The Program
Globalization in Action in Switzerland explores multiple aspects of globalization through an interdisciplinary lens. Investigating the expression of cultural globalization through the vector of sport, students will visit the FIFA Museum in Zurich and the Olympic Museum (recipient of the European Museum of the Year Award) in Lausanne. In Geneva, the focus shifts to the political dimension of globalization with a guided visit of the European Headquarters of the United Nations. Additionally, students will develop a deeper understanding of Swiss direct democracy through readings that reveal the intricacies of the country’s unique cantonal system. The class will tour the national parliament building in the capital city of Bern, to witness Swiss politics firsthand. The site of the 1924 Winter Olympics, students will experience the majesty and historical importance of Chamonix, France and Europe’s highest peak: Mont Blanc. This course allows students to gain a more profound understanding and experience of globalization in action in one of the most significant countries for modern global culture and politics.
Program Location(s)
Zurich, Switzerland
Academics
Faculty Leader: James Boucher
Course Number: 50:480:380; 50:420:388
Course Dates & Times
TBD
Program Travel Dates
05/23/25 – 06/04/25
Application Deadline
12/01/25
Program Cost
$4,000*
Program Cost Includes:
Airfare
Housing
International health insurance
Some meals and all excursions
Program Cost Does Not Include:
Passport, visa, or airport entrance or exit fees (if applicable)
Vaccinations
Remaining meals
Application Process
*Please complete all components of the application, including passport number and expiration date.
*Upon completion of this application, the Office of International Students & Global Programs will register you in the course.
*Program cost is in addition to tuition, is approximate, and is subject to change.
*To withdraw, contact the Office of International Students & Global Programs at learning.abroad@camden.rutgers.edu. Remember: once you sign the Camden Financial Responsibility Statement, you may be responsible for paying the entire cost of the program.