2027 Short-term programs in Europe
England
This program features on-site study in England that complements a semester of on-campus coursework analyzing Jane Austen’s novels in two sets of historical and cultural contexts: first, the early nineteenth-century British contexts in which they were written, and, second, the contemporary global contexts in which they continue to be adapted and read. (4 credits, ENG 400) Spring break
France
International and EU Human Rights Law
This course examines the development and protection of human rights within Europe, with a particular focus on the regional European human rights system and the institutions that uphold democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental freedoms. Through academic study, guest lectures, and site visits, students will explore contemporary human rights challenges while engaging with key historical sites in Germany and France. (2 credits, LAW 799)
Topics in International Social Work Practice and Policy
This immersive course focuses on the developing issues and current trends that impact social policy and practice delivery in Europe. The primary course activity involves the participation of Syracuse University social work students in a one-week seminar in Europe with approximately 50 social work students from France, Germany, and Switzerland. The seminar, in Staufen, Germany, will be followed by a retreat in Strasbourg, France. (SWK 410/710)
Ireland
Education Immersions: Inclusive Schools in Ireland
This immersive study abroad course takes students from Dublin to Cork and Killarney, combining site visits to leading inclusive postsecondary programs, including Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities and University College Cork, with direct engagement from students, faculty, and national policy leaders shaping Ireland’s rights-based approach to disability and transition. (3 credits, EDU 472/672)
Italy
Italian Football: Impact and Outcomes
Students will explore the historic roots of calcio and its enduring cultural significance across Italian society, while also examining the dramatic rise of American football on the European continent — from grassroots leagues to the organizational structures of the European Flag Football Alliance and the Italian Football League. (3 credits, SAL/SPM 300)
Mediterranean Food and Culture
This course will provide an opportunity to experience one of the most renowned cuisines in the world. Students will investigate the historic, geographic, and socioeconomic underpinnings of the Mediterranean diet, critique the health benefits and implications of following the diet, and discuss the current dietary habits of people surrounding the Mediterranean. Once in Italy, students will experience the current Mediterranean diet from farm to table by exploring small artisan producers for cheese, olive oil, and pasta. Students will also work in the fields, shop for the freshest ingredients, and cook authentic Italian meals during your time in Italy. (3 credits, NSD 452/652)
Norway
The Northern Flank: Arctic Security Law and Policy
This course examines the strategic, environmental, and legal dimensions of the rapidly changing Arctic region. Combining online instruction with an immersive field experience in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, students will explore topics including national security, maritime strategy, climate change, Russian hybrid warfare, and international law. (2 credits, LAW 994)
Switzerland
The Role of Science in Environmental Governance
As part of the course, students will travel to Geneva, Switzerland to participate in the 7th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. No prior knowledge in international environmental governance or mercury biogeochemistry is required. (CEE 400/600)