Undergraduate Courses

Anthropology & Archaeology

ARC/ARH 313: Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Overview of the Mediterranean Basin from the first civilizations in Egypt and Middle-East up to the Roman expansion over Europe. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

ARC/ARH 312: European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology - This course deals with the apparition and the development of European and Mediterranean societies from the arrival of the first modern humans; known as Cro-Magnon, until the birth of the Celtic aristocracies at the dawn of the Roman conquest. Within the chronological framework of the course, illustrated by major archaeological sites and artifacts, topics discussed include art (cave art, prehistoric "Venuses"), genders, identities, power & birth of leadership, ancient religious beliefs (shamanism, Mother Goddess worshipping, solar cults…). Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

ANT/COM/LIT 375: The European City in Literature and the Visual Arts - Exploration of the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization through cinema, the novel, poetry, music, and paintings. Typically includes an excursion to sites in Paris.

Arabic

ARAB 101→102: Elementary Modern Standard Arabic – 6 credits An introduction to the phonology and writing system of modern standard Arabic, its basic vocabulary, and structure. Students will learn foundations of Arabic script and build vocabulary to read and engage in simple conversation.

Art

ART/ARH/PHI 309: Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar I - Fall Semester - The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of universal principles through visual experience. The seminar takes students into an in-depth study of the basic elements of form: color, value, light, and volume. Field studies included.

ART/ARH/PHI 310: Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar II - Spring Semester - Artworks and texts from varying periods and cultures throughout history are compared and contrasted to explore diverse issues such as the imagination, symbol in art, Zen principles in eastern art, motif, and tradition. Field studies included.

ART/ARH/PHI 311: Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar – Summer Term - Intensive critical and comparative analysis of works from different periods and cultures, with an emphasis on the relationship between content and form. Includes three full-day seminar/site visits. Painting and Drawing I, II, or III is a co-requisite.

ART 100: Drawing I Foundation – Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Painting I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 200: Drawing II Intermediate – Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Painting I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 300: Drawing III Advanced I – Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Painting I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 400: Drawing III Advanced II - Fall/Spring Semesters - (Prerequisite ART 300) The overarching purpose of the studio drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Painting I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 130: Painting I Foundation - Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio painting courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Drawing I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 230: Painting II Intermediate - Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio painting courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Drawing I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 330: Painting III Advanced - Fall/Spring Semesters - The overarching purpose of the studio painting courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Drawing I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 350: Painting III Advanced II - Fall/Spring Semesters - (Prerequisite ART 330) The overarching purpose of the studio painting courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work, and museum study. Combined total of 6 hours of instruction per week in both the studio and outside in the landscape, as well as excursions to European museums. Drawing I, II, or III and ART/ARH/PHI 310/311 are co-requisites.

ART 105: Drawing & Painting - Fall Semester - Intended for students with little or no experience in painting and drawing. Includes work from the figure, museum study, still-life, and landscape work in the Aix countryside. 6 contact hours per week.

ART 107A: Painting & Drawing I Foundation – Summer Term - The overarching purpose of the painting and drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work and museum study. 90 contact hours. ART 311 is a co-requisite.

ART 112: Ceramics I: Introduction to Ceramics - This introductory level studio course in ceramics will give the students an understanding of clay as a material. Through this course, students will learn the fundamentals of ceramics techniques and aesthetics. With an emphasis on throwing, hand construction along with surface and glaze techniques, students will gain the skills to create three-dimensional works. Students will develop an understanding of design, aesthetics, and the creative process within the development of clay objects through both functional and nonfictional works.

ART 207A: Painting & Drawing II Intermediate – Summer Term - The overarching purpose of the painting and drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work and museum study. 90 contact hours. ART 311 is a co-requisite.

ART 307A: Painting & Drawing III Advanced – Summer Term - The overarching purpose of the painting and drawing courses, at all levels, is to develop the student’s capacity to look both into the visible world and into themselves with the intention of transforming their vision into art. The student is led gradually toward a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural and artistic forms. This is achieved through disciplined study in the landscape, through portraiture and model work and museum study. 90 contact hours. ART 311 is a co-requisite.

ART 306: Drawing into Painting- This is an introductory studio art course to the techniques and approaches related to drawing and painting. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of media, techniques, and subject matter as a means of discovering their own creative capacities while developing their perceptual as well as manual skills. Each week a new project will be presented to expose students to the varieties of relationships found between content and form. The course will include an investigation of still life, portraiture, and landscape through treatments in pen and ink, charcoal, oil pastels, and acrylics. Additional fee required.

ART 151: Multimedia and Contemporary Studio Practice - Beginner Level - A wide range of approaches and media are used to develop greater perceptual and conceptual awareness and understanding of 20th and 21st century studio practice. The course will investigate how drawing and painting relate to other media such as installation, performance, photography, and new technologies. With a focus on issues revolving around the "sacred" and the "taboo" in art, past and present, students will link critical thinking and analysis to their studio practice.

ART 351: Multimedia and Contemporary Studio Practice - Intermediate & Advanced Level - A wide range of approaches and media are used to develop greater perceptual and conceptual awareness and understanding of 20th and 21st century studio practice. The course will investigate how drawing and painting relate to other media such as installation, performance, photography, and new technologies. With a focus on issues revolving around the "sacred" and the "taboo" in art, past and present, students will link critical thinking and analysis to their studio practice.

ART 110: Photography - Intended for students with little or no experience in photography, this course is designed to introduce photography as a means of personal expression and quality composition of an image. Areas of concentration include: creativity, composition, basic computer/digital imaging/editing, and critiquing the work of others. Assumes no previous knowledge of photography. Assignments are to be completed with a digital camera.

ART 160/360: Photography: Philosophy and Practice of Vision - A specific analysis of the photographic image in reference to the world history of photography to develop students’ aesthetic judgments concerning their own production. Digital production around various themes required. Students are expected to bring a digital camera and a laptop.

ART 165/365: Photography – Summer Term - Intended for students with little or no experience in photography, this course is designed to introduce photography as a means of personal expression and quality composition of an image. Areas of concentration include: creativity, composition, basic computer/digital imaging/editing and critiquing the work of others. Assumes no previous knowledge of photography. Assignments are to be completed with a digital camera which students must provide. Additional fee required.

ART/BUS 327: Arts Administration: Cultural Management and Leadership - Careers in the creative industries are exploding—from entrepreneurial artists, cultural innovators, to leaders of arts organizations—job opportunities in the cultural economy are dynamic and growing. This course will introduce key concepts of arts management to students and help prepare them for a successful career in the arts. Through examinations of significant recent issues and trends within arts businesses, this course will focus on how organizational planning and structure, policy, fundraising, and stakeholder/audience engagement intersect to foster sustainable arts organizations.

ART 385: Sculpture - This sculpture course will challenge students to use limited materials in creative ways to tell their story – or the story of someone else. What can you communicate to your audience through a three- dimensional portrait? This course will engage students with a variety of common materials (paper, cardboard, tape, wire, plastilina, and clay) and result in an exhibition through which our class will introduce themselves or their subjects to the community. What story will you tell? This course is appropriate for art majors as well as nonmajors. Additional fee required.

ART 395: Architectural Design - Architecture is the art of designing spaces and experiences in built form. This studio design course will investigate the experiential qualities of architecture in and around Aix-en-Provence and at the Marchutz Art Studio, designed by architect Fernand Pouillon, to explore and develop architectural intuition. Working within the rich 17th and 18th century architectural traditions of Aix and the surrounding environs, students will use empirical study to develop a personal, authentic approach to design.

ART 399: Independent Study - Directed independent study for the advanced student. The student proposes a semester-long project that requires approval of theArt School Dean. Enrollment is based on review of transcript and/or portfolio.

ART/FRE/LIT 411: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context - 4 credits - Fall Semester - Course proposes an exploration of literary and artistic themes related to the notion of space, both personal (internal) and geographic (external), and specifically the tensions created by the crossing (“Traversée”) between one space and another.

ART/FRE/LIT 413: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context - 4 credits - Spring Semester - Course proposes an exploration of literary and artistic themes related to the notion of space, both personal (internal) and geographic (external), and specifically the tensions created by the crossing (“Traversée”) between one space and another.

Art History

ART/ARH 201: Survey History of Western Art: Prehistory to Modern Times -Initiation to the language and techniques of art history, and study of painting, sculpture, and architecture of art from prehistory to the 20th century. Typically includes field studies to sites in the region.

ARC/ARH 312: European & Mediterranean Prehistoric Art and Archaeology - This course deals with the apparition and the development of European and Mediterranean societies from the arrival of the first modern humans; known as Cro-Magnon, until the birth of the Celtic aristocracies at the dawn of the Roman conquest. Within the chronological framework of the course, illustrated by major archaeological sites and artefacts, topics discussed include art (cave art, prehistoric "Venuses"), genders, identities, power & birth of leadership, ancient religious beliefs (shamanism, Mother Goddess worshipping, solar cults…). Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

ARH/ARC 313:  Powers and Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean - Overview of the Mediterranean basinfrom the first civilizations in Egypt and Middle East up to the Roman expansion over Europe. The course objectives aim to “de-classicize” the Ancient Mediterranean history to tone down the “Mediterranean Antiquity/Greco-Roman” paradigm. As this Greco-Roman world did not appear abruptly, classes will have an equal emphasis on these “Non-Classical” civilizations such as the Etruscans, the Hittites, the Phoenicians, and the Celts/Gauls. As a result, the main direction taken for this course focuses on concepts of power and identity, which are demonstrated in politics, gender and social ideals, material culture and religious practice. Finally, bridges will be created between the concerns of the Ancients and our concerns in modern societies. Typically includes an overnight trip to Paris and/or Provence (e.g., Arles, Marseille).

ARH/ART 320: Picasso, Matisse, and the Mediterranean - Understanding early 20th century art through an investigation of its sources in Mediterranean myth and reality.

ARC/ARH/FRE 331: Archaeology, Art, and Architecture of Ancient Provence -This class is a survey of the History of Provence based on its art, architecture, and archaeological discoveries. Typically includes site visits in Aix-en-Provence and in Provence. Taught in French.

ART/MSM 337: A History of Museums: From Prehistoric Caves to the Louvre Abu Dhabi - Housing artworks from all over the world and from all eras, museums carry memory of humanity. In the past, however, these artworks were displayed in various locations and settings such as nature, tombs, churches, palaces, and private dwellings. To understand better what is displayed in today’s museums, this course rereads history of art in relation to space/place from Prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary art centers. It includes field studies to several museums in the region.

ARH/ART340:The Mediterranean and Beyond: Cross-Cultural Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture-This course goes beyond the borders of empires, states and political history to discuss and analyze what makes the Middle Ages an artistic, architectural and intellectual momentum from the 5th to the 15th centuries CE. It studies the arts and architecture of various cultures and covers vast geographical and chronological scopes. We will deal with West Europe, the Islamic World, Iran, India, China, the Byzantine Empire, and the so-called Vikings (Danes). Field studies are an integral part of the course.

ARH/ART 341: Islamic Art of Europe - This course studies the interface of Islamic visual cultures and European art and architecture from the 8th century until nowadays. It explores the cultural interactions which took place, interactions which have provided inspiration for European architects and artists throughout the centuries. Field study will take us to southern Spain, where we’ll witness the artistic heritage of more than 700 years of Muslim rule.

ARH/ART 342: Artistic Encounters in the Mediterranean: Cross-Cultural Perspectives in European Art - This course studies the cross-cultural influences on European art from the 6th to the 19th centuries. Among the themes to be discussed are: Byzantine Art and Italy (Ravenna, Venice and Sicily), Islamic art and Europe (Spain, Sicily and Venice), the Ottomans and Renaissance art, Orientalist paintings, and Impressionism.

ART/ARH 363: Baroque Art and Architecture - This course investigates European art and architecture of the seventeenth century. Known as the Baroque, this artistically rich period saw the rise of major artists including Caravaggio, Bernini, Gentileschi, Velasquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens, Claude, and Poussin. Best known for dramatic, narrative scenes of intense psychological and emotional power, Baroque art, in its extravagant excitement, reflects the tumultuous times in which it was created. This course looks at regional stylistic variations - Italy, Spain, Flanders, Holland, France, England - within the context of historical circumstance including new ideas about the nature of time and space, the rebranding of the Catholic Church (on the offensive after the onslaught Protestantism), the consolidation of power by an absolute monarch (Louis XIV), and the creation of the Dutch Republic with a mercantile-based economy.

ART/ARH 364:  Contemporary Art: Visual Representation of the Mediterranean - This course surveys contemporary art practices along the Mediterranean with a focus on cross-cultural exchange between Europe, North Africa, and the Levant. Through an array of post-war artworks, films, and texts, this course will address the role representation plays in forming our knowledge of a place. Students will engage in post-colonial theory, critical-race studies, and signifying practices to develop a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean basin and the complex social, historical, and political issues at play in the region. Studio visits, exhibitions, and artist talks will be an important element of this course to introduce students to the contemporary art community of Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and its surroundings.

ART/ARH 373: Renaissance Art and Architecture - This course studies Renaissance art and architecture in western Europe from the late 13th to the early 16th century in the context of the cultural, philosophical, social, political, economic, and religious transformation of the continent. We will not only look at the Italian Renaissance, with major artists including Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, Masaccio, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, but also at the Flemish Renaissance (Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin, Rogier van der Weyden, Hans Memling, Hugo van der).

ARH/ART 381: The XIXth Century andFrench Impressionism - With an emphasis on looking at and discussing paintings (over memorizing dates and names), this course seeks to understand what happened in France in the 19th Century in the domain of art. What was Impressionism? Why did it happen at this particular moment?  And why was it centered around Paris? Students will read texts, look closely at paintings, participate in class discussions, and attend a multi-day trip to the museums of Paris.

ARH/ART 382: Cézanne and Van Gogh - Paul Cezanne and Vincent Van Gogh remain two of the most influential painters in the history of European art, and both accomplished significant portions of their work right here in Provence. This course follows the career arcs of both painters, with an emphasis on reading primary texts and looking very carefully at the most significant works each artist produced (as well as some lesser-known gems). Additionally, students attend two day-long field studies, in which they examine reproductions of paintings by each artist, while standing in the exact spot the paintings were done, comparing the work with the real motif, to gain insight into each artist’s powerful imagination.

Business

BUS 301: International Business Today and Tomorrow - Businesses face a new dynamic, one that poses significant challenges as well as opportunities – the need to“green” their products and services. Many analysts forecast that environmentally driven businesses willrepresent one of the world’s major forces and industries in the 21st century. This course also analysesissues of constant change by focusing on the internet and robotics, info-tech and social media in thepromotional mix, legal and ethical practice, entrepreneurial activity, socially responsible business, andbusiness culture and etiquette.

BUS 302: International Strategic Branding - The focus of the project-based class is to explore how to build innovative brands, where brand is defined as “a sensibility” or a “reputation” - departing from traditional perspectives of brand.

BUS 303: Intercultural Management - Fast-paced changes in innovative management in recent years, from mono-cultural to multicultural, frommono-linguistic to multilingual, has deeply affected the needs of global business and the hiring of globalnomads and experienced expatriates in our shifting companies and organizations. This course will raiseawareness on managing innovative and intercultural Human Resource to achieve new 21st century goals indiversity and inclusion and new solutions to the challenges and opportunities international work forces cangenerate.

BUS 304: Business Ethics in the Global Market This course investigates ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profit-orientedenterprises; codes of ethics, obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth inadvertising, whistle-blowing, and company loyalty; self and government regulation; the logic and future ofcapitalism; and the changing responsibilities of the manager in a rapidly globalizing business environment.

BUS 305: Global Marketing Exploration of basic knowledge of global marketing focusing on the impact of environment on the strategies used by firms, and the understanding of consumer behavior management as it relates to the development and implementation of global marketing strategies.

BUS 307: Luxury Management The course will introduce students to luxury management with prime focus on the creation of case studies for luxury brands, professional seminars and educational trips in luxury capitals that include Paris and Monaco. The aim of this high-level course is to expose the students in the world of luxury and how to manage brands and companies in this domain, attaining key knowledge in essential areas in luxury marketing, sales, e-commerce, legal affairs, and branding.

BUS 309: International Entrepreneurship An introduction to entrepreneurship on both a macro and micro level. On the micro level, students have the unique opportunity to examine the entrepreneurial process in France while on the macro level, students analyze the broader entrepreneur mindset and concept development. This course based on experiential learning includes extensive readings, case study analysis, and culminates in a team project emphasizing venture implementation.

BUS/FRE 311: Business French Intensive training in French for business and commercial purposes, emphasizing specialized forms and vocabulary.

BUS 323: Socially Responsible and Sustainable Fashion Management The objective of this course is to investigate the many social and environmental issues of today’s fast-paced, global fashion industry and to explore ways in which we can slow it down, reduce its impact on the environment and provide urgent solutions to make it sustainable. The course takes a hands-on approach, encouraging students to explore aspects of sustainability in developing strategies and methods for the future through case studies, a visit to a sustainable fashion business, videos, and class interaction.

BUS/IRL 333: Leading Through Crisis in Today’s World - Today’s business environment is unpredictable, volatile, and complex. Leading a business or international organization requires learning to manage crisis effectively. The good news is that with crisis comes change: evaluation, awareness, and improvements.?This course examines the entire crisis management lifecycle – from prevention and preparedness through response, recovery, and mitigation.??Using a toolkit, you will consider challenges faced by business leaders and will develop a complete crisis management plan, including tools and methods to identify potential crises, implement response and mitigation strategies, manage crisis response teams, and create communications to address stakeholder and public relation issues.?? 

BUS 334: The Global Fashion Industry in the Mediterranean - Students learn about the history and structure of the global fashion industry, understanding the key roles played by different countries: from “designing countries” to “manufacturing countries”.?The Mediterranean is a center of both design and production and the course will explore the vibrant Mediterranean fashion scene, with local brands being used as case studies. ?Students learn how the different parts of the fashion industry work, from fast fashion to local brands, examining the entire supply chain, and exploring the challenges associated with different brand types.? Students will become active participants by playing the roles fashion needs for future success.? 

BUS/IRL 335: International Communication Strategy and the Magic of Stories - In today’s digital world, paid advertising is no longer sufficient. Consumers and stakeholders need a cohesive narrative to buy into a product, a cause or an organization’s mission. This course will introduce a framework for creating an international communication strategy coupled with meaningful storytelling. After learning the steps in the development of a communication strategy, students will apply this knowledge to their own personal project. The course will also examine inbound and outbound marketing in the corporate, government and NGO spheres. Finally, we will learn about different channels for content generation and media-based interactions, such as: social media, blogs, podcasts, advertisements, newsletters, email marketing, video posts, interviews, press conferences, reels, interviews, and public relations.?? 

BUS 336: Sustainable Entrepreneurship - Based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), this case study-based course program enables students to analyze how business can be a force for good and tackle some of the world’s biggest problems. Sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) differs from traditional entrepreneurship by emphasizing climate innovation, sustainable living, and environmental improvement. The course involves searching for opportunities for new products or services, new technologies, and new production processes that alleviate social or environmental issues and make more efficient use of energy and natural resources.??Students will go through the entire process of starting up a sustainable enterprise or non-profit project, from developing and testing a social business model to pitching to impact investors and developing all aspects of the organization.? 

BUS/IRL 337 – International Negotiations -International negotiation has become the most widely used means of conflict management in international relations. This course examines the principles and complexities of negotiations among state governments, international organizations, and businesses (bilateral, regional, and multilateral). After reviewing international negotiation theories and strategies, you will engage in a variety of exercises and simulations to gain a practical understanding of negotiation preparation, styles, and tactics. You will analyze not only the official negotiation process but also the important functions of pre-negotiation, second-track diplomacy and post-agreement negotiations concerned with implementation and compliance. Why do some negotiations succeed, while others keep failing? This course will additionally discuss case studies that examine the transition from conflict to resolution in a variety of historical and regional contexts.

BUS 338: The Business and Culture of Perfume: French History and Know-How in Action -Perfume-making in the French city of Grasse is listed by UNESCO as part of France’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Provence, the historic birthplace of the perfume industry, remains a dynamic center of perfume creation, innovation, and production, making perfume an undisputed asset of the French luxury industry. This course provides students with an understanding of history of the French perfume industry, as well as how today’s perfumes are created, produced, and sold.  Students also learn about perfume marketing and distribution. Includes a field study trip to Grasse.

Communication Studies

COM/LIT 312: Provençal Culture, from Myth to Media Representations of Provence across media, including myths and legends, memoirs, lyric poetry, literature, comics, film, television, and radio. Students will read texts about Provence from prominent authors and social scientists, and will engage in critical discussion of these texts in the light of their growing understanding of Provençal culture.

COM/HIS 314: France during the Occupation: 1939-1945 The study of representations of France during World War II in history, literature, and media, in both the Occupied and Unoccupied Zones, the German presence, the government in Vichy and the Resistance. The course includes a review of French and European history from World War I until 1940, a detailed look at France's role in World War II, and a survey of French attitudes about the Occupation during the 70 years following Liberation. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

COM/IRL 316: Media and Conflict This course examines the role media play in the progression and public perceptions of conflict. Relevant topics will include media and military intervention, portrayals of protest movements, and news and entertainment coverage of crime, rumors, domestic politics, violence, and ethnicity.

COM/LIT/ANTH 375: The European City in Literature and the Visual Arts Exploration of the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization through cinema, the novel, poetry, music, and paintings. Typically includes an excursion to sites in Paris.

Creative Writing & Literature

ART 277: - Creative Writing – Spirit of Place - Beginners - Whether in fiction or in journalism, no writer who has traveled with their eyes and hearts open can ignore the power of place. Even ordinary places, when skillfully captured or created in prose and reporting, can become compelling characters in their own right. Through studying the treatment of place by both journalists and authors and developing our own work through group and individual exercises, this workshop is designed to explore the pleasure and power of crafting place whether in fiction, memoir, articles, or essays. Typically includes visits in the immediate area and a day-trip workshop in the region.

ART 377: Creative Writing – Spirit of Place - Intermediate/Advanced - Whether in fiction or in journalism, no writer who has traveled with their eyes and hearts open can ignore the power of place. Even ordinary places, when skillfully captured or created in prose and reporting, can become compelling characters in their own right. Through studying the treatment of place by both journalists and authors and developing our own work through group and individual exercises, this workshop is designed to explore the pleasure and power of crafting place whether in fiction, memoir, articles, or essays. Typically includes visits in the immediate area and a day-trip workshop in the region.

Environmental Science

ENS 200: Ecology of France and the Mediterranean Environment - Survey of current theories and practices in ecology. The course examines the varying processes of the Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere drawing from the example of the Mediterranean Basin. Topics include geological processes and hazards, water resources, waste management, energy and mineral resources, and human impact on global climate change in this sensitive region. Three class hours and laboratory field study throughout the area.

ENS 200L: Ecology of France and the Mediterranean Environment LAB - 1 unit - Lab course for ENS 200 - Course examines the varying processes of the Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere drawing from the example of the Mediterranean Basin. Topics include geological processes and hazards, water resources, waste management, energy and mineral resources, and human impact on global climate change in this sensitive region. Three class hours and laboratory field study throughout the area.

WNS/ENS 305: Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production An introduction to the chemical and biochemical transformation of grapes into wine with highlights on the key steps in this process: growing conditions, timing of harvest, the fermentation process, wine conservation, and aging techniques. The course discusses equally environmental issues concerning the winemaking industry, especially the consequences of climate change and disposal of wineries’ wastes.

ENS/WNS 305L: Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production LAB - 1 unit - Lab course for ENS/WNS 305 - An introduction to the chemical and biochemical transformation of grapes into wine with highlights on the key steps in this process: growing conditions, timing of harvest, the fermentation process, wine conservation, and aging techniques. The course discusses equally environmental issues concerning the winemaking industry, especially the consequences of climate change and disposal of wineries’ wastes.

POL/ENS 309: Global Environmental Politics Exploration of the main environmental problems facing the international community today with an analysis of the roles of states, international organizations, multinational corporations, and civil societies in the causation and solution process.

Economics

Education

EDU 303: Sociology of Education: A Comparative Approach This course will study key theories in sociology to examine how present-day mass schooling works in France. From this core model, we will also examine aspects of educational systems in other countries. Students of Sociology of Education will be required to teach in a school for one hour a week offering teaching experience as well as the chance to be a central part of the Aix-en-Provence culture.

FRE 379: Deep-Dive into the French Language: History, Acquisition & Teaching - This course asks students to step back and ask the question: “What happens when I’m learning French?” We will reveal a wider understanding of our own practices as learners, more specifically as learners of French. Students will be challenged to question their own preconceptions. More than a theoretical exercise, they will also be asked to put their ideas into practice. The course develops analytical, critical, and argumentative skills, requiring a precise use of the French language.

Film Studies

FRE/FLM 355: France as seen through its Films, Post WWII to the 1970’s This course proposes an historical, cultural, and esthetic approach to French films made between the end of the second World War and the 1970s. How do the films describe the dominant elements of a society and how they witness as well as create these representations?

FRE/FLM 356: France as seen through its Films, The 1980’s to Today Study of the different facets of France — from literary imagination to social issues, from the 1980’s to today — through a varied selection of films.

Finance

FIN 300: Financial Management This course is an introduction to the main areas of corporate finance. Its focus is on developing an understanding of the tools and methodologies available to the financial manager for decision-making in capital budgeting, working capital management, capital structure, and profit planning and control.

French

FRE 101: Beginning French I -Intensive practical introduction to French for those with very little or no previous study.

FRE 101 →102: Practical Elementary French I then II - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those with little or no previous study. Intensive four-hour classroom instruction tied to two-hour workshops and activities. The goal is to establish essential skills in French and to build student confidence in using them through thematic exposure to the society and participation in French daily life. Exercises in listening, oral expression, reading, vocabulary acquisition and grammatical clarification will improve the students’ comprehension, oral and spoken interactions. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence, and France. Content may slightly change according to the students’ level and the pace of the class. Class is taught in French.

FRE 102: Beginning French II - Intensive practical study of more advanced components of the French language for those who have completed the equivalent of one semester of college level French.

FRE 102 → 201: Practical Elementary French II then Intermediate French I - A year of college credit in one semester intended for those who have completed the equivalent of one semester of college level French. Intensive four-hour classroom instruction tied to two-hour workshopsand activities. The goal of this course is to deepen student knowledge of French. Through listening, reading, and writing exercises, through grammatical clarification, vocabulary acquisition and thematic exposure to the society, students will develop written and oral skills and improve their comprehension and their production. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence, and France. Content may slightly change according to the students’ level and the pace of the class. Class is taught in French.

FRE 211: Living in France: Intercultural Communication - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of college level French. Intensive focus on oral and written practices with a special emphasis on French Society, Communication and Popular Culture.

FRE 235: The Phonetics of Contemporary French – Introduction - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of two to three semesters of college level French. Designed to help students develop accurate pronunciation skills in French. By focusing on the sounds of the language, intonation patterns, and other important aspects of French phonetics, students can improve their ability to communicate effectively in a basics French-speaking contexts.

FRE 301: Advanced French I: Structure and Expression - Intended for students who have completed the equivalent of four semesters or two years of college level French. Advanced written and oral practice and grammar review. Essay topics follow a simulation enriched with a varietyof documentation and multimedia activities. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations, and thematic cultural exposure. In addition, the students will review and refine French grammar and syntax. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence and France and will acquire an understanding of French art, cuisine, customs and pastimes through exhibits, exposure to paintings and sculptures, newspaper and magazine articles, short literature excerpts and idioms. Content may slightly change according to the students’ level and the pace of the class. Class is taught inFrench.

FRE 302: Advanced French II: Conversation and Composition - Intended for student who have completed the equivalent of five semesters of college level. Students improve their advanced command of oral and written French. The emphasis will be placed on improving the students’ communication skills through oral and written exercises, conversations, discussions, oral presentations, and thematic cultural exposure. In addition, the students will review and refine French grammar and syntax. The student will get acquainted with culture in Aix-en-Provence, Provence and France and will acquire an understanding of French art, cuisine, customs and pastimes through exhibits, exposure to paintings and sculptures, newspaper and magazine articles, short literature excerpts and idioms. Content may slightly change according to the students’ level and the pace of the class. Class is taught in French.

FRE 306: Cross-Cultural Studies in Food and Culture Both the Mediterranean diet and French Gastronomy have been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. This course will explore the language and the culinary customs of French cuisine, examining differences in food patterns between the U.S. and France, the fundamentals of French and regional food and eating, including the history, and use of ingredients, as well as political and economic factors affecting rural French food systems.

BUS/FRE 311: Business French Intensive training in French for business and commercial purposes, emphasizing specialized forms and vocabulary.

FRE/LIT 315: Readings in French Literature I - Introduction to French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. Designed to focus on the major literary movements and genres, including poetry, novels, theater, short stories, epistolary novels and autobiography, the course will also emphasize the development of language skills, including vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and effective communication in French.

FRE/LIT 316: Readings in French Literature II – Intended for students with the equivalent of at least two years of college level French. Overview of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, encompassing significant literary genres and movements such as poetry, novels, theater, short stories, epistolary novels, and autobiography. Through the analysis and interpretation of primary texts, the students will have the opportunity to analyze and discuss the cultural and historical contexts that influenced these writers and their works. Develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills for any academic or professional setting.

FRE/HIS 328: Provencal History and Culture through its Monuments Introduction to the History of Provence and a study of its most exemplary monuments. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

FRE/ARC 331: Archaeology, Art, and Architecture of Ancient Provence -Summer Term -This class is a survey of the History of Provence based on its art, architecture, and archaeological discoveries. Typically includes site visits in Aix-en-Provence and in Provence. Taught in French

FRE 333: Contemporary France: Society, Politics, and Culture Study of contemporary French civilization through political, cultural, and social issues.

FRE 335: The Phonetics of Contemporary French Phonetic theory illustrated by aural practice and pronunciation. Intensive practice in sound reproduction and fine-tuning the ear to new sound combinations.

FRE/LIT 339/340: French Children's Literature:ExploringLanguage, Culture, and Society - French Children’s Literature: Exploring Language, Culture, and Society - This course focuses on the way French Children’s Literature explores the creativity of different genres (Fairy Tales, Fables, Bildungsroman, Historical Fiction and Graphic Novels) to redefine Literature’s canons. By studying varied texts and writing a children’s book of their own, the students will explore the multiple possibilities of imagination through the viewpoints of authors and readers from different times and ages.

BUS/FRE 341: Internship Internship positions in various enterprises from small local businesses to regional chains to multi-nationals with offices in the Aix area. Students usually work 10-12 hours per week on site, submitting regular written reports to their professors at IAU. An upper-intermediate level of French or higher is essential. Availability depends on company offers. Flexible hours according to your course schedule.

FRE/FLM 355: France as seen through its Movies, Post WWII to the 1970’s - This course proposes an historical, cultural, and esthetic approach to French films made between the end of the second World War and the 1970s. How do the films describe a society's dominant elements and how they witness and create these representations?

FRE/FLM 356: France as seen through its Films, The 1980’s to Today Study of the different facets of France — from literary imagination to social issues, from the 1980’s to today — through a varied selection of films.

FRE/LIT 362: Women and the Mediterranean: from Myth to Modernity - This course is designed to encourage students to question the notion of gender through the established works of French literature. By studying “great texts’ in varying genres, including novels, poetry, and theatre, and using images (paintings, engravings, and photographs), this course will examine the fabrication of gender (and particularly femininity) through the cultural and aesthetic devices presented in these works. It will articulate the socio-historical and geographic context in which they arose, and their reappropriation by the authors studied. How do these representations continue to shed light on the present? Does the geographical location affect the construction of the female gender? Readings combined with in-class discussions will allow students to synthesize the different issues raised by the concept before engaging in their own creative writing.

FRE 401: Translation and Structure I: from Colloquial to Literary Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.

FRE 402: Translation and Structure II: from Colloquial to Literary Translation from English to French and French to English, with constant reference to technical, theoretical, and colloquial considerations.

FRE/LING 412: Contemporary French: The Linguistics of Everyday Language - Course will reflect on and undertake a series of analyses on the language forms in current practice in French society. Analytical linguistics tools will be applied to usage in current-day, intercultural, youth, political, and advertising among others.

FRE/LIT/ART 411/413: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context - Course proposes an exploration of literary and artistic themes related to the notion of space, both personal (internal) and geographic (external), and specifically the tensions created by the crossing (“Traversée”) between one space and another. This course will focus on the specificity of French cultural contexts especially in the South of France through the exploration of contemporary Literature texts and the works of contemporary artists. How can the work of writers and artists focused on Outer Space, Inner Space, the Body, the Other, Nature and the World help us to better understand and appreciate our study abroad experiences and more specifically our encounter of the French society in Aix-en-Provence.

FRE/LIT 414/415: France and Francophone Literature, a Dialogue- Course explores the ongoing dialogues between French-language literary expressions and the conflicts at stakes around the questions of might, power, and identity. The authors studied in this class were all born in former French colonies, whether in North or Black Africa, South-East Asia or in the overseas departments and territories. Their relationship to their motherland, to France and their experience of exile and racism will be apprehended through an artistic and linguistic perspective: the students will hence appreciate Literature’s power to voice the unspeakable and write on the hidden side of History.

FRE 470: Translation and Publishing Workshop - This course is designed to provide advanced instruction and supervised practice in translation (from French into English) and editing work. During the course, students will be working directly with a major French publisher, translating promotional materials (used by French publishers to promote books to booksellers) intended to sell the rights of these books abroad and original French texts that have not been translated into English. Several genres will be encountered, including novels, short stories, and essays. The course includes both supervised practice of translation, and rewriting (in French and English), and familiarization with the publishing industry. At the end of this course, the students will have a professional translation portfolio.

Bachelor of Arts in French Studies Only

History

HIS 301: European History: 1870–1918 Major social, economic, political, and diplomatic developments in European history from 1870 to 1918.

HIS 303: France and Europe in the Cold War Study of the evolution of the European societies from the post-war period to the fall of the Berlin Wall through arts, literature, architecture, alternative cultures, and social evolution linked to the exceptional economic growth of the post-war period ending with the oil shocks (1970’s).

HIS/SOC 304: Muslim Presence in Europe - Global Diversity Course - This course is an overview of the long-term interaction between the Muslim world and the West, not as two separate entities, but with emphasis on their historic commonality, and their dialectic relation. The course focuses on the debates regarding the Muslim population in Europe, covering concepts of religion and secularism, the history of Muslim populations in Europe, legal issues, human rights, feminism, and modernity. Field study will take us to specific sites in Marseille, historically linked with the Muslim community.

HIS/COM 314: France during the Occupation: 1939-1945 The study of representations of France during World War II in history, literature, and media, in both the Occupied and Unoccupied Zones, the German presence, the government in Vichy, and the Resistance. The course includes a review of French and European history from World War I until 1940, a detailed look at France's role in World War II, and a survey of French attitudes about the Occupation during the 70 years following Liberation. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

HIS/POL 321: French Colonialism in the Middle East and North Africa - Global Diversity Course -This class will examine the region’s contemporary political foundations, with a focus on how the recent colonial past has helped shape the political institutions that were recently toppled.

FRE/HIS 328: Provencal History and Culture through its Monuments Introduction to the History of Provence and a study of its most exemplary monuments. Typically includes excursions to sites in Provence.

Hospitality

HSP/WNS 307: Wine and Food Pairing for the Sommelier - This course is a combination of lecture, professional tasting, and wine and food pairing. Students will learn vineyard and winemaking techniques utilized to achieve certain styles of wine, and how the structure of wine and food complete a pairing. Course includes field studies to restaurants, wineries, and to meet guest chefs.

Internship

INT/FRE 341: Internship Internship positions in various enterprises from small local businesses to regional chains to multi-nationals with offices in the Aix area. Students usually work 10-12 hours per week on site, submitting regular written reports to their professors at IAU. An upper-intermediate level of French or higher is essential. Availability depends on company offers. Flexible hours according to your course schedule.

Linguistics

LIN/FRE 379: Deep-Dive into the French Language: History, Acquisition and Teaching - This course asks students to step back and ask the question: “What happens when I’m learning French?” We will reveal a wider understanding of our own practices as learners, more specifically as learners of French. Students will be challenged to question their own preconceptions. More than a theoretical exercise, they will also be asked to put their ideas into practice. The course develops analytical, critical, and argumentative skills, requiring a precise use of the French language.

LIN/FRE 412: Contemporary French: The Linguistics of Everyday Language - Course will reflect on and undertake a series of analyses on the language forms in current practice in French society. Analytical linguistics tools will be applied to usage in current-day, intercultural, youth, political, and advertising among others.

Literature

ENG 101: English Composition This course focuses on helping students gain confidence and proficiency in academic writing situations and to continue to develop useful life-long writing skills.

FRE/LIT 315: Introduction to French Literature -This course is an introduction to French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. The course will focus on the major literary movements and genres, including poetry, novels, theater, short stories, epistolary novels, and autobiography. Students will read and analyze texts from different periods and study their historical and cultural contexts. Through close readings of extracts from these primary texts, students will develop their critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring the historical, social, and cultural contexts of the works studied. The course will be conducted in French, and students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.

LIT/FRE 316: French Literature: Analysis and Context - This course provides an overview of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, encompassing significant literary genres and movements such as poetry, novels, theater, short stories, epistolary novels, and autobiography. Through the analysis and interpretation of primary texts, students will cultivate their analytical and critical thinking abilities and explore the social, historical, and cultural contexts in which the works were created.

LIT 325: The European Novel Course will explore the portrayal of shifting perspectives not only in terms of narrative style, but more assertively in terms of how life as a European shifted. We will examine changing social and political orders as well as how characters place themselves in history.

LIT/FRE 340: French Children's Literature: Exploring Language, Culture, and Society - This course focuses on the way French children’s literature explores the creativity of language (with wordplay, for example) and the interaction between text and illustrations, while giving us an historical glimpse of French culture and society and of the underlying value system that pervades children’s literature. We will study classics (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Charles Perrault’s and La Fontaine’s tales, la Comtesse de Ségur) and more contemporary texts (Joseph Joffo, Daniel Pennac, Sempé and Pierre Gripari) to offer a comprehensive view of this literary category. The students will also rely on their own imagination to comprehend this genre and to conceive a literary text of their own.

LIT/FRE 362: Women and the Mediterranean: from Myth to Modernity - This course is designed to encourage students to question the notion of gender through the established works of French literature. By studying “great texts’ in varying genres, including novels, poetry, and theatre, and using images (paintings, engravings, and photographs), this course will examine the fabrication of gender (and particularly femininity) through the cultural and aesthetic devices presented in these works. It will articulate the socio-historical and geographic context in which they arose, and their reappropriation by the authors studied. How do these representations continue to shed light on the present? Does the geographical location affect the construction of the female gender? Readings combined with in-class discussions will allow students to synthesize the different issues raised by the concept before engaging in their own creative writing.

LIT/COM/ANTH 375: The European City in Literature and the Visual Arts Exploration of the rise and the establishment of the urban setting as the nexus of contemporary European culture and civilization through cinema, the novel, poetry, music, and paintings. Typically includes an excursion to sites in Paris.

FRE/LIT 383: Writing in Provence: Literature and Regional Culture How do writers whose subjects celebrate Provence and the interactions between its inhabitants and its visitors help students better comprehend their own immersion in the region and in the language? This course will guide students to analyze and write their own personal reflections inspired by regional writers such as Marcel Pagnol, Jean Giono, René Char, Maylis de Kérangal, Stendhal, and others.

FRE/LIT 411: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context – Fall Semester - Course proposes an exploration of literary and artistic themes related to the notion of space, both personal (internal) and geographic (external), and specifically the tensions created by the crossing (“Traversée”) between one space and another.

FRE/LIT 413: Crossing Spaces in the Intercultural Context – Spring Semester - Course proposes an exploration of literary and artistic themes related to the notion of space, both personal (internal) and geographic (external), and specifically the tensions created by the crossing (“Traversée”) between one space and another.

FRE/LIT 414/415: France and Francophone Literature, a Dialogue Covering subjects such as the spirit of the desert, slavery, the Mediterranean, and the initiation journey, this course reflects on the ongoing dialogue between authors from France and authors from French-speaking countries of former colonial territories.

Mathematics

MAT 201: Algebra I A review of real number systems, operations on polynomials and radicals, as well as the Pythagorean theorem and other geometric topics.

MAT 202: Algebra II The goal of the course is to prepare you for success in mathematical quantitative reasoning.

Political Science

POL 102: Introduction to American Politics This course is a critical introduction to American political institutions and behavior. Structurally the American system finds form in the Madisonian Model, the method of government established by the Framers and based on separation of powers, checks and balances, and overlapping centers of political power. Our system seeks to balance elite and mass interests, participation, and control.

POL 103: Political Theory Political Theory is chiefly concerned with how best to arrange our collective lives, with particular attention to the necessity for and rights and obligations of ‘rule,’ as well as the limits of that important power.

POL 105: Introduction to Comparative Politics This course provides a broad overview of the comparative politics subfield by focusing on important substantive questions about the world today.

POL 106: Introduction to International Relations An introduction to contemporary analysis of international relations. Students will learn major theories of international relations and apply them to understand international situations and issues in the modern world.

IRL/POL 303: International Relations Introduction to international relations with emphasis on how international relations have changed as a result of globalization. Typically includes an excursion to Geneva.

POL 307: The European Union: Integration, Enlargement, Unity Analysis of the historical evolution, the institutions, and the policies of the European Union within the context of European diplomatic history.

IRL/POL 308: Geopolitics of the Mediterranean Basin: Security in a Diverse Region - France is both a founding member of the European Union and an historic and active actor in the Mediterranean basin. Aix-en-Provence was founded by a Mediterranean people – the Romans, in support of another Mediterranean people – the Greeks. Living and studying in Aix-en-Provence gives students first-hand experience of one of the many identities that encompass the Mediterranean basin. This culturally diverse region has been connected for millennia by a shared geographic space. It has created some of the greatest monuments to human intelligence and creativity, and at times has been a cauldron of violence and instability. Students will read texts on the geopolitical issues facing the countries of the Mediterranean basin today as well as analyze contemporary policies to have a better understanding of the future of this fascinating region. 

POL/ENS 309: Global Environmental Politics Exploration of the main environmental problems facing the international community today with an analysis of the roles of states, international organizations, multinational corporations, and civil societies in the causation and solution process.

PHI/POL 312: Ethics in Society -Global Diversity Course - This course aims to help students discover ways to come to terms - both individually and collectively – with the tensions of living in a modern globalized society. It draws on the wisdom wei nherit from a lineage of great teachers and thinkers in the past, from different traditions, to seek guidance on how to live better as citizens of the world, and as human beings, confronted by rapid technological change, cultural diversity, environmental degradation, organized violence, and economic insecurity.

POL 315: American Political Thought Two features are often said to distinguish American from European political thought: an “exceptional” commitment to liberal, democratic, or republican political ideals and institutions, and a “peculiar” attachment to racist, nativist, and imperialist political practices. This course traces the interaction of these two contradictory tendencies through the writings of prominent American political thinkers from the Founding to the present day, considering how each has informed Americans’ contributions to fundamental questions in political philosophy, to the design of constitutions and political institutions, and to the conduct of foreign affairs.

COM/IRL 316: Media and Conflict This course examines the role media play in the progression and public perceptions of conflict. Relevant topics will include media and military intervention, portrayals of protest movements, and news and entertainment coverage of crime, rumors, domestic politics, violence, and ethnicity.

IRL/POL 318: Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - Global Diversity Course - What are the origins of the conflict from the Israeli and Palestinian perspectives? What is the role of the outside actors? What role does religion play? What are the determinants of the possible future evolutions of the conflict? How do the United States and the European Union approaches to the conflict differ? This course equips students with the analytical tools and historical background to tackle these questions.

HIS/POL 321: French Colonialism in the Middle East and North Africa - Global Diversity Course - This class will examine the region’s contemporary political foundations, with a focus on how the recent colonial past has helped shape the political institutions that were recently toppled.

POL 320: Judicial Politics - This course introduces the political science of law andcourts,known as judicial politics. This is not a course on constitutional law, and the focus will not be on the development of legal doctrines or close readings of important cases (though we will discuss cases to illustrate and examine the topics of the course). Instead, we will evaluate law and courts as political institutions and judges as political actors and policymakers.

POL 328: State Politics The course covers American federalism, state political institutions, elections and participation in state government, and finally public policy in the States.

IRL/POL 360: The International Law and Politics of Armed Conflict -The UN Charter vows to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” The purpose of this course is to explore how international law, international organizations, states, and NGOs interact in response to armed conflict, and how such responses can contribute to, or undermine, efforts to end violence. Topics will include the origins and basic principles of the law of war, the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century, the challenges facing humanitarian aid and the prospects of peacebuilding and transitional justice. We will explore these topics through a combination of lectures, class discussions, films, literature, and case studies.? This course includes an overnight field study trip. 

POL 361: Nationalism and Contemporary World Politics The causes and consequences of nationalism.  Nationalism as a cause of conflict in contemporary world politics. Strategies for mitigating nationalist and ethnic conflict.

FRE/POL 376: Contemporary French Identities Examining some of the main points of division as well as of unity in France today, this course explores the republican ideal, its background, the crisis it is currently undergoing, and contemporary French identity(s).

Philosophy

PHI/POL 312: Ethics in Society- Global Diversity Course - This course aims to help students discover ways to come to terms - both individually and collectively – with the tensions of living in a modern globalized society. It draws on the wisdom we inherit from a lineage of great teachers and thinkers in the past, from different traditions, to seek guidance on how to live better as citizens of the world, and as human beings, confronted by rapid technological change, cultural diversity, environmental degradation, organized violence, and economic insecurity.

Psychology

PSY 304: Human Development in Cultural Contexts Study of human development from a psychodynamic perspective. Draws extensively on the theories of such psychoanalytic thinkers as Freud, Melanie Klein, Wilfred Bion, and Donald Winnicott.

PSY 333: Abnormal Psychology - This course examines the historical conception of abnormal psychology and what is culturally considered abnormal behavior. A connection is drawn from the historical foundations of abnormal psychology to present-day assessment, diagnosis, theory, research, causes and treatment. By using a bio-psycho-social framework, students will explore the development and utilization of appropriate preventative and intervention measures. This course may include potential visits to local clinics and interviews with mental health care professionals in Aix.

Religious Studies

REL/PHI 301: The Problem of God - Course offers a critical assessment of the contemporary relevance and plausibility of belief in God, against the background of an historical review of attempts to propose its philosophical basis and justification. Students will be invited to critically reflect on such perennial questions as: What is evil? Does God exist? What is a good life? Why do we have religion? What is the relationship between religion and science? Particular attention will be paid to situating the human spiritual experience within the philosophical discourse of modernity, assessing religious faith within the context of major political, social, and intellectual upheavals of our time.

REL 311: Early Christianity in Europe History of the first centuries of the Christian Church. Split between Judaism and Christianity, the influential theologians and leaders, heretical movements and their orthodox responses, waves of persecution and martyrdom, and cultural (role of women in the Early Church), artistic (oldest Christian monuments and artworks) and ecclesiastical topics (monasticism, liturgy…). Will conclude with a perspective of Modern World and focus on the Great Schism between East and West Christianity, the Avignon Papacy, the rise of Protestant movements.

REL 312: The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Global Diversity Course - This course is a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It examines the religions’ shared aspects as well as distinct elements. The course compares the three religions along thematic lines and examines the way these three major traditions impact the modern West and the Middle East specifically. Among the themes to be discussed are: Abraham, scripture and tradition, law, the creation, God, worship, mysticism, the house of God, the tradition of head covering, homosexuality, Jerusalem, and the end of times.

Spanish

SPA 101: Beginning Spanish I – Spanish Language in Context This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in these five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

SPA 102: Beginning Spanish II – Spanish Language and Cultures This course is designed for students with very basic knowledge of Spanish. This course builds upon the skills acquired in SP 101. By the end of the course, the successful student will develop a basic foundation in these five skills: intercultural communication, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I – Spanish Language in Context This course is designed for students with little prior knowledge of Spanish. Students who can already use a few basic words and phrases, and who can understand very simple requests, and responses are appropriate for this level. Students entering this course are also able to read and interpret the basic meaning of simple sentences and phrases. Students who have studied basic Spanish in high school or in college but never continued to build their skills may find this level appropriate. Students who have studied another Romance language may also be capable of entering this level. At the end of this 3-credit course students will be able to: express themselves in a variety of contexts, relate different pieces of information, establish cause and consequence, and converse with ease in limited formal and informal situations.

Sociology

HIS/SOC 304: Muslim Presence in Europe - Global Diversity Course - This course is an overview of the long-term interaction between the Muslim world and the West, not as two separate entities, but with emphasis on their historic commonality, and their dialectic relation. The course focuses on the debates regarding the Muslim population in Europe, covering concepts of religion and secularism, the history of Muslim populations in Europe, legal issues, human rights, feminism, and modernity. Field study will take us to specific sites in Marseille, historically linked with the Muslim community.

MUS/SOC 307: Opera, Women, and Politics: Studying the Representation of Women and Femininity in European Opera - Summer Term - While predominantly considered an elitist art form today, opera has often been transgressive in its confrontation of divisive polemical issues. Its treatment of religion, race and above all gender is often versatile and complex. This course will explore and study how opera challenges moral and political expectations towards women using both musicological and sociological perspectives.  

Wine Studies

WGS 101: An Overview of Wine - This course is designed to give an overview and understanding of the global wine industry. Coursework includes the history and culture of wine, wine vocabulary, label reading, selecting, and serving wine.

WGS/FRE 206: An Introduction to French Wine (Une Introduction aux Vins Français) – in French – This course is intended for students who have completed the equivalent of three to four semesters of college-level French.This course is designed to give an overview and understanding of French wine regions. Coursework includes wine tastings, winemaking, understanding labels and appellations, choosing and serving wine.

WGS/MKT 302: Wine Marketing and Analysis - This course is a combination of lecture and professional tasting to analyze the quality levels, marketing of wine, import and export, sales positioning, and pricing structures. Students will learn vineyard and winemaking techniques utilized to achieve certain styles of wine. The course includes field studies to wineries and vineyards.

WGS/ENS 305: Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production An introduction to the chemical and biochemical transformation of grapes into wine with highlights on the key steps in this process: growing conditions, timing of harvest, the fermentation process, wine conservation, and aging techniques. The course discusses equally environmental issues concerning the winemaking industry, especially the consequences of climate change and disposal of wineries’ wastes.

WGS/ENS 305L: Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production LAB - 1 unit - Lab course for WGS/ENS 305 - An introduction to the chemical and biochemical transformation of grapes into wine with highlights on the key steps in this process: growing conditions, timing of harvest, the fermentation process, wine conservation, and aging techniques. The course discusses equally environmental issues concerning the winemaking industry, especially the consequences of climate change and disposal of wineries’ wastes.

WGS/BUS 306: The Global Wine Industry: International Trade, Regions, and Sensory Analysis - This intensive three-week, three-credit course is designed for students who wish to learn about the global wine industry and for those who are considering a career in wine. The course covers the fundamentals of viticulture and enology, famous French regions including wine styles, grapes, climate, and culture. The course incorporates the business of wine including marketing, branding, and consumer behavior as well as an introduction to professional tasting techniques. Typically includes visits to wine producers in the region.

WGS/ENS 340: The History and Culture of Wine in the Mediterranean - Viticulture and wine production have been embedded in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years and these activities have become synonymous with many local cultures. Students will study the evolution of wine from its pre-historic origins near the fertile crescent through to the modern era in the Mediterranean basin. We will learn how production methods and consumption habits developed over time and space, how a culture of wine and local identities co-evolved and how many Mediterranean countries, through regional and external forces, came to be the world’s standard bearer for the global wine industry. This class enjoys field visits and tastings of regional wines.

WGS/ENS 380: Applied Sustainable Viticulture - Our classroom will be ACM-IAU’s vineyard, 250 grapevines of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsaut. Every week we will learn and apply organic and biodynamic viticulture techniques to help our grapevines to develop physiologically while benefiting surrounding biodiversity. Engaging in the following vineyard activities: cover crop management, pruning, canopy management, frost protection, soil preparation, weed management, machinery operation, etc., we will underpin our practical activities with theoretical/philosophical readings and lectures to gain a well-rounded knowledge of what it takes to grow wine grapes and their impact on the environment. Students who enroll in this class should bring appropriate clothing for vineyard tasks. Course includes selected tastings.

WGS/ENS 385: Applied Sustainable Wine Production and Sensory Analysis - This course is designed to give practical experience in the production of wine.  From the moment the grapes are harvested, pre-fermentation, fermentation, and post-fermentation procedures, until the wine is put into barrels for extended aging.  The course is also designed to give students the necessary sensory analytical skills to be able to detect the proper evolution from grape must to wine. 

WGS/HIS 270: Food Culture in Provence, France, and the Mediterranean - As individuals, the way we eat says a lot about us, reflecting our means, ethics, beliefs, our attitude to the world. Collectively it gives key information about people, conveying histories, traditions, core values and ways of living. Combining history, geography, ethnology, sociology and art, this course will take us through Provence, France and the Mediterranean basin to explore what culinary culture - beyond pleasing our taste buds - reveals. It includes field studies, tastings and excursions. 

January Term Courses

For each J-Term program, students may select the course/discipline that most interests them or that aligns with their academic goals and program.

Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean

• Human Development 355: Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean
• Human Rights 355: Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean
• International Relations 355: Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean
• Political Science 355: Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean

Diplomacy is about balancing multiple, sometimes competing, priorities. How can the US promote human rights in North Africa while also fighting terrorism? How does the US elicit cooperation from NATO allies while also getting them to pay their fair share? This study tour surveys how US diplomats balance multiple goals and foreign policy challenges while working with partners from other governments, international organizations, and civil society in Europe and North Africa. The Mediterranean region is one where the most pressing foreign policy challenges of the day converge, from migration to counterterrorism and climate change to great power competition with China and Russia. This course will introduce students to the tools the US uses to address these challenges, from public diplomacy to military partnerships.

Europe and the Islamic World

• Art History 395: Classical Islam and the European Renaissance
• Cross-Cultural Studies 395: Jews, Muslims and Christians in Europe and the Islamic World
• French 395: Cultural History of France and the Islamic World
• History 395: Cultural History of Europe and the Islamic World
• Political Science 395: European Politics and the Islamic World
• Religious Studies 395: Jews, Muslims and Christians in Europe and the Islamic World
• Spanish 395: Cultural History of Spain and the Islamic World

This seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, and Spain. Students participate in a series of briefings from leading academic, literary, and political experts on the European relationship with the Islamic world. In each city, students attend daily lectures and meetings with distinguished scholars from IAU in addition to local guides and experts in the fields of politics, art history, history, and culture. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of immigration to Europe and its current socio-cultural implications on the region.

Great Cities

• European Studies 303: Europe and the Urban Space
• Anthropology 301: The Artist and the City
• Literature 375: The European City in Literature
• Communications 375: The European City in the Visual Arts
• Geography 201: Europe and its Cities

The Great Cities Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Students explore major cities across Europe using literature and the arts as a guide to understanding the rise and establishment of the urban setting. Through readings and media studies, students examine the artistic process from inspiration to creation. Site visits and guided tours then allow students to experience the historical, geographical, and demographical foundations that inform the fictional representations of European cities and their impact on perceptions of those cities today. Students have the opportunity to learn from and exchange their observations with experts from ACM as well as distinguished on-site scholars and local guides in order to frame their own perception of the cities and these cities’ representation through the arts.

Mediterranean Basin

• Art History 385: Ancient and Medieval Classical Art and Architecture
• History 385: Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Cultural History
• Archaeology 385: Greek and Roman Archaeology
• Cross-Cultural Studies 385: Cultural Identities in Mediterranean Europe
• Religious Studies 385: From Polytheism to Monotheism, The Early Christian Period in Italy, Greece & Turkey

ACM’s Mediterranean Basin January Term Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in Greece, Italy, and France. Students build visual literacy in the history of art and archaeology as well as examine philosophical literature of the Mediterranean Basin from Antiquity to the Middle Ages. The seminar cultivates students' abilities to synthesize cultural, historical, political, and social information as it relates to the visual arts. The experiential learning component consists of a series of site visits made by academic experts from ACM in addition to local guides and faculty in the field of history, art history, and archaeology.

Wine, Gastronomy & Sustainability of the Mediterranean

• Business/Wine Studies 306: The Global Wine Industry
• Geography/Marketing/Wine Studies 303: Regional Wine Trade and Economics
• Hospitality Management/Wine Studies 307: Wine and Food Pairing
• Marketing/Wine Studies 302: Wine Marketing and Analysis
• Environmental Studies 375: Environmental Security and Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin
• International Relations 375: Environmental Security and Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin
• Geography 375: Environmental Security and Sustainability in the Mediterranean Basin

The Wine, Gastronomy & Sustainability of the Mediterranean J-Term Seminar focuses on the appreciation of gastronomy and wine while exploring regional and local delicacies. Students will learn to appreciate how these products are produced, understand how they impact the environment and will begin to recognize how our consumption choices may be a potential solution or hazard to the global environmental crisis. In this multi-country traveling seminar, students will have the opportunity to taste Spanish, French, and Italian wines, speak directly with winemakers and industry experts, and visit cultural sites in Spain, France, and Italy.

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