Short-Term Travel/Study Programs through SIUC
Application
For most of the programs, application is made through the Study Abroad Programs office. You may download application forms for some of the programs, see the program description below. For details about course content, contact the individual(s) listed below. The following are dates for 2007:
African
Cultural Continuities: Ghana (June 3 to 24, 2007)
BAS 495
This program is designed to introduce
students to the similarities in the culture (food, dance, music, family traditions
and religion) of people in Ghana and the cultures of people in the African
Diaspora. Program will include an overview of Ghanaian history and culture,
home visits, observations of traditional chief systems, visits with African
Americans living in Ghana, government officials, university students and faculty.
Requires instructor permission. This year's program will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence.
Contact: Leonard Gadzekpo, Black
American Studies, 453-7147. Contact: gadzekpo@siu.edu
Web: www.siu.edu/~bas/ghana_index.htm or http://colanmc.siu.edu/BAS495
Architectural
Field Studies in Europe (May 13 - June 10, 2007)
ARC 444 / ARC 314i
Le Petit Grand Tour d'Architecture - Spend 24 days in Europe, exploring sites in Italy and Greece. This year's expedition will trace the lineage of the classical orders through France, Germany, Italy and Greece to the cultural aspects of modern day architecture and life. Contact: jdavey@siu.edu More details.
Austria: Salzburg College Summer Session (May 18 - June 10, 2007)
Salzburg College will offer a summer session from May 16 to June 23, 2007. Students will be expected to take two classes (6 credits) from among the following options: German language studies (various levels), Understanding Austria: History, Politics & Culture, Austrian Literature and Culture, The European Union, Music History, the Mozart Project or music performance studies. Students will stay with Austrian families. There will also be a four day trip to Vienna, Austria. Application deadline: February 9, 2007.
Salzburg Summer Flyer Salzburg Summer Application
Art
& Design in the Scottish Highlands (May/June TBA)
AD 499 / AD 497d, CP491 / CP497B
Hospitalfield House, our base in Scotland, is close to the center of the ancient kingdom of the Piets, the enigmatic Celtic people who have left us their carved standing stones and shadows of a rich oral tradition. We will explore these traditions and other streams of Scottish history and literature as we explore the geographic diversity of Scotland through mini-bus trips to the Highlands, the Glens, agricultural areas, and villages. You may download the following forms (PDF):
Contact: Dan Overturf, Cinema &
Photography, 453-2365, dvo0201@siu.edu
Web: http://www.siu.edu/~artdesn/02news/home.html
Bioarchaeological Field School in Italy (July 1 - 31, 2007)
ANTH 496
This course gives students hands-on training in the excavation of human skeletal remains from a 2nd–4th century AD Roman cemetery in southern Italy. In addition to learning how to excavate Roman burials, students will develop skills in the documentation and analysis of skeletal remains and associated burial artifacts. The field school is located at Roman period site of Vagnari, southern Italy (near the modern city of Gravina). More details Application Instructions Application
Contact: Tracy Prowse, Anthropology, 536-6651, tprowse@siu.edu
Egypt: Ancient Legacies (March 9-18, May 15-26 or June 10-21 2007)
PHIL 490 (other courses to be available)
This year's interdisciplinary and
team-taught seminar will explore the contributions of Egypt to Western Civilization.
Participants in the seminar will also be able to enroll in the parallel Greece
seminar if they wish, since the dates are coordinated. The Egypt program will
visit Cairo, Luxor,Abydos, Aswan, Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel, Alexandria and
feature a Nile cruise.
Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy,
453-7438 or 314-205-8099
Web: http://colanmc.siu.edu/hahn/origins.html
You may download the following forms (in PDF format): Packet checklist, Application Form,
French
Language & Culture - (Next offered in 2008)
FR 375 / FR 475
Students participating in the program will study French at the Institut de Langue et Culture Francaises in Lyon. They will receive transfer credit at SIUC for their studies in Lyon. Courses are offered at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels of French grammar, composition, literature, history and art. More details...
Greece:
Ancient Legacies (May 28 - June 10 or June 22 - July 6, 2007)
PHIL 490 (other courses to be available)
This year's interdisciplinary and team-taught program will explore the contributions of Greece to Western Civilization (democracy, philosophy, and theater). Participants will also be able to enroll in the parallel programs to Egypt if they wish since the dates are coordinated. The Greek seminar will visit Athens, Delphi, Mycenae, Troy, Kusadasi, Ephesos, Priene, Miletos, Samos, and Kos. Also available through SIU Edwardsville.
Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy,
453-7438.
Web: http://colanmc.siu.edu/hahn/origins.html
International Business Studies in Europe May 15 - June 8, 2007) CLOSED
MKTG 496
This program will be based at our sister school, Groupe ESC Grenoble, in Grenoble , France. Site visits to companies and related organizations will be featured. Contact: Maryon King or Suzanne Nasco, Marketing, 453-4341.
Health
Education and Injury Prevention in Germany (May 17-27, 2007)
HED 485
This program will expose students to the health and injury problems in Germany and how health education and injury prevention reduce illnesses and injuries. The program will be based in Cologne, Germany. Contact: Dale Ritzel, Health Education, 453-2777. dritzel@siu.edu
Natural
Resources of Ireland (June 22 - July 6, 2007)
FOR 494b / FOR 494c
Examine forestry management and recreational development in Ireland. There will be visits to a variety of sites and parks within the Republic of Ireland including Avondale House, Glendalough Monastery, the Rock of Cashel, Ross Castle, Muckross House and gardens, Derrcunihy Woods, Craggonowen, Connemara National Park, and Burren National Park. Contact: Charles Ruffner, Forestry, 453-7469. ruffner@siu.edu
The Social Architecture of Oaxaca, Mexico: Social Services, Design and Hispanic Culture
(August 5 - 18, 2007)
SOCW 478
or ARC 474/ARI 314i
Oaxaca is the political and economic center of the state of Oaxaca, as well as the home of two universities. The art and architecture of the region express the cultures of the fifteen indigenous groups which reside in the state and its Spanish and French heritage. The program features an interdisciplinary focus through field trips to community and social services as well as archaeological sites at Mitla and Monte Alban, the home of Benito Juarez, the Santo Domingo church and Anthropological Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art, Coyotepec (traditional black pottery), San Martin (traditional wooden carvings), and Teotitlan (traditional weaving). Students will explore how the environment, including architecture and design, impacts behavior and the sustainability of the culture.
Contact Dr. Mizanur Miah, Judith McFadden, or Paul D’Angelo in the School of Social Work, 453-2243 or henry5@siu.edu or Jon Davey in the School of Architecture, 453-3734.
Web: www.siuc.edu/~socwork/Oaxaca/home.htm More details...
Social Work in Germany (May 13 - 24, 2007)
This program is jointly arranged with the University of Applied Sciences in Coburg with the second week occurring in Munich.The program will focus on the increasingly important connection of human rights to social work, from both European and US perspectives. Field visits and seminars will focus on human rights issues, including child welfare, immigration policies, health care and religious, ethnic and political persecution. There will be opportunities to visit Salzburg, Neuschwanstein and other scenic areas.
Contact Dr. Elisabeth Reichert, School of Social Work, 453-2243 or Reichert@siu.edu.
Social Work in India (December 26, 2007 - January 10, 2008)
This program will introduce students to social development and policy issues in India such as poverty alleviation, non-formal education, prostitution, HIV-AIDS and multicultural aspects of healthcare in the Indian context.The program will include visits to three major cities in India: Mumbai (Bombay), New Delhi and Jaipur along with a cultural visit to the Taj Mahal.
Contact Dr. Dhrubodhi Mukherjee, dhrubodh@siu.edu, or Paul D'Angelo, henry5@siu.edu, School of Social Work, 453-2243.
Web: http://www.siuc.edu/~socwork/studyindia/
ISEP Summer Exchanges and Programs
In addition to SIUC Travel/Study Programs, the following summer options are offered (for SIUC students only) through the International Student Exchange Program. Both fee-paid programs and exchanges are offered. Contact us for more information.
Application Downloads: SIUC Directions ISEP Guide ISEP Summer Application Reference Foreign Language Evaluation
PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Finland
Northern Nature and Environment Studies: Animal and Plant Ecology
University of Oulu
Field courses in aquatic animals, ecological botany, and terrestrial animals
at the university's research stations in northern Finland. Learn about the
ecology and classification of plants and animals in the Nordic countryside
and wilderness.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: End of May to August
Summer Program in Human Sciences
University of Jyväskylä
The interdisciplinary program offers eight courses in the fields of education,
communication, leadership, management, psychology, sport management and women's/family
studies under the theme: Leadership & Management and Interaction &
Relationships.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: 15 May to 9 June DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15
Korea
Korean and Asian Studies
Ajou University
Six-week summer program in Korean and Asian Studies. Intensive Korean, East
Asian/Korean studies courses in English. Language option: beginning or intermediate
level. Weekly cultural workshops in traditional Korean calligraphy, music,
archery, pottery making and martial arts. Buddy program. For more information
on the program: http://www.ajou.ac.kr/~iss
Special offer: Free field trip to historical sites in Korea
Program type: Exchange
Dates: To be announced.
Korean and Asian Studies
Yonsei University
Six-week summer program focusing on Korea and East Asia. Optional pre-session
field trip to tour major places of interest outside of Seoul. On Wednesdays,
students participate in special activities: Geomdo, Taekwondo, ceramics, bamboo
flute, folk music, calligraphy, painting, and pottery.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: To be announced.
The Netherlands
European Studies
Leiden University
Leiden offers an ISEP-Direct European Studies summer program focusing on European
culture and the interactions with other cultures that have shaped it. The
Netherlands provides an ideal setting for a study of this subject. The Dutch
have played a major role in European history and in the world through trade,
exploration and colonialism. Leiden - the site of a medieval university and
the point of departure for the pilgrims that first settled America - and its
neighboring cities are rich in art treasures and manuscripts documenting this
inheritance. 6 ECTS credits = 3 U.S. credits.
Program type: Fee-paid
Program fee: $2,600* (includes host tuition, housing, and field trips)
Dates: June 6 to June 24, 2005 (to be confirmed)
Thailand
Buddhism and Thai Society
Thammasat University
Four-week program designed specifically for a small group of foreign students
interested in Buddhism and Asian Studies with a focus on the complex relationship
between Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature,
law, arts and theatre. Site visits of particular historical importance, such
as Ayudhaya, Pimai, Surin, and Chiangmai.
Program type: Fee-paid
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: To be announced.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTIONS
French
Université de Savoie
Intensive French language program at the beginner, low-intermediate, and advanced-intermediate
levels at the Université de Savoie, Chambéry. Instruction and
support services provided by the Institut Spécialisé de l'Enseignement
du Français aus Etrangers (ISEFE). Twenty hours of class per week for
five weeks. Field trips to sites in the scenic surrounding area and cultural
activities. There is a one-week break after the first 3 weeks of class - students
may stay in Chambéry [housing is provided], travel on their own, or
participate in activities/trips offered by the ISEFE. Chambéry is located
near the Alps, a couple of hours by train from Switzerland, Italy, and Paris.
Credits: 5-6 U.S. credits (100 hours of instruction)
Program type: fee-paid
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: To be announced.
Apply by April 1
Program Flyer (2006 flyer)
German
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Six-week intensive German language and civilization course with excursions
to Berlin, Hamburg, Goslar, and other historic sites. Classes available for
advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced level students.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: July to August
Universität Marburg
Marburg offers an ISEP-Direct intensive German language and culture program
(beginner, intermediate and advanced levels) that combines a summer and semester
of study (German language courses and European studies classes).
Program type: ISEP-Direct
Program fee: See ISEP-Direct fee chart
Dates: Either April to August (spring semester and summer) or July to December
(summer and fall semester).
Spanish
Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile
Six-week program in Spanish language and Chilean culture combines intensive
language study and an overview of national literature and modern social and
political issues in Chile. Total contact hours: 90. Cultural activities, two
day excursions and one weekend excursion to scenic points of interest in the
region. Valparaíso, the cultural and legislative capital, and the main
commercial harbor of Chile, offers an ideal setting for students to experience
Chile. Program is appropriate for beginner to advanced-level students (2-5
semesters of university-level Spanish).
Program type: fee-paid
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: To be announced.
Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico
Five-week summer program in Spanish Language & Contemporary Mexican Culture
. Program is offered at basic and intermediate levels of Spanish.
Program type: fee-paid
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates : To be announced.
Apply by April 1.
Note: Course may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students apply. Program
Flyer. (2005 Flyer)
Course 1: Basic Spanish & Contemporary Mexican Culture
This course is intended for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish.
Contemporary Mexican Culture portion is taught in English.
Course 2: Intermediate Spanish & Contemporary Mexican Culture
This course is intented for students with intermediate-level Spanish. Contemporary
Mexican Culture portion is taught in Spanish and English.
Universidad Católica del Uruguay
Four-week program in Spanish language and Latin American History and Culture
combined with community service in Montevideo. Program includes morning classes,
community service in the afternoon, and weekly cultural activities (theatre,
tango, etc.) and a tour of Montevideo. Guided visits to some of the following
sites are included as well: coastal towns and hot springs. Community service
projects include serving the underprivileged and marginalized populations
in schools, youth centers, hospitals and displaced communities. Program is
appropriate for intermediate-level students (4 semesters of university-level
Spanish or the equivalent).
Program type: fee-paid
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: To be announced.
Apply by April 1
*Fees do not include optional SIUC tuition, mandatory ISEP health insurance, travel. passport or other personal expenses. These fees may be modified if there are significant changes in exchange rates or for other unforeseen developments. All prices will be listed on the Participant Placement Acceptance Form (PPAF) and will not be adjusted after signature
Contact Study Abroad Programs for further details.
Utrecht Network - International Summer School
Ljubljana, Slovania
Environment and Resource Management - Beginning in late June (tentative). Program length: 2 weeks.
The objectives are
to present the scientific knowledge about Environmental and Resource Management,
give an explanation of the vulnerability of the environment owing to different
pollution sources, and ways to solve environmental problems in coordination
of all relevant participants with the best non-polluting technologies. Then
the essential question of transfer to the results to policy makers, local
authorities and engineering companies will be debates to get an overview of
the future of some techniques in the treatment of different pollution sources
and problems.
Contact Study Abroad Programs for further
information.
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