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Credits
CU Denver students can earn degree credit while studying in Beijing for one semester, an academic year or longer, thus experiencing the fastest growing economy in the world while gaining practical intercultural communication knowledge, skills and experience.
While in Greece students participate in the course PHIL 3995: Gods, Giants, and Philosophers (a 3-credit course). Daily Lectures with fieldwork, museums, archaeological sites, ancient greek language courses, and more…!
Both programs support student efforts towards major and minor completion.
If you have any questions please feel free to visit us or reach out to our Program Assistant.
Program Assistant:
Elizabeth Puente-Calderon
Phone: (303) 315-7223
Physical Location
955 Lawrence St.
Plaza Building , Room M108
Gods, Giants and Philosophers
Athens will be your classroom— a city where an unbroken linguistic, cultural, and philosophical tradition has lasted for over 2,000 years
Aside from the obvious advantage of studying material in the crucible of its origin, students will be able to experience first-hand the environments, the archaeological sites, and artistic legacies that serves as the backdrop for Classical philosophy.
Such things are often directly referenced in the ancient works, but they are merely abstract names or points on a map when read in isolation.
Being able to live and breathe such places creates an indelible connection between the works and the students, and it fosters far more lasting personal and intellectual links to the philosophy than it could from simply memorizing their history.
PHIL 3995: Gods, Giants, and Philosophers
Study abroad summer 2019
June 8 - 30 2019
The course places students among the gods, the giants, and the philosophers of Ancient and Classical Greece through careful study of primary texts, introductory work in the ancient Greek
language, and archaeological site visits on the ground in Athens, Delphi, Sounion, Mycenae, Epidauros and Andros island.
- The class will contain a total of 15 lectures. 13 of these lectures will beheld for 3 hours every morning from Monday through Friday by the course leader, with a 15-20 minute break in the middle.
- While on Andros island, students will attend two 2-hour lectures by a guest lecturer (approx. 43 hours total lecture).
- The remainder of the time will be spent in the field, either at museums or touring architectural sites (approx. 10 hours total in the field).
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Three Approaches:History, Language, Philosophy
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The course will include:
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Athens
- Acropolis
- Agora Academy
- Lyceum
- Lykabettos Hill
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Cape Sounion/Temple
- National Archaeological Museum
- Starvos Foundation
Andros Island
- Batsi
- Chora
Argolis
- Ancient City
Epidaurus
- Ancient Theater
- Sanctuary of Asclepius
Delphi
- Temple of Apollo
- Sanctuary of Athena
- Delphi Museum
Program Costs - Approximately $5000
Costs Included in Tuition:
Tuition, OGE Fees, Travel Insurance, Faculty Support, On-Site Transportation, Museum Entrance Fees, Hotels, Morning Meals, Welcome and Farewell Gatherings
Costs not included in Tuition:
Airfare, Personal Expenses, Hotel Tax (3 euro per day), Passport fees (if not already a passport holder)
Application Deadline February 15
Fill out your application now!
List of Undergraduate Scholarships
Any of the following scholarships are also applicable towards the summer semester course for CU and non-CU Denver students:
Dr. Jeffrey A. Golub
Dr. Golub is a University of Colorado Denver alum. After obtaining his doctorate in philosophy he became an instructor for the University of Colorado Denver International College in Beijing China.
Ph.D. The New School for Social Research
Specialization in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Philosophy
Areas of Competence: German Idealism Phenomenology, 19th, 20th , Century , and Continental Philosophy
303-315-7223
Semester in Beijing
With almost one-quarter of the Earth’s population, and the world’s fastest growing economy, China has become an ever-present factor in global politics and daily life affecting Americans.
Studying in China is a wonderful opportunity to explore the world's most populous country. You will experience China's unique blend of ancient and modern civilization, as well as its scenic beauty and bustling nightlife. Explore new places and meet other students from around the world, and you will find yourself opening your eyes not just to China, but to the whole world. The expansive size of China's territory means a tremendous variety of climates, cultures and landscapes await.
Chinese culture and people are extremely diverse and multicultural, consisting of 56 different ethnic groups. You will experience unique customs as you travel to different parts of China. Living and interacting with local Chinese and immersing yourself in Chinese society will provide you with a new way of visualizing the world and giving you the kind of insight that just does not come from textbooks.
The Semester in Beijing enables American and Chinese students to learn together in the International College Beijing, a joint program between CU Denver and China Agriculture University. CU Denver's International College Beijing program provides students with the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and its traditional roots.
Denver students can earn degree credit while studying at ICB for one semester, an academic year or longer, thus experiencing the fastest growing economy in the world while gaining practical intercultural communication knowledge, skills and experience.
The Department of Philosophy proudly participates in CU Denver's Study Abroad Program in Beijing, China. The Semester in Beijing Program offers a Minor in Philosophy, along with several elective courses.
International College at Beijing (ICB) is an English-taught degree program with courses in both the U.S. and in Beijing. ICB was founded on April 20, 1995, as the result of a joint venture educational program between China Agricultural University and the University of Colorado Denver—one of the first bilateral educational programs authorized by the Chinese government.
Life on Campus
Life at the China Agricultural University’s (CAU) International College is rich for both American and Chinese students. CAU campus population of 20,000 is located in the Haidian district, home to Beijing’s best universities. Both American and Chinese students support one another as they refine their language skills, study in group project settings, and share unforgettable international experiences.
Accommodation
Students will live on campus in “American-style” dorms – complete with shared bedroom, bathroom, desk, and access to the internet. There is a shared kitchen and gym within the building.
Students are given a meal card which can be used at all cafeterias on campus.
Excursions
Throughout the semester students will have the opportunity to participate in tours, excursions, and activities in an around Beijing. The sites may include:
- Great Wall of China
- Xi'an
- Forbidden City
- Chengdu
- Summer Palace
- Temple of Heaven
- And others…!
For more information about CU Denver’s Semester in Beijing, email study.abroad@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-2001
Program Cost
The costs below are per semester during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Program Charge
Approximately $8,700
What this includes:
- Tuition
- Dorm-style accommodations
- Chinese language course
- Program-organized field trips
- International health and emergency evacuation insurance
- International student registration at China Agricultural University
- Chinese health insurance
- Books
- $200 starter meal card
- Visa guidance
- Pre-departure and in-country orientations
- Airport pickup for first-semester students
- Support in Beijing and Denver
Additional Costs
- Airfare ($1,200-1,800)
- Passport ($160)
- Chinese student visa ($250)
- Travel/trip insurance
- Spending money** ($1,500-2,000)
** When thinking about what you’ll need for spending money, consider the following: public transportation, souvenirs and gifts, most meals, bedding and other items for your room, toiletries, personal travel, clothing, and entertainment.
Academic Calendar
Fall
- Mid-September - Students arrive and start orientation
- Mid-September - Students begin classes
- Late December - Finals
Spring
- Mid-February - Students arrive and start orientation
- Late February - Students begin classes
- Early June - Finals
Eligibility & Requirements
- CU Denver's Semester in Beijing program is open to all.
- CU Denver students as well as non-CU Denver students in good academic standing (a minimum of 2.5 GPA).
*Proficiency in the Mandarin language is not required.
Courses Offered
- Phil 1012 Intro. to Philosophy
- Phil 3002 Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Phil 3200 Social and Political Philosophy
- Phil 4220 Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art
- Phil 4750 Introduction to Phenomenology
Application Deadline for Spring 2019 is October 15, 2019
Fill out your application now!
List of Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships and grants
These are available to CU Denver students only.
Any of the following scholarships are also applicable towards the Semester in Beijing Program for CU and non-CU Denver students:
Financial Aid
- Financial aid packages can be used to cover the costs of this program. CU Denver students who receive financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their financial aid award for the Semester in Beijing Program. They can be reached at 303-315-1850 or Financialaid@ucdenver.edu.
- Financial aid package is based on fixed costs (tuition and room fees) and non-fixed budget estimate (food purchases, round trip airfare, books/personal expenses)
For more information about CU Denver’s Semester in Beijing, email study.abroad@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-2001.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Golub
Dr. Golub is a University of Colorado Denver alum. After obtaining his doctorate in philosophy he became an instructor for the University of Colorado Denver International College in Beijing China.
Ph.D. The New School for Social Research
Specialization in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Philosophy
Areas of Competence: German Idealism Phenomenology, 19th, 20th , Century , and Continental Philosophy
303-315-7223
