Greece is the word
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Why would you learn about the antiquities of Greece from a textbook when you could climb the Acropolis and view the Parthenon, stand at the remains of the stadium that held the first Olympic games and take a cruise through the islands of the Saronic Gulf to the temple of Poseidon?
Linn-Benton Community College history instructor Robert Harrison is offering this learning opportunity with “Treasures of Greece,” a three-credit history course for winter term that will take place during spring break, from March 18 through March 29.
The course and travel opportunity, which will focus on observation and study of Athens during its golden age, is open to both LBCC students and the public. A meeting to discuss travel arrangements and fundraising opportunities will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. in the LBCC library, next to the circulation desk.
According to Harrison, the history of Greece tells us a great deal about the development of American culture in the areas of architecture, art, philosophy, athletics, theatre and politics.
“If you want to be a citizen, informed and accurate, this class is going to teach you a lot,” Harrison said. “The trip is just another way to try and do what I do in the classrooms, which is to show students how much we owe to the cultures that came before us.”
Participants in the class will spend seven days exploring Athens, Delphi, Patras, Olympia, Argolida, Epidaurus, and Mycenae, with two additional days for travel to and from Greece.
T.J. Norton, a sociology major and member of the Democracy club, is taking the class in order to begin seeing the world and to become more understanding of different cultures.
“The more you understand about someone else’s culture the less likely you are to be biased or judgmental,” Norton said.
Jody Bledsoe, a sociology/education major, is planning to take the trip because of an infatuation she used to have with the Greek gods and goddesses.
Cost for the program is $2,600 for those ages 23 and under or $3,000 for those over 23. Cost includes airfare, lodging, and some meals. Participants can also enroll for three LBCC credits. Financial aid will be accepted for students seeking to enroll.
The trip is sponsored by EF Tours. The application deadline for non-credit participants is Nov. 29. For more information or to apply, contact Robert Harrison at 541-917-4571.
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