Liberal Studies Abroad programs provide exciting and challenging educational opportunities for studying western culture through on-site lectures, seminars, art studios and guided visits to galleries, museums, concert halls and other cultural centres at distinctive locations in Europe. The programs will appeal to students of all kinds, from current undergraduates seeking senior-level credit to mature people of an inquisitive nature who want to add a note of special interest to their travels overseas. Spain Each program is led by experienced faculty from the Liberal Studies BA Program and other departments at Malaspina University College, specially selected for their communicative abilities and commitment to interdisciplinary and student-centred learning. The faculty, with the other participants, form a tight-knit learning community whose goal is to achieve the highest level of enrichment for all concerned. Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy Programs generally involve four to six weeks in Europe, preceded, where possible, by preparatory classes in Nanaimo, though alternative arrangements can be made for those who live elsewhere.
Ample time is given at the end of the overseas portion for the completion of assignments.
The programs are interdisciplinary in nature, covering the art, architecture, literature, music, science and philosophy of the historical period and place, and are open to credit and audit students, from Malaspina and elsewhere, and to their companions. Each program involves from three to nine semester credits. Canadian students taking nine credits are usually eligible for a student loan. Italy Audit Students Audit students do not have to meet any educational prerequisites, may attend all classes and visits, but do not have to complete any assignments. They pay the same tuition fees as credit students.