1. History and Philosophy of Math and Math Education in Albania and Greece
Spring Interim 2019

2. Math 432: History and Philosophy of Math and Math Education (4 credits)
Explore the nature of mathematics and the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Visit Albanian schools and compare mathematics teaching across cultures.
Study historic mathematics and classic proofs
Visit sites related to the history and philosophy of mathematics

3. Where Do We Go?

6. What Will We Do? Four days of class at UW Oshkosh (May 20-23).
Three week trip to Albania and Greece (May 24- June 15).
Two Weeks in Albania, One week in Greece
Eight mostly academic days in Tirana, Albania hosted by Beder University
Class discussions led by UWO faculty
Partner with Math Ed students at Beder
Visit math education class at Beder
Field trips to local schools
Give a math lesson to Albanian students
Twelve mostly cultural and historical tourism days in Albania and Greece: Mountains, Beaches, Communist History, Ottoman Castles, Orthodox Monasteries, Roman and Greek Ancient Sites

38. When and How Much?
Estimated total trip cost (tuition, airfare, hotel, tours, transportation, many meals): $4500
Financial Aid is Available.
Application deadline January, 2019.
Eric Swart 111
Jen Swart 218
Office of International Education 202 Dempsey

39. Studying Abroad is a Life-changing Experience
You’ll meet new people, learn about new cultures and languages, see someplace new;
You’ll become more independent and confident, able to handle new and different situations;
You’ll learn a lot about the US and a lot about yourself !