Ancient temple

Seminar leaders: Dena Scher & Sally Welch
Program dates: May 15 - 24, 2008

The melodies of the bouzouki. The land of gods & goddesses. The streets where Homer & Euripides walked. Mezedes at a ouzeri - the joys that await you in Greece!

This ten-day program will start in Athens—Directly from the airport we will start our tour with the Temple of Zeus and a guided tour of the Agora (ancient public market place) which might put you in a shopping mood!. In Athens, you will marvel at the famous Acropolis, home of the Parthenon. Erected circa 440 BCE, the Parthenon is dedicated to the ancient goddess, Athena, and is the premier example of ancient Greek architecture.  You will also travel back in time to view the Olympic stadium.  Our final day in Athens includes a trip to the temple at Delphi, home of the ancient oracle—the modern oracle advises you to travel to Athens & the Islands with the Marygrove travel seminar!!

The group at the naval of the ancient world in Delphi

After Athens, it’s off on a 4 day cruise to Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and the beautiful main land port of Kusadasi, Turkey. Besides being a beautiful Greek island, Crete was home to the Minoan culture, the first European civilization dating back 5,000 years. Archeological sites at Knossos will open our minds to snake goddesses and the ancient sport of bull jumping. Our island hopping continues with the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini—Perched atop the volcanic caldera, the town of Fira will be our base for exploration of this marvelous island. In Santorini, there will be free time for shopping and soaking up the pleasant Mediterranean sun.

Our cruise returns to Athens and the mainland for free exploration. Our final day includes a trip to the temple at Cape Sounion, a beautiful promontory overlooking the Aegean Sea.

On Santorini looking out to the Mediterranean Ocean

Participants must obtain the appropriate documents and immunizations in order to participate in the program. Students must also be in good standing at Marygrove College and meet any pre-requisites associated with the course.  Permission of instructor is required.  Knowledge of Greek is not required

Courses and Credits
Students receive three credits for this course. Credit earned is applied toward the 300 level interdisciplinary general education requirement.

Course Offerings and number of credits
IS326B -05: Greece: Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea - 3 credits

Accommodations
Students will stay in hotels in Athens and in cruise cabins. Double or triple occupancy.

Contact Information
Dena Scher, Ph.D.
Psychology/Social Sciences Department
LA Bldg., Rm 205
E-mail: dscher@marygrove.edu
Phone: (313) 927-1303

Sally Welch, Ph.D.
Environmental Science/Chemistry Department
LA Bldg., Rm 326
E-mail: swelch@marygrove.edu
Phone: (313) 927-1319

Footnotes
For more information on modern and ancient Greece, check out the following web sites:
http://www.gnto.gr/
http://www.athens2004.com/athens2004/
http://www.culture.gr/