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DIS Copenhagen - Prostitution & the Sex Trade
(Outgoing Program)
Anthropology, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Humanities, Public Service Leadership, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
Minimum GPA:
3.00
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants:
Yes
Program Description:
Prostitution & the Sex Trade
Selling sex is legal in Denmark and across Europe. But is selling sex work, or exploitation? Why does the state decide how consenting adults use their bodies? Meet sex workers, law makers, and activists to hear conflicting views on sex for sale.
In this course, we begin with a focus on prostitution and sex work in Europe as a starting point, then expand to countries globally. Along the way, you will gain insight into historical, cultural, legal, and political aspects of prostitution and examine current and future consequences of the varying national approaches across Europe. You also examine prostitution from different perspectives ranging from that of sex workers, customers, anti-trafficking advocacy groups, law enforcement officials, and politicians.
Core Course Study Tours
This program travels on Study Tours to the following destinations:
Week-Long Study Tour: Amsterdam
Core Course Week:Denmark or Southern Sweden
Early in the semester, you delve into your academic focus during Core Course Week, in which you travel on a short Study Tour for three days in Denmark or a neighboring country, combined with a two-day seminar in Copenhagen. Later in the semester, you travel again with your Core Course on a week-long Study Tour in Europe.
While on tour, theories learned in the classroom come to life by meeting with professionals and experts in your field who contribute to furthering your understanding of course topics. Study Tours are hands-on and experiential, combining theory with practice, and expose you to additional cultural perspectives. You have the opportunity to visit sites and experts in your field of interest that you may not otherwise have access to.
Elective Courses
Add elective courses to complement your Core Course at DIS Copenhagen. You decide how to build your course load based on your needs and interests!
Electives range across disciplines and include research, workshops, studios, and even Exploration Electives, which come with a travel component.
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.