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The program begins with twelve days in the Aegean Islands, (including a visit to Crete, the largest of the Greek isles) where students will consider how the ancient rationalistic movement first came to life with the mechanistic science of the Milesians, and the theoretical mathematics and metaphysics of the Pythagoreans. The course location then shifts to the Greek mainland, first to the Peloponnese and then on to Athens, where the dramatic rise and fall of the Athenian Empire serves as a backdrop to Socrates' revolutionary denunciation of the “Unexamined Life”, and the great philosophical system of Plato's Republic. The program then travels northward to Thessaly, making stops at Delphi and the tomb of Philip of Macedonia in Vergina along the way, until finally arriving on the very slopes of Mt. Olympus. During this segment, the class will study the great ancient ethical systems of Aristotle, Epicurus, and the Stoic philosophers. In the final week of the program, the group will board a spacious chartered yacht to sail the quiet waters of the Western Aegean while students complete individual course projects designed to put the themes and issues encountered during the entire course in broad perspective. PHIL 136 - 01 Birth of Reason in Ancient Greece. CCI, CZ, EI A study of the Classical Greeks' pronounced emphasis on the rational aspect of human nature which enabled them to lay the foundations for subsequent intellectual developments in western thought. The Athenian Empire will serve as a case study for an investigation of the five major ancient ethical systems. Texts used are by ancient philosophers, collected in a single paperback, Ancient Philosophy, edited by F. Baird and W. Kaufmann, supplemented by short excerpts from other authors which will be available online. A. R. Burn, A History of Greece (paper) will be used as a general reference work. No pass/fail option or auditing is permitted. One course credit. TRAVEL IN GREECE Sea travel, except sailing, is by ferries and hydrofoils. Land travel is by private air-conditioned coach driven by a professional driver, who stays with it during the day and secures it at night.
The group will stay in clean and comfortable B-Class hotels, normally with two (but occasionally three) students per room, with private baths. Program fee includes room and a half pension, which covers breakfast and one other meal (with rare exceptions, dinner). All other meals are the responsibility of the student. For the most part, visits to sites and museums will be confined to the morning hours (in order to avoid both crowds and heat). Lunch and early afternoons will be free for relaxation and study, and lectures and discussion will take place in the middle to late afternoon, after which there will usually be additional free time before dinner. On days designated as “Free", when no touring or travel is scheduled, students will be able to use the morning hours for study and recreation, and class will be held as usual in the middle to late afternoon. Due to unscheduled closings, it will not always be possible to adhere to the schedule below. The instructor will always endeavor to ensure that the students either visit the sites listed, or ones of equal value and interest. May 15 Depart from USA May 16 Arrive Athens airport - Individual transfer to Heraklion, Crete - Dinner - Overnight Heraklion May 17 Free Morning - Program Orientation - Overnight Heraklion May 18 Morning Tour of Samos - Afternoon Course Overview (1) - Overnight Heraklion May 19 Day Tour of The Knossos Palace - Overnight Heraklion May 20 Morning Ferry to Santorini – Mid-Term Exam - Overnight Fira May 21 Morning Tour of Minoan Site at Akrotiri - Afternoon Lecture (2) - Overnight Fira May 22 Morning Lecture (3) – Afternoon Tour of Oia – Overnight Fira May 23 Tour of Santorini Volcano – Afternoon Lecture (4) – Overnight Fira May 24 Morning ferry to Naxos – Afternoon Lecture (5) Overnight Naxos May 25 Morning tour of City –Afternoon Lecture (6) May 26 Free Morning - Afternoon Lecture (7) - Overnight Naxos May 27 Travel - to Peloponnese - Mid-Term exam (8) enroute - Overnight Tolos May 28 Morning Tour of Mycenae - Lunch in Nafplio - Afternoon Guest Lecture (9) - Overnight Tolos May 29 Morning tour of Epidauros - Overnight Tolos May 30 Travel - Morning tour of ancient Corinth enroute to Athens - Overnight Athens May 31 Morning tour of Athens and Acropolis - Afternoon Lecture (11) - Overnight Athens Jun 1 Morning in National Archaeological Museum - Afternoon Lecture (12) - Overnight Delphi Jun 2 Morning tour of Delphi - Travel to Thessalonika - Overnight Thessalonika Jun 3 Tour of Thessalonika - Guest Lecture (13) - Tour of Vergina - Overnight Thessalonika Jun 4 Morning travel to Litohoro at the foot of Mt Olympus - Climb slopes of Olympus - optional overnight at Zolotas lodge (others descend and overnight in Litohoro) Jun 5 Descent down Mt Olympus - Introduction to Term Project (14) - Overnight Litohoro Jun 6 Morning travel to Piraeus - Overnight aboard boat Jun 7 Seminar on Term Project (15) Overnight aboard boat Jun 8 Seminar on Term Project (16) Overnight aboard boat Jun 9 Term Project - Overnight aboard boat
__________________ Jun 10 Term Project - Overnight aboard boat Jun 11 Term Project - Overnight aboard boat Jun 12 Term Project - Overnight aboard boat Jun 13 Morning Transfer to Hotel - Overnight Athens Jun 14 Final Exam (17) - Overnight Athens June 15 Depart for the US TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
ADDRESSES TRAVEL AGENT - GREECE TEL: 011-30-977-224598 / 011-30-31-244400 Tuition for one course $2,352 Total due Duke University $6,183* * Non-Duke students pay a one-time transcript fee of $40. Total amount due: $6,223 Other costs to be paid in Greece:Estimate for additional meals: $300 Estimate for books, laundry, misc., etc.: $400 ‡ The total cost for participants admitted to this Duke University summer program includes tuition, room, partial board, and all program excursions in Greece. This fee does not include domestic or international airfare, lunches, independent travel in Greece during or after the program, incidentals, or items of a personal nature. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Upon notification of acceptance to the summer program by the director, students can confirm their space on the Duke in Greece program by signing the ‘Commitment to Participate' form (a parent/guardian's co-signature is also required on this form). Students can access this form from the web: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summercommitment.pdf . After signing this form, students can fax it to the Duke Office of Study Abroad at 919-684-3083 or mail it to Duke University, Office of Study Abroad, 2016 Campus Drive, Box 90057, Durham, NC 27708. Please note that by signing this form, students are committing to participate in the summer program and agree to pay the full cost of the program, which includes the tuition and program fee listed above. This commitment form takes the place of a deposit. IMPORTANT DUE DATES The required 'Commitment to Participate' form (signed by student and parent/guardian) is due within three (3) weeks of notification of acceptance from the faculty director. Full program charges, payable to Duke University ($6,183 for Duke students, $6,223 for non-Duke students, which includes the $40 lifetime transcript fee), and billed by the Duke Bursar's office, will be due on the date specified on the bursar's bill. Summer invoices will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date and address indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completed prior to departure for the program. All other expenses to be paid in Greece. Summer invoices will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date and address indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completed prior to departure for the program. PLEASE NOTE: THE TOTAL COST FOR PARTICIPANTS ADMITTED TO THIS DUKE UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDES TUITION, ROOM, PARTIAL BOARD, AND ALL PROGRAM EXCURSIONS IN GREECE. AIRFARE FROM AND TO THE UNITED STATES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL PRICE. Duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year are eligible to apply for financial aid for up to two Duke summer study abroad programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham) offering either one or two courses of credit. This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic year semesters of financial aid. Eligibility for aid will be determined in the same manner as academic year aid. Note: This policy does not apply to a summer abroad program taken prior to matriculation or after graduation from Duke. Applications are available on-line at http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summerfinaid.pdf and must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
Summer program and scholarship applications as well as financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis with a final deadline of Wednesday, February 6, 2008. To apply, please follow the steps below:
Non-Duke students may apply, but must be in good academic standing at their college or university. In order to transfer credit for the above courses, they must consult their advisor and/or registrar. Applications received after February 6, 2008 will be processed on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the program director for consideration. All participants must have a valid passport. For instructions, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html. No visas are required of U.S. citizens. Non U.S. citizens should pay special attention to the visa requirements for their specific citizenship by contacting the country embassy to find out if any visa restrictions are in effect.
After confirmation of enrollment, all non-Duke students must provide a copy of their ISIC number and expiration date to the Office of Study Abroad prior to departure for the program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For further information, contact the Office of Study Abroad or:
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The Department of Philosophy and the Office of Study Abroad at Duke University will offer an integrated course of study combining in-depth tours of the important sites and museums in various regions of this spectacular country, with close reading and discussion of key ancient philosophical texts. The program director is Professor Michael Ferejohn of the Duke Department of Philosophy. The principal course objective is to give the student a thorough understanding of the classical Greeks' emphasis on the rational aspect of human nature, the intellectual foundations for subsequent western civilization. 
THE COURSE
There will be a substantial amount of walking and some hiking, including an optional moderately strenuous trek up the slopes of Mt. Olympus. A sturdy pair of mid-height athletic shoes should be sufficient and will be useful for recreational use. Light and casual attire is appropriate for travel in Greece, especially in the islands, and there are ample laundry facilities. Light packing is encouraged due to the transfer of luggage on busses and boats. 
Students must make their own travel arrangements to and from Greece, and must arrive at the rendezvous hotel on Crete (to be specified later) no later than 6PM on Friday, May 16th, 2008. Due to the intense nature of the program, students cannot arrive late and cannot leave the program before June 15, 2008. After the course ends, students are on their own. More travel in the Mediterranean region is highly recommended, but students must make their own travel arrangements. Professor Ferejohn's Greek associate, Eva Kanellis, (address below) is a highly experienced travel agent and tour operator who will be happy to assist students with additional travel plans. 
Duke undergraduates currently receiving financial aid may apply for the Stephenson Pope Babcock Scholarship, which may be used for Duke-administered non-language summer programs only. Preference will be given to those students wishing to attend Duke's summer Australia, Latin America, or Caribbean programs. After the parental contribution, the Babcock Scholarship will replace the loan portion of the summer financial aid package. Seniors graduating in December 2007 or May 2008 are not eligible, nor are students who have previously received Babcock awards. Applications are available on-line 
An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is also required. Duke students may purchase this card for $22 from the Student Service Center, 101 Allen Bldg. Provide a small, ID-sized photo, payment and application; the card will be created at the center. Non-Duke students can purchase ISICs at their home university or through the STA website,