Croatia: A Country in Transition, Emerging from War & Communism

Summer 2010 dates: TBD

GEOG 298A/498A

GEOG 298A is a geographical survey of Croatia, focusing on its natural and built environment, human and economic resources, and recent emergence from war and communism into a modern democratic state. The goal of the course is to enhance students’ understanding of the importance of the link between the physical, cultural and socio-political environment in the country’s development.  The course will focus on a range of topics, including identifying cultural, social and economic processes in Croatia;  the country’s geopolitical position in southeastern Europe and its links to surrounding regions;  and the physical features and geo-morphological characteristics of land that influence past and present human activities in the area. The course is also designed to be an enjoyable cross-cultural learning experience.

Faculty and Staff

The course is taught by Dr. Mila Zlatic, Croatian native, lecturer with the Geography Department and consultant for several international agencies. Dr. Zlatic’s academic interest focuses on urban geography and sociopolitical change. In this course she will combine her geographic knowledge and international experience to help students interpret and draw meaning from their observations of Croatia. 

Please contact Dr. Zlatic for information about course content and itinerary. 

For questions about the application, registration and pre-departure logistics, please contact Shoshana Griffith, a Program Assistant in the Study Abroad Office.