University of Guelph-Humber

Research has shown a positive link of the impact of music on mental and emotional well-being. Students on this study tour will take a walk through history in this enchanting city for an educational and cultural experience that explores the lives of famous Viennese residents, including influential psychotherapists Sigmund Freud (the father of psychotherapy), Alfred Adler, and Melanie Klein, and unparalleled classical composers Wolfgang Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johann Strauss. The trip will offer tours and activities specific to these iconic Viennese figures, as well as a trip to the famously charming city of Salzburg, Austria.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 13 – 24 | Course Director: Paul Sherman, Program Head, Community & Social Services

In Ecuador, students will learn about what the psychological sciences can tell us about human responses to the climate crisis. Students will engage in activities that bring the climate crisis to life with tours of Quito, as well as San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos archipelago where environmental solutions are being explored by scientists and local communities. Combining lectures from professors in Ecuador and tours by expert guides, students will learn ways in which we can preserve the earth’s resources to sustain all forms of life.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 15 - 24 | Course Director: Adam Sandford, Assistant Program Head of Psychology

North American and European conceptions of the good life ("la bonne vie") and society diverges in significant ways. Europeans tend to put a higher priority on leisure than work and favor a greater role for government in the economy. In this course, we explore those differences by traveling to France and gaining insights about that country's recent history as well as its leading industries. These include the cultural, financial, gaming, tourism, entertainment, and wine industries. The study tour in this course will take students to Paris, Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Monaco, and Monte Carlo.

*0.5 General Elective Credit or 0.5 Business Restricted Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 23 – June 3 | Course Director: Charles Janthur, Instructor, Business

Explore Canadian and global history on this study tour through the Netherlands and France. Our theme will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Canada’s Legacy, with a focus on films and movies about this pivotal event. This journey spotlights the significant role Canada played on D-Day, with a particular emphasis on the liberation of the Netherlands, which nurtured a lasting camaraderie between our nations that endures to present day. The tour starts in the Netherlands, where we will visit Second World War sites such as the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam, the historic port of Antwerp and the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetary. The tour then moves into Normandy, France, visiting the historic beaches and poignant memorial sites of Normandy, with a stopover at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which commemorates the 60,000 Canadians who died in France during the First World War, and is the only National Canadian Historic Site not on Canadian soil. The tour finishes in the City of Lights - Paris.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 29 – June 9 | Course Director: Kathy Ullyott, Program Head, Media Studies

This course delves into the rich tapestry of childhood, bridging the mythical narratives of ancient Greece with the complexities of modern-day childhood. Drawing inspiration from ancient tales of the Greek Gods, students will explore how myths shaped the perceptions and experiences of children in ancient Greece. By juxtaposing these ancient tales with contemporary childhood narratives, the course will highlight the evolving challenges, play modalities, and cultural influences that have transformed childhood over the millennia. Topics include ancient Greek games, mythological stories as educational tools, and the impact of modern technology and media on children today. Students will gain a nuanced understanding of childhood's ever-evolving odyssey and its implications for the modern world.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 15 - 25 | Course Director: Nikki Martyn, Program Head, Early Childhood Studies

Discover the history and myth—the past and stories about the past—of Ireland through the voices of its poets. The poems we read together provide a kind of sensory map of the locations we will visit. Students will feel, see, and touch the world that shaped Irish poets, and how they expressed the desires, failures, and surprises of modern Ireland in ordinary and visionary ways. We will study works by writers such as W.B. Yeats, Eavan Boland, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, and the Northern Irish poet Seamus Heaney.

This tour, based in Dublin and Belfast, invites students to probe the complex themes of justice, division, and reconciliation. Visits to Kilmainham Gaol and GPO in Dublin, along with Peace Walls and Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, will be paired with corresponding poetic readings to offer a multidimensional understanding of justice and historical events.

Highlights:

• A guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol complemented by a reading of Yeats' "Easter, 1916."
• Exploring the Peace Walls in Belfast through the verses of Heaney's "Whatever You Say Say Nothing."
• An exploration of justice in post-Good Friday Agreement Northern Ireland, facilitated by a reading of Heaney's "The Cure at Troy" at Stormont Estate.
• A day trip to hike in the Wicklow mountains, the highest mountain range in Ireland.
• A day trip to the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the most majestic, eerie geological wonders on earth.

*NOTE: To be considered for this study tour, students will be asked to submit an additional 250-word reflection on their favorite poem.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 5 – 15 | Course Director: Matthew LaGrone, Program Head, Liberal Studies

In this course, students will study abroad in New Zealand and explore the interplay between sport, fitness, health, and culture in Australasian society. Students will visit the esteemed Auckland University of Technology provided teaching on the topics of sports science, fitness and performance programs for the elderly and children, sport and culture, and nutrition. Students will be introduced to health promotion strategies in Australasian society with a focus on health implications for the local population with blended western and Indigenous cultures. We will also immerse ourselves in the local culture taking part in activities such as white-water rafting, hiking, zorbing, zip-lining, and mountain biking.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 4 - 16 | Course Director: Justine Tishinsky, Instructor, Kinesiology

In this study abroad course, students visit several old cities in the United Kingdom, famous for their connections to stories about ghosts, legends, and gruesome events. Students will have an opportunity to witness settings of “haunted heritage” up close and first hand. This course explores the connections between local history, narrative, and commercial tourism in regions of Scotland and England known for their rich supernatural ancestry. Through visits to London, Edinburgh, and York, students will experience the touristic performance of the paranormal. Key concepts from various disciplines will come to life, including tourist and consumer studies, folklore, media studies, performance and theatre, and narratology.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: May 8 – 18 | Course Director: Greg Kelley, Instructor, Media Studies

Explore the wonders of Bali and the beautiful city-state of Singapore, students will explore the world of the child. Exploring education, innovation and creativity with a possible visit to an award winning eco-school in Bali. Students will investigate the role of nature, wildlife, and culture in the life of the child and family through the magnificent ecological surroundings existing and built into Bali and Singapore. Students will examine creativity, play and innovation in the exploration of the importance of the human experiences required for the wellbeing of future generations.

*0.5 General Elective Credit

Projected Dates: July 8 - 20 | Course Director: Nikki Martyn, Program Head, Early Childhood Studies