Travel and Learn with Field Study

Explore the beautiful sights and rich history of Europe while earning university credit with UMUC. Whether you're interested in visiting the museums of Paris, seeing the art and architecture of Florence, or walking in the footsteps of renowned writers in Dublin, you can get the most out of your travels with field study courses. Get an inside look at what field study is like with this Europass video following a recent course's experience in beautiful Scotland.

Field Study Courses 2011-2012

Registration is now open in MyUMUC. Use registration center E998 Field Study.

Northern Renaissance Art in Brussels and Paris

ARTH 199F / 489F
10-17 March 2012
Explore the art of northern France and Belgium and see inspiring artwork from the 15th and 16th centuries. Included: Museums and sites in Flanders, Paris, Bruges, Gent, and Antwerp.
Class numbers: 25198 (ARTH 199F), 25199 (ARTH 489F)
Register by 18 February
Class status: Confirmed Seats still available

Expatriate Writers in Rome: 1800 to Present

ENGL 288E / 388E
10-17 March 2012
Stay in the historical center of Rome and explore British and American writers who created great works in the eternal city. Included: The Forum, the Colosseum, and Circus Maximus.
Class numbers: 25234 (ENGL 288E), 25235 (ENGL 388E)
Register by 18 February
Class status: Confirmed Seats still available

History and Culture of Naples

HIST 217F / 317F
14-20 May 2012
Discover the complex metropolis of Naples by studying three major periods in its history - the Greco-Roman, Bourbon, and Post-WWII periods. Included: Church of San Lorenzo, royal palaces of Naples and Caserta, Duomo di Napoli, and an underground tour of Naples.
Register by 22 AprilClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in Paris

ARTH 199J / 489J
14-20 May 2012
Experience impressionism and Post-impressionism, important movements in painting that changed the direction of art. Included: Museum visits to see artworks by Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Register by 22 AprilClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

History of Venice

HIST 217K / 317K
20-26 May 2012
Immerse yourself in Venice's fascinating journey from fishing village to the wealthiest mistress of the Mediterranean, filled with intrigue and mystery. Included: Rialto Bridge, Bell Tower of San Marco, Ca' Rezzonico, and the Golden House.
Register by 29 AprilClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Cultural History of London II

HIST 217C / 317C
26 May-2 June 2012
Discover the history, art, and architecture of London over the past 400 years that have made it the fascinating city it is today. Included: The Globe Theatre, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, and Royal Albert Hall.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Baroque Art in Rome: An Introduction

ARTH 199H / 489H
26 May-2 June 2012
Learn about the art of the Baroque period, which reflected an obsession with death and martyrdom, a new infinite sense of space, and the exploration of the heavens.
Included: The Vatican and Sistine Chapel, Borghese Museum, and the Capitoline Museum.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Scotland: Culture, Literature, and History

ENGL 288I / 388I
26 May-2 June 2012
Experience beautiful Scotland's vibrant cultural heritage. Discover the cities and landscapes that inspired their achievements in literature and art. Included: Parliament Hall, Lady Stair's House, Dunfermline Abbey, Loch Leven, and sites in Edinburgh and St. Andrews.
Register by 6 MayClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Van Gogh: Life and Work (Amsterdam)

ARTH 199M / 489M
28 July-4 August 2012
Rich resources in Amsterdam allow you to discover Van Gogh's impact and follow the artist's development through the study of his paintings. Included: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and works by Seurat, Gauguin, and Ce'zanne.
Register by 8 JulyClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Heidelberg Through the Ages

HIST 217J / 317J
4-11 August 2012
Explore the role Heidelberg played as a political and religious center and a focal point of the German romantic and post-romantic movements. Included: The Heidelberg Castle, Heiligenberg,Student Prison, and the Altstadt.
Register by 15 JulyClass status: Confirmed Seats still available

Berlin: Its History and Art

HIST 217A / 317A
11-18 August 2012
Find out about the fascinating events that made Berlin a thriving city, and learn how its frequent change is reflected in its diverse works of art and world-famous landmarks. Included: The Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and the Brandenburg Gate.
Register by 22 JulyClass status: Confirmed Seats still available


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