Comic Strips and the Communication of Culture : The International Edition 
COM 1112 (01)
June 15 - June 26 ( THIS COURSE SATISFIES THE JAN TERM REQUIREMENT )

If you're interested in studying and traveling in Budapest, but are uncertain about spending an entire semester, this is the opportunity for you.  This is a June Term 2010 course that combines travel and studying.  But, it's no ordinary studying.

The course will explore the cultural impact of international comic strips from Hungary, Germany, France, and Russia and analyze themes evident within the strips (e.g., politics, pop culture, social class, gender, etc.).  Students will also learn the process of creating a comic strip.

This trip is limited to 14 students, so act fast!

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Cost
The cost will be between $1100 and $1300.*

$200 non-refundable deposit due February 8, 2010
$500 due March 1, 2010
Remainder due April 5, 2010

Since this is a June Term, you will be departing from an airport near your summer home.  *The total cost does not include roundtrip airfare.

The cost includes:

• Accomodations for 13 nights, which will consist of either an apartment or hotel room.
• Museum admission fees.
• Transportation fees (trains, subways, trams, airport taxi).
• One fabulous, traditional Hungarian dinner.

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Itinerary
The intinerary is still being developed, but will include the following:

• Castle Hill -- Historic district in Buda
• Terror museum -- A museum dedicated to the Nazi and soviet occupation
• St. Stephen's basilica -- Dedicated to Hungary's first Christian king (his finger is on display. Seriously.)
• Parliament Building -- The grand home of the holy crown of Hungary
• Margaret Island  -- Large park located in the middle of the Danube River 
• Matthias Church -- Gilded interior with stained glass. Impressive. 
• Vasarely Museum -- Art of Victor Vasarely, the father of op-art (way cool)
• Hungarian State Opera House -- if possible, we'll take in an opera
• Heroes' Square -- The plaza and monument are a world heritage site
• Andrassy Avenue -- A tree lined beauty that is a World Heritage Site 
• Szechenyi Baths -- Thermal baths that are so good you'll probably go back (bring your swim suit).
• Vaci Utca -- The glitzy shopping street of Budapest.
• Great Market Hall -- A cavernous market consisting of 3 levels.
• Postal Museum -- A what?  You can’t be serious.  Trust me, it’s one of the best kept secrets in Budapest. 
• Hungarian National Gallery – Art, art, and more art.
• Great Synagogue – 2nd biggest in the world.
• Szentendre -- A postcard pretty village that’s an artists’ colony.
• Statue Park -- A park filled with huge, communist era statues.
• A few other surprises.

To get on the list of interested students or for information contact: Dr. Robert Lemieux at X2425 or rlemieux@mcdaniel.edu