international business ethics in order to understand how ethics can be applied in different contexts for the benefit of both business and societies. In order to complement this understanding of applied international business ethics, an investigative project of an international enterprise will be required of each student.
3. Dutch Language and Culture
(Course Description Forthcoming)
Reminder:
Remember, if you're attending MCTS beginning Fall 2010, you take a mix of MCTS and Roosevelt Academy courses. You need to be registered for a total of four courses (sixteen American semester credit hours).
For a look at the Roosevelt Academy course listing, visit http://www.roac.nl/roac/courses.shtml. |
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MCTS Courses:
SSC Humanitarian Issues and Law: International Criminal Law
A+H Performance Studies: Theatrical Principles/Contemporary Theatre
ACC Rhetoric: Communication Studies and Speech
Roosevelt Academy Courses:
For a look at the Roosevelt Academy course listing, visit http://www.roac.nl/roac/courses.shtml. |
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MCTS Courses:
SSC Humanitarian Issues and Law: To Be Determined
SSC Cross Cultural Communication and Psychology
ACC Dutch Language and Culture
Course proposals from various academic disciplines are welcome
Roosevelt Academy Courses:
For a look at the Roosevelt Academy course listing, visit http://www.roac.nl/roac/courses.shtml.
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MCTS Courses:
SSC International Leadership
A+H Media Studies
ACC English as a foreign language
Course proposals from various academic disciplines are welcome
Roosevelt Academy Courses:
For a look at the Roosevelt Academy course listing, visit http://www.roac.nl/roac/courses.shtml. |
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